Posts by casio

OK. Its been a year since my first post. (I wasn't joking when I said it would take a while for any replies!!). Thanks for all of the kind words of support.

My position is pretty much as previously, all family strong in the "truth". I'm still going to meetings, doing talks, out in FS etc. Wife and kids also. I've had a few chats to my wife about my doubts. I've kept it focused on my problems with the org (higher education, being very controlling, expecting too much of R&F etc) rather than straight bible teaching. Suprisingly my wife sort of agrees (to a point)!

BUT - the sticking point she has is when it comes to doctrine. Basically the "truth" must be Jehovahs org because of all of the light they have shed that makes them different from other religions. Specifically - the trinity, Gods purpose for the future, why is there wickedness, worldwide brotherhood etc etc. Also if we weren't in the org how would we know how to worship God and where would the direction come from as she doesn't feel she knows enough about the bible to interpret it herself. If we were out altogether what would be the purpose in life?

I know that there isn't a simple answer to this, but I'm trying to find a way of responding where I can show her that there is a way of having a relationship with God without the org. Any suggestions greatfully received.

PS - I am terrible at posting messages, and althouth I'll do my best there's no guarantee I'll comment. Sorry in advance, but thanks for taking the time to help a brother out!

Casio

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i've lurked on this site for about 18 months and read with interest.

nice to be able to see that there are others who have similar feelings to me.

i'm still in but feel a bit of a phoney given the way i think about things.

casio

Hi everyone

I've lurked on this site for about 18 months and read with interest. Nice to be able to see that there are others who have similar feelings to me. I'm still in but feel a bit of a phoney given the way I think about things. All of my friends and family are "strong in the truth" and thats why I am where I am. The main JW problems I have are:

Being part of an organisation that tells people to question their beliefs and church teachings, but won't allow any questioning of itself.
Seeing the GB over the years getting a tighter and tighter control over all aspects of members lives.
Evolution. There seems to be overwhelming evidence and yet JW's stick strictly to creation and the "according to their kinds" doctrine. Noahs ark????

Long term aim is to get my wife and kids to look more critically at all of the info thats coming out from the org and try and make an informed decision for themselves.

In the meantime I'm a regular meeting attender, going out in the ministry, giving talks, and answering.

Given the fact that if I'm "found out" as being on this website things would be really difficult for me, I don't want to give out too much personal info. It also means that it might take a while for me to respond as I can only get access to the forum every few days. So apologies before I even start!

OK - enough from me. Feels good to be posting (eventually). And thanks to all for your posts over the past 18 months which have got me thinking.