I do remember a big announcement at a circuit assembly here in the states, that we would no longer be charging for literature at the door and it would switch to a "donation arrangement." There was no good reason given, but the real reason was that religious institutions were going to start being taxed by the federal government for all sales.
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Rumor: Discouraging news from GB at upcoming CA?
by bohm inthis is on the reddit frontpage and sounds super weird.
can it be confirmed in any way by anyone here?.
https://www.reddit.com/r/exjw/comments/4u72dk/what_kind_of_announcement_could_cause_jws_to/.
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Don't know what to do
by looter ini'm in a crazy situation.
about a year ago, i was going to get baptized.
it was all planned and arranged until ttatt was learned.
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FayeDunaway
Looter, how is the family situation? You are past 18 now, what happened??
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How To Spot A Cult - This is what started woke me up!!
by pale.emperor inthis is the article that woke me up.
i felt sick after reading it.
then sad.
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FayeDunaway
Amazing, pale emperor. Thanks!
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Song 146 - You did it for me
by Listener inthe watchtower 1970 4/1 emphasis the principle that singing at the kingdom hall is part of worship to god and is one of the most beautiful ways they can show this worship to him.. of all the ways in which we can worship and praise jehovah god—by prayer, by public talks, by our field ministry and by our exemplary conduct—one of the most beautiful of them is this literal singing of songs to jehovah’s praise....and, above all, let us pay more than usual attention to the words.
it is by the words that we worship jehovah god, bringing praise to him.
as an introduction to song 146, jw org states -jesus considers any act of love and support for his anointed brothers as though it were done for him.
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FayeDunaway
Funny, the title sounds like a Christian Rock song.
(Which, although I sing them sometimes at church, is not my favorite genre by far.)
But the words are all Jehovah's witness. You must prove your love constantly, you are never good enough, not really, you won't know till the end if you are approved. Pay me back for what I did for you.
Yuck.
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Bye and thanks for everything
by LifesNotOver inwe really went at it this weekend.
pretty ugly!
well at least now the air is cleared.
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FayeDunaway
Responding, so you will have to read :).
Sounds like a plan! Go live your life :). And come here occasionally, it doesn't have to be an addiction (like it sorta is for me).
Have a great day!
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Hi everyone, just signed up here
by samj inhi, i just signed up.
i'm 35, i've been baptized 20 years, married 15 years.
it seems like the wife and i are going in opposite directions spiritually.
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FayeDunaway
This place is less about being immoral and more about being free and able to talk. I would say most of us are happier since leaving, and it's less about sinning and more about following the natural course of your own life, without the dictates of a marginal religion. Some of us are actually more spiritual than we used to be. Doesn't sound like that will be your natural inclination, which is ok.
You sound depressed. I'm sorry your marriage has taken a downturn. You followed the typical witness pattern, baptized young, married early. It's a lot of heavy life altering decisions at a young age.
Do you have kids?
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Bye and thanks for everything
by LifesNotOver inwe really went at it this weekend.
pretty ugly!
well at least now the air is cleared.
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FayeDunaway
The elder gave your husband the advice that elders give to people who have to have an apostate in their house. If' you must live with them, no religious discussion is allowed whatsoever.' What they don't realize is that we 'apostates' LOVE that!! But what they are trying to do is protect their followers from any apostate reasoning and influence. But you know, your husband may be 'won without a word' (lol) by you following your dreams and pursuing interests and helping people and making friends and by still being a loving wife (if that is your wish.) I think this is GREAT for you, and I think you are very right to feel so free and positive. Hugs!!
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But where else should we go? Can you answer this question?
by purrpurr inhaving watched many jc youtube videos one question that gets asked is "where else would you go?".
in other words if not jehovah's witnesses then what other religion or organisation would you go to?.
it's one that i have trouble answering, what would you say?.
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FayeDunaway
Tho I agree with SBF that it is not a place but a person, I really like belonging to a community of worshipers. I have found somewhere else to go, but I could never answer that question to the elders without repercussions, so I chose to not talk about it when asked. -
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Bye and thanks for everything
by LifesNotOver inwe really went at it this weekend.
pretty ugly!
well at least now the air is cleared.
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FayeDunaway
I hope you can come to a happy conclusion somehow. Hopefully that would involve him waking up. But if not, I hope you can see some way to peace and happiness. I'm really glad you didn't give in and made your stand. Good for you!
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So Today Was My Wife's First Ever Birthday Party
by dubstepped inshe turned one today, and 36 earlier this week.
we planned a big party, big for two people that have never thrown a party before.
we rented a church fellowship hall because 1. it was nice and big and affordable and 2. it was kind of awesome to throw a party in a place we would have never ventured in our previous life.
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FayeDunaway
Sorry, I have to tell you about my first birthday 'out'. It was miserable! My husband left the religion with me but didn't grasp the birthdays holidays thing yet. So I cried in the bedroom. My little daughter came in and saw me crying and went out and came back later with a birthday card. It made my day.
The next year I threw myself a party! Invited some ex witness old friends I had reconnected with. Had a full on cake with candles ....even a pinata :).
That year was a crazy year. Everybody needed a big first birthday party!! It was catch up time. I was worn out. But it was fantastic.
I'm so happy for your wife and I hope she throws one for you too!