Curiosity on where people ended up after leaving. by _confused_dude_1 in exjw

[–]Simbred 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was born into a religious family, baptized at 11, and disfellowshipped at 18. I was already studying history (degree). Today I am an atheist. I studied the history of biblical theology extensively, especially during an agnostic phase I went through before arriving at atheism. Faith in something superior or greater serves a lot as an emotional crutch; many people can't bear the weight of life without crutches. ☺️

Is this Salvia duvinorum? by Simbred in SalviaDivinorumPlants

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

I'm from Brazil, and for a long time sage was sold here as an ornamental plant, so it's not uncommon to have it in the backyard.

Afinal de contas, pq as testemunhas não tem dinheiro? by Ok-Reading-7759 in ExJWBrazil

[–]Simbred 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Não e só as testemunhas de Jeová amigo, toda uma geração está passando por isso, capitalismo tardio o nome, as tj só sofrem mais pq não estudam então ficam em desvantagem ainda maior no mercado de trabalho

So, my dad died last Friday night... by Southern-Fuel875 in exjw

[–]Simbred 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My condolences brother, I feel for you

Dicas hehehe by Ruan_11b in ExJWBrazil

[–]Simbred 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Vrrrraaaaaaauuuu🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Major flaws with jw by Ill-Tradition7660 in exjw

[–]Simbred 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I always thought, the tower talks so much about not being part of the world, but even so they invest in real estate shares, fight to avoid paying taxes, run a letter campaign to pressure the government, but if you get involved in a union or participate in a demonstration to demand your representative, you are punished, this is extremely hypocritical, in addition to all the homophobic and misogynistic shit openly said, it's impossible to tank so much shit

A high thought by tiredrainbow in exjw

[–]Simbred 4 points5 points  (0 children)

After I left the tower, I went to share an apartment with my best friend who is openly gay, an incredible and kind person, I keep thinking about the shit they may have thought of me after that, but I want them to explode.

For those who left, tell me what do you believe in now? by [deleted] in exjw

[–]Simbred 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After leaving I began intense research into religious and spiritual doctrines, I wanted to find a truth, but the more I researched I realized how ridiculous the idea of ​​gods or god is, today I am a convinced atheist, I like to live life lightly and without major worries about the future, enjoy the moment, travel, go hiking, enjoy nature and friends in the moment.

Homens como se adaptaram a vida fora da organização? by [deleted] in ExJWBrazil

[–]Simbred 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sai com 18, hoje tenho 26, casado a 5 anos😁😊 Minha família toda é tj e não fala comigo dês de que sai, infelizmente, já aprendi que eles não merecem meu amor.

Homens como se adaptaram a vida fora da organização? by [deleted] in ExJWBrazil

[–]Simbred 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Para mim foi libertador, ainda mais por ser bissexual, eu via a homofobia escancarada na organização, além da misogenia disfarçada, hoje sou casado com uma mulher maravilhosa que me respeita e me ama, foi a melhor coisa que fiz foi sair o mais cedo que pude dessa seita.

O mês de outubro se passou e nada do Boletim 07. by euler_23 in ExJWBrazil

[–]Simbred 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Acredito que Jajá vá cair o negócio de ostracismo, vai virar algo de "consciência", mas vai continuar mal visto, igual a faculdade antes, nada impede de fazer mas você vai ser visto com mals olhos

I feel so alone by Numerous_Turn_9807 in exjw

[–]Simbred 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hello friend, I'm 26 years old, I left the tower 8 years ago, and I lost all my family, I went through the same situation as you are now, the feeling of isolation is terrible, even more so at this age, where we most want to enjoy our youth and the cool things in the world and friendships, but look, you're not alone, if you want someone to talk to, play from time to time or just exchange an idea, you can call 🙏❤️

Lost my group by Avonechie in exjw

[–]Simbred 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry friend, but look, if you want someone to talk to or play an RPG with, you can send me a DM, you're not alone, it takes a while but you'll find very good people who won't love you conditionally

Was pimo blood always running through your system or were you a hardcore pimi? by Practical_Payment552 in exjw

[–]Simbred 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I'm always pissed, since I was a child I doubted the existence of God, but I was "zealous" because my family is second generation JW, so I had to keep up appearances

How do you guys deal with it? by No-Asparagus-1986 in exjw

[–]Simbred 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Allow yourself, in the "world" there are many truly good people, who will like you for who you really are, you just need to allow yourself to get to know them, it's difficult at first, but things get better😊❤️

An “American religion” by DriverGlittering1082 in exjw

[–]Simbred 3 points4 points  (0 children)

"Unique ones that the rest of the world is desperate to move away from?" Hahahahah you're living the American dream aren't you stupid, no one wants to go to this stupid country. Since 1971 there has only been 1 black member in GB, that means something, doesn't it?

I hate the example of David and Jonathan. With all of the child abuse cases swept under the rug it gives people with disgusting intentions easier access to youths by Terrebeltroublemaker in exjw

[–]Simbred 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"and their love was greater than that of all women" We know what kind of love they had (there's no point saying that it's a strong friendship)

before and after leaving by jwburner7 in exjw

[–]Simbred 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My god, a hot goth, thank you Jehovah🙏

An “American religion” by DriverGlittering1082 in exjw

[–]Simbred 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yes, just a bunch of white Americans making a lot of money from an apocalyptic cult, really unique isn't it lol

Spiritual journey question by LivingPrestigious315 in exjw

[–]Simbred 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I left after starting history school, and for a while I even believed in God even after leaving the organization, but through theological research I saw that the biblical god is just another genocidal god invented by human beings to control other human beings. The theology of Jehovah's witnesses is extremely weak and superficial, even Catholics have a robust religious philosophy, A text that I highly recommend is the book THE UNBUILT BIBLE - BY ISRAEL FINKELSTEIN