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  Just when you think you're past it all...

  by Phaedra in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  you"re now the "unbelieving mate" who is now pursuing your degree just before your mid-life crisis hits because until you woke up to the tatt, you bought into the whole "you'll never grow older in this system of things...".

  you're watching your parents grow old fully-invested.... your spouse still invested because "there is no better alternative....".

  your in-laws still won't come over tomorrow (thanksgiviing day) to eat turkey because it might just look like.... just when you think you're past it all and you feel that little bit of jw that is still there at your core eventhough you think you're beyond jwism..... and you remember and empathize and love your loved ones just a little bit more... because as of yet, they cannot find it in them to distance themselves from somethign you found limiting, closing, dark, and oppressive.. may they all find their freedom one day.

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  Phae: I popped in to see how things went over Thanksgiving. I know Christmas will probably be tough. Don't give up on your spouse. As he sees you progress outside of "the truth", he might see there is another way.
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  What is the SECRET to the JW Code?

  by Jehovanomics in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  can't these people see the $$$ dollar signs that are being made here for the last 100 years??

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  Doc: I think only the Elders would be aware. The rank and file wouldn't even question it.
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  What is the SECRET to the JW Code?

  by Jehovanomics in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  can't these people see the $$$ dollar signs that are being made here for the last 100 years??

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  When I was active, $$$ did not even come on my radar. Why? Because I believed the money was put back in to support the greater need.

  Our emphasis was on saving lives.

  I really do not think that harping on the money part will open the rank and file's eyes.

  When you hear at the meetings about all the kingdom halls being built, and publications and languages being printed, you assume that the money is spent "furthering the kingdom interests."

  I dob remember feeling a little uneasy whenb they bought that fancy theater and fixed it up. It seemed too indulgent to me.
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  Jehovanomics RULE #3: Slurry Seal A Parking Lots For TENS of THOUSANDS and do it every other year.

  by Jehovanomics in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  the money laundering gravy train never ends with the jehovah's witness elite.

  the same guys paying that construction loan are paying themselves tens of thousands to slurry seal a parking lot every 2 years.

  just another windfall for the jehovah witness elite.. .

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  Any proof?

  Anyone here have any stories about this?
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  A fourth generation JW on the way

  by Xanthippe in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  to my nephew,.

  your other aunt phoned my non-jw cousin, so i know your wife is expecting a baby in the new year.

  congratulations!

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  To Nephew X: if you are reading this: Welcome.

  Please if you are having any doubts at all I implore you to investigate. This site will give you access to a lot of information for you to research.

  Congratulations on your impending fatherhood.

  I wish I had acted on my doubts and would have had access to this site 26 years ago before my children were born. I yo-yoed back and forth during their childbood.

  I was in long enough to instill fear of destruction and displeasing Jehovah.

  My husband was not a JW. My son learned that God would kill his father for not believing in him. How could I do that to him?

  I hope that when you start teaching your child, you will be sure of what you believe.

  It is so hard to undo the damage.
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  I tripped into a JW literature cart

  by diana netherton in

  1. social
  2. relationships

  i wasn't looking where i put my feet, and i almost took the cart out!

  anyway, i stopped and chatted with the people for a bit.

  three women and a man -- an elder and his wife.

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  Phizzy: i like that response. It is simple, truthful and direct
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  Just when you think you're past it all...

  by Phaedra in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  you"re now the "unbelieving mate" who is now pursuing your degree just before your mid-life crisis hits because until you woke up to the tatt, you bought into the whole "you'll never grow older in this system of things...".

  you're watching your parents grow old fully-invested.... your spouse still invested because "there is no better alternative....".

  your in-laws still won't come over tomorrow (thanksgiviing day) to eat turkey because it might just look like.... just when you think you're past it all and you feel that little bit of jw that is still there at your core eventhough you think you're beyond jwism..... and you remember and empathize and love your loved ones just a little bit more... because as of yet, they cannot find it in them to distance themselves from somethign you found limiting, closing, dark, and oppressive.. may they all find their freedom one day.

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  Oh phae That was beautiful. I am sorry the hurt is still there , but obviously so is the love. You are not alone. Many here understand and can feel your pain.

  Your understanding will get you through. Don't lose hope , your family may still break free.

  Sending you positive thoughts...Miss.Fit
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  Ever notice how JW's can attend a talk or Convention and remember nothing?

  by Wasanelder Once in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  how many times have you asked a jw who has attended a public talk how the talk was, only to be told it was so great!

  yet they cannot remember the title nor any one single point except that the brother was "funny" or was good with illustratiions or some other vauge point?

  and conventions weren't far off either.

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  I always came home feeling like I wasn't doing enough. There was always that checklist:.and

  prayer? ( yes) original, and regular ? ummm

  personal study ?( yes? does highlighting the mag. during the song count?)study for all meetings ?, look up scriptures?

  Meetings: yes. RegulAr attendance? Oops had to work some nights.

  Service: yes. How many hours. not enough..

  NO PARADISE FOR YOU.
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  How to wake up and reverse the trance???

  by J-DUBBED in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  how do you wake up someone taken from us by these screwed up people?.

  our son was hooked by a jw at the age of 25. within 3 months they were married and we never even new about it.

  he is now 29 and has nothing to do with his family(except his sister the odd time, when he needs something) of any freinds.. we are lost and have been for four years.. .

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  ((((J dubbed and Mrs. Jdubbed)))your love for your son really shines through.

  I find it so heart warming that you were able to get advice here and be willing to apply it.

  I hope things will improve between you and your son.

  You will find many helpful insights and suggestions here.

  Many here are "born ins " who can give you first hand in-depth knowledge of the way JWs think and how to avoid triggering the "cult personality".

  Miss Fit

  Edit to say: Great job steve. I always appreciate your thoughtful, balanced posts.
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  Proof and Evidence

  by Coded Logic in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

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  we can't explain something - therefore god.

  checkmate atheist!.

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  Im sure the was supposed to be a given.

  Coded I read your other posts so I knew.

  Miss Fit