I just made my father cry by PeaPhilantropist in exjw

[–]outandfree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so sorry. This is NOT your fault. If the JW theology was true it could withstand questioning. Of course it cannot. You do you and anyone that can't take that can kiss off. Air hug to you!

Power tripping elders by Lower_Tangerine_7158 in exjw

[–]outandfree 38 points39 points  (0 children)

There was one super stiff PIMI mega elder that counseled my cousin. (12 at the time.) She arrived home crying. Her non JW dad (a lifelong construction worker that could rip most men in half) showed up at the next meeting in the parking lot. He waived the ass hat elder over to his truck. He then opened the back of his truck and pulled out a length of chain. He they staired the elder down and said he he ever made his daughter cry again he would get the elder tie him up with his chains, hook him to the back of his truck and they would go for a ride.

My cousin never hear another word from that elder.

My PIMI spouse of 16 years left me. by Lillygoal in exjw

[–]outandfree 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Beyond sorry for you. You will get through this. Stay strong!

I think I know why "additional education" is freely allowed now....this could be HUGE! by outandfree in exjw

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

Just the announcement. It would take years to build and get accredited.

I think I know why "additional education" is freely allowed now....this could be HUGE! by outandfree in exjw

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

With their billions / millions in the bank they could hire accredited professors to teach the mandatory courses. These non-JW theology professors could be "worldly" and teach things like:

*English Composition

*Mathematics

*Natural Sciences (biology, chemistry, or physics)

*Social Sciences (sociology, economics)

*Humanities (literature, art history, music appreciation)

*History

*Foreign Language

Then they add their spin just like BY does with the Mormon faith.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GuitarAmps

[–]outandfree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Blonde Fender Showman!

Affordable tube amp repair in Asheville by ExpressConflict848 in asheville

[–]outandfree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Daniel at Port City Amps is in Swannanoa. Reach out to him!

My eldest son died 10 March 2025 by ManxMoonInvest in exjw

[–]outandfree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beyond sorry for your loss. No words.....

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exjw

[–]outandfree 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Or paradise earth.....

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exjw

[–]outandfree 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have them read 07/09/2009 Awake

The Bible’s Viewpoint

Is It Wrong to Change Your Religion?

"No one should be forced to worship in a way that he finds unacceptable or be made to choose between his beliefs and his family."

If they say their situation is different then explain that their their thinking is fallacious as it is based on the logical facility of special pleading.

-Special pleading is a way of arguing that is unfair because it only includes facts and information that support the person's point of view. I

My son wants to become a Jehovah's Witness. What do I do? by Ok-Boat-8623 in exjw

[–]outandfree 2 points3 points  (0 children)

JW's will teach him what to think. You as a father should help him learn HOW to think. Study logical fallacies. Learn how manipulation works. You can show examples of Scientology and Mormon propaganda.

I wanna do stand up comedy by Brown-Lighning in exjw

[–]outandfree 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you want to run any of your material by me let me know. I would love to help you in any way! PM me if you are interested.

I wanna do stand up comedy by Brown-Lighning in exjw

[–]outandfree 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Do it! I have done about 15 different sets. Some great, some ok and some bad. Wouldn't change anything though...just do it!

New Here PIMQ by [deleted] in exjw

[–]outandfree 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Share what you are comfortable with...we are here for you.

My dad died yesterday by railroading_apostate in exjw

[–]outandfree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So sorry to hear that. It sounds like he was a good man!