Posts by dogisgod

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Where do I go now?

by Libby in

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so i thought my purpose was to serve jehovah and get baptised.

where do i go now to get baptised?

is baptism even a requirement for serving god or was that just for the disciples and people of that time.

dogisgod

Who baptized Adam and Eve? (if you believe that). I don't recall any baptisms until John the Baptist. Baptism is a meaningless ceremony ..... unless you want to attach any meaning to it you want.

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This Weekend's Watchtower Study "What You Vow, Pay" from April issue

by BluesBrother in

just some random thoughts here... theme scripture is matt.5: 33 .

we already had a thread explaining that jesus added a "but" after those words.

however, few would argue against the principle of keeping one's word.

Even though my mom was an almost totally immersed in JW doctrine, she led a pretty normal life until she had post partum depression at 33 and they hooked her in. One of her thoughts though was when the Society started this business of "willing" you estate to the Society she was not falling for it. She said, "Jehovah rules everything, the universe....everything. He doesn't need my money."

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Feeling Alone. Need Emotional Support.

by Doubtfully Yours in

please chime in if you're one of my kindred spirit that happens to literally be trapped in due to strong family/friends ties, or plain fear of being abandoned in old age.. although leaving the org is my ultimate wish and desire, fear of the unknown, fear of how it would change my family dinamics, plain fear alone paralyzes me.

how do you cope in this difficult situation?

dy.

dogisgod

I am 65 and have been out for years. My job kept me pretty busy but now I am retired. I have found the Unitarian Universalist Church was a good fit for me as it does not force doctrines etc but rather is a very socially conscious group of people. Also, meet up.com is good for meeting people with like interests. Go slow. I didn't fade. There were a couple of momentous events that propelled me out of that snake pit. There is a local bar/restaurant in my neighborhood and I have made good friendships with my local community there at happy hour.....you don't need to drink. Just have some ice water and leave a tip. Having a good therapist who understands brain washing and PTSD is a life saver. Local community theatre is great. It's fun and you don't need to perform. There is a host of things to do for a production. I am also blessed to have such a wonderful K9 companion who allows me to train with her in doggie school...another good way to meet people. She's good company and would never judge or abandon you.

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I was Kidnapped!

by TerryWalstrom in

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__________________i was kidnapped today ____________.

a rainy day in ft. worth is bad news day for terry.

my elective transportation is 100% bicycle and i can get through just about all weather except rain.

dogisgod

Great writing. Wonderful story. Thank you.

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Do you feel that you are really YOU?

by UnshackleTheChains in

i am interested in finding out how you view yourself.

are really you when it comes to every day interactions....ie when at work, with family or friends, or if attending meetings?.

if still attending, do you feel you are not the real you at meetings?

dogisgod

I was unequipped for the reality of the cong and much less the world. Symbolically I would go belly up like a dog trying to make peach and got my guts ripped. Don't do that anymore.

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What was it like being a JW in the 1960's and 1970's

by UnshackleTheChains in

this is obviously a question for the older generation.

i'm really curious what it was like to be a witness in the 60's and 70's?.

was the society as strict as it is today?.

dogisgod

This organization is not even close to what it was in the 50-60-70s. My mother became one studying the Let God Be Found True. She stopped Christmas etc. My father was so beside himself that he moved us from San Pedro CA to Baudette MN. Epic fail. There was a teeny cong. we met in one of the farm outbuildings and sat on wooden benches. It was freezing. I went to a one room school house. My mother went ahead to tell the school room that I would not be participating in almost anything. Went over like a lead balloon. No friends in school. He couldn't make it on the farm and so he got a job with Boeing in Seattle. Once again my mom went out door to door to explain blah blah blah. result. no friends. At the time I really felt lonely except when I read William Farley's books. My best friends were always my dog or cat. In school I was the weird one that sat in the hallway during parties etc. You couldn't get a break. You had to prepare for each of the 5 meetings then go. There were 2 girls in my cong but they very exclusive. The thing I remember the most is being lonely and hopeless. A lot of shit had to happen b4 I would have my pet Lion and that would take time.....a lot of time. I filled my time with books, fishing, riding a horse, my mom would drop me off at the lake at 8am on her way to work and then pick me

My mother died waiting for her big "I told you so" moment of armegeddon.

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Another recorded Judicial Meeting...

by NikL in

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i've listened to quite a few but for some reason, this one has me really angry.. my heart goes out to the young family dealing with this bull shite.. give a listen.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifkpiqigq9c.

dogisgod

Oh man. These "elders" came with a preset agenda. This whole worship of the GB is really crazy. Just where does the society get their info? Do these GB men sit in a guilded room in an ornate chair with an aluminum hat with antanae sticking up to receive the direct wording from God? What linguistical acrobatics did they use to translate a bible to fit their needs? Self righteous, condescending, little nothings. I wish this family love and contentment. They did much better than I would have. I'm so glad they had their letters ready and waiting. Drop the mike.

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