Emotions, ranging from anger to contempt, are expected when someone "loses their religion" so to speak. I don't think it's fair to say everyone does it, or to throw the apostate label around...but when a topic comes up that reminds someone of a time of stress and unhappiness, in some cases family was lost, business, jobs, etc. Therefore, in a nutshell, emotions.
HeyThere
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Why do "Apostates/exjws" always go into "Watchtower-bashing" when you show them inconsistencies in the Bible?
by booker-t ini have noticed with "apostates/exjws" they always resort to "watchtower-bashing" whenever you show them inconsistencies of the bible.
we could be talking about contradictions, such as where did cain get his wife if adam,eve, abel, and cain were the only ones on earth?
the usual answer when they cannot answer will be "well the wt gave false prophecies in 1975".
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I need help
by tiredroadie inim new here, and dont know much about jw, other than what im reading.
i have my best friend who is having bible study in her home with 2 witnesses, and she is soaking it in.
she is very defensive and is getting more and more closed off.
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Find some of the crazy contents of watchtower past...Such as original wording regarding prophesies, the comments surrounding antimatter and spirit mediums turning into octopus creatures, vaccines being from the devil, black people turning white when perfected in the new system...etc. don't attack just ask what she thinks of these things. There is plenty of nutty stuff.
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how many non born ins ever attended a church?
by sowhatnow inim curious, how many people on here had belonged to another church, or have enough knowlege of one.
to have thought the kingdom hall was a better option?
the wt articles often in the past, critisized other churches as being full of false christains, i have one from 1955 that rips on the roman catholic church.. not that they are free of guilt, but, i thought, gee, how many of these critisizers ever went to a small church to make that judgment?.
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I was never a baptized witness, but I do have plenty of experience with other churches and the kh's to form an opinion. And hands down, every other church I have ever attended is so much better than kingdom hall/jw worship.
I was raised attending Christian churches. The youth groups were amazing. We raised money to feed the poor, went on missions trips to help build schools, supported missionairies, at one point I was part of a traveling play that raised money for a missions trip. I didn't get judged if I went to another denomination such as baptist or methodist, not even when I started going to kh was I judged. There was fun, community, love, support, and true charity.
All groups of people will have people with issues, or more eccentric, or crazy, or....whatever. But I feel so bad for those who think church is a place of sin and false worship because of the lies told from the tower.
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"You have to find out her fears and exploit that. What is her worst fear?"
by cognac inliterally, a text message to my husband from one of his "friends".
he also wrote, "it's in her hands.
it's her move now.
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((((Cognac)))) sending positive thoughts your way. So sorry you are going through this. Stay strong and independent, don't let them wear you down. Hopefully your husband's mental situation with reveal to him how loving the bOrg really is and his eyes will be opened.
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"Her words suggest................."
by RedPillPopper infirst time posting.
i've lurked for about 2 years.
30+yr convert.
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HeyThere
I recognized that as well in the publications when I first started studying. They do exactly what you said, and add whatever they want to add to what the bible says to make their point. They are just making it up as they go along.
Welcome to the forum, I look forward to more of your posts. Very insightful.
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JW FAMOUS CLICHE SAYINGS
by strymeckirules inwhat saying made it all around the country?.
the ones that were passed around, word of mouth.. for example.
"donations basis proves jehovah is behind the work!".
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HeyThere
There were never any failed prophesies, Jehovah's Witnesses have never prophesied!
Jehovah's Witnesses do charity work where the need is great!
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JW FAMOUS CLICHE SAYINGS
by strymeckirules inwhat saying made it all around the country?.
the ones that were passed around, word of mouth.. for example.
"donations basis proves jehovah is behind the work!".
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We are the only organization doing the preaching work
I just know is the truth.
Satan uses _________ to cause doubt.
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Tight Pants Tony Made The News
by thedepressedsoul inif you go to google and just type in, jehovah witness about 10 different articles pop up about tonys comment with the gays wanting men in tight pants!
i didnt play with any other google words yet but comment is getting a lot of publicity!.
he done goofed on that one!.
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HeyThere
It goes beyond simply having a negative opinion. He said his words were coming from Jehovah. Additionally, he went on to say it was FACT that homosexuals design tight pants and they want to see men in tight pants. Fact? Really? That is delusional and ridiculous. The whole skinny suit style is not so tight like leggings, see the pictures above. They are tailored for fitted look, but are not super tight.
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JW FAMOUS CLICHE SAYINGS
by strymeckirules inwhat saying made it all around the country?.
the ones that were passed around, word of mouth.. for example.
"donations basis proves jehovah is behind the work!".
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HeyThere
A perfect organization ran by imperfect men...
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To any lurkers out there--welcome
by Brainfloss ini am sure that there are many looking at the posts on this forum that have not signed up to post.
i know i looked for a long time before i ever signed up to post.
we would love to hear your comments and perspective about the zone meeting this past weekend or any other thing you might like to get off your chest.
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HeyThere
I agree with these good folks. You can stay anonymous. This is a great place that u as been very helpful for me.