Cheers to you for leaving that toxic organization. I left 20+ years ago and haven't regretted it. Watching their videos now, it really is hard for me to believe that I was once a part of that organization and a Ministerial Servant for 2 years. The good news is that there are a lot more aids and support for those that have left now than when I first left and it seems to be growing. I am all for it. I wish you nothing but the best.
The god of the Watchtower Society is a cardboard god and this becomes more and more true as time goes by. This society is dying before our eyes. As for the global EXJW dissent, it is becoming a big crowd that is getting bigger and bigger every year. Thank you for participating in this expansion.
It takes a lot of courage and intelligence top leave a pervasive cult like the JWs. I hope we can all be there for those who are trying to get out now...
I'm working my courage to tell my wife for a year that I don't believe in the organization or the Governing Body. I can already tell she knows that I have at least doubts.
I appreciate your honesty. I too was terribly mouthy and did what I wanted lol. I snuck a guy in (my now husband) when I was 19. Don’t regret it, girl we lived! My poor mom. I’m going to get it x10 with my girls, but no cult. So that’s a plus.
I remember the Phineas drama vividly. The Israelite man took the Midianite woman into his tent for sex. The brother playing Phineas stuck his spear through the tent and they actually played the sound of a pig being slaughtered. Then every one, myself included, clapped. 23,000 People murdered and I clapped. What a childhood.
Thank you very much for sharing your story. I am sorry that you experienced marital violence, especially while expecting. I am glad that you are at a much better place, and I hope it stays that way. Cheers.
That would be entirely up to her sister, but nobody should ever feel pressure to do this. It is a big step for which one has to be ready and some never will be, and that's okay too.
Id love tp tell my story on this format.ONly person DF'd in my entire family. JW's really DO shun and harass any witness that does not.Even? ones own mom!
I had an easy time leaving JW since the only family member who still active in the organization is my elderly mother. We still live in the same house since only me who can take care of her. I still believe in their teachings but since I have health problems (preaching work only will make me become a liar. - I lie a lot about service reports because I can't afford in preaching work). The body of elders changed the disfellowshipping decision into a disassociation. Feeling more relieved afterwards, I have nothing more to lie to.
love the story. Michael if possible if you can follow up on the previous interviewed to see how there doing now and if anyone else got out of this cult.
I did an update (episode 50) and another update (mentioned in episode 100 for those that support the channel). All participants were offered a chance to update their stories.
Be brave enough to stand for yourself and build a new life....many off us face the same treatment...try to heal and don't give your life power to ANYONE
One of the worse things about Watchtower is how guilty they make people feel, specially young people, fpr feelings and attractions that are the most normal, specially at that age. On top of all that Masturbation is another “evil” thing to feel guilty about. Watchtower is not the only cult that makes the rank and file feel guilty about everything but, Watchtower is one of the worse. You are never good enough in this cult. That’s besides all the misogyny, homophobia, blood policy, shunning, mind control….so much! 🤔🇨🇺🇺🇸
In the event school-age kids need to know, high schools (at least in Florida) have Trust Counselors for helping students with such personal issues. No parent permission needed.to see them. You are on target by saying the theology itself contributes to the hopeless despair of its members. I recall my reasoning on the Armageddon threat. I figured, 1) If death is a state of unconsciousness, then I'll never know (should my demise precede it) that I missed the "new system", 2) If billions of people will be killed, then I prefer dying in such overwhelming company, than dying alone. With this mentality, (late teens to early 20s) their theological threat had zero negative effect on me. Demystification and deconstruction of the biblical record followed shortly thereafter.
The level of emotional manipulation and abuse in your story is very great. More people need to hear this story to get a true picture of what it means to devote your life to a corporate publishing scam disguised as a religion.
PROM?! She was allowed to go to prom? In my area we weren't even able to have graduation parties unless it was for at least two--because focusing on one person was too much like birthdays and idolatry. I wish I were joking! haha
When they say “give your best to Jehova” do they mean to the watchtower? It would sounds weird if the would say “give your best to God/Jesus” we don’t have to give anything to God…
Yes, Jehovah's Witnesses conflate Watchtower with god. Watchtower makes the rules that they live by. Watchtower decides what are rules that must be followed and what are "conscience matters", matters for which you can use your own mind and heart, though of course they tell you what your mind should think and your heart should feel.
@@shunnedpodcast Exactly. When they say Jehovah, it means the Watchtower organization. It's like they worship the Watchtower organization and the Governing Body is the mediator and Messiah.
Good video, thanks for sharing this information, I think that the watchtowers society, has two different sides of the organization, the ex JWs religion, and the JWs religion society, it's all watchtowers organization, the watchtowers society members actually took over TH-cam world, those of the WTBTS are all happy people, and those of the outside watchtowers organization the has beens, are all happy people, I think it's all a happy life, happy to boast, and happy to knocking down the watchtowers society, it's just a happy place to be or have been, love love love,
"STOP, LOOK, LISTEN: Luke 8:17 "For there is nothing hidden that will not be revealed, nor is there anything carefully hidden that will never become known and never come to light." it is part of the new covenant that Jesus made with his disciples to eat the bread that represents his body and drink the wine that represents his blood, how will you have eternal life? (Luke 22:19,20). doctrine of men or the word of GOD?" observe (John ch 3:16,17) 16-“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever exercises faith in him may not be destroyed but have eternal life. 17-For God did not send his Son into the world that he might judge the world, but that the world might be saved through him." observe (John ch 6:53-57) 53- So Jesus said to them, "I say- to you with all certainty: Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in yourselves. 54 - He that feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I do. I will rise again at the last day, 55- for my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. 56- Whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood remains in union with me, and I in union with him. Just as the Father who lives sent me and I live because of the Father, so he who feeds on me will live because of me. the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me". notice what Jesus said: Matthew 23:13 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! Because they close the kingdom of heaven to men; for you yourselves do not enter, nor do you let in those who are on their way to enter." look at the Conclusion of Jesus (John ch 10: 09,10) 9- I am the door; whoever enters by me will be saved, and will enter and he shall go out, and find pasture.” 10- A thief comes only to steal, and to kill, and to destroy.
the only problem for Jehovah's Witnesses is not to take as an example what Jesus instituted in their memory, which was to eat and drink the emblems in the Lord's Supper! for it is one baptism and one hope of eternal life. Ephesians 4: 4-6 note 4- There is one body and one spirit, just as you were called in a hope to which you were called; 5- one Lord, one faith and one baptism; 6- God, unique and Father of all, who is above all, and through all and in all.
I am so glad that so many young people are leaving this very sick and twisted manipulative NARCISSISTIC CULT. Ali is very courageous and bold.
Cheers to you for leaving that toxic organization. I left 20+ years ago and haven't regretted it. Watching their videos now, it really is hard for me to believe that I was once a part of that organization and a Ministerial Servant for 2 years. The good news is that there are a lot more aids and support for those that have left now than when I first left and it seems to be growing. I am all for it. I wish you nothing but the best.
So thankful there are so many former JWs are able to share their stories and hear others. Thank you.
The god of the Watchtower Society is a cardboard god and this becomes more and more true as time goes by. This society is dying before our eyes. As for the global EXJW dissent, it is becoming a big crowd that is getting bigger and bigger every year. Thank you for participating in this expansion.
This hits home so deep. I have a very similar story but mine is 30 years ago…. It’s been going on from the beginning 🥲
It takes a lot of courage and intelligence top leave a pervasive cult like the JWs. I hope we can all be there for those who are trying to get out now...
I'm working my courage to tell my wife for a year that I don't believe in the organization or the Governing Body.
I can already tell she knows that I have at least doubts.
Much love and respect to this beautiful brave soul.
@@TH-camtubeyou1 celebrate however you choose. Choose beliefs that give you a sense of purpose and peace. You do you!
I appreciate your honesty. I too was terribly mouthy and did what I wanted lol. I snuck a guy in (my now husband) when I was 19. Don’t regret it, girl we lived! My poor mom. I’m going to get it x10 with my girls, but no cult. So that’s a plus.
Gosh I can't believe how much you have gone through , I wish you so much love an joy in your life for you an your beautiful daughter 🌻
Yeap….she’s gone through a lot.
🤔🇨🇺🇺🇸
I remember the Phineas drama vividly. The Israelite man took the Midianite woman into his tent for sex. The brother playing Phineas stuck his spear through the tent and they actually played the sound of a pig being slaughtered. Then every one, myself included, clapped. 23,000 People murdered and I clapped. What a childhood.
#bestlifeever
Thank you very much for sharing your story. I am sorry that you experienced marital violence, especially while expecting. I am glad that you are at a much better place, and I hope it stays that way. Cheers.
Happy for you Ali!! Congrats on your new life. Tearing the band aid off is way better than what I did (slow fade).
Loved Ali. Please interview her sister!
That would be entirely up to her sister, but nobody should ever feel pressure to do this. It is a big step for which one has to be ready and some never will be, and that's okay too.
I definitely understand, because I am not there yet, and don’t know if I will ever be. If she does ever decide to I will be excited to watch.
Id love tp tell my story on this format.ONly person DF'd in my entire family. JW's really DO shun and harass any witness that does not.Even? ones own mom!
I had an easy time leaving JW since the only family member who still active in the organization is my elderly mother. We still live in the same house since only me who can take care of her. I still believe in their teachings but since I have health problems (preaching work only will make me become a liar. - I lie a lot about service reports because I can't afford in preaching work). The body of elders changed the disfellowshipping decision into a disassociation. Feeling more relieved afterwards, I have nothing more to lie to.
love the story. Michael if possible if you can follow up on the previous interviewed to see how there doing now and if anyone else got out of this cult.
I did an update (episode 50) and another update (mentioned in episode 100 for those that support the channel). All participants were offered a chance to update their stories.
Yes, my mom was a pincher as well…
Be brave enough to stand for yourself and build a new life....many off us face the same treatment...try to heal and don't give your life power to ANYONE
Omg your daughter is so freakin cute 🥰 I love this channel.. tea and babies
Yes she is! I wasn't expecting that and it was a cool way to end. :)
Absolutely!
I def went through the pinches they hurt so bad and I always wondered if I was a bad kid. I don't think I was
Xx big hugs 2 you. X Your father with his self righteousness will face judgment. NOT by 8 men.
One of the worse things about Watchtower is how guilty they make people feel, specially young people, fpr feelings and attractions that are the most normal, specially at that age. On top of all that Masturbation is another “evil” thing to feel guilty about. Watchtower is not the only cult that makes the rank and file feel guilty about everything but, Watchtower is one of the worse. You are never good enough in this cult. That’s besides all the misogyny, homophobia, blood policy, shunning, mind control….so much!
🤔🇨🇺🇺🇸
JW Judging in a Nutshell: If you are a woman or child, you are always to blame for everything that happens to you and what others do!
In the event school-age kids need to know, high schools (at least in Florida) have Trust Counselors for helping students with such personal issues. No parent permission needed.to see them.
You are on target by saying the theology itself contributes to the hopeless despair of its members. I recall my reasoning on the Armageddon threat. I figured, 1) If death is a state of unconsciousness, then I'll never know (should my demise precede it) that I missed the "new system", 2) If billions of people will be killed, then I prefer dying in such overwhelming company, than dying alone. With this mentality, (late teens to early 20s) their theological threat had zero negative effect on me. Demystification and deconstruction of the biblical record followed shortly thereafter.
The level of emotional manipulation and abuse in your story is very great. More people need to hear this story to get a true picture of what it means to devote your life to a corporate publishing scam disguised as a religion.
PROM?! She was allowed to go to prom? In my area we weren't even able to have graduation parties unless it was for at least two--because focusing on one person was too much like birthdays and idolatry. I wish I were joking! haha
Yeah, my dad wouldn't let me play Chess because it was simulated warfare. 🤨
@@alans.wendelschafer6588 absolutely! Chess was a “war game” and frowned on. In jw literature. Lame.
When they say “give your best to Jehova” do they mean to the watchtower? It would sounds weird if the would say “give your best to God/Jesus” we don’t have to give anything to God…
It sounds even weirder to say give your best to god or jesus when they don't even exist.
According to the Bible we DO have to give to God. Our obedience in living righteously. So in that context yes .
Yes, Jehovah's Witnesses conflate Watchtower with god. Watchtower makes the rules that they live by. Watchtower decides what are rules that must be followed and what are "conscience matters", matters for which you can use your own mind and heart, though of course they tell you what your mind should think and your heart should feel.
@@shunnedpodcast Exactly. When they say Jehovah, it means the Watchtower organization.
It's like they worship the Watchtower organization and the Governing Body is the mediator and Messiah.
The story she was thinking of in the Bible is found in Numbers chapter 25.
Your baby is adorable ….
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how do you know what the writers of the Gospels wrote down in the first place is true would be my question
Good video, thanks for sharing this information, I think that the watchtowers society, has two different sides of the organization, the ex JWs religion, and the JWs religion society, it's all watchtowers organization, the watchtowers society members actually took over TH-cam world, those of the WTBTS are all happy people, and those of the outside watchtowers organization the has beens, are all happy people, I think it's all a happy life, happy to boast, and happy to knocking down the watchtowers society, it's just a happy place to be or have been, love love love,
That's Beware of losing faith by drawing away from Jehovah drama.
Phineas and Zimri
So many out of that cult... I celebrate.
In the congregations of Jehovah's Witnesses they practice rejecting the blood and body of Christ in the Lord's Supper!
"STOP, LOOK, LISTEN: Luke 8:17 "For there is nothing hidden that will not be revealed, nor is there anything carefully hidden that will never become known and never come to light." it is part of the new covenant that Jesus made with his disciples to eat the bread that represents his body and drink the wine that represents his blood, how will you have eternal life? (Luke 22:19,20). doctrine of men or the word of GOD?" observe (John ch 3:16,17) 16-“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever exercises faith in him may not be destroyed but have eternal life. 17-For God did not send his Son into the world that he might judge the world, but that the world might be saved through him." observe (John ch 6:53-57) 53- So Jesus said to them, "I say- to you with all certainty: Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in yourselves. 54 - He that feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I do. I will rise again at the last day, 55- for my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. 56- Whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood remains in union with me, and I in union with him. Just as the Father who lives sent me and I live because of the Father, so he who feeds on me will live because of me. the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me". notice what Jesus said: Matthew 23:13 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! Because they close the kingdom of heaven to men; for you yourselves do not enter, nor do you let in those who are on their way to enter." look at the Conclusion of Jesus (John ch 10: 09,10) 9- I am the door; whoever enters by me will be saved, and will enter and he shall go out, and find pasture.” 10- A thief comes only to steal, and to kill, and to destroy.
the only problem for Jehovah's Witnesses is not to take as an example what Jesus instituted in their memory, which was to eat and drink the emblems in the Lord's Supper! for it is one baptism and one hope of eternal life. Ephesians 4: 4-6 note 4- There is one body and one spirit, just as you were called in a hope to which you were called; 5- one Lord, one faith and one baptism; 6- God, unique and Father of all, who is above all, and through all and in all.
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