Being indoctrinated from birth is a huge disadvantage at being able to access common sense. You just accept each layer of indoctrination as you age and that phrase when I first heard it "cognitive dissonence" rang true and loud. At some level you know something isn't right but you don't have the shovel to dig thru the crap. I went to the elders (it's just what you do) when you face a brick wall and things are so black and white you just do it. You are trained to do it. Pavlov's dog. You think they actually have some secret knowlege and secret answers they get at elder's schools. What a crock.
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why give the elders power over your lives?
by dawntodaylight inhey everyone!!
happy friday!!!
its been a while since i have started a topic so here it goes..... when i joined the org i came in knowing that i would never go to the elders for advice or to confess any wrong doings.
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What Is It That Really Troubles the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses?
by orangefatcat inwell i think what worries them the most is that more and more witnesses are becoming free thinkers and that is troubling them, it worries them that thinking freely will cause them to seek answers elsewhere and that is the last thing the gb wants.
they have pulled the reins so tight now how much tighter can they pull before many witnesss crack under their yokes.
what is your thoughts on this matter.. .
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dogisgod
Yes, the internet. AND OMG when did they let an ETHNIC person into the GB. When I was growing up they were all German Americans.
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Do You Want Unconditional Love?
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then allow a dog to share your life.
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dogisgod
If I didn't grow up with animals I would not be alive now. They were my only true friends.
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What's The Worst Thing About Being A Witness?
by minimus infor me, a jehovah's witness does not have a real life!
jw's are like trained soldiers.
they could be fervent or lax or happy or unhappy in their role but they are trained to drone on like stepford wives.. what an utter waste of an existence being a jehovah's witness!.
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for me it is two things. One is having no reference in time. Since there were no "celebrations" there was nothing to say remember that xmas when we did blah blah? (of course we never did blah blah anyway). I have a hard time with time. I also have a hard time with motivation. As a witless you just did the same ol over and over. Nothing to look forward to except seeing people die horribly and then living like an automaton FOREVER. Looking forward for an eturnity of post traumatic stress. I just feel stuck getting thru each day and am glad when it's bedtime. I watch my friends vacation, camp, do stuff but I just work, take care of the animals, mow de lawn.
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Watchtower Pre-Eve Adam was not male!
by Marvin Shilmer inwatchtower pre-eve adam was not male!
today i uploaded a new article to my blog addressing watchtowers teaching of adams sexuality at the time of his creation.
as it turns out, adam was not originally created as a male.
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dogisgod
I doubt there was an Adam or Eve. It's a common story to many myths.
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Anybody watch that bs show showing exorsisms.
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Anyone wanna place a bet on what will happen to me when I have to go to the Kingdom Hall this Saturday??
by Coffee House Girl inwell since there is no "betting" (as it reeks of gambling) in jdub land, lets place a friendly wager on what will happen to me when i go to my father's "memorial" service at the kingdome hall this saturday..... to give you newbies background info: i am neither df'd or da'd- i left 2 years ago with no explanation.
i have been hounded by elders in my cong because they have suspicions that i am living with a man, but they have no proof (well, no proof in jdub land- you know...two witness rule).
after many attempts to get me to meet with them- i finally sent the elders a "cease & desist" letter after one of them spied in my miniblinds to see me eating breakfast with someone (they couldn't identify who).
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dogisgod
I wouldn't go. I'd set up a celebration of his life for those who loved him....restaurant...bar....your house and don't invite the JWs.
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My 1st post -- after being out for 10 years...
by gonzo2k inso, i'm new to the site lurked around for a week or so now before signing up.
i'll try to keep this first post short.
just looking to make some connections with others that have been thru similar life experiences and help out anyone that feels empty and alone after leaving the "organization".
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dogisgod
Welcome, looking forward to hearing more from you.
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Julia Sweeney
by dogisgod ini just watched julia sweeney on her "god" info.
brilliant and funny.
gotta see her in person.
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dogisgod
I just watched Julia Sweeney on her "god" info. Brilliant and funny. Gotta see her in person. I'll be sure to wear depends....I needed them when I saw Kathy Griffin (or is it Griffith? NOT Kathy Lee G. my TV auto offs itself when she's on).
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Is this funny or have I just become completely corrupted by "this ole system"?
by gubberningbody inhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5btldcjozq.
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dogisgod
I think it's funny. I like Margaret Cho.