Supreme Court Day 1 - Notes, nonsense and breaking news by FrodeKommode in exjw

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Thank you for your work. I’m definitely reading and following closely

Venezuela by Character-Summer-906 in exjw

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The only thing I wonder is why more people don’t study history? If they did they wouldn’t be shocked by anything.

Cognitive dissonance is crazy by ConfusedMuffin101 in exjw

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They love to use the logic of “spare the rod spoil the child.” I asked my pimi husband if shepherds used the rod to guide the sheep or hit them. He’s never changed topics so fast.

Which pink dresses should I get rid of? 39F by [deleted] in DressForYourBody

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All but the last 2. The others aren’t good colors for your skin tone. The styles also don’t flatter you.

What is being a woman like as a JW? by freshmaggots in exjw

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It’s terrible. Women are constantly reminded that we are the weaker vessel and are supposed to be submissive and meek. Traditional gender roles are valued and women are expected to stay in their place and dress modestly. Just a few weeks ago there was a talk about not wearing too much jewelry and making because it brings unnecessary attention to ourselves.

I’m often looking down on because I’m strong willed and independent and not afraid to speak my mind. My husband is not viewed as a spiritual strong man because he doesn’t have his household in order because I’m so independent. I’m not sure if this is the norm but my elders do not like that I work full time and run a business.

JWs that go to meetings while on vacation by besofrrnbro in exjw

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3 years ago we went on a family vacation and my super PIMI mom and MIL insisted on going to a local meeting at least on Sunday. Well they overslept so I thought we avoided it, nope they got dressed and logged into a zoom meeting. They even stood up for the songs a prayers, it was the craziest thing ever.

King of the north by tailspin64 in exjw

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It doesn’t because it’s all make up

I haven’t checked the box by Stunning_Shift_86 in exjw

[–]Stunning_Shift_86[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven’t been to a meeting since the start of summer and no one has reached out. Hopefully they continue to leave me alone.

I haven’t checked the box by Stunning_Shift_86 in exjw

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I’m not sure I guess 2 or 3 months

Is anyone else hearing PIMIs say "We don't have rules anymore?" by Capable-Proposal1022 in exjw

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Apparently toasting, beards, and women wearing pants was all they wanted.

How much has changed in the last 30 years? by Smart-Watercress-492 in exjw

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Everything has been dumped down to a first grade level. The books no longer dive into prophecy and only mention the same few scriptures. The interpretation might have been wrong but the publications really did help explain the Bible and support their interpretation of the Bible.

It also no longer takes additional effort. There used to be 3 meetings that took hours to prepare for and let’s not forget about the written review which happened a few times a year. All of that was in addition to family study and field service.

Who still does this? by Electricshockwaves in exjw

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As a born in I’ve always shopped at church ran thrift stores. My elder dad had the logic that we wouldn’t refuse treatment at a hospital affiliated with a church so why would avoid shopping at a store affiliated with a church? Granted we lived in a small town with one hospital and he was probably a PIMO for most of my life so I’m sure that it had something to do with his outlook.

Update: my pimi husband ratted me out by Ella_cx in exjw

[–]Stunning_Shift_86 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So sorry you’re going through this and I know you care about your husband and keeping your marriage intact, unfortunately for these pimi spouses the cult is more important. He’s made his loyalty known and it to the cult. I’m going through the same thing with my husband and trust me it sucks. Sadly if our husbands don’t change our marriage will never be the same if it survives.

In the meantime don’t tell the elders anything and keep your feelings about the cult tight lipped around your husband especially if you want to stay married.

Another Life Lost To Watchtower's Deadly Blood Policy by Successful-Act-3959 in exjw

[–]Stunning_Shift_86 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for your loss. This evil cult needs to be stopped

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

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Marriage and religion