can you say CULT?
Blackbird Fly
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JW.org is a DIFFERENT religion from the WT and Kingdomhall
by EndofMysteries inhas anybody else noticed the huge 180 degree under the public jw.org vs the material in the study articles?
other than jw.org showing that shunning of family and those who left the religion does not happen, yet in the kingdomhall and wt is does happen.
look at jwborgs stance on quitting school and getting higher education.... http://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/family/teenagers/ask/quit-school/ can anybody show one wt that says what is in the borg website?
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HELP needed for a friend, please. Anyone?..
by defender of truth ina friend of mine (who has recently started reading jwn) is having trouble eating and sleeping because, even after having recently woken up to ttatt.. they are still concerned about 'demons, everlasting destruction, and jehovahs disapproval'.. i've tried to encourage them.
i'm sure you all understand that these things can take time, the transition period is often painful, to some extent.
i'm still struggling with anger and depression myself.. i'll be away from jwn, off the internet, and thus out of contact with them for a while (don't ask why)... so please don't expect me to reply to or even look at what you post, .
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Blackbird Fly
For what its worth, I personally still believe in a Creator. And I havent decided how I feel about the Bible and its inspiration vs. the great possibility of human error in writing/translating it. I guess I take it with a grain of salt. There are some excellent principals in there for living a good respectable life. I absolutely dont believe that the WT and Borg are Gods "special people". way too much evidence to prove it doesnt have the backing of a Loving God. I have a hard time bringing myself to even use the name Jehovah. I feel I learn more about God from going for a hike in the woods or spending a misty morning at the ocean than from a room full of greedy pedophile protecting men in suits.
If your friend is reading this- its a difficult process waking up. Emotionally draining and just a roller coaster of emotions. I feel fortunate that I seem to have been able to get thru the process quicker than some. Most days Im at peace with my life and except for feeling pity for family still in and completely blinded. The most important thing for my process was staying away from all meetings. What helped me was maintaining my relationship with God in a way I felt comfortable with (connecting with nature and praying/meditating when I felt I needed to) Music helped me deal with alot too. Also helpful was doing research online and frequenting sites like this one for the support of people who knew what I was feeling and going thru. It helped me to see that many people had felt angry and hurt as I did but got past that stage. once I got past the daily anger of feeling used and deceived by a glorified publishing company I felt at peace, no guilt and actually proud for being able to save my child from going thru what I did.Hang in there friend!!!
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I'm meeting with my congregation Elders Today HELP PLEASE
by LennaB inmeeting with my congregation elders today.. going to tell them about the things i discovered about c.t russell.
(astrology, racism, ect.
) i don't know how to present this information or what to say.
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Blackbird Fly
Don't play their game with them. It's THEIR game not yours. Walk away. Be free. Be happy.
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An important message from a PRACTICING Jehovah's witness
by Sparks inhi, i am also a practicing jehovah's witness and very proud of it,to say the very-very least..!
i am a middle-aged man with many decades of being a witness of jehovah god in england.. this important letter is personally to you, just as many of the bible's 88 letters are to be taken personal by you the reader.
i am writing to you to urge you to take stock of your life, think what your future holds for you.
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Blackbird Fly
So happy to not be that egotistical and blind anymore. Thanks for reinforcing my decision to get away the cult Sparks. Hope you find your way out too.
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Telephone Conversations Today with 2 Elders Re: Shunning - Or Not?
by abbasgreta inmy alcoholic and aged jw mother is now extremely ill and is being cared for in every respect by my non-jw brother.
3 sisters visited him yesterday and were adamant.
that i (disassociated and shunned by her for nearly 3 years) was able to 'visit her any time' and that ' there was nothing to stop me seeing her' as long as i. didn't discuss spiritual things with her.
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Blackbird Fly
its SUCH a cult.
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GREAT SONG FOR THOSE OF US STRUGGLING TO LEAVE THE JW CULT!
by ADJUSTMENTS inthis is a song by lauren hill she had family ties to the jw cult, so it is very touching and moving, she even gets choked up in the middle of the song.
i like to share this song with new ones or old ones and those who have heard it before every now and again, it so refreshing and hopefull!
enjoy it!!!.
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Blackbird Fly
There are so many great songs that I feel remind me of waking & leaving.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sn2Goh6UKLM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3RYvO2X0Oohell- i even like this one-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moSFlvxnbgk -
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Entertainment for International Delegates
by Listener inbibl3thumper has posted a youtube of the celebrations that took place for german delegates.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvs6_q7rqps&feature=em-subs_digest.
it's hard to believe that they are now using the kingdom hall to sing pop songs and for dancing.
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Blackbird Fly
June 2014 Detroit International Foreign Delegate …: http://youtu.be/hcj1-XFqBiE
Hopefully that one is working.
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Entertainment for International Delegates
by Listener inbibl3thumper has posted a youtube of the celebrations that took place for german delegates.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvs6_q7rqps&feature=em-subs_digest.
it's hard to believe that they are now using the kingdom hall to sing pop songs and for dancing.
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Blackbird Fly
the link no longer works. But I found another online. I will post it here. But if you want to keep it for your own purposes, save it quick!
http://m.topix.com/forum/religion/jehovahs-witness/TK892EELFDNUJ01IO
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Entertainment for International Delegates
by Listener inbibl3thumper has posted a youtube of the celebrations that took place for german delegates.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvs6_q7rqps&feature=em-subs_digest.
it's hard to believe that they are now using the kingdom hall to sing pop songs and for dancing.
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Blackbird Fly
There are no words...
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Assembly News Photo
by snare&racket inthis photograph from a news site is a succinct summary of a life in wt's hands....... look at their faces, it says it all.. also, note the watchtower pr machine in action, explaining that it brings 4 million dollars to the location.
(10,000 x 400 dollars) clearly a watchtower statistic, where is the care and interest for members who are struggling so much, with new videos encouraging less career activity, less work commitments, at an all time economic low for our generation.. http://www.standard-freeholder.com/2014/06/15/thousands-attend-watchtower-convention-in-cornwall.
father: "i'm a wt 'yes' man and proud of it!
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Blackbird Fly
The guy up top sleeping makes the whole picture.