I was 8 when my Mom brought us into the JW's. I am in my late 30's now. I had soo many Facebook friends support me. Many knew me from school. Many are new friends. My posting this was prompted by my own brothers, sisters, and mother shunning me because my husband and I along with our children have stopped going to meetings. I was protecting my family because I figured they would still want to talk to me if I didn't dis associate myself. But since they are shunning me anyway....I made my decision. I know this Facebook post will get to them and the Elders in the Hall I used to go to. I am ready to say F U to them all.
Here is my post:
I am a Christian. I love God. Jesus died for everyone including me. I do my best to be a good person and teach my children the same. For almost 30 years of my life I was in a religion/cult that brainwashes you to not think for yourself and teaches you to seperate yourself from others who are not in this group. I have been seperating myself from this group for the past few years!! This group is called Jehovah's Witnesses. I WANT TO MAKE IT KNOWN THAT I AM NO LONGER PART OF THIS RELIGION/CULT! I am happy to be free from them!!
I can not be a part of a so called religion that hides child molesters and pedophiles. Or that divides families. Or changes their teachings to suit their own needs. Or is governed not by God but by 8 men who dictate what the religion teaches. Or is a multi-billion dollar religion while it's followers or those in the communities don't see a dime of that money for help. I can go on and on. The love and unity they speak of in this cult is a 'conditional' love. As long as you do what they say you'll be in good standing.... Not anymore! MY HOUSEHOLD AND MYSELF ARE FREE!!!!
Eyesropen323 or my real name is Renee