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  Friends

  by Jrjw in

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  hi does anyone have any ideas of good places for me to make non jw friends when i move coz need to replace all my jw friends for my kids and i ready for becoming inactive.

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  scratchme1010

  Hi does anyone have any ideas of good places for me to make non jw friends when I move coz need to replace all my jw friends for my kids and I ready for becoming inactive
  

  Go to the JW replacement shop around the corner.
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  The Use of Hyperboles.

  by Lost in the fog in

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  i have often wondered if jesus deliberately used hyperboles to obscure his meaning.

  i can say to my wife that i will love her until the moon is no more.

  she well knows that i will love her forever, not simply until earth's nearest satellite crumbles into dust.

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  scratchme1010

  I have often wondered if Jesus deliberately used Hyperboles to obscure his meaning.
  

  I don't think so. Jesus teachings were done for what he wanted to say at the moment to the people who could listen to them. The rest is made up nonsense, trying to make it mean something magical today that doesn't.
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  committees

  by dogisgod in

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  2. experiences

  i have had some conversations with ex-jw women and i am more than a little concerned at how, if a female, is treated in committee meetings.

  it sure seems (i experienced this when i was young) that the elders have a commonality in trying to create such shame and sexual guilt (especially where none is deserved) that it is beyond abuse.

  i know there are a lot of former elders here.

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  scratchme1010

  ...elders have a commonality in trying to create such shame and sexual guilt (especially where none is deserved) that it is beyond abuse.
  

  You don't need to be an elder to know, see and experience the culture that they promote. They don't have the first clue about anything regarding any type of diversity, cultural sensitivity, or inclusion.

  With women, (just my thoughts), I think that it may feel extra brutal because they condition them to believe that they are weaker by nature, and that their place is one of submission. Even if they are in fact sensitive, the place that they put them in their lives (according to them) isn't one of fairness to them.

  Once thing I want to add is that the same shaming applies to everyone. They just everything and everyone exactly with the same things, using the same tools, and thinking that the problem is the same. Equally damaging is the shaming applied to anyone who has a mental health issue, who is a member of the LGBT+ community, children, or anyone at any social disadvantage, including males.
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  Sources of John's vivid imagery

  by Doug Mason in

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  2. bible

  in common with other apocalyptic writings, such as daniel and 1 enoch, john’s letter employs vivid, memorable imagery.

  as with the other elements of his apocalypse (revelation), john draws on existing sources for his material.. meanings inferred from the images need to keep the following firmly in mind:.

  1. the symbols had to have meaning for and be clearly understood by his immediate intended hearers.. 2. john intended that these images encourage those hearers to “overcome”, then and there.. 3. john anticipated that the coming of jesus was imminent, “soon”.. it is my belief that the images were intended to depict earthly opposition (rome and apostate jews) as well as heavenly opposition (wars in heaven involving satan).. the writers/compilers of daniel also employed vivid imagery.

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  scratchme1010

  Like your post. Interesting point of view.
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  Ended my last J-Dub friendship...

  by Joliette in

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  i wrote her a text message telling her not to contact me anymore.

  found out that she went back and told my mother some stuff about me.. i shouldnt have never given her my phone number....she's my next door neighbor.. she would always ask if i was going back to the kingdom hall, i would tell her no...people know that i'm not going back to the kingdom hall, and they still think that i'm going back.. i'm planning on moving from my hometown in 2 years and i cannot wait to leave!!!!

  so tired of people still thinking i'm a j-dub, i've told people i havent been to the kingdom hall since 2011, and they still think i'm going back.

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  I'm planning on moving from my hometown in 2 years and I CANNOT wait to leave!!!! So tired of people still thinking I'm a J-Dub, I've told people I havent been to the kingdom hall since 2011, and they still think I'm going back.
  

  I know that feeling very well, growing up in a small town, middle-of-nowhere, Puerto Rico, surrounded by people who have nothing better to do than minding other people's business.

  As others have mentioned, don;t expect a good reception or positive reaction to your actions around your relationship with the JWs. They feel like they always have to have the last word in everything.

  Also, prepare yourself for what comes next. I'm quite sure that that's not the end of it. Ending the friendship to JWs is permission to do what they do, which is precisely what she was doing anyway, talking shit about you without your permission and behind your back.
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  New video on youtube

  by blownaway in

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  2. beliefs

  i saw a new video on youtube the jws put out.

  it was an elder in his basement and other jws were showing up knocking with a special knock to get in.

  outside you could hear people yelling where are the witnesses.

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  scratchme1010

  It was an elder in his basement and other JWs were showing up knocking with a special knock to get in.
  

  Did they have guns and can food stored?
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  First Christmas without the guilt

  by Apostate Anonymous in

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  2. experiences

  i have lurked around the site for about 3 months and finally decided to join.

  this will be my first time creating a topic here.

  a little backstory for me.

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  scratchme1010

  Welcome, and congratulations. And of course, merry christmas!
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  JW perception of Jesus

  by The Real Edward Gentry in

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  Fairly accurate, though it looks like pretty much every Christian religion, not just the JWs.
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  Did man really go to the moon?

  by atomant in

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  2. beliefs

  l have researched this subject and come to the conclusion that no we didn't.what do others think?.

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  scratchme1010

  Did man really go to the moon?
  

  Yes. I myself have mooned quite a few people.
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  I've Returned

  by m3tadata in

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  2. friends

  hello friends.

  recently i had been reflecting back on my past life as a witness, and happened to find myself googling jehovah witnesses and ended up on this website.

  i was once an active lurker and occasional poster on this site about 7 years ago when i was exiting the organization and had always enjoyed reading others experiences and topics.

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  scratchme1010

  Welcome. I'm glad that your departure from the JWs has been a positive one for you. Many ex-JWs don't realize that part of the brainwashing isn't only what they are made believe about their practices and doctrine, but they are also brainwashed to believe that their lives are no supposed to matter if they leave.

  I'm glad that you didn't drink that koolaid.