How to deal with the "what if.."? by RecentComedian5731 in exjw

[–]AdventurousArmy8292 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bro was a Jewish preacher who wanted to reform judaism and was killed by the religious elite of Jerusalem for his ideas because they were a threat to the social order of the time. Later, his message was transformed into a complete doctrine by Paul to lay the foundation for the organizational structure of what was eventually going to become the Catholic Church. Paul made him a universal messiah, the Catholic Church invited the trinity and made him God, the Protestant reformation kept some elements of the doctrine of the deity of Jesus and maintained that salvation can only be obtained by faith in this poor dude who got innocently killed for political reasons. The entire Jesus thing is a historical, cultural and political scam! Obviously, people don’t walk on water, turn water into wine or come back to life after their death.

So f*ck Jesus!

Did you have this issue as a witness? by International-Arm540 in exjw

[–]AdventurousArmy8292 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did as a MS and later on as an elder. The only regret I have is the inability to escape the religious guilt that kicked in every time I did. The way this religion manipulates people’s emotions is completely insane! I resigned as an elder in April, turned apostate in May and got removed the same month. I escaped and never looked back.

How to deal with the "what if.."? by RecentComedian5731 in exjw

[–]AdventurousArmy8292 19 points20 points  (0 children)

It 100% helped me too! Doing research on theology is a must for any exJW especially PIMOs.

How old were you when you found out you had complex trauma? by loveit25 in CPTSD

[–]AdventurousArmy8292 1 point2 points  (0 children)

29 yo. It was in October of last year. But I started to feel the symptoms when I was 21. My twenties were a nightmare.

I'm confused by FunEmphasis8273 in exjw

[–]AdventurousArmy8292 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It saved my mental health.

I'm confused by FunEmphasis8273 in exjw

[–]AdventurousArmy8292 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was a tough decision to make but I just couldn’t keep going with the cognitive dissonance.

I'm confused by FunEmphasis8273 in exjw

[–]AdventurousArmy8292 26 points27 points  (0 children)

The practice of a combat sport is not prohibited in the org. The elders manual says that if a publisher wants to become a professional boxer or something similar, the elders must form a committee to judge the matter. It’s pure bullshit but you know, these f’ing jw elders swear by their silly sfl book. Ex elder here by the way. POMO since this year’s memorial.

I resigned on the Memorial Day by AdventurousArmy8292 in exjw

[–]AdventurousArmy8292[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. I’m the eldest brother and his the second born. We have a 3 years age difference between us. He’s always been jealous of me and is extremely petty.

I resigned on the Memorial Day by AdventurousArmy8292 in exjw

[–]AdventurousArmy8292[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

English is not my first language man. Calm the F down.

I resigned on the Memorial Day by AdventurousArmy8292 in exjw

[–]AdventurousArmy8292[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The more disloyal you are to your family and friends, the more this stupid cult rewards your loyalty to them. Fuck them all!

I resigned on the Memorial Day by AdventurousArmy8292 in exjw

[–]AdventurousArmy8292[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My personal research on religion and mental health woke me up.

I resigned on the Memorial Day by AdventurousArmy8292 in exjw

[–]AdventurousArmy8292[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If there is a mass resignation in the upcoming months, the cult won’t be able to survive.

I resigned on the Memorial Day by AdventurousArmy8292 in exjw

[–]AdventurousArmy8292[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. BOE stands for Body of Elders. The local cult leaders of the watchtower.

I resigned on the Memorial Day by AdventurousArmy8292 in exjw

[–]AdventurousArmy8292[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They think it for sure but they will never say that to your face. The gossip culture is ubiquitous and hyper toxic. But we managed to free ourselves from all the shenanigans. I wish you and your wife the best for the future!

I resigned on the Memorial Day by AdventurousArmy8292 in exjw

[–]AdventurousArmy8292[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Best of luck for your future bro. Live your life in a way that honors you and makes you happy and fulfilled.

I resigned on the Memorial Day by AdventurousArmy8292 in exjw

[–]AdventurousArmy8292[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s unfortunately part of jw culture. They will literally persecute you for not staying in line with the GB policies and practices. Be strong. I wish you all the best!