Even tho I grew up in the org, so much that once seemed normal behavior now seems so bizarre and even cruel. I have run into at least 3 people from our old cong since the Memorial (I didnt attend) Anyhow I have noticed how each time they go out of their way to say hello and flash me a big bright smile, only to immediately avert their eyes and end any possible commitment to a conversation. I dont really care as I dont have anything to say to them anyhow. I just smile and return the greeting. Its just strange how the org encourages them to be friendly and civil towards those who dont attend but not 'overly so'. Its such a manipulative way to make non-df'd ones see what they are in for if they should stay away. And the ones who do it dont even see how they are being manipulated. It almost strikes me as comical because you can see how uncomfortable they are in acting according to how theyve been told to- its basic niceness immediately followed by forced snobbery. Its not unlikely they will catch me in the right frame of mind one day soon to say "you dont have to pretend to be nice, lets just get right to the shunning part okay?"
Blackbird Fly
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Yes, I see you shunning me!
by Blackbird Fly ineven tho i grew up in the org, so much that once seemed normal behavior now seems so bizarre and even cruel.
i have run into at least 3 people from our old cong since the memorial (i didnt attend) anyhow i have noticed how each time they go out of their way to say hello and flash me a big bright smile, only to immediately avert their eyes and end any possible commitment to a conversation.
i dont really care as i dont have anything to say to them anyhow.
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How many were victims of child molesters who were members that are still members?!
by Guardian77 inmany members just as in the catholic church have molested children and are not punished nor turned in to the police..
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Blackbird Fly
Happened to me. The person is still 'in'. I am not. I am free, he isnt.
Knowing how common it is helped open my eyes and THANKFULLY get my family out before my young child was made a victim too.Im sorry for everyone else who sufferred thru such horrible experiences with little to no support.
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Anyone going to the memorial this year?
by Pyramid God ini was invited by my parents, and even though i have nothing but contempt for this religion, things have been good in our relationship so i was considering going just to appease them.
anyone else?.
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I got visited yesterday by 2 elderly people. one was an elder and another was an older sister. funny thing is they seemed relunctant to actually give me the printed invite. wanted to make sure i got an invite. I told them we knew when it was and he pulled his hand holding the paper back. asked if i knew what time and i said no, so he handed it back. then i was told how its also the co visit (i told him "Yes I figured") and there was a talk that very night as well as one satuday, sunday and then the memorial monday and it would be really nice if we could attend. REALLY? Never have contact with us ever and then come by with 8 hours notice and act like they want me there??? I told them we were very busy with work/school and smiled and told them to enjoy the nice weather. I thought it was odd that they pulled in my driveway. Also that the last few years they always did the big territory blast but didnt do that this time. Actually I am home ALOT and havent seen them in our neighborhood AT ALL. Anyhow, no not going. UNLESS I decide on a tattoo and get it done right before...
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Have You Been Invited To The Memorial?
by minimus inone of my best friend's, who is an ex elder had two elders visit him at his home yesterday to invite him to the memorial.
he was cordial to them because they were'nt over the top.. so far, i have had no invites, thank god..
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we havent. Im thinking due to the fact that we never had our publisher record cards switched when we moved all those years ago and we were never active (publishers or in the school) and havent been to a meeting since last Memorial, maybe they are just letting us slip between cracks?? I was kind of looking forward to telling them we werent coming too...
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How many members of our forum are there, and where are most from?
by stuckinarut2 ini would love to know where most of our fellow forum members are from.... is there a way to compile a quick list?.
for example, i would love to know how many live near me......
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New England, USA
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When a Jehovah's Witness asks "When are you coming back to the Truth"
by Watchtower-Free inapostate & ex-jehovalarious meme collection.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/jwmeme/.
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good answer jgnat!
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Does anyone know? Will our disfellowshipping be announced when the CO is here?
by cha ching insometime soon, we are to be "announced" as "no longer one of jehovah's witnesses".
well, that's what you get for testifying against "glorious ones.".
question is: will this kind of announcement be made the week of the co visit?.
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I have fantasised that if I wanted to cause a stir, I would sit in a row near the front when it is announced, and then gasp in shock and blurt out
"what? I haven't been told any of this! What's going on?"
then I would stay calm and remain for the rest of the meeting, and follow along, raising my hand for answers etc like usual just so it causes a very uncomfortable atmosphere.
then after the mtg, just mingle as usual....
what can they do? Drag us out physically?
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What Watchtower Belief/View Never Sat Right With You?
by minimus inbut their views on blood are just plain weird!
meat has blood in it even if it's bled.
still eating meat means consuming blood.
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Blood & DF'ing
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Pre-Memorial territory coverage
by Blackbird Fly inhas anyone else seen the local congregation doing the usual field service push before the memorial?
i think its strange that we (nor our neighbors) havent seen them in the neighborhood yet.
only 2 weeks away and no territory blast?
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goody!
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Pre-Memorial territory coverage
by Blackbird Fly inhas anyone else seen the local congregation doing the usual field service push before the memorial?
i think its strange that we (nor our neighbors) havent seen them in the neighborhood yet.
only 2 weeks away and no territory blast?
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Has anyone else seen the local congregation doing the usual field service push before the Memorial? I think its strange that we (nor our neighbors) havent seen them in the neighborhood yet. Only 2 weeks away and no territory blast? Are they not doing it this year? I was so looking forward to telling them we have plans...