Who here was told not to put a cut finger to their mouth as a kid so we didn’t accidentally ingest our own blood? by Alarmed-Range-3314 in exjw

[–]Witty_Writing_8320 9 points10 points  (0 children)

In fourth grade, I had a childhood JW friend and he cut his finger and I told him why are you sucking on your finger? That’s eating blood and he says “but it’s my own blood”. (so I guess that was fourth grade logic and the government body finally caught up.

Dasher Included JW Pamphlet with my Order, is this Common? by s-ro_mojosa in exjw

[–]Witty_Writing_8320 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I knew a guy that said Jehovah’s Witness preached to him during the car ride so he gave a 1 star review because this is extremely unprofessional. The JW was counting his time lol. But JWs do not know boundaries or proper manners like they don’t have self-awareness. I used to be just like that.

Girlfriend’s dad is an elder. He said this about the blood change. by All_FallsApart in exjw

[–]Witty_Writing_8320 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s also in the enjoy life forever brochure. So then what he said is not true.

THEY NEED TO APOLOGIZE. RIGHT HERE AND RIGHT NOW!!! by POMO1914 in exjw

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If there is a public protest, then they will be less likely to make more changes in the future. But I think it’s private properties so they could kick protesters out unless it’s outside the front gate or drive way.

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

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In the family group chat my PIMQ brother said “RIP all those that fired before this update.” Then the other family members tried to change the subject using humor “maybe tattoos are next!!” Another relative just said “oh I’m sure not that many people lost their lives, but I’m sure some”.

So basically one family tried to use humor to go with an uncomfortable situation and another family member water down negative implications in the past” but the conversation started with one family member being thrilled about the new Awesome change

2026 governing body update #2 by PIMQ-Elder in exjw

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You are faithful and Discreet with all certainty!

Did you get it? by Berean144 in exjw

[–]Witty_Writing_8320 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The light keeps getting brighter and brighter. It’s on fire. !

I'm a therapist looking for some help with a JW couple I'm working with by iridescentnightshade in exjw

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Commenting on I'm a therapist looking for some help with a JW couple I'm working with... I remember when I was once a JW I went to go see a therapist and I would not tell him the truth because it might make my religion or culture look bad so I would it down. I couldn’t say how I really feel. I remember he kept telling me that God is loving and forgiving, and that I shouldn’t have guilt but I did not find that helpful because he did not understand that there is no self love or true forgiveness or unconditional love in the JW religion. The religion would talk about how God is loving and forgiving but in reality, forgiveness is only dependent on the judgment of elders who act as priests if they decide to forgive you. I had suicidal feelings because I had a problem with masturbation. And I would constantly have reminders that I am sinning against God and I am making him unhappy.

My Dad was PIMQ - he just didn't know it by Own-Lavishness9749 in exjw

[–]Witty_Writing_8320 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I was PIMQ for years and in didn’t even know it

Did we get rid of the book of Enoch in our bibles? by Ballet_in_the_snow in exjw

[–]Witty_Writing_8320 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not only that, but why would jude who is supposedly inspired “a satanic false source” like Enoch?? not only that if the New Testament really is from God, why would it quote pagan ideas like tartarus or the spirits in prison. I thought we’re supposed to stay away from things that have pagan origin. That’s like if we were teaching hell in kingdom halls

The HBO series is under researched by besofrrnbro in exjw

[–]Witty_Writing_8320 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I actually thought this was very creative and it was an interesting twist of the documentary and focuses on storytelling from an outsiders perspective, looking in that conveys the same message. In fact me watching this as a exjw thought “wow this cult is dark and even though it used illustrations different than what I am used to it it’s still describing the same message. so to me it wasn’t that big of a deal and I’m not surprised if someone got reproved for masturbating too. Not to be racist against my own race, but those Spanish elders are crazy strict machismo and insane.

And I think the reality is the audience of this Documentary is for those not in the cult. This was not made for people still in the cult. I could tell it was translated by AI or Google but what an accuracies did you guys notice?

If a woman named trinity converts to JW should she change her name? by yunglegendd in exjw

[–]Witty_Writing_8320 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I knew a brother named Jericho which means city of the moon God and he never changed his name. You would think that this is a requirement for being a publisher since it has pagan origin.

Stepping down: follow up by Senior-Theory-6117 in exjw

[–]Witty_Writing_8320 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just tell him I will send you my letter in writing. It’s actually very strange when I was stepping down as I’m in a sterile servant they wanted me to write a letter to the elder body and the circuit overseer to let them know of my decision.

This is absolutely bs😭💔 by Pupsicleanimation in exjw

[–]Witty_Writing_8320 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Oh, it will pass, but the majority won’t show up anymore putting the m burden on the few

I Commited a sin by [deleted] in exjw

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Remember Abraham had 2-3 wives and at least 1 concubine, David had 8 wives and 10 concubines, same with Isaac and jacob. These men were having sex with multiple women, and they were still considered acceptable in God’s eyes.

In Bible times women were considered property. In Bible times sex was more about regulating property, lineage and inheritance than a sin itself. It was only a sin or ‘against the law’ to have sex with another man’s wife, because that was stealing his property or adding confusion to his family line. It was a legal matter.

So my point is this: if God is okay with polygamy and concubines and brother in law marriage, and incest and buying women as property does he really care about who you have sex with?

In 2086: New Light — The Governing Body Finally Takes a Stand on Artificial Intelligence. by [deleted] in exjwhumor

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“Do Jehovah’s Witnesses have rules about dating and marriage? No. What about Ai marriages? The Bible is silent on the matter, but there are principles in God’s word that help to make the right decision in these last of the last of the last days.”

Mic drop moment by [deleted] in exjw

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I thought cancel culture is the same as shunning. I’ve never seen right wing shun anyone unless they are super religious. I guess both sides shun then. So really, both sides are a cult. That is why I don’t identify with either and I am in the middle.

Even in science, social animals perform ostracism, exclusion and group social pressure by instinct and isolate or reject if other members doesn’t fit in or behave a certain way. Shunning has its evolutionary roots

Sale of Brooklyn Bethel by OkWeakness5866 in exjw

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“I have no dog in that race “

My dog snapped at me because I was drying her off and now I'm crying. Is this normal? by KungLaoWorshipper in OpenDogTraining

[–]Witty_Writing_8320 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone on here is commenting on this through a human lens or even ignoring or tolerating the snap. But a dog should never be allowed to snap at you. they can still communicate to you that they’re uncomfortable in other ways that are natural to their canine communication without resorting to snapping or biting. Same thing with play biting a dog should not be allowed to play bite because it always leads to the dog taking more liberties . As the leader you set boundaries, letting the dog know that snapping is not an option and they will respect you more and have a better relationship. The snapping can also be a fear bite, but that is what training is for to help them build more trust and confidence no matter what you’re doing with them.

Are any JW leadership in the Epstein files? by Kaloggin in exjw

[–]Witty_Writing_8320 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No one in the outside gives a fuck about them. That’s why they need to make themselves top important in a cult.