Posts by jp1692

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My parents found out

by BlackWolf in

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so in my last post i talked about how i had told my younger siblings how i didn't plan to get baptized or ever be a witness.

i thought i could trust them but i guess i was wrong, they're just kids after all.

my oldest brother (who's 11) told on me today.

jp1692

Blackwolf: Do you guys think that's a good idea?

I'm sorry you're having to deal with this. But it is you that has to deal with this.

Seeking advice from strangers on the internet is a tricky thing at best and potentially dangerous thing at worst. Most of us here are ex- or current-JWs that no longer believe this religion is "the truth." And, while generally we are as a group caring, compassionate people, few of us here are specifically trained to counsel others. We speak from our hearts and our experience.

Also, most of us here are quite a bit older than you are.

Finally, none of us really know and understand your situation. We only know what you've told us and that is not a lot.

In your previous post you wrote: "I told my younger siblings (who are trustworthy don't worry) about how I don't want to be a jw and my plans to leave."

You have now learned a painful but important lesson: you can't trust anyone that is in the JW religion. No one. The only person you can trust is yourself, and you've been indoctrinated all of your life not to do that. This is something you have to learn how to do.

Proceed slowly and with caution. Ask for feedback here. Weigh the pros and cons of what others write in response. But remember: all decisions are yours.

Keep us posted!

JP

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Introducing Our Rockstar Governing Body

by pale.emperor in

isnt nice to see the governing body being so humble, meek and not seeking their own importance?.

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stash: /intesoft-inc.appspot.com/post/005df9f7e68e40cb9b013248fe7b670c.html

jp1692

So basically, Watchtower of January 2016 Study Edition, page 27: these pictures are photographic evidence that everyone in them are disrespectful, arrogant sinners lacking in theocratic humility.

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Introducing Our Rockstar Governing Body

by pale.emperor in

isnt nice to see the governing body being so humble, meek and not seeking their own importance?.

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stash: /intesoft-inc.appspot.com/post/005df9f7e68e40cb9b013248fe7b670c.html

jp1692

We would show a lack of respect if we treated such ones as celebrities.

And what does it show if "such ones" ACT like celebrities?

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Introducing Our Rockstar Governing Body

by pale.emperor in

isnt nice to see the governing body being so humble, meek and not seeking their own importance?.

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stash: /intesoft-inc.appspot.com/post/005df9f7e68e40cb9b013248fe7b670c.html

jp1692

konceptual99: Most people would roll their sleeves up when doing even a trivial amount of washing up. Especially if they were wearing a nice timepiece and cufflinks.

Exactly. I'm calling bullshit on that picture of Anthony Morris "washing dishes." Totally staged!

Fake news ... LOL!

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My disassociation story

by Roger Kirkpatrick in

following is a summary of events leading up to my decision to disassociate from jehovah's witnesses and the unforeseen results of that decision.. a young man named joel engardio produced a documentary about jehovah's witnesses called "knocking" which aired nationally on pbs.

i purchased the dvd from joel before it was even released and we exchanged emails.

joel had been raised by his jw mother and had been active in jw activities during his adolescence, but he was never baptized as a jw.

jp1692

Hey DOC, I love it when you say that.

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Introducing Our Rockstar Governing Body

by pale.emperor in

isnt nice to see the governing body being so humble, meek and not seeking their own importance?.

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stash: /intesoft-inc.appspot.com/post/005df9f7e68e40cb9b013248fe7b670c.html

jp1692

So SlimBoy, how many strangers do you go up to and ask if you can get a picture with them?

As BluesBrother commented, it's not THAT these people are wanting pictures with other people, it's WHY they want to get a picture of themselves with the GB members.

And notice WHO is in the center of everyone of the pictures that PaleEmperor posted. The GB boys aren't off to the side, just part of the crows. No. They are all prominently located in the center of attention, just where they like it. - Matthew 6:1-4

Imagine this alternate reality Bible account: "Hey Jesus, can I get a picture of you, me and my homeboys?"

WWJD?

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And when it comes true—and it will come true—they will have to know that a prophet has been among them.

by berrygerry in

a couple of years and the wtbts will consist of a bloke on a tropical beach, drinking coctails and writing the latest wacktower crap on his lap top to be emailed to all congregations for them to print, distribute and then transfer funds to his own personal off shore account!watch and see!.

https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/158870/brothers-were-living-exciting-times#!#2919592.

jp1692

And when it doesn't come true—and it hasn't come true—they will have to know that a false prophet has been among them.

... not that anyone other than JWs and ex-JWs pay much attention to this bullshit. LOL!

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My disassociation story

by Roger Kirkpatrick in

following is a summary of events leading up to my decision to disassociate from jehovah's witnesses and the unforeseen results of that decision.. a young man named joel engardio produced a documentary about jehovah's witnesses called "knocking" which aired nationally on pbs.

i purchased the dvd from joel before it was even released and we exchanged emails.

joel had been raised by his jw mother and had been active in jw activities during his adolescence, but he was never baptized as a jw.

jp1692

RK: The elder body decided to reject the Branch's letter

You have to obey, they don't. Nice. There's a word for that: hypocrisy!

(BTW, the elders in your hall are spineless idiots).

RK: I realized I could be labeled an apostate for expressing a viewpoint which had been published in the Watchtower

Yes, and let's be absolutely clear on this. The label of "apostasy" is a convenient way to demonize anyone that disagrees with the control structure and hierarchy of the group. It has nothing at all to do with doctrine. That is just a ruse.

RK: This illustrates the destructive effect oppressive religious cults have on the thinking and reasoning abilities of their adherents

Um, yeah! Cult 101: Thinking is not allowed. Independent Thought and Critical Thinking are specifically the most serious of all "crimes" in a cult.

Take note of the wide range of actual crimes a person can commit and be "forgiven" by the elders. This one is unforgivable.

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Just had to share.

by Coded Logic in

anybody into art out there?

i was just so blown away by this piece i had to share.. .

at first i was just like "oh, that's a clever idea".

jp1692

Smiddy, The image at the top center is the top of the easel holding the canvas in place.

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What did NOT get you out?

by problemaddict 2 in

i realize this is odd, but a "how you woke up" thread and the personal stories that are told which i know we all enjoy, made me think of this.

in helping my wife and a couple others get the ball rolling, i realized the thing that resonated with me, didn't even move the needle with them.

i wanted to rail on and on about blood, because that was my conduit to waking up, but for my wife it was about shunning.

jp1692

OMG, when I learned about the UN/NGO scandal in 2002 or 2003 it was all over for me.

Maybe what makes the house of cards collapse depends more on where we are in the process of waking up than on any one specific doctrinal issue. It's kind of like a cult game of Jenga.