Having completely independent thought is often unacceptable. We don't live in our own bubble. Just being rejected can change the way one thinks and can cause one to rethink what one was perfectly comfortable thinking before the dis. Personally I have a hard time keeping to my own thoughts , I guess that is why we reach out to others. We try to validate our thinking by bouncing it off of others.
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The only thing in this world we have complete unquestionable control over is our own mind, and our own thoughts, and how we choose to frame (or think about) things.
by RunAsFastAsYouCan inthe only thing in this world we have complete unquestionable control over is our own mind, and our own thoughts, and how we choose to frame (or think about) things.. and when you throw away all of the layers of constructs.
religious mores,.
agendas,.
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working witnesses
by jeff spreng init is kind of sad to here about all the opportunities given to lazy people.
there are actually hard working talented people out there that would kill for a decent opportunity.
when i was in grade 1 my teacher actually came to my parents house to try to persuade them to let me go to an advanced class she thought i was a prodigy or something.
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It is kind of sad to here about all the opportunities given to lazy people. There are actually hard working talented people out there that would kill for a decent opportunity. When I was in grade 1 my teacher actually came to my parents house to try to persuade them to let me go to an advanced class she thought I was a prodigy or something. My music teacher thought the same and tried to persuade my parents. I also broke the middle school record for the 100 yard. My gym teacher wanted me to join track. Anyway instead of earning a scholarship and a degree. I have to here people say things like {Are you trying to make me look bad?} Or why are you so anal? So here my wife and I sit with no health insurance and no real prospects. I don't want pity but it sure would be nice to have a real life. It is amazing to me that few people care about what they do.{ I say few ,but I don't actually no anyone} I wake up at night when I have a complicated job. I try to think of every possibility and be prepared for it. I guess I am rambling now so I will close. Thanks Jeff
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Christians please answer something for me
by confusedandalone inor should i say some things.... reading over another thread and a number of other threads i have to ask, why are we making excuses for jesus / god.. how can you fathom and all powerful god who created the universe and all the laws that govern it was not capable of:.
1. making sure the proper pronunciation of his name is not available.
2. that all his teaching are not preserved in an easy to discern manner so that ther is no confusion.
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jeff spreng
I agree and feel the same. But the alternative is also quite disturbing.
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Is this really a place for Jehovah's Witnesses/Friends
by jeff spreng ini ask this because i was considering rejoining and the stories i have read only remind me of what was done to me.
is there any clean place to go where good people and fellowship can be had.
it sounds like maybe the people here should get together and start there own thing, like the reorganized latter day saints.
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jeff spreng
Hi Jeff again. I was considering rejoining the JWs to answer one question. As to why I left is a long and horrible story{horrible for me] Why do I want to rejoin is complicated. I have no family and I have no friends. I guess I am an odd bird. I do however have a desire to have friends. I assure you I am not a deviant of any kind. I do not feel that I could be a Catholic or any other type of religion. I have traveled a long road and I am now 48. I guess I am tired of being a part of nothing. I do not wish to die this way. Maybe I was hoping to help others who have gone through what I have. Surely It cant be as horribly stupid as it was when I was a child. One of my worst flaws is that I hate liars. I find that people lie and misrepresent the truth constantly. I am not afraid to point that out to people. Hense {NO FRIENDS} . I am a passionate person that strives to do the best in all that I do. Hense {NO FRIENDS} I try to pollute the planet as little as possible. Hense {NO FRIENDS}. Do you see my problem? Thanks
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Is this really a place for Jehovah's Witnesses/Friends
by jeff spreng ini ask this because i was considering rejoining and the stories i have read only remind me of what was done to me.
is there any clean place to go where good people and fellowship can be had.
it sounds like maybe the people here should get together and start there own thing, like the reorganized latter day saints.
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jeff spreng
I ask this because I was considering rejoining and the stories I have read only remind me of what was done to me. Is there any clean place to go where good people and fellowship can be had. It sounds like maybe the people here should get together and start there own thing, like the reorganized Latter Day Saints. Thank you for your response.
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Do You Consider Yourself An "Apostate"?
by minimus ini don't.. i consider myself a truth teller.. the watchtower society appears to be more "apostate" than even "christendom"..
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Am I a newbie?
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Do You Consider Yourself An "Apostate"?
by minimus ini don't.. i consider myself a truth teller.. the watchtower society appears to be more "apostate" than even "christendom"..
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Consequences of the cult? FEAR and PASSIVITY - anything else?
by BluePill2 independing how long you where a member or if you where a born in, the watchtower leaves certain marks or traces in your mind that you only notice after leaving them for good.. i think this is similar to a big river, with a high level of water that covers the hidden rocks and cliffs.
once you start lowering the water level, all these rocks come to the surface and suddenly that river is difficult to navigate.. like that river, our minds are flooded with false hope for the future, a naive expectation to have jehovah sort things out for you and lots of fake, conditional love and warmth.
all these things hide the fact that the same organization also put some heavy rocks into your mind called fear and passivity.
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jeff spreng
Wow, I thought this site was for fellow witnesses to get together for fellowship. I now realize this site is for disgruntled witnesses or ex witnesses. I don't really mean that. I am 48 and I have been thinking about rejoining. I guess I was looking for some support. I must admit that I am shocked to read all of these things. Or am I. Is there any true place for good people that has not been ruined with the same filth I see in the world. I am tired of being alone in my desire to do good. Is there any passion and intelligence. I know this is poorly written, so maybe when I calm down I can share my horrific story. I was hoping to do something positive with all the negative that has been put on me.
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SEX ABUSE fugitive case connected to a big-big problem for Watch Tower
by Terry injehovah's witness fugitive case brings to light a profound problem of sexual abuse.. .
frederick mclean is one of the most-wanted fugitives in the united states, charged with 17 counts of child sexual abuse in california.
law enforcement sources say that when a victims family confronted mclean in 2004, he allegedly confessed.
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jeff spreng
My mother was raped as a child by my drunken elder grandfather. Her life was ruined and she has never been happy or stable. He was never punished.
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Depression, Medication, and Other Grey Areas
by startingover13 inone thing that i have noticed in my dealings with a lot of women in the congregation are deep, intense feelings of insecurity and worthlessness.
i use the term "worthlessness" very loosely because it can apply to many different situations, in the congregation, in the home, personally, etc.
over the years, and especially over the past 6 years, i've met sisters from all walks of life.
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I am very sorry to hear this. What do you think we should do. I think these men sound the same as the world. Sometimes I think that possessive poeple become JW because it allows them to get away with things that they would otherwise not.