there was a time when i almost picked up that bookbag and bible, headed out the door for the kingdom hall, again, leaving my kids.. i was sure that going to the meetings, studying, field service, good association, was more pleasing to god than my relationship/responsiblity to my children.
none of them were going to be in the truth, so i hardened my heart and little by little, covered up the hurt i felt and kept up the facade.
by the time i got to my last child and only daughter that tried desperately to please me by going to meetings, studying, not saluting the flag a school, no holidays, birthdays, sneaking around to date, until then she never kept anything from me..........i realized i was losing all my children.
I was a good mom, but distanced myself, afterall they were going to be destroyed someday.
That is a perspective I hadn't thought about but which is so true for JW's whose children don't take to the "truth". It truly great that you have moved past it. A relationship with one's children is the best thing one can have, IMO.
Isaac
samuel herd, a governing body member says in his speach "the miracle of prayer":.
"god does not answer all prayers.
prayers for world peace, he does not answer them.".
Very nice opinion they have of their God. Let's see, a politician prays for world peace. And Jehovah's response? "No way, you can't have that". Can't Herd see that that would make Jehovah an accomplice in the wickedness that takes place in this world?
Isaac
i'm shamelessly jumping on the noah bandwagon - or ark - whatever.
considering how many view the bible (basic information before leaving earth....tm) do you think that there was a real noah?
my answer: i don't..
It would not surprise me if he didn't.
Isaac
i sometimes go on the wt site to have a look to see what they have to say for themselves.
being a born-again christian i find some of the stuff make me laugh, some makes me sad and the odd thing makes me mad.
mostly i see insidious deceit in amongst the material presented.. anyhow, here is the latest article, no doubt with the "memorial" coming up.. the eucharistthe facts behind the ritual.
Stephen, like yourself I occasionally visit WT's site to see what's new. That Eucharist article about how "mysterious" it is bothered me. Why attack other's beliefs? How can they call anyone's ritual "mysterious" when they have a "celebration" that consists of a somber talk, followed by a passing of bread people are NOT supposed to eat and wine they are NOT supposed to drink, followed by a rush to the exits so the next congo can repeat the process? Further dubs are not supposed to celebrate after with a party of any sort. I mean it's like the pot calling the kettle black!
Isaac
blue whale is the largest animal on earth,.... it would take huge cranes and a lot of manpower to carry one of those animals,.... how did noah achieve this?.
did he have cranes and chains?.
did he have a large enough aquarium on board, with salt water?.
Badboy where are you???
hi.. i have been a witness since birth (will be 30 years in june 2009).
got baptised when i was 15 (pressured into it by my parents, plus, i was promised my first home pc if i did get baptised before turning 16).. both my parents serve in the uk bethel.
i have an older brother and younger sister, both of which are witnesses.. i am married to a witness and live in cyprus (i am english).
I understand the felling. Mos of us have been there. You have a suppot here. PM if you'd like.
Isaac
the wonderful world of the human psyche.
yes, we can.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9znf88-n3y&feature=channel.
Over time this is to be expected. People's confidence has much to do with how well they do. That is why the day that all people: women, homosexuals, bisexuals, minorities, and any one else stepped by self righteous people are no longer stepped on, on that day we will know our true potential as a species.
Isaac
no matter how stupid, they can not drop 1914 - far too embarassing.
This is one of the longest lasting results of WW1! Because of that coincidence they will I doubt they will ever let 1914 go completely. It's like a lie told so many times, the teller cmes to believe it himself. But 1914 will cost them as time goes on. And they MAY change it's significance, like they did after the fact with 1874.
Isaac Carmignani
i have been lurking around here for a few months and i'm really excited about participating in some of the discussions.
i have already enjoyed several late nights and early mornings catching up on some of the older posts.. .
when i first came across a link to this board my hand trembled as i held an outstretched finger just above the mouse button not quite sure whether i was prepared to go past what seemed to me to be the point of no return.
I went through the same thing Jabberwock. It took years to get over. Welcome.
Isaac
I did it for several years. It was my way of transitioning from JW to regular person. It helps to have status and connections. In fact I recommend this route (the double life that is) to any planning to exit. It can mean the difference between depression and simply having a bumpy ride when one finally decides to dump the Witnesses.
Isaac Carmignani
