Posts by KateWild

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A question .....
by Landy in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
hi guys - new poster here.

i was brought up a jw in the uk and stopped going not long after i was married.

that was 20 years ago so i'm not really up to date with the current doctrinal flip flops or the new youtube obsessed gb.. came across this site while googling the name of a local elder who's just been convicted of possesion of a pc full of unpleasant pics of kids.. so, my question.
KateWild

Yes Simon xx
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Do jihadist extremist beliefs deserve respect?
by azor in
1. jw
2. friends
what say you..
KateWild

To hopefully get through some of the thick headedness on display here regarding some people's inability to separate beliefs from people. - Azor
Let me get through some of my thick headedness by asking a couple of questions......
How do you separate a Jihad extremist views from the person the Jihad is?
Do you respect Jihad extremists as people?
If so, why?
Kate xx
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Need advice
by Drwho in
1. social
2. relationships
i'm a middle aged man.

i dated a jw lady for 3 months ., we never had sex, just made out , half naked , well everything except underwear .

she has been a jw for 40 years ., was married to a jw but he committed adultery 13 years ago so they divorced .
KateWild

Hi Drwho and welcome.
The thing is she is stuck in a harmful cult and has a cult persona and an authentic persona. Talking doctrine with her will bring out her cult persona and make her more resilient, doing fun things, hobbies and interests, and talking about no religious things will bring out her authentic persona.
The book Combating cult mind control by Steve Hassan, explains this further and helps people free their loved ones from cults.
Kate xx
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A question .....
by Landy in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
hi guys - new poster here.

i was brought up a jw in the uk and stopped going not long after i was married.

that was 20 years ago so i'm not really up to date with the current doctrinal flip flops or the new youtube obsessed gb.. came across this site while googling the name of a local elder who's just been convicted of possesion of a pc full of unpleasant pics of kids.. so, my question.
KateWild

I like to find out what type of person is quoting me and how they speak to others too.
That's what great about the intenet, once you say it it's out there for everyone to see.
Kate xx
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A question .....
by Landy in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
hi guys - new poster here.

i was brought up a jw in the uk and stopped going not long after i was married.

that was 20 years ago so i'm not really up to date with the current doctrinal flip flops or the new youtube obsessed gb.. came across this site while googling the name of a local elder who's just been convicted of possesion of a pc full of unpleasant pics of kids.. so, my question.
KateWild

I left too within months of learning TTATT.
From reading some of Landy's responses it doesn't really seem like Landy cares that much about the individuals here and their struggles.
I would take everything that's said with a pinch of salt.
Kate xx
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Harassment of Individual JWs
by Simon in
1. forum
2. announcements
just a reminder:.

please do not use this site to pursue, conduct or incite harassment of any individual jws who are not officers or directors of the organization.. if someone is guilty of some specific crime then it should be reported to the authorities but someone simply following their religious beliefs and taking part in their chosen religion should be free to do so without personal attacks..
KateWild

This is a great thread Simon. This is exactly why I am here today. To support JWs.
I was treated with kindness and care by cantleave and nugget off the board as well as on the board. And your site provided a connection.
A great reminder
Kate xx
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Do jihadist extremist beliefs deserve respect?
by azor in
1. jw
2. friends
what say you..
KateWild

I don't respect Jihadi extremists as people. I don't respect people who chose to be violent full stop. I don't respect people who are prejudice and insight hatred.
I don't separate people and beliefs when their beliefs are so extreme the person does not deserve my respect.
Azor, I agree with Simon about your threads lol
Kate xx
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Why do people need religion in this century?
by sweetgrass in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
i think people need religion because of fear.

fear of death and what will happen at death if they have been good or bad.

people say it gives them hope but is this not born too out of fear of not seeing dead loved ones again, or having a better life in the afterlife?
KateWild

I think people have religion in their lives because of how they were brought up in general. But there are a plethora of reasons why each individual would chose to be religious, be part of a religious group, have a belief in a religious book, and believe in a God or Gods.
It's just like why we woke up from a cult. We all woke up for different reasons, some of us have the same reasons, but different things led us to the light bulb moment.
Kate xx
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Do JW beliefs deserve respect?
by azor in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
what say you?

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KateWild

Being a respectful person is what I strive to be. That doesn't mean I will always agree. I am the first to declare if I disagree, but that doesn't mean I don't respect the other person's beliefs, idea's or opinions.
In some cases, I may use satire, sarcasm, or jokes poking fun at a particular idea or belief, JWs included, but only generally. I wouldn't say it to in individual JW.
My bible students always respected my beliefs, and had a study. When I told two of them it was a cult. They said they knew already, but they wanted to be friends and respected why I had strong beliefs. Because I was treated this way, I feel all JWs deserve this too.
But respect is subjective and some people may view my actions as disrespectful. Which is fair enough and I would respect their opinion.
Kate xx
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I've been found out!
by pale.emperor in
1. jw
2. experiences
well, thats it folks.. my identity on here has been rumbled and reported to the elders.

someone, somehow, has figured out that im a member of this site and - rather than speak to me - has promptly reported me to the elders.

i just feel sad for my daughter.
KateWild

Sorry you have been outed. It's best to exit our own way instead of being forced out.
I planned my exit. I was already df'd. But attending all the meetings trying to get reinstated. When I realised it was all nonsense, I wrote a letter and had my last JC. I recorded it and expressed how unjust it all was. It was very cathartic for me.
If you want to listen to my JC pm me.
Kate xx