jwn was the first forum i posted on.
at the moment it is still largely the only forum i post on.. in the begining i was totally green, but just jumped right in.
for me that was not too hard since i can be outspoken by nature.
The layout of this forum is confusing. The page numbers of the posts are confusing. Is there a place to introduce yourself? A way to put posts in some kind of chronological order? I'm new and I wasn't welcomed because I just jumped in, but it would be easier if it didn't feel like a giant crowded convention with too many things happening.
Sorry.
i am reading old awakes!
at the moment from the link that was posted recently and it's pretty surreal.
check out this paragraph on page 16 of the january 8th magazine "what a man!
LOL blondie. That paragraph sounds like something someone wrote in another language and then translated word by word on google translator.
I like your tactic, Amelia.
In many ways, the JWs have EXCELLENT public relations. Yes they're derided, seen as an annoyance, and generally people aren't rushing to join them because the whole thing sounds to worldly people like a giant bore, BUT they've also managed to represent themselves as being very upstanding and pure and good. They're the nicest neighbors, and the most well-behaved student, and mild-mannered at work, etc. This is the result of top-down manipulation, purgings, and tortoruous high-control abuse, but it's effective and it's made non-JWs think that all JWs are just oh so super nice and everything that happens in their religion must be nice.
I've talked to a few people about JWs. They're supportive and understanding, but it does make me feel like they think I'm making things up.
it was the september 1, 2006 watchtower, page 17, "when a loved one leaves jehovah".
it was this quote i found upsetting:.
it has become harder and harder to sit at christian meetings and see parents laughing and talking with their children, says louise.
Also manipulative - making it seem like the Watchtower feels your pain and relates, and that going through severe depression and trauma is just a normal part of being close to God.
i had never questioned things in the bible.
i often thought something was strange considering jehovah was supposed to be so loving.
but never thought to see the bible as anything other than my jw upbringing taught me.. i now think the bible is a bunch of fairytales and have a whole lot less respect for the creator... if there is one..
Hey, I'm new to the board. I just read the atheist book of Bible stories, and it's so insightful and entertaining.
