It was people's actions that got the ball rolling for me. It didn't feel right either. I am extremely motivated by my feelings, and I just didn't feel it...
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WHAT MADE YOU LEAVE? Doctrine or people?
by chuckyy inhi.. just wondering what made you take the final leap out of the org?
was it doctrinal in that certain things just didnt add up or was it because of the actions of people in the org.
that made you leave?
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Announcement: They Clapped!
by metatron inweird.
after the letter was read, many clapped.
i don't know how to interpret that.. .
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Of coarse they clapped, this is direction from Jehovah! You must show your appreciation for your loving heavenly father.
Funny how after all this time the requirements for gathering together are lessening. Hmm, new light.
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If The Society REALLY Cared About Gas Prices They'd Implement Program Now!
by minimus inthey are full of sh*t!
if i were a practicing jehovah's witness, i'd seriously take the governing body's words to heart immediately.
since they don't want to add any further burdens on us, i would not "wait on jehovah (them)" but instead i'd follow the spirit of their timely words and cut out one more meeting night and save gas money!
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Exactly Minimus! If they really cared about that it would be effective immediately. When they make any other changes they are effective right away, not 8 months later.
Just another ploy to keep people engaged. The worst part is they all fell for it.
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If it was really about the gas...
by carla inif it was really about the gas prices they would get rid of fs.
for most people at least in the us and probably most other westernized countries the trip to the local kh is not all that far.
fs is a different story!
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Good point Carla! The bookstudy isn't usually very far to drive, it's the ministry that costs money. And don't the same people usually end up driving? It's not about the money at all.
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I am SO proud of all us apostates!
by Robert7 inwhen i first heard the book study rumor, i figured there was a great chance it was just someone's speculation, and everyone running with it.
i told my wife, and given the huge news, i was skeptical, and really hoped it wasn't all a lie.
then i hear of people who have talked to po's, elders, and even saw a letter (which i hoped wasn't fabricated).
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Yeah, I love the fact that we knew before most of them did!!!
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3 ways out
by Samuel Thorsen inif you are a jw and you want to live a real life you have a choice of 3 ways to get out of there.. 1. to get disfellowshiped.. 2. to disassosiate yourself.
(write the letter).
personally i se no reason to do anything but fade out, it's their rules not mine.
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Fading was the way to go for me. I didn't want them to have the power...it was all on my terms. And they want to meet with me apparently, but I won't give them the satisfaction. And that is the way it will stay!
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WHEN YOUR PARTNER WANTS A TATOO AND YOU DONT WANT THEM TO!!!!
by Summer wine ina bit of backgound info................my husband and i, after being in the org for 20 , high pressured years, faded about 4 years ago and after the usual feelings , anger, sadness, joy etc we had quite a upsetting change of circumstances.
recently my husband told me he didnt think he was in love with me anymore, decided he had missed out on what he really wanted to do with his life.
he wants to get a high powered motor bike, go off and get new friends ( i have no objection but hes blamed me cos he hasnt got any) and now has got a big tatoo on his arm from the shoulder to the elbow.. ive never been really keen on tatoos but sort of gave my inital reluctant support and actually went with him when he had it done!!.
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Well...I have learned that you can't make people do - or not do anything you don't want them to! I completely understand why you are upset, but your hubby is probably going to get another tattoo whether you like it or not (as evidenced by the first one)...perhaps it will help the two of you if he feels you are being supportive.
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Sunday Funday!!
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A little advice?
by Lo-ru-hamah ini would like some advice from any that are willing to offer it.. we have a neighbor that we have been developing a friendship with her and her husband.
my son likes to play with her boys of the same age as well.
she has four kids and they run all over her.
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I think part of being a good friend is being able to tell your friends what you really think.
I dont' think you overstepped your bounds at all. You are only trying to help her. I guess it does depend on your tone with her and her perception etc. You have to act normal the next time you see her and if she is acting a little off, just act like nothing is wrong and try to be extra sweet in order to show her you weren't trying to be mean, hurtful, inappropriate etc. Chances are she knows you are right anyhow, she just doesn't know how to fix her problem.
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If this was really the truth, you would know in your heart of hearts. It wouldn't take your sister sending you emails trying to guilt you to come back, you would already know.
Sounds like you have some soul searching to do regardless. This has nothing to do with the religeon. You need to find the answers for yourself, without the input of others.
Don't let people guilt you, stand up, be strong and do what is right for YOU!!
And know, we are always here to support you!
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