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  "You're going to die in Armageddon"

  by Jules Saturn in

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  i'm sure i am not the only one to have heard this come out of the mouths of my loved ones.

  it's a very painful thing to hear, especially when it comes from the people like your own parents/family.

  even after i've been told that, they would say "we'll just continue life without you.

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  HereIgo

  Hello Jules,

  I can relate, my Mother told me the same words, almost word for word as your post and we haven't talked in a few years as a result. How I personally was able to get past it was just recognizing it for what it is - MANIPULATION. The number one way to control someone is through fear and the organization has mastered this concept. It is hurtful to hear those words, however, once you realize it is a scare and control tactic it will be easier to deal with in my opinion. Just pray for those family members that have told you that and realize that is them that are living a life full of fear, while you have moved on and living life without fear. It wont take away the hurt, but it will be easier to cope. Hope this helps.
  
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  Most Jw would take a bullet before renouncing faith

  by Chook in

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  our enthusiasm for truth is not shared with our former brothers.

  they base their whole lives on a historical book yet won't look back 50 years to see origins of cult..

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  HereIgo

  Good point Chook, I can recall a time when I was a zealous witness and willing to die for God The organization.
  
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  Russia Ban = Armageddon?

  by HereIgo in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  something tells me that the russian j dub's are secretly rejoicing, having private study groups and convinced that armageddon is upon us.

  they will be sadly disappointed.

  thoughts?.

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  HereIgo

  Thanks Wake me up, that is precisely what I was referring to I am not sure how that could be misunderstood lol
  
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  Russia Ban = Armageddon?

  by HereIgo in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  something tells me that the russian j dub's are secretly rejoicing, having private study groups and convinced that armageddon is upon us.

  they will be sadly disappointed.

  thoughts?.

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  HereIgo

  Nowwhat?,

  Um.. im sure they would do private study groups if they can't worship freely. Ya know, like they did in Nazi Germany, in secret.
  
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  Russia Ban = Armageddon?

  by HereIgo in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  something tells me that the russian j dub's are secretly rejoicing, having private study groups and convinced that armageddon is upon us.

  they will be sadly disappointed.

  thoughts?.

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  HereIgo

  Something tells me that the Russian J Dub's are secretly rejoicing, having private study groups and convinced that Armageddon is upon us. They will be sadly disappointed. Thoughts?
  
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  Wakos of Warwick

  by Chook in

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  this is now the official title bestowed upon the priestly class.

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  HereIgo

  seems legit
  
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  why jw's commit suicide?

  by notalone in

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  we all know the rate of suicide is high among jw's.

  my question is this- was there some subliminal messages that encourage this.

  i was a born in and my entire life i would have these thoughts that could come out of nowhere,"kill yourself.

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  HereIgo

  I agree with the above statements. The standards that the WT puts on their followers are incredibly high. I think some folks get overwhelmed and simply can't handle it anymore. They are constantly being told to do more and more and then in the back of their mind they know from their teachings that they still only "may" survive the end of this system of things.
  
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  Worse than the maggots apparently...

  by NoviceLocs14 in

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  so after a couple of years, i've finally re-established contact with a close relative (not revealing too much for privacy reasons).

  it turns out that he is dfd (for the typical jw reasons, of course).

  we caught up about a lot of things, including family.

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  HereIgo

  Novice,

  Yeah, apparently this is a common thing. My cousin was DF years ago, also for obvious JW reasons. Her mother told her not to associate with my worldly sister because she was bad association lmao. Ridiculous.
  
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  Going out in service.

  by Fader812 in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i loved going out in service, i would empty my book bag out on the counter at the laundromat, walk out and go get a doughnut, i had a lot of hours and placements on my time card.

  i really hated talking to people, the anxiety was too much for me to handle, good thing my service partner felt the same way..

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  HereIgo

  To me, the only fun to be had was just the association with my friends, the many starbucks breaks etc. But, as far as the act of going door to door, I outwardly had a zealous attitude, but deep down, I dreaded it and hoped the householder didn't answer.
  
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  My non-belief actually make me a more moral person!

  by stuckinarut2 in

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  no doubt we have all heard the statement from witnesses and christians in general that those who leave the faith only do so because they want to sin, or they feel guilty or whatever.... the reality is, i reckon we are all more "moral" now that we have left!.

  many of us contribute to humanitarian efforts, community groups, welfare groups, etc.. many of us actually do something tangible to assist people.. we don't look with critical eyes on them or their lives.. and most importantly, we do not joyfully await the mass genocide of men, women, children and babies by a petty, jealous, and tyrannical god!.

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  HereIgo

  I agree with this. I was always confused as a JW why we didn't do charity work or do more to help the general public besides banging on their door at 10 am Saturday morning. Now that I am out of the Org, I feel that I am far less judgmental, more eager to help people and just overall a nicer person.