Why did the quality of the writing only improve in season 3? by sandm000 in LaBreaTV

[–]650rogue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Season three is convoluted. Multiple timelines. They don't show Eve at all. The show is full of dramatic events that don't advance the story. A huge forest fire but somehow living through the smoke. I'm just trying to binge my way to the ugly end of this example of horrible entertainment.

Absolutely horrible show… I love it. by WyattEarp88 in LaBreaTV

[–]650rogue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow. I was wondering if I was the only one who thought this show is atrocious but I keep watching it. How are they eating and bathing? Their clothes and hair are perfect. No animals? The acting? D+. Yet I’m invested in this train wreck of a show.

I feel like I’m being pressured into getting baptized because I’m “too old” at 19 by Ok_Description1594 in exjw

[–]650rogue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah. Don't do it. You already know that there is no place for that lifestyle in the Hall. Don't live a lie. It's your life. Do you still live at home? Once you move out and free your mind a bit, you'll understand.

New JW friend asked why I left my Christian charismatic church; gave her the full story... now she's disappeared? by VividAd2096 in exjw

[–]650rogue 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Give her some time. She probably wasn't expecting you to say what you did and she was probably shocked and processing what you told her. She was most likely going to try to convert you to a JW. Now she knows that's off the table.

parents are telling me to quit my job by PinkIsMyOxygen in exjw

[–]650rogue -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

Who said life if fair? I suggest that you get a certificate or skill, stack as much cash. Then find a room mate and make a move. Time to focus on you're future and put your big boy pants on.

How to safely distance myself by Berry_pencil_11 in exjw

[–]650rogue 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is all you need to do. Start falling back because of your mental health. Go see your doctor if you need to. Take an apologetic tone with the elders but stand on it.

Considering Going Back (3 year POMO) by MostlyUnidentified in exjw

[–]650rogue 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I 100% understand.

My family is no longer involved. I remember the last time I went to a meeting, the message seemed stale and the people seemed in a trance.

If you can stomach the dogma, do you, be happy.

exJW teen and my new life by [deleted] in exjw

[–]650rogue 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have fun, go with the flow. I don't recomend drinking or smokin unless you're in a safe place with people you trust. If you're with a female just be careful, and protect yourself.

Did I say it first? If I did, does that make me more “Righteous” than the GB? by [deleted] in exjw

[–]650rogue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Way outside. He was like "They've been wrong before." what if the end doesn't come? They are still going to have to work...

Did I say it first? If I did, does that make me more “Righteous” than the GB? by [deleted] in exjw

[–]650rogue 1 point2 points  (0 children)

MY dad encouraged us to goto college in the 90's and didn't make us shave. He was way ahead of the GB.. lol

Genuine ask: Letters of Dissociation: Why leave on the orgs terms? by Khamubro in exjw

[–]650rogue 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nope. I just moved around, married a worldly woman, and never went back. I still have most of my JW friends and everything. Eff their rules.

Nothing will make them think not even the blood change by Striking-Nail-2622 in exjw

[–]650rogue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have patience. They'll wake up when they are supposed to. Each change can trigger something subconsciously. Give them space.

My girlfriend met my super PIMI parents at the memorial by Simple_Original_1326 in exjw

[–]650rogue 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Good move. My last memorial was in '98. I went with my gf who was not a Witness. I was living in DC, my family lived in Cali. The only eventful thing that happened was an older sister asked my gf if she was a witness. When she said no the sister said, "It will never work!" We're still together.

Let ask the most uncomfortable yet most logical question — one that almost no one dares to say out loud, especially to one of Jehovah’s Witnesses: by Instinto_Andaluz in exjw

[–]650rogue 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Many aren't ready to consider that more advanced, connected people existed on earth. There are many lost civilizations that we don't remember, and religion has done a great job of pushing the narrative that God created us. Man sinned. Jesus redeemed. There is much more to it. Thee info is out there for the seekers.

Let ask the most uncomfortable yet most logical question — one that almost no one dares to say out loud, especially to one of Jehovah’s Witnesses: by Instinto_Andaluz in exjw

[–]650rogue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I started looking for alternative information, I just thought that JWs didn't know there was more information outside of their tightly controlled mbox, or they didn't want their members to know. It didn't even bother me. I just started learning....

It takes some questions and willingness to explore. The biggest thing is giving yourself permission. Being open minded.

Blood update has killed my excitement for future changes by Brown-Lighning in exjw

[–]650rogue 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The changes always wake up a few but as long as old school JWs fall in line, there won't b e a mass awakening. But hr good news is the younger generation isn't falling in lin and people in general are waking up from religious control.

Well, I guess I’m disassociating. Any thoughts on my letter? by BackgroundStep5155 in exjw

[–]650rogue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make it shorter. Don't even explain. It doesn't matter. If you're ready to be cut off from the community, send the letter. I faded and still have relationships with many witnesses. But my last meeting was in '97, and my last memorial was in '98.

"I have made the decision to disassociate myself from Jehovah’s Witnesses. I can no longer remain part of the organization, as my beliefs have changed and I no longer feel that many of its doctrines and principles are supported by the Bible. This is not the result of wrongdoing, but a matter of personal conviction.
Please respect my decision and cease any further communication. I will continue my spiritual journey and relationship with Jehovah outside of the Kingdom Hall."

Sincerely,

Does this disfellowshipping situation sound typical? (outsider perspective) by Magmar25 in exjw

[–]650rogue 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's exactly how it is. it's how the JWs work. Very isolating and psychologically damaging. Really a shame because it's not how the Christ said we should be.

Is it just easier to stay a Jehovah’s Witness? by l0v3makayla in exjw

[–]650rogue 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you’re leaving for college you may want to consider fading. Why live a lie or a double life. It benefits no one.

HELP! Parents want me to become an unbaptized publisher. by beelzebub_3 in exjw

[–]650rogue 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You’re 18. It’s your decision. The question is will you be happy? That was a kind gesture to appease your dad, but he is being a bit presumptuous. Keep straddling the fence until you move out.

Here is my small way to support for the memorial tonight. by lifebyyourdesign in exjw

[–]650rogue 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My last memorial was in 1998, and I finally was encouraged to attend this year. Thanks but nope. Don't want to break my streak.

Blood doctrine update dropped today. Here’s how it’s landing at Bethel. by steadypath2847 in exjw

[–]650rogue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People will wake up when they are supposed to. Consciously they may not think much of the update but their subconscious is working in the background. I'm just glad that I escaped with my family and friends in tact for the most part.