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  If the society says jump...................you say

  by wannaexit in

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  well the c.o was visiting the congregation a few weeks ago and he made an interesting comment.. he said that years ago when the society said "jump" the brothers would respond "how high?.

  now when the society says "jump" the brothers ask "why"?.

  this tells me that the walls of this spiritual paradise are cracking and that many are not willing to put up with all the crap that jw's of the past did.. what do you think?

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  wannaexit

  Thanks to all for all your comments.

  I am going to admit that in the past when the society said "jump" I jumped as high as I could.

  When the pioneer hours were 100 a month, I always tried to do more. That went for everything else.

  I have stopped jumping for them. This tells me that there is hope for those who give 100% to the org.

  Many of my generation have stopped jumping for them too. The next generation of JW will not adhere loyally either.

  My children are not as gullible as I was. This is because critical thinking is taught in the school from JK and on.

  The next generation of critical thinkers will not put up with this cult and will not be as gullible as some of us were.

  The next generation of Jw kids may be the society's demise.

  wanna
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  If the society says jump...................you say

  by wannaexit in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  well the c.o was visiting the congregation a few weeks ago and he made an interesting comment.. he said that years ago when the society said "jump" the brothers would respond "how high?.

  now when the society says "jump" the brothers ask "why"?.

  this tells me that the walls of this spiritual paradise are cracking and that many are not willing to put up with all the crap that jw's of the past did.. what do you think?

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  wannaexit

  Well the C.O was visiting the congregation a few weeks ago and he made an interesting comment.

  He said that years ago when the society said "jump" the brothers would respond "how high?

  Now when the society says "jump" the brothers ask "why"?

  This tells me that the walls of this spiritual paradise are cracking and that many are not willing to put up with all the crap that jw's of the past did.

  What do you think?
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  The Board Seems To Be Slowing Down...

  by Legolas in

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  anyone know why?

  what would be your guess!

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  I come here every day but I rarely post.

  I wonder how many of us are spectators more than participants.

  This board has been my life line. I hope it continues.

  wanna
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  Hello everyone

  by zerimar in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i'm not sure if this is the right place to introduce oneself, but i just, well, wanted to introduce myself!

  i'm 29, raised in the truth.

  i'm an ex-ms. my dad is still an elder .

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  wannaexit

  Hello,

  Welcome and good for you for pursuing your goals. I wish I had enough sense to figure out this organization at 29.

  wanna
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  Another Newbie

  by TooBad TooSad in

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  i have been reading and enjoying the posts here for over 2 years.

  i have been a witness for over 30 years.

  i am going to the meetings just to keep peace in the family.

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  wannaexit

  Whenever I come to the board and see a new member my heart skips a bit.

  I enjoyed your comments and welcome.

  Looking forward to some of your experiences.

  wanna
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  Anyone else in PUTERNUT's shoes? Despairing? COME TO US!

  by AlmostAtheist in

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  hey guys,.

  listen, we were all "brothers" and "sisters" at one time and it didn't really mean shit.

  i'd've turned my back on the lot o' ya when i was a jw and i found out you were apostates.. but now we're all truly brothers and sisters.

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  But now we're all truly brothers and sisters. Not because we believe alike, but because we ARE alike. We're all humans, for gods sake. I love you, each and every one of you.

  You are very endearing . Here is a big HUG (((()))))

  wanna
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  Sad news from Maui

  by Makena1 in

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  we went to our favorite beach, met up with some of our local friends.

  we don't have much in the way of details - but heard some devasting news that ari (well known to seattle area exjw's and i am sure by many on the board) killed himself sometime over last weekend.

  he was so excited about moving to maui, and starting a new life here.

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  wannaexit

  if you are not a Jehovah's Witness don't bother

  There is christianity at its best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  Very sad for this tradegy. All my condolences to those that were very close to him.

  wanna
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  This may be my last post…so goodbye and thanks

  by seven006 in

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  i never thought i would do one of those infamous goodbye i cant take this board anymore posts where the person shows up again a week later and looks like an idiot.

  when i had enough of this board and needed a little break i would just quietly leave for a few months and hopefully nobody noticed.

  that is not the case this time.

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  I have read everyone of your posts and enjoyed you immensely. I wish I had the chance to meet you in person.

  Good luck

  wanna
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  Question for JWs still on the "inside":

  by Hellrider in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  just a question: if you are still jws (for any reason, many just can`t leave because their entire families are wrapped around it, etc), but don`t believe in it, and lead a "double life", how do you cope with going door to door?

  i just can`t imagine how it must feel like to go out there and try to tell people at the doors or in the streets things you know are just bs!

  how do you deal with that?

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  It's hard enough for them without other self righteous know alls telling them what they should or should not be doing

  Thank you yesidid,

  It is very hard. I am playing the role for my aged parents. It takes a lot of intestinal fortitude to put up with the crap at the meetings and to go door to door.

  I applaud those of you that have been able to cut apron strings from mother. It is my hope that I will be able to do it.

  In the meantime please go light on me and others on this board that have not yet cut ties completely.

  wanna
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  Question for JWs still on the "inside":

  by Hellrider in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  just a question: if you are still jws (for any reason, many just can`t leave because their entire families are wrapped around it, etc), but don`t believe in it, and lead a "double life", how do you cope with going door to door?

  i just can`t imagine how it must feel like to go out there and try to tell people at the doors or in the streets things you know are just bs!

  how do you deal with that?

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  wannaexit

  It's really easy to fake it down my parts. Most of the elders and ministerial servants don't like service. This is very obvious. They usually work with their families and then after 1/2 they disappear.

  When I am out with my husband (the biggest apostate down these parts) we push the screws of doorbells or we leave tract in mailbox.

  If I am out with someone else, I can put up a good front. I pioneered for so many years, I can usually outdo any of their presentations.

  But I have to admit it is getting harder to keep up this facade. I don't know how much longer I can keep it up.

  Wanna