Posts by HereIgo

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Guys were you ever on security at the assembly K.H ? Tell us your funny story's

by karter in

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i was on security at an assembly and we were told not to let anyone no matter who they were in before 730 am .

this bro who was always full of himself come along and wanted to be let in i said we were under strict instructions not to let anyone in before 730. he kept trying to talk me around and failed so he said " do you know who i am "?

i said " yes a humble servent of jehovah just like the rest of us".

HereIgo

I never worked security at the KH, but I did work it during assemblies and district conventions. I was the brother guarding the door when the bros were counting all of the donations. My job was to not let anyone in, not even Jesus himself. I remember all of the dirty looks people used to give me. I know they were thinking " who the hell do u think u are to not let me through?" I was just a punk 19 year old MS. LOL

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How to accept and move on from JW's?

by Alostpuppydog in

just like the title says, how does ones self start the transition out of the jw's belief system, since i will never be allowed to go to a kingdom hall and believe a lot of what they teach.. i guess more importantly how have you guys here moved on that have had some exposure to the jw's?.

any advice is more than welcomed and i thank those that have thus far replied to me!!

!.

HereIgo

I believe to transition from the JWs, one must first research the religion including all of the deep secrets that are not taught in the kingdom hall, then gradually fade from association from other jws.

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Why take it personally?

by stuckinarut2 in

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a random thought occurred to me today.. i actually feel genuinely sorry for witnesses who cut contact with ones they feel are no longer "spiritual" .. they do this based not on anything that the person has actually done to them personally, but due to an imposed view from the society.. it must play havoc with their inner conscience as they try and reconcile that the person they cut off has not actually done anything to harm them, but they have to view them as evil.. it reminded me of this thread i started some time back.

https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/5751633187176448/all-my-friends-organisation.

HereIgo

Its very unfortunate when witnesses do this and shows just how self righteous some of them are. I have a fleshly brother who behaves this way. He cut off our sister who was struggling spiritually because she wasn't active at the meetings at that time. I remember being blown away at the arrogance he showed by not wanting to talk to her while she was "inactive". I guess he forgot that while baptized, he has had the police called on him for domestic violence as well as being drunk in public and arrested. The nerve!

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Your current thoughts regarding the holidays?

by HereIgo in

due to the holidays fast approaching, i was curious about your thoughts and plans for the holidays.

i have been celebrating them now for the past couple of years and ill be honest it still feels weird to celebrate, mainly christmas and halloween.

thanksgiving seems normal because growing up as a jw we always celebrated it anyway (well the day after, but that's another thread) anyway, has it become the norm for you to celebrate now or are you used to not celebrating?.

HereIgo

Longhairgal, so happy to hear that you are enjoying time with your family, glad you were able to escape the religion and reestablish contact with your family, I have done the same and its an amazing feeling!

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Your current thoughts regarding the holidays?

by HereIgo in

due to the holidays fast approaching, i was curious about your thoughts and plans for the holidays.

i have been celebrating them now for the past couple of years and ill be honest it still feels weird to celebrate, mainly christmas and halloween.

thanksgiving seems normal because growing up as a jw we always celebrated it anyway (well the day after, but that's another thread) anyway, has it become the norm for you to celebrate now or are you used to not celebrating?.

HereIgo

Due to the holidays fast approaching, I was curious about your thoughts and plans for the holidays. I have been celebrating them now for the past couple of years and ill be honest it still feels weird to celebrate, mainly Christmas and Halloween. Thanksgiving seems normal because growing up as a JW we always celebrated it anyway (well the day after, but that's another thread) Anyway, has it become the norm for you to celebrate now or are you used to not celebrating?

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To SO CAL: What CO's and DO's do we all know?

by IreallydidwalkoutofaKH in

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okay, in order it goes like this for me............brother peace 1980-83, brother rose 1984-86, brother yasko 1986-88, brother sekella 1988-91, brother billy ford 1992-95, brother davis 1996-99, brother irskin 2000-03 and then it gets kinda blurry....brother burge and another, brother hairston.

okay, that just about does it.

i have this topic becauce i tried reading the favorite co and do thread, but did not recognize any names......

HereIgo

I know this thread is old and not sure if anyone mentioned Chuck Whaler? District Overseer. His district extended into the San Diego area. He had kids and grandkids and therefore much more reasonable and approachable. Overall an older, nice man.

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Memorial observance screwery.

by Darkknight757 in

had a thought about the memorial observance that is held at the kingdumb hall every year.

there are a few youtube videos of people partaking of the bread and the wine and then making some grand speech before being escorted off the premises.

instead of that, has anyone tried getting a group of buddies together and when receiving the bread or the wine, just eat or drink it all?

HereIgo

I second kairos, I looked at all apostates as nutcases and it had no effect on my beliefs at the time, plus just disrespectful. I allow JW's to believe what they want without trying to influence them, as I don't want them pushing their beliefs down my throat either, even thought I used to be one.

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I got a voicemail from an elder about meeting with me.

by schnell in

yesterday, i missed a call and got a long voicemail from an elder who would like to meet with my wife and i some time this weekend, with another elder who dealt with my brother.

i haven't responded.

it's meeting night tonight, and my wife has already talked about staying home to do yoga with me instead.. yeah.

HereIgo

I was in your boat at one time. The elders were fairly aggressive with trying to meet with me in person once they realized I was fading, fortunately I was able to dodge their attempts. But, even to this day, if they were to find me, like yourself, I wouldnt be able to hold back what I feel about the organization. I wouldnt be able to lie about it that's for sure and they won't like what i have to say. Whatever happens, happens. Good luck!

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Beth Sarim

by HereIgo in

how many of you know about this san diego mansion?

i just found out about it recently.

apparently it was built for old testament faithful men to live in upon resurrection in 1925 such as abraham, moses etc.

HereIgo

Toesup, I thought the same thing! Rutherford truly was a nut

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Do you feel regret?

by HereIgo in

to help me move on after leaving the org and to maintain my sanity, i have worked on not regretting the time i spent in it.

granted, i have only been out 6 years and was 22 when i left, i still was an active jw from age 16-22. those were prime times of my youth that i will never get back.

i wanted to play high school football and basketball but couldn't.

HereIgo

Schnell, I feel you. I understand feeling like you were lied to, which you were, we all were. But at least now we know the truth about the truth and can try to move on. Good luck on the pursuit of your education.