Great thread. I find myself in the 3 rd category. I relate to everything there except for the fact that I don’t try to hide it. I also don’t bring it up unless the opportunity presents itself. But I do like to tell others about the crazy things they never knew about the dubbies and explain how they are a cult.
dazed but not confused
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Categories of Former Jehovah's Witnesses
by neverendingjourney ini was never disfellowshipped, but it's been about 10 years since i was an active jw.
i've made an occasional meeting or half-day at an assembly here or there, strictly at the behest of family (maybe once a year), but i'm completely disconnected.
more importantly, mentally i'm 100% free.. we all have a tendency to project our views and beliefs onto others, and tending to believe that other former jws share our views is no different.
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Is everyone required to be enrolled in the theocratic ministry school?
by hoser incan a publisher "drop out" and still be in good standing?.
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Can a publisher "drop out" and still be in good standing?
Yes. My mom was extremely shy and never wanted to be on stage. I’ve know plenty when I was in who refused to give talks or parts for TMS because of shyness and other reasons.
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A child that DIDN'T want to die ... a blood experience you won't read in Awake! or on JW.ORG
by wannabefree inwhile doing work for a client in her office recently, we got into a light discussion about religion.
she knew i was one of jehovahs witnesses as our business relationship started while i was still a loyal and believing jw.
anyway, i said something that she knew didnt quite fit and she said ... i thought you were one of jehovahs witnesses ... i shared my story ... she felt comfortable to confide in me a story as to why, even though she has had dealings with jehovahs witnesses who she thinks are good people, she would never even consider listening to them about their religion.. i asked her if she would write it down for me so that i could share ... she agreed.. this is her experience.. .
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True story or not, I’m sure this same or similar scenario has played out many times before.
I was born with complications, meconium in my lungs, I nearly died. There was a while where I didn’t receive enough oxygen. Best case, the doctors thought I might be a vegetable. My mom, a devout JW since 74’ signed documents refusing me blood. This was 83’. Luckily my dad a nonJW told the nurses/docs to lose the documents – throw them out, tear them up, whatever. My mom essentially signed my death certificate.
As pointed out perhaps the kid was “coached” to say one thing while he felt another. At any rate, I’m sure this has happened many times in the past and sadly probably still happens from time to time. The blood issue is the main reason why I found myself down the rabbit hole.
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That video doesnt work for me in the US. This one does.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfDlfhHVvTY
Just in case anyone in the US is interested.
I hate when that happens
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Anyone Celebrating Halloween this Year???
by cognac ini started yesterday.
took the kids (they were both princesses) and my nephew to 3 different events.
got tons of candy and the kids had a blast.. .
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Troubled Mind - That's awesome!
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Maybe I'm the bad guy after all
by braincleaned inmaybe i'm the bad guy after all.
my mom and sis love me and still talk to me, although i'm clearly an apostate.
their loophole?
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Lots of good advice. Take a break. I think you are more liked here than you realize. Everyone here can be a pain in the ass from time to time. I’ve struggled, but learned to ignore what/who I don’t like. I’m sure it goes both ways with me and my posts. Don’t go for good, just take a break. Best of luck.
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While I agree with Calebs Airplane, you must do what’s right for your situation. I think if forced, I would turn in a letter if they try to set up a JC meeting. I don’t agree with giving them any acknowledgement of power but if forced, I would want to go out on my terms.
On the other hand I may just ignore them and get Df’d. Either way it’s essentially the same result. I’m a little surprised it hasn’t happened yet because we aren’t hiding the fact that we are now celebrating holidays.
Good luck. Let us know how it works out.
P.S. GO BRONCOS!
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Anyone Celebrating Halloween this Year???
by cognac ini started yesterday.
took the kids (they were both princesses) and my nephew to 3 different events.
got tons of candy and the kids had a blast.. .
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Last Halloween was the first ever holiday my son and I celebrated. This Halloween will be the first holiday the whole family celebrates together.We did a little decorating. Not much but it’s a start. We will be decorating for Christmas this year too. We got most of the kids shopping done already.
Seeing the joy on my kids faces makes me happy and sad; happy they will enjoy everything that comes with child hood, sad because I see what I really missed out on as a child.
P.S. SFPW – Theocratic Seduction – Go s*it somewhere else.
