Posts by days of future passed

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Concerned Parent

by ConcernedParent in

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i'm writing for some advice from former jws.

my family is christian, and my 15yo daughter is "dating" a jw boy.

(the quotes are because they aren't old enough to actually go out on dates... they consider themselves bf/gf and have hung out and gone places with each other, but always with parents, family, etc.

days of future passed

If you have a close friendly relationship with her, then a friendly chat with her about a few things about the JW religion, might work.

"I wanted to know more about Boyfriends religion and found out about the Holidays. I also found out they restricted your type of clothing (that might get her the most). Sounds funny doesn't it? If you wanted to watch the latest movie about ---- you wouldn't be able to go because of it's rating. Even dating Boyfriend can cause a lot of trouble in his place of worship because the men in charge - Elders - would say he is disobedient being with a "worldly" girl. They have all the power in their church and they make sure each member does what their religious leaders tell them to. They are like Scientology in many ways."

Only you know really what would be appropriate and right to discuss with your daughter, but you'll regret not saying anything.

This religion can have a strange hold on people. Even if they have been out for years, the fear this religion instills in you, can drag you back in. Especially if something frightening happens in the world. Then the thought of Armageddon and God bringing judgment on them, will send them panicking back to the safety of the religion.

I certainly hope that Boyfriend leaves this religion, but although the parents seem nice, they are still in. Their child's future will be one of destruction if they allow him to leave. Sad but true.

I had friends that I knew since I was 13. They stopped going to the meetings for years so I would bring them the latest magazines. They only attended the memorial once a year. They even had "worldly" friends they went on cruises with and didn't mind helping out at Halloween for a cousins child. Yet when I found out that this religion was false and tried to tell them about it, they snapped right back into being Ultra Jehovah's Witnesses and condemned me.

That is what you have to be concerned about.

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Concerned Parent

by ConcernedParent in

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friends

i'm writing for some advice from former jws.

my family is christian, and my 15yo daughter is "dating" a jw boy.

(the quotes are because they aren't old enough to actually go out on dates... they consider themselves bf/gf and have hung out and gone places with each other, but always with parents, family, etc.

days of future passed

Maybe you should ask your daughter what she knows about his religion. Most of the time, young people don't go into a lot of detail. Just say you were interested in finding out about his religion since you weren't familiar with it.

If you do it carefully and without sounding biased, you can show how they don't accept blood transfusions etc. Ask what she thinks about that.

Teenage years combined with the "first boyfriend" ever, might make it more difficult for her to see the danger in this religion.

But if he is into the JW religion and wants the approval of his family and congregation in order to marry her, he will work at getting her to study and commit to the religion.

There is a great place to find out more about this religion if you haven't already found it - https://www.jwfacts.com/

Hope it turns out alright for you and your daughter.

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Favourite female heroes in film ...

by LoveUniHateExams in

... well, obviously not rey (daisy ridley) from the latest star wars films.

she's a complete mary sue.

but, before hollywood tried to force sjw propaganda down our throats, there were lots of powerful, legit female characters in film.. here are some of my favourites .... ripley (sigourney weaver): i though this character was great.

days of future passed

Ripley is the best. Princess Leia did indeed kick Han Solo's butt and always had him off guard.

And now for something decidedly different in a heroine - Anne Elliot in Jane Austen's "Persuasion" 1995 version. Portrayed as weak willed - she was anything but.

The black Panther's General. Funny and can kick butt with the best, Okoye.

And Shuri, the black panther's sister.

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Kingdom Hall a total loss after 2nd fire in months

by Tahoe in

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https://q13fox.com/2018/07/03/2nd-fire-this-year-at-olympia-jehovahs-witness-kingdom-hall/.

olympia, wash. -- authorities are investigating the second fire in a matter of months at a jehovah's witness kingdom hall in olympia.. the fire started just after 3:00 a.m. at cain rd se and 22nd se, according to the olympia fire department.

nobody was inside at the time.. roads near the building were shut down as firefighters investigated.

days of future passed

The fire started just after 3:00 a.m. at Cain Rd SE and 22nd SE, according to the Olympia Fire Department. Nobody was inside at the time.

I hear they are looking for someone by the name of Abel.

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Signs You Would Like To See At Watchtower Convention

by Brokeback Watchtower in

i think gb loesch has made some pretty bold statements that could be put in quotes with his picture attached could be a real killer!.

believe and obey only the faithful slave, don't believe any negative comment about us in the press believe only us.. google: child molestation watchtower bible and tract society, klick on wikki.. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/jehovah%27s_witnesses%27_handling_of_child_sex_abuse.

days of future passed

THEY NEED YOUR CHILD'S ICE CREAM MONEY - it costs a lot to settle child sexual abuse cases out of court.

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It takes a good imagination to be a JDub

by Sour Grapes in

at the regional convention, the speaker said that jehovah is our best friend.

so let's see...if i need a ride to the doctor's office can i call on my best friend to give me a ride to the office?

when i wake up in the morning and tell my best friend jehovah, "good morning, how are you?

days of future passed

Yes a best friend that will kill you if you make a mistake. That won't do a single thing for any human because the time isn't just right.

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News spot for JW convention - keep barf bags ready

by days of future passed in

i could barely stand listening to it.

watching the jw pushers at the same time was too much.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgix-5pfwf4.

days of future passed

You know it's probably just a weird couch, but where the heavy guy is sitting, it's looking like he broke it.

Funny how weird it all seems in the real world when they try to explain what the convention is about. But as witnesses, it all seemed right. And because they aren't talking to JW's, they have a certain level of embarrassment over what they are saying.

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News spot for JW convention - keep barf bags ready

by days of future passed in

i could barely stand listening to it.

watching the jw pushers at the same time was too much.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgix-5pfwf4.

days of future passed

I could barely stand listening to it. Watching the JW pushers at the same time was too much. But this is what they are all about.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGix-5PfWF4

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Did you wait for something special to happen?

by stillin in

i pretty much fell apart for about two years while i was looking at the religion through new eyes.

i prayed my heart out for two years, begging jehovah to clear a certain thing up that the elders and the organization had perpetuated.

this was supposed to be his spirit-led organization so getting things right in answer to possibly just one person's heartfelt prayers should be an easy task for the sovereign of the universe.

days of future passed

Even tho I was tortured by the WT religion, I believed it was true. Just a truth I couldn't escape. Then my brother in law found out the hard way, that the WT doesn't give a crap about women or children in the organization. They told me. I researched the bible and compared to their literature. Found that they knew what they were teachings were lies. End of belief in that.

Now I know that "God" as pictured in the bible or elsewhere, doesn't exist. Something/things/energy does exist, but pretty much is just a trouble maker.

So I don't expect help from an outside source.

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In Search of An Analogy

by InjusticeSystem in

i hope this finds all of you well.

i'm also hoping some of you might be able to help me with a particular type of de-witnessing strategy that i'm trying to develop more in my own discussions with active family members.

it seems to me that analogy and metaphor plays a prominent role in the society's teaching (critical thought killing) techniques.

days of future passed

People who use tobacco, are just as addicted to a product as JW's. Tobacco strokes the pleasures centers and makes a crappy situation seem a little better.

WT gives people an out in regards to death which is big. Have injustice in your life or poor living conditions? WT's brand of religion can solve those problems because God will kill those wicked people and you will get to have the best house and food in paradise. TAX FREE! No need to stress over a loved one dieing, they'll come back.

Just like a quick smoke, WT teachings can make a crappy situation seem a little better.

I usually do comparisons.

ISIS destroying art because they are pagan - Israelites destroying temples in the promised land.
ISIS kidnapping children and raping them everyday because they are "slaves" - Israelites conquering the promised land were allowed to take females that hadn't had sex before and ...~~took them as wives~~ raped them.
ISIS throwing homosexuals off buildings - What God will do to them.

I told these to a witness at work who was bemoaning the art being destroyed by ISIS. Didn't make her change but I believe bits and pieces add up.

The bible is a world unto itself. Exposing the actions of God or his followers in a real sense by comparisons makes for one uncomfortable conclusion.