If you are an ex-JW do you really not believe what you learnt, does the fact that the system is getting worse concern you ? What made you turn away ?
As a child (about age 9) I had a study with a female JW. Some of the teachings, frightened the life out of me. Most of them enthralled me. When I was about 15 I guess I rebelled & lost interest, perhaps didn't want to be different. My DM used to go to the meetings & she sort of dropped off too.
However, I've never lost the faith..I've thought at times I was brainwashed, but I suppose with a faith you've either got it or not. I said my prayers each night for years & say them sporadically now.
I've had JW's knock my door, but found them a bit earnest & for some reason I'm unable reach out anywhere. I've spoken to them about the previous teachings & a younger JW has told me it's less scaremongering now - I recall being horrified & terrified whether I'd cope with being put to the test.
Anyway, I'm thinking of the 20 score years + 10 & seeing (is it Revelation ?) the chapters coming into force via the natural disasters etc. I'm finding every day I'm reading the paper & I'm almost expecting a more powerful natural disaster to occur. I've also realised that previously I was afraid of God, whereas now I realise that he's the one that will save everything.
These thoughts have been bubbling over in my head for a few years now & I don't think that unless you've been in/out/in/whatever you can really understand what I'm saying..
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Willowisp · 31/10/2012 21:32
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