Posts by apostatethunder

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I wrote a D.A. letter

by snakeface in

i used to be very active int he organization, "high profile" so to speak.

always taking the gorup out in service, always having parts on the platform etc etc.

almost 5 years ago, i simply did not show up anymore.

apostatethunder

If they do this, they are effectively persecuting people that just want to live their lives without submitting to their cult.

They should try treating people a bit better and probably wouldn’t have to deal with this issue of apostasy. People that want to leave other religions, are not harassed in any way to stay, or pushed to leave, the door is always open if they want to come back (as in the parable of the prodigal son), but they are not put in this with us/against us situation.

I can only speak for Catholicism, but I know it is true for most of the other mainstream religions, not so for psycho-controlling-cults.

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I wonder... Who are the top apostates the Watchtower HATES the most?

by Greybeard in

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no doubt ray franz is at the top.... paul grundy's web site jwfacts.com helped me the most!

thanks paul!!!.

randall watters from freeminds.org has got to be way up there.... who else?

apostatethunder

If Jesus was alive today, how would they welcome him and his message? How do they dare to call themselves Christians?

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unanswerable questions

by outsmartthesystem in

hey all...... i have decided to compile a list of questions that jws simply cannot answer without opening up a vulnerability.....such as.

1) if jesus is only mediator for the 144,000 then who is the mediator for the rest of us?

2) plasma is one of the four main components of blood and cannot be taken.

apostatethunder

15.What is the unforgivable sin?

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Duped By Animal Planet: Mermaids, The Body Found

by Cold Steel in

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apostatethunder

This documentary proves the point that people can be manipulated to believe almost anything if presented by a bunch of experts (or actors), mermaids being an extreme example.

Those who control information control the world.

Mermaids may not exist but we live in Oceania.

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Do you believe in Love?

by freeflyingfaerie in

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maybe you are an atheist.. maybe you are agnostic.. you have left a cult, left behind an entire belief system, complete with detailed instructions on how to live..rules to follow for every aspect of your very life.

you know it was a big lie.. you are now naked, staring at your soul.

just you, just your own thoughts, just your own voice, your own feelings.

apostatethunder

Give in to love, or live in fear.

Yes, I believe in love.

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I wrote a D.A. letter

by snakeface in

i used to be very active int he organization, "high profile" so to speak.

always taking the gorup out in service, always having parts on the platform etc etc.

almost 5 years ago, i simply did not show up anymore.

apostatethunder

Very good ideas witchtowerwitch, you could also wear a big cross on your neck the next time they come to your door, it used to scare vampires away in previous centuries.

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Would you ever go back for the fake friends ?

by Pitchess Co-Gen in

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to quote the great rapper t.i this statement hit home : "never forget the people who stayed when everyone else left.. stay true to your team".

i had a lot of people leave my side three years ago; because some of my "phony homies" began to listen to my ex-finance spreading rumors about me and my family.

so to make a long story short i lost a lot of "friends" from my old way of life, but i picked up some true homies , and reconnected with a true homie in the long run.. i just had to ask that question because some of us were popular while we were in or we weren't the social butterflies.

apostatethunder

Go back? I couldn’t even if I tried, which is not the case.

I am sure all my “friends” would drop me like a hot potato the moment I got disfellowshipped without even knowing the reason why.

I still meet with some of them from time to time, but I am very aware that it is a superficial relationship and take it for what it is.

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The Fear of Regret & Apostasy

by Emery in

first off a big thanks to everyone here, you have received me with much love and support.

i appreciate all that have contributed their time and hardwork over the years here at jwn.. this post here is directed to those who are on the fence like i was.

i hope this helps you in some way to understand both the doubts and indoctrination.. i am also currently an active jehovahs witness and have been for almost 20 years (26 years old).