Posts by Nosferatu

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The "Clean Organization" Myth

by metatron in

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i just had to laugh.

the old congregation i used to attend now has two young.

unmarried sisters who got knocked up by their 'worldly' boyfriends.

Reminds me of this one sweet lady in the congregation I was in. In my opinion, she was the only REAL good person there. She had saved up enough money to live on until she died, and she was budgeting her money in such a way that she could survive off it. Wish I could do that. Anyway, this one Ministerial Servant knew of how much money she had. He told her that a brother he was friends with was starting a new business, and needed some money to get it started. He promised her that she would get more than twice as much back. She refused. However, the Servant pushed, pushed, and kept bugging her about it, making it sound like such a good idea. She finally gave in.

The business flopped, and she lost all her money. She went to the elders about this situation. He was repentant. Now, this sweet lady had to go out and get a job. She's still pissed off about it, and I don't blame her. So much for the trustworthy brothers.

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144,001

by Nosferatu in

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just thought i'd relate this story, it's quite funny!.

the memorial came around, and my mother brought this newly baptized lady who my mother successfully got into the jws.

we went and picked her up.

Nosferatu

Just thought I'd relate this story, it's quite funny!

The memorial came around, and my mother brought this newly baptized lady who my mother successfully got into the JWs. We went and picked her up. There was a very strong smell of booze on her. Anyway, we went to the memorial.

When the bread was being passed down our row, Mom's bible study broke a piece off and chowed it down! Crumbs all over the place. Everyone was looking.

The wine came around, and she guzzled down about half the glass! Again, everyone was looking and whispering to each other.

She was DFed shortly after. I wish I would have done this before I left. It would have been funny, since I was never baptized. Then again, there's always an open invitation to the memorial :)

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Update since yesterday...

by scaredyetresolved in

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i shared the board with my husband last night.

he read my post and the replies.

we both really appreciate all of your words.

Nosferatu

Best wishes to you & your family! Let us know how the first birthday party goes. It's great to see an entire family leaving behind an organization full of control and corruption. Take care and good health to all of you :)

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What do you want to be when you grow up?

by RubyTuesday in

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i just love how alot of you are going back to college or have graduated.i have been inspired!who else is in college,has graduated,or is thinking about going?its never too late.

woman finishes college after 57 years .

associated press

Nosferatu

I was going to be a gigalo, until I met this really great girl. Things look quite promising for us. As for other plans, I'm finishing up my Electrical Maintenance course, I have a great job in electronics, and I'm in a hard rock band. Better than going door to door for the rest of my life.

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Do you still expect to live eternally?

by JH in

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since leaving the watchtower, do you still believe that you will live forever, here on earth?

some might think that heaven is the final destiny, while other may just believe in this short life and nothing else.

what is your belief and how does it affect your daily life?

Nosferatu

My belief? I'll find out when I die what God has planned for me.

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Where do I go for support???

by scaredyetresolved in

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i would love some support since i am scared and confused, but i don't know where to turn.

my husband and i are both having our eyes opened wide after years of doubts.

we have finally read the "apostate literature" over the past few weeks and have checked and rechecked their sources.

Nosferatu

I must say, congradulations on finding out the truth about the truth! It's one hell of a road getting out and going to a "normal" life after never having been exposed to it. Holidays are going to be awkward for quite a while (I've been out for 6 years, and I'm still having trouble getting used to it). I don't know how much help I can be, since I was never baptized, I just wanted to wish you good luck on your new life. You'll discover lots of wonderful things that you've never experienced. There is nothing but good that can come out of you & your husband's decision.

Also, regarding your children, you'll save them from a lot of torment that many young people go through as JWs. It might be a wise idea to move out of the area (not necessarily the city), and if your children are in school, it might be a good idea to get them to transfer to start a new life. This is what I did, and it did me a lot of good.

I wish you the best on this new journey you have begun.

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Did U hurt someone because of JW rules?

by LyinEyes in

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i know we all make mistakes but did you ever really hurt someone while you were a jw, because of sticking to their darn rules?

did you ever, even as it was happening, feel selfrighteous?.

it is something that i have been thru over and over in my head and i have forgiven myself for it, but i can never make it right with the person i hurt.. my dad was an elder , very self righteous, he taught me well, i did what ever he said and acted the way he told me too.

Nosferatu

This is something that I never wanted to do, but it's something I had to do to avoid being screamed at, or even beaten.

It was Valentine's day at my elementary school. I had recieved a pile of Valentines on my desk. I had given none out. I didn't want to hurt the other kids' feelings, and I took them home to be disposed of. My mother screamed at me for bringing them home.

The following year, the same thing happened. Big pile of Valentines on my desk. To avoid any screaming or abuse at home, I took the big pile, and threw them directly in the trash. One girl begged me not to throw her Valentine out. I kept it just so I wouldn't hurt her. I disposed of it at home without my mother knowing.

I still feel bad for throwing them all out in front of all the kids at school.

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Thought I wasn't supposed to grow old here?

by WingCommander in

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yeah..............my parents told me when i was 5 that i would never get to high school, as this evil system of things would end long before that!!

well....here i am, pushing 30. i had to go to hs, college, and even get a job!!

imagine that!

Nosferatu

It does feel good to be out!

I remember how I was always taught that Armageddon would come before the generation of 1914 dies. I quit going to meetings before the Watchtower containing New Light on this subject came out. When I found out about the change, I was extremely pissed off. I've been lied to since I was 5 years old. I remember after leaving the JWs, I still had it in my mind "What if they're right?" This New Light that they provided has erased that thought from my mind forever.

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New to JW and looking for the right associations.

by sunflwergirl420 in

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i have been studying to become a witness for about 1yr now and am doing what i can to become clean to be baptised.

unfortunately almost all of my friends were bad associations and i don't deal with them anymore.

i am looking for people to chat with who have the same goals in mind that i do.

Nosferatu

One thing I must mention, if you decide to tell your bible study about the things you've been reading on here, they will discourage you, which is very unfortunate. Some of the people here have gone through what you have, and can relate to your situation and give you some excellent advice.

Here's something to keep in mind. I was never baptized. Therefore, I have the freedom to talk to anyone I wish, and everyone else, including JWs are still able to speak with me. If I was disfellowshipped, I would be shunned by the people I grew up with. I believe I made a very wise choice in my life not to get baptized. I therefore kept the freedom I would have had if JWs have never entered my life.

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New to JW and looking for the right associations.

by sunflwergirl420 in

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i have been studying to become a witness for about 1yr now and am doing what i can to become clean to be baptised.

unfortunately almost all of my friends were bad associations and i don't deal with them anymore.

i am looking for people to chat with who have the same goals in mind that i do.

Nosferatu

I can understand why you found the JWs very attractive. You mentioned that you've had experiences with drugs and alcohol, and you want them out of your life. Lo and behold, next time your bible study sees you, she brings an Awake magazine covering the subject of why Drugs and Alcohol are dangerous. These magazines also relate to how Jehovah God does not approve of these things. These magazines give information on how to quit these bad habits. Therefore, therapy, AA, etc get replaced by a religion. The thing that they DON'T cover, is how to deal with the past experiences that you've had when you were into drugs, alcohol, suicide, etc. Your experiences just get shoved into a closet. When the topic gets brought back up, you recall the feelings you had when you were experimenting. You still don't understand why you did them, why you enjoyed them, but you have been given a reason for these things - YOU WERE IN THE WORLD, AND AN EASY TARGET FOR SATAN.

This excuse is just a blanket to cover up what you've done. Anyone can do that. If you look for a way to actually come to terms with your past, you will do much better dealing with it.

As for the tongue ring, if you like it, don't get rid of it.