Posts by Stealth

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Anyone struggle to find meaning in life?

by Good JW in

just wondering if this is a common thing for you guys and girls?

when i left the jws it was hard to make a connection with people, much of the time i felt that whatever they wanted to talk about just didn't seem relevant/deep/meaningful.

i find myself filtering my mind to get to a level with others (small talk mostly).

Stealth

Many great comments so far.

If you feel you need more purpose in life, you don't have to look far. Foster some children who need an adult to look after them, or better yet, adopt a child. What greater purpose could there be then making a difference in the life of one single child. Someone has to do it, why not us?

I was shocked at how many children are waiting to be adopted in my state. Yes many come with issues, but there are also many smaller children. You can specify what age or sex you are willing to foster. We fostered twins at 4 months, then adopted them at 4 years. There is no time for depression or wondering what greater purpose we have in life. We are living it every day and it feels great to make a life altering difference in young persons lives who would otherwise be tossed aside, neglected or abused.

From a Christian perspective, Jesus told his followers to look after widows and orphans. I am a follower of Jesus even though I never set foot in a church or Kingdom Hall.

Best to you in your quest.

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Charging $150 To Tell Your Stories

by Bangalore in

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https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/how-to-escape-from-jehovah-s-witnesses-religion#/.

for $150: collaboration with the backer so that their story of successfully escaping an abusive belief system (300 words max) features along with others in the final pages of how to escape from jehovah's witnesses.

the text will be written by the author but will include a minimum of one quote worded by the backer.

Stealth

Remember when Cedars wrote an open letter to the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses offering advice on reforming the religion?

In hindsight, I think it was just envy for their ability to fleece the flock.

63

Hell Exists

by Poppy520 in

many people of all denominations are beginning to believe that hell does not exist - but the bible supports the claim that it does.

examine this verse, one under nkjv and the other nwt:.

nkjv - matthew 25:46, "and these will go away into everlasting punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.".

Stealth

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Crazy statements from JWTalk

by Jehovah lol in

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i'm sure many of you are aware of the jwtalk site, a message board which has yet to succumb to apostasy (give it time).. some of the forums there are visible to the public, and i've seen some crazy stuff.

here is a sampling:.

"satan is really trying his best to make things worst for the witnesses, knowing the 6,000 years is almost up, from eve's creation!".

Stealth

If I wanted to listen/read what crazy JWs have to say, I would go to the Kingdom Hall or JWTalk.

33

How To Fade Away Cleanly?

by SplaneThisToMe in

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friends

this is my first post and hopefully i can get some advice and input.

i have been actively involved with the organization for a little over 10 years now.

i began studying in high school, got baptized and my family fortunately did not.

Stealth

Much good advice here. You have to understand and expect that you will lose 100% of all friends and social contacts. This will be hurtful but a sad fact of leaving. They may still greet you in public places but will never be close with you again. Start making new friends now to help lesson the hurt. Don't worry about hurting them, they are the ones who choose to shun not you.

If you don't want to get DF, don't express any of your doubts to anyone, period!

If people ask, keep it vague, 'Dealing with personal issues, thank them and let them know you will reach out to them if needed'. If they keep pressing, and some will, just repeat that statement. 'personal issues' are just that, personal. They will get the point and stop asking.

Enjoy the rest of your life!

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My unbelieving husband was offended by the WatchTower just studied

by Isambard Crater in

it was the paragraph talking about people who don't want to be j.w's being executed, and it being an act of compassion from jehovah towards his witnesses..

Stealth

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Freak out over a magic 8 ball toy

by charity7 in

just had a jw freak out over some magic 8 balls that i have.

next thing you know i turn my head and it was thrown into a box to get rid of it.

is it because it has the word magic in it?

Stealth

I have found that the Magic 8 ball has about the same success rate as praying to Jehovah for answers.

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Did you leave the JW RECENTLY? Really? Recently? WTF were you thinking?

by The Real Edward Gentry in

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friends

not to be overly harsh...but if you just left, what the hell were you thinking?

between 1995 and now, you never did an internet search of "jehovahs-witness" or "watchtower"?

good god.

Stealth

Edward Gentry, I remember that name. Didn't you post here like 15 years ago under another name?

11

TATTOO

by The Fall Guy in

i have a tattoo of an envelope about half-way up the front of my leg.

it means i've got a knee mail to look at each day.

:).

Stealth

My stepson got a tat of a Rooster on the calf of his leg.

"Why?" I asked.

So he could tell everyone that he had a cock that hangs below his knees.

True story.

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What exactly is the JANUARY 2018 WT trying to tell J.W.'s?

by The Fall Guy in

the needle has been stuck on the record for over 130 years - thanks to mr. russell and his successive cohorts:.

page 11, paragraph 19 - “as this system nears its end,....”.

page 13, paragraph 5 - “do my actions show that i truly believe that these are the last days and that the end of satan’s rule is near?”.

Stealth

This tactic must still be effective at some level on many of the flock. It's hard to teach old dogs new tricks.

When I hear "the end... so close... yada yada yada" , I hear Charlie Brown's teacher talking.