Welcome to sasha

tall penguin

A new poster posted this on another thread and I thought I'd start a new topic so it didn't get lost in the shuffle.
sasha wrote:

"sorry, don't want to offend. I'm 56. Learned about the "truth" when I was 18. Did study for 2 years in early 20's. Always got the magazines. Did not follow the lifestyle of JW and have never been baptised. Now I have been studing for 2 years, and am getting the pressure to be baptised, also scolded for looking at the "Apostasy" websites. I really have ONE question. What is the ratio of "annointed at Bethel to the Governing body. All? some? I am phyically ill with various nervous deseases and probably mentally ill due to an abused childhood. Don't know where to turn, want to do the right thing. Getting sicker...hate to break the heart of the 86 yr. old woman who put so much time into me. HELP Love God, know the bible soooo well, feel guilty, but I'll snap if I stay."

Welcome Sasha. There will be some good advice along shortly.
tall penguin

katiekitten

welcome sasha.

feel guilty, but I'll snap if I stay."

Guilt is a terrible thing, and its completely pointless and self destructive. You must find a way of living life, and living it authentically, and not just in order to please some organisation that oddly, however much you do, is never pleased enough.

Lady Liberty

Welcome Sasha,

Be 100% sure of your decision BEFORE you get baptised. Trust me you will regret it if you don't. Maybe Jehovah is trying to direct you AWAY from the organization. Don't ignore your inner feelings, and please don't be guilted into anything!

Sincerely,

Lady Liberty

Forscher

also scolded for looking at the "Apostasy" websites.

On what basis? Don't you have the right to do that before you make a committment? Or does the organization's directions somehow supercede your rights prior to you taking the "vows" which now form a "contract" between you and Jehovah's witnesses to live by their rules and regulations? See my point? You are not at this time contracturally obligated in that way. So why let them pressure you into not getting enough facts to base a good decision on?
That is the way Cults operate friend. And it should be a warning to you about what your getting yourself into if they can't wait to tell you what you can or can't do before you take the step which clinches the deal!
They are also counting on your "guilt" over disappointing a little old 80 year old lady to keep you in line. Another cult tactic. Think about it!!!!
Forscher

Forscher

By the way,
Welcome to the board Sasha! And thank you for posting it Tall Penguin!
Forscher

serendipity

I posted a reply in the original thread, but here is the link:

http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/9/105357/2088081/post.ashx#2088081

Quandry

Sasha

All of the JW literature urges you to make a close examination of your beliefs prior to becomming a witness. At this time, YOU have the opportunity to closely examine the teachings and history of the Watch Tower Society. Make sure that before you involve yourself in this or any other religion, you know ALL THE FACTS!!! This, even if you learn them from the internet, books, or other sources.

Take your time. Do not be rushed into inything this important. Please don't feel pressured to take actions just to please other people.

Welcome to this forum. We are pleased to have you.

OUTLAW

Soooooooooo,Tall Penguin..How the hell did you get off my ranch??..I know some of you bastards tunneled out..I just can`t find the tunnel..When I get you home,your gonna be in some shit..LOL!!...OUTLAW

tall penguin

"Soooooooooo,Tall Penguin..How the hell did you get off my ranch??..I know some of you bastards tunneled out..I just can`t find the tunnel..When I get you home,your gonna be in some shit..LOL!!...OUTLAW"

Hey Outlaw...we tall penguins got mighty long legs and we run real fast. Can't catch us even if ya wanted to! :)
tall penguin

Swan

Welcome Sasha!

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