I don't think I truly understood what I was getting myself into. I was 13 when I was baptized. What can a 13 year old kid really know about a lifelong decision like that? I had some knowledge but certainly not the implications.
wannaexit
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Did You Really Understand What You Were Getting Into When You Got Baptized?
by minimus inthe majority of people who become jehovah's witnesses, really have no idea what they've gotten themselves into.
did you truly understand those baptismal vows that you made?
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The Incessant Drumbeat
by Room 215 inmy wife just got back from her meeting, left the latest kingdom ministry on the table for me to look at; alas it's another neurotic, unremitting helping of guilt-slathering and ``do more, do more, and then more.
'' reonounce all personal comforts and ambitions to the vital task of alerting your fellow humans to the ``fact" that unbeknownst to men, jesus stealthily assumed rightful rulership of the earth almost 90 years ago and will intervene here any time now.
and the 04/01/03 watchtower?
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wannaexit
Room 215,
Up until about 9 months ago, I was like your wife. My husband (Apocalypse) has known the real truth about the troof for many years. I could not see it. I know now how hard and frustrating it was for him. We were really living divided. Now my eyes are opened. I've seen things for myself. Perhaps your wife and kids will see it too. I feel for you.
Don't forget to give her little tid-bits. That's what my husband did to me. He would ask a pointed question, and leave it . For example he asked me: Since Jesus has been ruling since 1914 how many years are left of his 1000yr rule?., or what is a blood fraction and why do you think the society allows them now? Did you know Watchtower is affiliated with UN? Often I would burst out with anger. But I would churn these in my mind.
Deprogramming takes a long time. Especially if Its the only thing you've known. It took a long time for me. Finally my eyes really opened up. Now I don't know how I could not see it before. Perhaps your wife and family will some day see it too.
Take care
Wannaexit
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What is your priority in life?
by JH inare you the type that measures success by the amount of money you have?.
people are all different, and all the same at the same time.
we all want to be happy, healthy and successful, but not everyone takes the same road in life.. what are your priorities in life?.
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wannaexit
#1 family
#2 to try to understand the Bible and God without hindrance from WT
#3 To do some good volunteer work
#4 Get in shape
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Shepherding Visit this Weekend
by Jourles infirst off, the new forum looks spiffy.
i like what simon has done with the place.
been away for a while so it was quite the eye shock coming back in.. yes, we are finally getting our shepherding call this weekend.
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wannaexit
Ikhandi,
The elders ARE the wt police. Most could not care less about the sheep. Their only interest is to pounce on you when you break wt law.
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I was two people at once, were you?
by christopherceo inoh yeah, i did it.
i lived the double life and nobody ever found out.
i did all the things a pioneer/servant was supposed to do.
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wannaexit
CHEVYSNTATS,
Thanks for your kind words. I like myself a lot better now that I am a fake publisher and lead a true "DOUBLE LIFE".
ACSOT,
Is it not wonderful to be off the frantic JW merry-go-round?
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Why Do Jehovah's Witnesses View Disfellowshipping The Same As The Jews?
by minimus injw's are so fond of quoting the scripture about treating a sinner "just as a man of the nations and as a tax collector".
since this was clearly an unloving jewish practice, why does the society feel obliged to use this jewish practice in disfellowshipping??
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wannaexit
minimus,
This a very interesting question. The more I think about it the more I realize that it's not only their view of disfellowshipping that is the same as the Jews, but their whole structure is based on old Jewish ways. For example the Jews had the scripture but also their man-made oral laws. JW's profess to have the Scriptures, but they also have loads of organizational rule and regulations.
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I was two people at once, were you?
by christopherceo inoh yeah, i did it.
i lived the double life and nobody ever found out.
i did all the things a pioneer/servant was supposed to do.
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wannaexit
No! I could never be accused of living a double life. I tried hard and sincerely to do whatever was required, and expected of me. I pioneered, helped out, commented, studied every publication that came out, put in practice every suggestion given etc. etc. I was the perfect JWmodel.
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How I Help The Society Fake Its Statistics
by metatron ini'm a fake publisher.
i turn in a fake field service report.
i claim fake hours.
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wannaexit
Metatron, I fake as well, and I don't even feel guilty about it. At the end of the month i round out a nice figure from the top of my head. They get what they want . When I think how I slaved for years and years killing myself trying to get 90 hours!!! Service is a breeze for me. I know many others that fake as well
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Does anyone here still go to the meetings
by Brandy5 ini was just wondering if anyone here still go to the meetings.
if so why do you attened?
eddited to add are you married to an active jw .
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wannaexit
My husband and I still go for the sake of our elderly parents and longtime friends. But we have learned to tune things out quite well. We mastered the art of appearing that we are listening but in reality we are not . Its a great place to catch up on your Bible reading! Do we feel like hipocrites? you better believe it. One of these days this insanity will end.
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Feel Like Cryin'
by mackey inwell, my best friend sarah, the love of my life, has deemed me a bad association.
just when i thought i could get her out those bastards sucked her right back in.
i know by starting this thread i'm beggin' for a flaming, but this is very serious and need some support and this is the only place that i can get it.
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wannaexit
Mackey,
Could you accept her just as she is. Put the beliefs aside. Among JW there are many so-called divided family that function very well. As time goes on many JW 's are realizing that this organization is not what it says it is. I think that in the next little while many will realize on their own. Change has to come from within. It cannot be forced on you by someone else. Believe me, my husband tried opening my eyes for years. I had to see things myself.
If you really want her, you may need to accept her with her baggage.
Wannaexit