Posts by Sirona

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What's wrong with the WTBS in a nushell.

by JeffT in

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i realized the other morning that it was twenty years ago that i started my exit.

at the spring 1988 circuit assembly (i think it was in february or march) they absolutely hammered on the point that higher ed was a waste of time.

armageddon was going to happen any day now and there was no point in preparing for life in system that was about to end.

Sirona

They are also the perfect example of scribes and pharisees - hypocrites! whitewashed graves.

Making rules beyond scripture.

Sirona

12

American Haunting.....ever seen it?

by AK - Jeff in

one of the scariest movies i have seen, i think.

interesting concept.

and an interesting driver.. jeff .

Sirona

Yes

Good film.

Not much scares me nowadays, I think I'm jaded.

Sirona

32

How do you leave?

by helenhall in

when every single person you know is a witness, how do you leave?

has anybody here left, and had nobody on the outside.

because that's where i would be.

What I think is important to remember though is that although you lose the social life of the hall, you didn't really have deep friendships there anyway. (at least I didn't...and the one person I was friends with kept in touch with me even when I faded).

You will certainly miss the hall and everything it entails, including the social contact. However it is possible to rebuild your life and it need not take that long.

I was married when I left and my husband left me not long after. I found myself without the JWs and without a husband! Overall it has shaped me into who I am today.

I'd much, much rather be away from that cult than be in it. It is a cult...there is lots of information which shows exactly how they use the tactics and control methods. Free yourself while you are still young!

Sirona

41

i'm being attacked from all angles

by Cordelia in

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think my family friends have been in ca hootes!!

i been doing great for this past year, but made mistake of going memorial.

and now being hit from all angles.

Sirona

Hi Isopndyd!

Welcome.

Cordelia,

Now why on earth haven't you told me about this banquet thingie?

Sirona

47

praying before a meal

by megaflower in

i have stopped.

it brings up too many memorys of having some elder pray for the cong before we partook of any food.

it just seemd like a big production, all would gather around and bow heads in silence while some senior male gave thanks- no more- no thanks

Sirona

I don't see god as the god of the bible but...

Its about appreciation. Being grateful.

I don't think its healthy to suggest that just because we can see where the food came from we shouldn't be grateful for it.

Sirona

87

WHAT if we're wrong?

by shell69 in

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i mean, i know i'm bitter.. normally these days quite strong, not feeling so much so much the last few days though.. what i'd give to do the things i was used to.

going doing the weekly shop with my mum, her popping round for a brew in the morning.. a hug from her, just to to know from the way she communicated with me, that she loved me.

i miss her so much.. and what if i'm wrong?.

Sirona

(((((Shell))))))

You have a wonderful heart. God wouldn't reject it just because you don't attend a kingdom hall.

Sirona

23

Are there any gods who actually don't HATE WOMEN

by berylblue in

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and base their laws on the premise that we're inherently stupid, weak and evil?.

look at islam, for starters.

(i can't believe a woman would willingly join this sorry excuse for misogynistic laws.

Sirona

Who needs gods when you can have goddesses!

There are some gods who love women...

Sirona

47

praying before a meal

by megaflower in

i have stopped.

it brings up too many memorys of having some elder pray for the cong before we partook of any food.

it just seemd like a big production, all would gather around and bow heads in silence while some senior male gave thanks- no more- no thanks

Sirona

I often say thanks in my heart...not at every meal but often....

Not just for food but for everything in my life

Sirona

25

Stories Of Wife Abuse In The Organization!

by new boy in

there are so many.... i remember my exfather inlaw...ben regan, he was made an elder in newport r.i and that's enough to make you doubt the whole holy spirit thing right there.. i was sitting in his living room one sunday and the phone rings...some poor black sister just got the crap beat out of her and she was crying to him on the phone, she was looking for help.. ben said.

"well you must have done something really bad to make him so mad at you...i know but...what you need to do is just have another beer and forget the whole thing"....good by.. thank god must women are not putting up with this anymore, from their husbands or religions that really don't care about them.

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Sirona

Noone should have to put up with abuse. Its disgusting.

These elders will get their reward in full.

Sirona

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Bye-Bye Brooklyn....were OUTTA there! Real Estate news.

by oompa in

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i was told today by a heavyweight elders wife, both of whom were at bethel for many years and are very well connected to the brooklyn brass, that all brooklyn bethel operations will be moved to wallkill and patterson.

in fact, there is a very exclusive walk-through next week for some of the top real estate investors/developers who will see all the properties, starting with the sands, and its lobby has now been remodeled to look just like a high-end hotel..................just fyi.................................oompa

Sirona

Really??!!!!

So they're freeing up BILLIONS of dollars?

Hmmmmm.....

Sirona