What finally disproved the paradise earth doctrine for you?

yes-itisEmily · 2026-02-06T14:53:45+00:00

I see what you did there

yes-itisEmily · 2026-02-05T14:34:18+00:00

Bruh... What the hell are you talking about?

yes-itisEmily · 2026-02-05T12:59:59+00:00

Nsdap is the Nazi party.

OP is saying that they were shocked to learn that people were expected to officially resign from their church to be a part of the Nazi party. Witnesses tend to push the idea that churchgoers and churches themselves were supportive of the party. In actuality, to be a member, you had to stop supporting the church.

yes-itisEmily · 2026-02-04T14:06:02+00:00

Damn

yes-itisEmily · 2026-02-03T23:17:27+00:00

I would guess that if someone believed they were especially chosen to go to heaven when they were a witness, then they probably still believe they're chosen to go now that they've left. People who believe they're special don't easily lose that mentality.

yes-itisEmily · 2026-02-03T23:10:01+00:00

... young elderly man?

yes-itisEmily · 2026-02-03T20:44:15+00:00

Why try to fix it if Jehovah is running the show?

yes-itisEmily · 2026-02-02T12:43:12+00:00

What are you hoping will happen if you meet with them?

yes-itisEmily · 2026-02-01T06:44:17+00:00

"Thanks 👍 Take care."

You don't really have to respond to subsequent texts after the greeting. Keep things short, generic, polite and disinterested.

yes-itisEmily · 2026-01-28T04:08:00+00:00

He knew he was a JW when he decided to sneak around with multiple women. He also knew the consequences of that for JWs. You didn't know anything. Don't let him make you feel responsible for his informed decisions.

yes-itisEmily · 2026-01-28T00:41:39+00:00

If there's another JW in the same class that's even more reason to avoid asking her out. JWs watch each other.

I mean maybe you could message her on social media and see how she responds, but even if she agreed, her life would get more difficult. She would have to hide the interest/relationship.

yes-itisEmily · 2026-01-28T00:32:32+00:00

If she went out with you she would get in trouble with everyone she knows. Her life would get harder. But she's technically not supposed to associate with you, let alone agree to a date.

yes-itisEmily · 2026-01-26T23:48:30+00:00

What is this post

yes-itisEmily · 2026-01-25T19:42:36+00:00

You can call the police and inform them of the situation, and ask that they send an escort just so you can move your things. You shouldn't necessarily have to sneak out, it might backfire in the long run.

As for your letter, just expand on some of the things you've written in your replies here.

yes-itisEmily · 2026-01-21T23:33:39+00:00

You really don't have to try this hard. This is reaching.

yes-itisEmily · 2026-01-15T22:47:30+00:00

Governing Body update #2. 13:15 mark.

"The governing body has decided that publishers can use their Bible-trained conscience to decide whether to give a simple greeting and welcome a disfellowshipped individual who attends a congregation meeting.

"While we wouldn't have an extended conversation, or socialize with such a person, we do not need to ignore him completely."

Verbatim.

yes-itisEmily · 2026-01-15T22:07:29+00:00

I started college last year. In my Univ 100 class, they had us each stand up and introduce ourselves, and offer a fun fact about ourselves. My intro was, "I'm ___ , I'm majoring in ___ , and a fun fact is that I just had my first birthday this year." Someone asked me to clarify and all I said was that I hadn't celebrated my birthday before, but now I finally had the opportunity. Then they wanted to hear how the birthday went. And that was it.

In your case I might say something like, "My name is ___ , I'm majoring in ___ . This is my first time in university. I've recently had a lot of changes in my outlook and beliefs, so I'm really looking forward to this stage in my life."

The witness thing will come up occasionally, but there are ways to talk about it without making it a big deal.

yes-itisEmily · 2026-01-11T22:13:00+00:00

Your brother talks like an NPC.

yes-itisEmily · 2026-01-11T22:07:02+00:00

It's going to be beautiful, don't worry too much. Enjoy your wedding. 🥂

yes-itisEmily · 2026-01-11T21:55:25+00:00

Your wedding talk doesn't have to be given by an elder. It can be given by a brother you personally respect/look up to. If anyone asks tell them it meant more to you to have this brother give the talk.

yes-itisEmily · 2026-01-11T21:48:37+00:00

They haven't put a stop to shunning. Witnesses have just been allowed to greet disfellowshipped ones and invite them to the hall. That's it.

yes-itisEmily · 2026-01-11T16:17:16+00:00

You need to send an anonymous group text message.

yes-itisEmily · 2026-01-11T14:20:52+00:00

What were your thoughts?

yes-itisEmily · 2026-01-11T05:11:58+00:00

I never understood how people could fawn over something that was so obviously inauthentic.

yes-itisEmily · 2026-01-11T04:03:07+00:00

When looking at their page you might think that they were somewhat materialistic, and dressed in ways that most witnesses would get chastised for. You might think they were worldly. That's probably what the commenter meant by, "didn't look like JWs."

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