Posts by jp1692

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Do WT Publications Make Us Feel Unworthy, Unlovable and Helpless?

by jp1692 in

it is my contention that the wtbts, (as do all high-control, authoritarian cults), deliberately cultivates dysfunctional beliefs among its members.

in particular, the most destructive of these beliefs are those that undermine one's feelings of self-worth.

for a research project i am doing, i am looking for direct quotes from wt publications that seem to be specifically designed to manipulate the readers into feeling: unworthy, unlovable, inadequate and/or helpless.

jp1692

It is my contention that the WTBTS, (as do all high-control, authoritarian cults), deliberately cultivates dysfunctional beliefs among its members. In particular, the most destructive of these beliefs are those that undermine one's feelings of self-worth.

For a research project I am doing, I am looking for direct quotes from WT publications that seem to be specifically designed to manipulate the readers into feeling: unworthy, unlovable, inadequate and/or helpless.

Please paste your quotes into this thread. Be sure to include references to the publication including page number(s) and dates for magazines.

Thanks in advance!

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Family dynamics and cult influence

by longgone in

the following incident is nothing unusual to any jw, but i wanted to add on to the list of reasons to never join, and sympathize with those stuck in it, and again a reminder that you can never get away from the mayhem when you have family still in.

in a recent conversation with my jw sister who i love very much, i was reminded how complex and abnormal relationships can become within a jehovah's witness family.families relationships can be difficult with any religion or none, but once we throw in the various labels and restrictions within the jw family it becomes really cultish.

no one outside it could begin to understand.

jp1692

You're welcome, LG. We want to read your posts!

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Family dynamics and cult influence

by longgone in

the following incident is nothing unusual to any jw, but i wanted to add on to the list of reasons to never join, and sympathize with those stuck in it, and again a reminder that you can never get away from the mayhem when you have family still in.

in a recent conversation with my jw sister who i love very much, i was reminded how complex and abnormal relationships can become within a jehovah's witness family.families relationships can be difficult with any religion or none, but once we throw in the various labels and restrictions within the jw family it becomes really cultish.

no one outside it could begin to understand.

jp1692

Jehovah-land be crazy, LG. The lunatics are running the asylum.

Suggestion: paragraph breaks would make your post easier to read.

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Disfellowshipped Brother Gives Public Talk in Kingdom Hall

by The Searcher in

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absolutely beautiful!.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vbmfx4isku.

jp1692

How did that even happen?

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Lots of newbies posting! Welcome one and all!

by freddo in

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is there something going on in jaydub land that has brought this on?

hope so!.

jp1692

Welcome. Tell your story. Ask questions, they are welcome too.

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We do sound like a cult

by notalone in

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"we do sound like a cult..." so in the last few conversations i have had with my still deeply in friend she has mentioned this a couple times when lamenting things that don't seem right.

she has a relative that left and is telling everyone jw's are a cult.

she is very defensive and deeply disturbed by this accusation.

jp1692

If it walks like a duck ...

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The Surprise Of Many Over Shunning From Family And Friends

by dubstepped in

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i think there's a level of cognitive dissonance that is present within many that leave over the shunning thing.

i hear so many tales of people that leave and think that their family will talk to them.

sure, that does happen, but it's by far the minority.

jp1692

Agreed. It's best to have realistic expectations and be prepared for the worst. Then, if you aren't shunned, it will be a pleasant surprise.

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Day 1: The Night of Anger, Tears, and Pain

by Saethydd in

my freedom came with a heavy cost.

i couldn't stand the dishonesty so when my sister went out of town on a trip i told my parents that i no longer wanted to be a jw.

when my sister got back and i told her she was so angry, said she really wanted to slap me, then she ran off sobbing, a few minutes later she deposited every gift i ever gave her in front of my door.. my entire family has turned against me.

jp1692

What dubstepped said 👍

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Day 1: The Night of Anger, Tears, and Pain

by Saethydd in

my freedom came with a heavy cost.

i couldn't stand the dishonesty so when my sister went out of town on a trip i told my parents that i no longer wanted to be a jw.

when my sister got back and i told her she was so angry, said she really wanted to slap me, then she ran off sobbing, a few minutes later she deposited every gift i ever gave her in front of my door.. my entire family has turned against me.

jp1692

Saethydd: I have a long road ahead of me to reach a happy life, and I doubt these scars will ever fully heal, but now at least I can begin to get on with my life.

That is so true. In that vein, consider this thought:

“We make the road by walking.” - Paulo Freire

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Trump pulls out of Paris Agreement -

by AFRIKANMAN in

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would like to see your responses ~.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/live/2017/jun/01/donald-trump-paris-climate-agreement-live-news.

kapitan kovfefe is a man of his word - well ...twisted word ~ .

jp1692

Please do not read into my words intentions that are not there and positions, emotions or beliefs that I do not have.

Thank you.