Wow, this is the best message board ever! I really admire all you guys for realising the real truth about Jehovah's Witnesses. I have never been a Witness, but I had a serious relationship with one that ended in heart break. It gives me hope to know that there are people out there who not only have come out of this religion, but also that there you are there for people who are going thro the same stuff as you.
Exactly! Plus the fac that Hitler hated all organised religion, because it took people away from his authority. But then they argue about the validity of war...
Riz, thats rough! The person who always asks me is an ex of mine. We went out for 2 years, and he split up with me because my family are Christians, and I wouldn't cut myself off from them. I think he was convinced that I would eventually give it all for him, he even wanted to marry me eventually. He still tries to get me to go to things, and I am staying his friend because I care about him loads and I want him to always have a supportive non-witness friend. I hope that it goes ok for you - let me know how you got on, and I'll let you know how I got on!
I have been looking at the official site to see what they offer. Its the load of rubbish you usually hear at the door, but there was one thing that really got to me -
"It was a Christian country that gave birth to the holocaust and another that unleashed the horrors of atomic warfare on Japan."
Thats a bit rich coming from them, considering it was America that created the JW's!!!
Does anyone know when their very important memorial meeting is? Is it today, or next Thursday?
well where do i start , went into a cafe yesterday with a friend of my sons, just as i pulled up in our jeep,a brother was standing right next to where i steped down from the vehicle, with an amusing larger than life smile on my lips i welcomed this brother,i explained in 2 minutes the actions of the society, involved in armaments and investment companys,pointed out that my name had been slanderd by certain elders , he being a bit of a rebel ,said well i dont get involved really, i keep my head down and basicaly plod on, this is the way brothers serve jehovah scared of rasing there heads scared of passing any judgment against any one within the congregation ,i suddenly felt and saw a young man whom was brought up as a jehovahs witness, tall strong, handsome ,a gift for you ladies,but what was lacking was his soul,something resembling a robbot was speaking to me ,i felt sorry for him his inner person had been crushed beaten and witherd,with only a spark of life left within the poor man,so sad so very sad,yet here am i full of life and vigour,ime free ,i sing ,i dance i laugh i joke but i still love and worship the creator, i drive around with music blaring freom the radio /c/d/ i feel strong and powerfull,i left him swallowing his midday lunch.
meet them with a large smile ,wave your arms in recognition they often flee from you but above all be graciouse and positive.
A friend of our family became befriended by a few JW's, even though she is a 'born again' Christian (by the way, I hate that term-has anyone else ever been called that?). She actually managed to make one of the men that visited her realise that he had devoted his entire life to something that was totally fake and meaningless. However, this poor confused person told her that he could never leave, as he had spent his life converting people, which would leave him with a guilty conscience, and also all his friends were Witness's. If he left he'd be cut off he would have no one. My heart goes out to people like that.
I was sickened to see this, and it is SO typical of JWs to ignore what is going on under their noses. I watched a programme on BBC 1 last year about the child abuse that was being covered up in Kingdom Halls all over the world. I have the highest respect for you and your family for telling your story so that others can be aware of the problems that are spreading through this insane cult. Don't let these mentalists get you down, and stop you from spreading the word-your story may help others, keep on going.
my parents have finally disowned me.. my dad called yesturday and told me to get the "dogs of my mothers back" about my upcoming wedding.. i told him that i havent put anyone on mum's back and if they are saying it, its because they want to and don't agree with what he and mum are doing.
i said that mum can speak for herself and he said that she and will and the next time you speak to your mother she will tell you that we dont want to ever speak to or see you again...".
at this point in the conversation i hung up the phone in his ear.
That is terrible, and I hope that one day they will realise what they have thrown away so cruelly. You sound like you have the support of a great person, let that help you through it all. I have never been a jw, but I did go out with one for a while. He broke up with me and broke my heart badly because I wouldn't become a jw and leave my Christian family. I am only 19, and not only am I a Christian myself, but I am incredibly close to my parents too. I think his Mum threatened to cut him off, if he didn't split up with me. The only thing that helped me through the pain was knowing that I always had my heavenly father there with me, supporting me in the worst times. Maybe one day, you might find the true God, and come to know him and his loving ways.
my parents have finally disowned me.. my dad called yesturday and told me to get the "dogs of my mothers back" about my upcoming wedding.. i told him that i havent put anyone on mum's back and if they are saying it, its because they want to and don't agree with what he and mum are doing.
i said that mum can speak for herself and he said that she and will and the next time you speak to your mother she will tell you that we dont want to ever speak to or see you again...".
at this point in the conversation i hung up the phone in his ear.
Hi, I'd just like to say good on you for finding Christianity-I have been a Christian all my life, and Jesus has always supported me in my darkest times. I think that you were very brave to leave. I was going out with a man that I loved very very much, who split up with me becuause I wouldn't leave Christianity and become a Witness. It broke my heart, and I still hurt a lot to this day. I pray a lot, not only that I can find the strength to forgive this insane cult, but also that all the members will one day receive a big wake up call from the true God, and realise that they have been wrong and repent of what they have done and said.