Why I Left Jehovah's Witnesses - Former Elder / Pioneer
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.ค. 2024
- This is my story about how my conscience would no longer allow me to remain as one of Jehovah's Witnesses and caused me to step down as an elder and begin fading away from this organization.
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0:00 Intro
1:51 My background
3:35 Why I started my research
10:26 Warning for family/friends of the real research beginning
17:28 The straw that broke the camel’s back (ARC)
22:12 The fading process begins
34:46 Making the final decision to go POMO
39:15 Elders ask if I want to DA
42:42 The lies about me begin
47:14 My list of major issues (by no means exhaustive)
1:06:53 Message to JW viewers
1:10:30 Message to non-JW viewers
1:11:22 Message to friends/family
1:12:38 Paying it forward
I was raised as a Jehovah witness but at 14 I was disfellowshipped because my cousin molested me. I was severely beat by my parents and they swept it all under the rug. I am 50 now and have just been able to heal from all of the abuse and hurt that this organization brought to me. Thank you for sharing your story with me.
Imagine blaming a child for being molested? Someone who would do that would have no empathy and are basically human shaped black holes. To care more about the imagine of their religion than the safety of an innocent child. It goes against everything Jesus taught. God is not shamed by men's bad deeds. The only ones who are shamed are the evil doers doing the horrible acts. This story alone proves they are a false religion.
@Kiki Mone the ONLY one who should had been disfellowshippined was the wrong doer and not the victim so, your comment doesn't make sense at all. 1 CORINTHIANS 5;13 now I am writing you to STOP keeping company with anyone called a brother who is a sexual immoral person,.. not even eating with such a person.. remove that wicked person from AMONG YOURSELVES.. " were you baptized? Unbaptized people don't get disfellowshipped we just limit ourselves from wrongdoers 1 CORINTHIANS 15;33 " Do not be misled Bad association spoils useful habits " sorry. Something doesn't make sense with your comment at all 🤔
Just wanted to clear up a misconception in this comment. There are sections in the elder books (current and previous) and court records that show that the branch asks if the victim was a willing participant. The reason they do so is multi-fold. One of them being that if they feel the victim was a willing participant and meets their other specific criteria, they can be disfellowshipped. I don’t know the case of the commenter here, but yes a victim can be DFd if the elders/branch decide they meet the criteria and believe them to be a willing participant. I’d prefer that anyone avoid the temptation to gaslight anyone with any experience of CSA. Keep in mind that just because the elder book or letters say something, it in no way means that that direction was followed. We just don’t know.
@@TheFallingTower crawfishing ?!!! you should have thought about that earlier 🧐 shameless people painting the Jehovah's witnesses as horrible non- Christian group smh!!
If you make any more comments against ANYONE in my comment sections calling them liars for their CSA experience or in any way abusing them, you will be blocked. Edit to add: people can call me a liar all they want, but I will not tolerate it against others who have already experienced abuse. If you want to do that, then go be a JW.
I was born a JW and finally left after 15 years, during my time I witnessed all forms of child abuse, physiological and mental abuse, shunned by my life long friends and family. When I finally got out I was not prepared for life in the real world and I have struggled to cope ever since and now at 47 I feel compelled to do or say something! Well done to you for speaking out
Your a liar to.
What kind of abuse and mentally about child😮
@@kanangaeruaiti7266hope the real Jesus will open your eyes
Don't be afraid! You are not alone. I still love Jehovah and Jesus and I hope you do as well. Love for God has nothing to do with brainwashed clueless men who think they know when they do not. Keep your faith and love for people and realize they have been duped on some things. A lot of what Jehovahs Witnesses teach is true and there is a lot that is not. Most religions are like this unfortunately. Man is man and he is flawed. I was A JW from the age of 3 and got baptized at 15yrs old and I'm 48 and deeply scared. It Hurts to have a mother led by these men because she can't think for herself herself and even she has shunned me at times. Just keep going because we'll get our answers soon enough.
1 Timothy 4:1
OMG I faded a few years ago. My son, who is now 26 had questions. This is a very informative video. My congregation was family. After my dad's passing last year. My divorce from a "witness" who cheated on me for 19 years of out 25 year marriage. I know I made the right decision. My outlook on life. My outlook on people has changed. I have more appreciation for God. I love life and people more. My life is exactly where it needs to be.
I was a bible study for 3 years of a JW (Philippines), I was constantly asked when am I gonna get baptized. I felt some pressure regarding that topic. I always say to my self, I don't want to do something because I was pressured to do it or someone decided it for me. So I never get baptized in a JW.
After that I decided to leave, something inside me wants to leave. I was so scared to leave. It felt like when I leave the JW org, I'm gonna leave or reject God and so God would leave or reject me too. So I prayed, i poured my heart out to God before leaving. I visualized Jehovah holding my hand and I said if ever a time comes that I will rebel or let go of my hand away from Him I said "please don't let me go" wherever I go please don't ever let me go. Then I went on in life for years with no affiliation with any religion.
Now, 17 years later I found the Truth. John 14:6 - Jesus said to him. I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
John 14:1
[1]“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.
Believe in the Father "and" believe also in Jesus.
Ephesians 2:8,9
[8]For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,[9]not of works, lest anyone should boast.
1 Corinthians 12:3
[3]Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God calls Jesus accursed, and no one can say that Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit.
No religion can save you. We cannot save ourselves because of good works. Jesus is the only savior.
Galatians 2:21
[21]I do not set aside the grace of God; for if righteousness comes through the law, then Christ died in vain.”
Acts 4:12
[12]Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”
John 16:13
[13]However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come.
John 14:26
[26]But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.
I pray that whoever come across with your video will know Jesus and accept Him as his Lord and Savior in Jesus name. Amen.
Praise God in Jesus name Amen !! Love your comment. By grace are ye saved and that not of yourself, it is the gift of God!!!!!
God - another religious nutter - you DO realise it's ALL bullshit don't you? The Catholics, the Lutherans, the Anglicans, The Episcopalians, the Methodists, the Wesleyans, the Anabaptists, the Jehovah's Witnesses. They're ALL just variations on an ancient Middle Eastern set of myths and superstitions. You've latched on to the Christian god because you're Philippino. But if you were Afghan, you'd worship Allah. If you were Japanese, you'd follow Shinto. While if you were South Indian, your gods would include Shiva. And if you were a primitive tribesman in the darkest Amazon - or in the most remote parts of Burundi - you'd be into the spirits of the river, the trees, the sun - and fire.
ALL religions are just Man's best effort to represent that "sixth sense" humans have - and of course to help mitigate the fear of death: of COURSE the sting of it is lessened if you think you're going to Paradise when your earthly stay is up. But you're not. You're not going to Hell, either - or Purgatory for that matter. You won't be reunited with your mum and dad - your friends - your lovers. In fact you won't see - or feel - or hear - or smell - or touch - or in any way be aware of ANYTHING whatsoever cos you'll be dead. That's it. Eternal darkness.
Why d'ya need all that superstition? Use any anxiety you have got as motivation to make this life as good as possible - and for Christ's sake don't waste it praying!
Praise God your eyes were opened by God!!! Jesus IS the WAY. The TRUTH, and The LIFE!!!
Yes In Jesus is better, by his love not by force.
Amen 🙏 ❤
Thank you for sharing! I suffered a lot of trauma throughout my childhood as a JW. It all got sweep under the rug Getting dissfellowships was their answer. I became addicted to drugs for 21 years. I have almost 8 years clean.
I'm sorry you went through all of that, it must of been so difficult but the fact your now 8 yrs clean shows your strength you deserve every happiness
I understand and congrats.. ✌
Same, being taught that the end time is near during childhood, there's no point planning for the future, I was always seeking immediate gratification (food), no point saving or getting an education. In a constant state if believing the end was coming, family and pets will die and possibly we would too as we could never be sure we were good enough. It took me until I was 20 to let go of the feeling of being insignificant.
Bless your heart.
Hope you are ok
i got kicked out of the mormons
They said id sinned but never ask why.
My brother n father fighting
Shooting
I left home at 15
Lived homeless
For months in winter
So a friend said i could move in with him..
My daddy went to the church and told them.
@@lindaarrington9397: You did the right thing Linda! May GOD show you HIS REAL LOVE 💘 with no strings attached.
The empathy you show with the content warnings and in the way you talk about the people in your former congregation is beautiful. You seem like a genuinely kind person, and I am glad you chased your truth.
Thank you for opening our eyes that religion is a clult
Please do more vedios on this cult
i agree. you did the intellectually smart thing and not the emotionally satisfying thing. in the long run i think you'll see you did the right thing. the emotionally satisfying thing is to (truthfully) tell everyone j w lied to you, add some satan stuff, and brain washing stuff, and turn everyone off in the process.
as it is, you said calmly and straightforwardly, let's talk. let's communicate. i won't disrespect you. i just want to talk like 2 adults.
sandra tanner in the mormon outreach has always followed the 2nd path (your method) and she has been in the cult recovery business for all my life. and she is very respected in her field, i might add.
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Yes. You could so easily want everyone to hear what you are saying, but instead you humbly warn them that you are about to say something they might not be ready for. You are so not trying to 'get them back' etc. We'll done.
I got that same nervous "wrong" feeling at age 15 when i went to the library for science and history information. My need for truth was greater than my fear. Good for you for making these videos. People need honest information.
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Absolutely awesome video! I had a very good friend that was a JW who passed away. She passed away several years ago after having an accident and needed a blood transfusion. She refused and 2 of her children begged to save their mother, but 3 refused to all her to receive the transfusion. She was 54 yrs old. I went with her many times to the Kingdom Hall when I visited her. Since her passing it hurts to drive past a Kingdom Hall knowing my good friend may still be alive had it not been for their beliefs of blood transfusions. I’m glad you had an awakening from God to get out. Our instincts never lie to us we just need to listen to them. Just listening to you I was thinking what a great motivational speaker he is! May God Bless you in all your endeavors from this day forward.
GOOGLE is probably the greatest nightmare of the Watchtower Organization.
Yes
Its kryptonite.
In this case for sure: Thank the spirits for GOOGLE!
Jason Zelda is even better than google. He digs so deep to uncover the truth about this multi billion dollar company. Please watch .
The truth is.
Isaiah 9:6 👑
Please do NOT ever take down this video because I sincerely believe it will reach others as it did myself 7 days ago. I wasn't scared watching your video its full entirety because I noticed that your presentation was VERY tactful and cautious but yet very effective in appealing to my critical reasoning.
Throughout my 40 years as a 3rd gen born-in, I have always had questions but was scared to speak against it to my family and friends because I didn't want to be labeled as an "apostate". Earlier this year though, I started having these feelings in which I couldn't shake off. Such as I kept feeling as if my life was being controlled by the organization. For instance, although a female, I always wondered why the brothers couldn't wear beards. I never regular pioneered because it just didn't appeal to me to get 90 then 70 hours in the ministry, sometimes in the very pressing heat. (I live in the South US). I always wondered why reporting field service time wasn't in the Bible.
I could not ever keep up with the routine such as personal study and preparing for Meetings. I haven't read any of the latest releases in the last few years. For the past year I have felt disappointed in myself because I had found myself reporting "false" time to just not appear weak. I answer one comment a month and most of the time it's just reading a scripture.
I had felt a disconnect from the organization and was wondering why. I now see that my Awakening journey was already in motion. I watched your video 7 days ago and have found myself in a rabbit hole of research. I have gotten the Ray Franz book since your video. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart. I am going to be in PIMO state because all my friends and family & extended family are still very plugged in.
Thank-you for this video. I am a Bible- believing Christian who often welcomed discussions at my door when I was a young person. It was a challenge to me to defend my faith and encouraged me in expressing my faith. I often commended them in their dedication in "witnessing", even as I disagreed often with their view.
But one Sat morning my 16 year son answered the door and I overheard the lady start to explain her understanding of the scripture ( it was something I did not agree with). So I went to the door and saw her standing there with her 12 year old daughter, and I said " Tell me, how would you feel if I came to your door and started talking to your daughter about what I believe?"
I told her that I did not appreciate her doing that. She didn't say a word, but turned and left fairly quickly. I think I hit a nerve!!
Amen so glad to hear, I hope you left this high control group ,BUT, please bury yourself in the scriptures, the esv or american standard versions will be closer to original greek than the nwt... read with freedom the new testiment without the W.T. magazine... GOD hasn't betrayed you friend the scriptures and prayers are for your taking.
@@kramsdrawde8159 that feeling you had was the Holy Spirit. Just stay in the scriptures and pray to God. He loves you and wants you to know the truth. I pray you continue.❤❤
@Greg Jacques DISCIPLINE your children NOT BEAT THEM.
The Christain's Bible is just a very badly mistranslated and corrupted version of the Torah, The Real Word of G_d, and the Hebrew Tanach, with a lot changed including names, a lot added, and a whole lot taken out. Every thing that G_d said not to do, Christianity did. No Hebrew/Jew was ever named Jesus nor John nor especially James. There is no letter J in the Hebrew Alephbet nor does any of the Hebrew letters even make a J sound. Read the actual scriptures when G_d gave the Torah and the 10 Utterances to Mosche and the Hebrews/Jews on Mount Sinai. G_d specifically told them in no uncertain terms that neither they nor any of their descendents all through time are to never veer to the right nor left of the Torah. Never! G_d also told them in no uncertain terms that neither they nor any of their descendents all through time are to never accept anybody else's religion. Never! G_d warned us about Christianity thousands of years ago. Christianity is not the group that you think they are. Christianity is a Wolf 🐺 in sheep's clothing 🐑.
No offense meant to any one but you have been deceived from all directions. Please do yourselves and your soul a favor and learn Hebrew and read the real Word of G_d, The Torah. G_d encoded the Torah, the Hebrew letters, and the Hebrew language so there is much hidden in plain sight. Look up on TH-cam "Hebrew- The DNA of Creation ". It's a lesson on the Hebrew language and will show you some of G_d's encoding.
Even in the Christain's Bible, 'Jesus' identifies himself as a Jew, not a Christian nor a Muslim. In the Christain's Bible, 'Jesus' said to listen to the Jewish Rabbis and to follow their instructions. The Rabbis know the Torah. In the Christain's Bible 'Jesus' said " You worship you know not what. We (the Jews) know what we worship for salvation comes through the Jews ".
'Jesus' never said that salvation comes through the Christains nor the Muslims, nor anyone else. 'Jesus' also warns about Christianity, they are the false church that comes after him.
Christianity and English keeps mistranslating so much and then they totally misunderstand what they mistranslated. Again no offense meant but English kind of sucks as a language. There are languages around the world where the speakers of those languages know what the words mean but there is no correct words in English for them so the translators will just insert words that would make sense. Other times they purposely changed the original words to deceive people. Sometimes the translators will take several different words with different meanings in other languages and translate them into the same English word. Other times the translators took the same word in other languages and translated them into different English words with different meanings.
Enoch, the seventh generation from Adom, prophesied that when the Word of G_d, the Torah/Tanach would be translated into other languages it would be translated wrong to the point it becomes a lie. Enoch's prophecy was correct. King James the Sixth of Scotland was the highest ranking leader of the Freemasons at the Lodge of Perth and Schoon. Later he became King James the First of England and brought Freemasonry with him. King James commissioned occultist to rewrite the Bible to his liking so that he could deceive and control the masses. King Nimrod started Freemasonry. Christianity is Mystery Babylon the Great incognito. One day King Nimrod was out hunting with his men and was mauled by a bear. His men ran away leaving him for dead. Three days later King Nimrod came back and convinced people that he was 'god'. The people worshipped him as 'god' who was dead for three days and then resurrected. His mother was called " the mother of god ". His people celebrated King Nimrod's birthday, on December 25th, by chopping down trees from the forest and bringing them home to decorate and exchanging presents. Sounds familiar? Even in the Christain's Bible, the scriptures says not to bring in trees and decorate them. That tradition goes back to King Nimrod. Christianity just put the name of 'Jesus' on it. If you read the History of the Jews, Saul of Tarsus, aka Paul, was a well known liar and trouble maker. One day Saul of Tarsus brutally attacked Yacov ( aka James though it should be Jacob, Yeshua's (aka Jesus though it should have been Joshua) oldest brother on the steps of the Temple. Saul/Paul only stopped beating Yacov when he thought Yacov was dead. Fortunately Yacov was only unconscious and survived the attack but he was crippled for the rest of his life because of Saul/Paul. In the Dead Sea Scrolls, Yacov (Yeshua's oldest brother) and Cephus (aka Peter) refers to Saul of Tarsus/Paul as the false disciple and the spouter of lies, who is enleague with the evil priest Annas. You should know that ha' satan can blind a man, knock him off his horse and deceive him into thinking he is talking to "the lord ".
40yo female, born into JW, 3rd generation, never baptized as JW, left the org around age 13 and never looked back. The amount of emotional, mental and spiritual distress I endured is nothing short of cruel. The deeply ingrained "church hurt" took nearly 20 years to even start to overcome. Proud to say I finally found my church home around 30 in a baptist church that loves and accepts you as you are. I was baptized in this church 7 years ago and will marry my soon to be husband in this church this year. The calling to use any and all available materials to further my knowledge/understanding and relationship with God has allowed me to develop more spiritually in the last 10years of my life than I ever could have imagined in the first 30years. Thank you for sharing your story!
I go to a Baptist church but have trouble understanding the trinity and why don't they mention Jehovah? I left the JW 5 yrs ago because I felt they didn't mention Jesus enough I want to go to church but not sure where to go.
Honestly I really appreciate this, I’m currently 14 and I left my mothers house (was born into the organization) which I consider home, but I have to learn that that love is practically conditional, and well as sad as the reality is, I just have to live with that.
You are brave and strong. What is important is moral uprightness and treating others with love and respect you don't need an organization for that. And you can still believe in God and in the Ministry of Jesus Christ.
I was never a witness myselr and I am done with organized religion but I still become in God.
😢😢Just want to send some love your way. I am so sorry this has happened to you. I too was young, 16, when I became parentless because of my choice to no longer be a JW. It's a hard thing to cope with - feeling orphaned by living parents. It's heavy and painful and not right and not your fault in any way. I'm 44 now and what I have learned is that some of us have to choose our families. Family to me is the group of people - my own son (he's 19), his father, my partner, my pets, my wonderful friends - whom I love authentically and who love me for me. You are so worthy of loving and being loved and so I'm sending some to you right now because that's all I can do. I hope you find everything you need to carry on during this time and all the support and love for a bright future.❤❤❤❤❤
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Leaving any cult is difficult. You have courage, my friend.
I feel like society has turned into the cult I left behind. apostate = antivaxxers, worldly people = vaccine hesitant, satan=misinformation, apostate lies = conspiracy theories. JWs keep you from mixing with the world by scaring you that its satans world = lockdowns. JWs fear mongers you about armagheddon, Media fear mongers you about covid. If you don't comply in either you are attacked/shunned. its the truth = follow the science.
those are just fundamental christian things tbh, and they have a huge voting block in the us. all these groups check a lot of the BITE model boxes and do have influence on our society.
Yep. God is just an ancient legend.
It was easy to leave j w
When they dont come to you to find out how your doing, and encouraging you to come back proves to me without a doubt it's as false as every. Other religions
I found the truth by reading the dead Sea scrolls without booklets from religious organizations
I know who god is now
Through the Dead Sea scrolls
The narrow gate and cramped road is The way jesus put it
In his time the course he taught was referred to as a sect
It was him they killed
As Satan willed..
Who now still controls it..
His followers he knew..would be hated
Didn't he say this ?
I was raised as JW in the 80s and 90s. I was disfellowshipped at 15 because I had questions about the "truth". The elders interrogated me at the hall, alone, for hours until I finally gave in and told them to just disfellowship me if they weren't going to answer my questions. So they did. It's taken me 25 years to finally be okay from all of the things that were swept under the rug as a kid. My love and support is with all of us here in the comments that survived that religious trauma.
Hey man I'm an unbaptized jw can I ask what the question were?
this is EXACTLY my story! at the same age as well.
Jesus Loves You, He is all we need, not some organisation.
@@4HeimatLiebe He does not even need a religion to be in good shape There is no need to replace one faith with another unproven one
@@Cuffsmaster Hey You fellow Human :) Every Person can believe what they want. I know that what i used to believe is true for a fact bc i experience it every Day. Wishing You a nice Day.
This video was instrumental in my waking up. I plan to DA very soon. Waking up in a nice congregation with a good loving body of elders is a challenge in itself, the self doubt really haunts you. Thank you so much.
Out of curiosity, do you plan to become an atheist/agnostic?
Congratulations on one million views! That's awesome! I saw your video 2 years ago and I am so happy that it is getting this many views!
You sound like one absolutely beautiful human being and a real and true gentleman. I’m happy you got out and are living your best life.
Handsome too
I am a former JW that got disfellowshiped at age 15 I am now 43, and I am still trying to put my life together this is a cult through and through My mother still will not talk to me and she is in bad health. It has taken me a long time to deprogram from there indoctrination. I am thankful for finding your channel keep up good work
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Thank you for sharing your story.. To be honest I always thought JW people are stupid or mental challenge, for how can they believe such silly stories, if they are intelligent enough to see it just a cult .. but you spoke so eloquently and so kindly about your friends. I have a better understanding now.. next time a JW knock on my door , I will be kind , but what? Do I tell them to help them to get out of this clut and the g indoctrination?
Wow your experience is very similar to mine. I started waking up just before COVID, in 2019. All the channels you mentioned helped me as well. The first answers I found about them had such a profound effect on me I was literally like a zombie for a few days! I was dumbfounded. It was like a vale being pulled off my head. Every thing was so much clearer. Now there’s no guilt I constantly felt. I felt so free! It’s amazing. I still see myself as a Christian but I don’t follow man, but God and Jesus.
Praise God! It is so good to hear that you continue to cling to God. It breaks my heart how many people come out of the Jehovah’s Witnesses and turn from God. That governing body and all of the elders that have perpetuated this deception will have to stand before God one day and answer for all that they have led astray. Heartbreaking!💔
Yes, many do lose faith in God. I can see his amazing creative works. The human body for instance is one of his marvellous, amazing creations. I really appreciate that intelligence.
To have a relationship with God is a totally different thing than to have a religion.
I don't think God is religious.
@@susannebjrkman8437 Yes you’re right. The bible even says God hates religion!
THANK YOU, for your honest, respectful, factual video. I was also raised as a JW, but stepped away in grade 7. I suffered horribly as a child, and well into my adult life. You have opened the door to conversation about the journey. As I read the comments, it is healing to relate to others by saying ME TOO. Sharing our journeys, is how we heal.
I have never been a Witness. Just happened upon your video. You are incredibly kind and loving. Not an ounce of anger over being lied about. God bless you on your spiritual journey!
Great video! I was a mormon for 27 years, so this makes perfect sense. If you replace the words Witness, Johovah's Witness, etc. with Mormon, you've got the same video. They're both cults.
I'm seeing on FB now askig were you abused by a Mormon as a child to contact them
I quit the Mormon church for the same reasons!!!
@@canfield33 true doctone is only found in the bible
Nobody is truenot religion
Jesus Christ is the only true
Jesus Christ laws must be written in our heart and mind.
We need.to go back to where our first parent refuse to become the king of Gods Creatuon....until our Lord himself comedown in our midts and conquer once again what is really belongs to us..
Spiritual life is only thing we become one....
TRY TO LISTEN COVER TO COVER WHAT PASTOR APOLLO C QUIBOLOY MANNA OF RWVELATION
WHAY HE SAID THAT HE IS THE LIVING TESTIMONY OF OUR LORDS PLAN
I too was brought up in JW family. However, the only one never baptised. I no longer consider myself as being JW. For many of the same reasons. Wonderful video. Thank you.
Both are American in origin. Nuff said.
Life changing. Have been on this path for 47 years...Glad that I found someone who resonates. Thank you for being brave enough to search for the truth 🙏
Thank you for sharing. I was raised a JW since about 6 until I walked away at 16 or 17. In my early teens I began to ask a lot of questions that the AS’s and Elders were not wanting to answer so I was in constant trouble with them. I knew something wasn’t right so I left against my mother’s wishes and never looked back…best decision I’ve ever made. As I read the comments, I’m saddened to read the trauma others endured while in the organization. I hope more people wake up and walk away. I look forward to more of your videos. Thanks again for sharing.
Thank you for sharing your sincere life story! You can be so proud that you have truly listened to your conscience. Its precisely because you value truth and honesty that you left.
I’m a 42 yr old JW as we speak, and I’m slowly starting to pull away. The lack of answers to simple questions over the years has began to really bother me over the years. It’s really hard to abandon the only thing you have been taught your entire life. Man I gave up so much and sacrificed so much and I don’t see the benefit.
Yes it's very difficult but I encourage you to keep reading the bible and find a bible teaching church. Fix your eyes on Jesus. he knows your struggle. The Lord can use you to bring Him glory & to help others who are being deceived. May the Holy Spirit guide you.
I got out 25 yrs ago. A mistake I made upon my exit was to throw out the baby with the bathwater. I over compensated to full blown atheism for a while. I also overly embraced feminism due to suffering in such a problematic patriarchal organization for so long. Feminism caused me almost as much strife as being born into the jw cult did. It's just yet another cult.
All of this to say that I second the advice already given you. Stay the path of getting out of the JW false religion, but please don't lose your relationship with God and Christ. I wish I hadn't. It didn't do me any favors.
My heart and prayers go out to you 💛
@@daisyesparza7390this is utter bullshit, don't waste any more time on the imaginary fairy tales of other men. Go do something that makes you happy. Get laid or something.
It's INSANE I didn't learn the HISTORY behind it all until yrs after I was out of it. Had I known about how it was created and how many times since 1915 they really had their followers believing Armageddon was immenient it would have been obvious it was false teachings. I've learned since leaving that we are currently in the 6th cycle and even tho we may be close to the 7th cataclysm mankind will start over like it has the 6 times before. They unfortunately use this as a scare tactic to keep their followers knocking on doors and moving their literature. I really never seen it as a cult but once your able to take an honest look at it, it has EVERY trademark sign of a cult. Plain and simple you MUST have FAITH thier version of the Bible is inspired by God along with their governing body, question that it all falls apart.
The beginning of my change was getting on my knees praying 🙏 in Jesus Christs name
Excellent job being honest, yet respectful of JW's and the clarity of your process of awareness of the falseness of their teachings. I was at Bethel in 1975. So grateful as many of us together, in whispers, were seeing and learning together. You were on your own, as many others do which is amazing.
But I couldn't cut the tie till I read Crisis of Conciense. I knew Ray Franz. Wonderful dear man. And. You express similarly. You have a gift. Glad you can use your voice for helping others.
I'm many years free. And happy. Yet trauma from that upbringing had had its tentacles that lasted
For a lifetime. To old age.
70 years old now.
Oh, I was told I would never grow old. Ha! Ha! Grateful half my life was in freedom.
My children raised in freedom.
Love to you all❤
Wow! Just watched this and loved everything you brought up, you had me captivated thank you❤ I was born a JW and disfellowshipped 2001 .. was tough at the start but now I love my life 💜🙏
I left too! The sisters were VERY MEAN to me and I was often punished for asking questions that were off limits. As a female in the organization, I was discouraged from thinking independently. I asked questions and got no answers ever since I was a child, my parents treated me as the black sheep for researching things outside of the organization. Unlike my brother. He always did as he was told, and played the game.
I was raised into the witnesses but haven't been involved since my 20s. we need to have open conversation with the true witnesses who really want to have this further things with God. This man in the video, delicately telling the truth, we need to all sit down and have this conversation and the true witnesses need to confront this.
Sorry you had to grow up in that
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Just a little on some of what I think and believe.
@@zitronoslen I just subscribed to your channel your content seems interesting from what was seen when I went over there.
I’m just getting out after 43 years and doing all the research nonstop the last few weeks. Thank you for sharing your story! I’m glad we are finding truth but it’s so much to process. You are blessing others with truth❤️
Valerie Renee - Good for you. It's been probably 6 yrs for me now. I'm almost 65. During the first few years of my getting our and doing research I compiled a file of all the sayings and verbiage that are identical to the Freemasons. They sure were eye openers.
Just always remember the Watchtower never owned a copyright or a monopoly on fact and truth, so when you leave their teachings you need not ever feel like you're leaving God and truth. May the power of Christ guide you and keep you safe as you navigate your continued walk with God! Remember, even God leaves certain people behind and focuses on those who sincerely follow Him, as to some He says things like "...get away from me, I never knew you , you workers of iniquity", or "all the fornicators, idolotors, liars, cowards, sorcery practicers, etc.. will be cast into the lake that burns with fire and sulphur". Choose to follow Jesus (Hebrew is Yeshua) as He emptied Himself as scripture says and became flesh, emptied of His former glory. Always know God gave Himself, not someone else to die and do His dirty work for Him. Sending God's love and prayers for you and any like you.
@@retina-JaY_3_Songs_Productions - Yes. When a friend (ex jw) and left, we embarked on a journey to find the real truth. As soon as we started looking, we learned about his name, and his Father's name, as well as what the Eastern mindset meant, etc.
I hope the best for you, 43 yrs is a long time, were you raised JW ? i had a very hard time adjusting. I've been out for 30 yrs. good luck in your new life !
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i am so thankfull that you had the courage to break away. May you fully recover from this ordeal and find happiness, peace and most of all a blessed life. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Full circle! That's what I'm feeling after watching your story. Went through similar things 22 years ago. After being in the organization for 45 years. Very impressed with your honest respectful account. Thank you.
I'm not a JW, never was. I listened just out of curiosity. All I want say is, you are a BEAUTIFUL SOUL. And I pray that our LORD will continue to guide you to HIS truth and HIS peace🙏🏾❤
@Roman Black All human constructs are of human origin any suggestions otherwise would require something more substantial than faith or belief.
Jesus is Jehovah
Jesus is Lord @@Anne-ux2jj
"New light should never make old light become false."
THIS IS THE BEST STATEMENT EVER!!! Thank you!!!
What was manna when it was a day old ?
Agreed! What a great analogy!!! I will remember this analogy!!!
This statement will actually help me in what the latest Pope is trying to do in the Catholic Church. He's starting to punish anyone who disagrees with his new sin-loving church (where everyone goes to Heaven). In other words, his new "light" will abolish the old light.
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When the pope recently met with the ayatollah..they agreed that approving of war was not in line with Gods thinking.
So for the past hundred years (let alone those farther back in history )
when they involved themselves in the feuding of the nations.. blessing the armies and the weapons..
Were they DISPLEASING GOD ?
What of the MILLIONS who were slaughtered in the world wars..
Were those RELIGIOUS LEADERS in the WRONG ??
Rev 18 :24 said it all along.
Speaking of false religion as if a wife..that had immorally behaved like a whore,
The blood God saw She (Babylon the Great) was responsible for spilling
Will not be forgiven.
Oh..Almighty God will render justice totally.
Religion that is provably false will be eradicated fully..leaving only those that please Him.
That is Gods judgement ..and who can resist Him ?
Those who unjustly died in such circumstances no doubt God will determine and they shall live .
The bible uses the word for this
RESURRECTION.
This is not a reuniting of body and spirit or soul.
Look at the word carefully :
Resurrection.
They will stand up again..to put it crudely..literally from the root of the Greek word translated directly.
The world they ll be placed in will be fully satisfying..governed by hand picked good people..tested ..to ensure we are ruled wonderfully well.
In the same way that jesus was tested..they too..who will be assigned to rule with him ..will be also...tested fully.
See jw.org
Choose your language at the top of the screen .its in over 1000 languages.
People all.over the world have found answers to perplexing questions and purpose to their lives.
Disturbing things we see..will prove to be temporary..
Almighty God ..is a God of love and He has designed us to be like Him..and created us in such a way that we enjoy much with our senses.
Love this!
What an honest and fantastic video! I faded from the JW organization in 2015. I once served as a ministerial servant and was asked many times to consider being an elder. Thankfully, I declined as I did not feel spiritually adequate to the task. My awakening began oddly enough with my decision to wear a neatly trimmed goatee circa 2013. I was told that I could no longer teach from the platform. I was considered and told by many that I was a "spiritual rebel" and this is when a subtle and silent shunning of me began even though I had not been 'marked'. Interestingly though, I was still allowed to go out and preach from door to door. Thus began the dissolving of the veil that covered my eyes and the fog that hindered my critical thinking abilities. You were able to discuss many points that are often never explained or go overlooked when one begins their process of discovery of self-truth as well as the correct view of congregational and doctrinal reality. As an important note, if one decides to ignore the inquiries and/or meetings required on the KH side of things, it leaves the judicial procedural process open-ended and incomplete. Thus, by their own procedures, they cannot arbitrarily disassociate someone without that person's permission (verbally or written) or without some type of investigation. Unfortunately also, your description of the JW rumor mill is extremely accurate and painfully real! I have neither been disfellowshipped or disassociated. I have my own reasoning for that, which I will not share due to complexity, but which I can simplify by stating that it has nothing to do with connection, but has everything to do with seeing justice served as the KH remains by loose definition, a publicly accessible forum. I sincerely applaud your efforts here and grieve the wounds inflicted upon you by gossipers and liars. I have experienced similar things. Your words ring so true! I have seen and know many things that are being hidden. Their day of reckoning is coming quickly and my heart hurts for those who will be caught in the crossfire. Thank you for being straight up. 🙏
What is the KH?
Kingdom Hall
Thank you for sharing your story! I long to be able to share truth with those who come to my door in as gentle and forthright a manner as you have displayed here. I pray that your family and friends will come around and be able to see the truth for themselves.
I also woke up about "the truth" without "apostate" sources. It wasn't until after I left I started reading/watching. And it opened my eyes even more and just reaffirmed myself that I made the right decision!
Same here. I grew up as a 3rd generation jw. Elder dad, pioneer mom. Faded with my husband and kids about 10 years ago but only became brave enough to watch TH-cam videos and do my own research beginning 3 years ago (physically shaking and heart pounding in terror as I watched/read even though I didn't fully believe anymore.).
Same! I became inactive after deciding to marry someone of a different faith and seeing how my “friends” reacted. It’s been 12 years and only recently have started watching these videos. It’s very eye opening and comforting at the same time, realizing I’m not the only one with doubts.
@@apprehensivegrape2382 This is how I feel today watching so many videos about child molestation being kept from the authorities. Shocking!
I was a JW for over 20 years, a Pioneer for 8 years and worked at Bethel for 4.
Although I believed in what was taught, In my heart deep down, I was torn between what was taught and the reality of what I had witnessed over the years regarding children... one Prdtor was a Circuit Overseer, who was caught, but never held accountable because the parents didnt want it to go further, so, instead of disfellowshipping, he was transferred to another State, still able to hold onto his position as a CO.
I witnessed this sort of thing on 3 occasions with 3 different members.
When I stood up and made some noise and asked questions, I was the one who was made to feel that I was in the wrong.
I was put in front of the Committee and repremanded.
I no longer was allowed to work in Bethel, or Pioneer, with the agreement not to be disfellowshipped.
But I became a marked person.
My family started to turn against me for bringing them shame, my brothers and brother inlaw were Elders.
It's been over 20 years since I walked away from the JW Org, my family and my husband.
The healing took years due to the mental and emotional guilt I felt, but with the support of ones like yourself, I'm living my life guilt free and I've been working with Child Protection Services since 2014.
Finally, I am happy.
FANTASTIC....I WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU NOR FORSAKE YOU TIL THE ENDS OF THE EARTH . THERE IS NOT A QUESTION MARK....TY. FOR. SHARING. N. GOD BLESS YOU. N YOUR FAMILY ...IT TAKES. MUCH FOR YOU TO SPEAK OF THIS
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Blaming the victim. VERY common practice. What is amazing is that blamers are so blinded, maybe as blind as they pretend. Refusal to see what clearly IS is remarkable.
Please take a look at Islam.
Read the Quran.
Make research about the prophet of Islam and I assure you that u will find the truth
@@kingsadassco Thankyou for your offer, its appreciated, however I no longer am interested in Religion on any terms.
I will never need to put faith in any God as I have faith in myself, I will never need to pray for strength as I have strength in myself, I will never need to ask any God for forgiveness, I have learnt to forgive myself and i learn from my mistakes.
I take and choose my own road in life, I also take full responsibility for what ever destination that holds.
My biggest wish is for my sister to wake up but she probably won't. Married to an elder and in Bethal. I feel so sorry for her. I am incredibly fortunate to have been able to break free of this sick cult. Thank you for your courage. Well done! Please keep on spreading the truth.
I admire you for your resolve. This will make you a better man. "The truth shall make you free".
20 years out of the JW’s as a publisher and growing up in the organisation , even now just hearing the JW lingo gives me chills it’s almost like PTSD, keep up the good work …🤜
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I am so glad you chose to leave. But I'm wondering what you believe in now? I pray it's the truth in the Lord!
@@lindaconover7245 why do you have to believe anything? I believe I’ll have a ham sandwich. I believe I’ll take a nap. I believe I’ll pay a bill. Those are nice functional things to believe.
I know, right? Same here with me....I found myself clinching and grinding my teeth through this whole video, feeling so much stress. I commented my story above.
I feel exactly the same..just hearing the JW catch phrases makes the hair on my neck stand up. I hate that cult and what it has done to my childhood.
My grandmother used to say" when the truth speaks, the lie trembles".
The liars invented a new word for ' *truth* ', its now called ' *conspiracy theory* '
I tremble every time I speak the truth, because the truth is not well liked at all in recent years.
Everytime you speak the truth it makes the lie weaker and you stronger. Worry about you and not what other people around you may think. Remember when we walk the road to heaven we walk alone.
Conspiracy theories are lies. It's only the truth if you believe them.
@@juanramos9660 or if you KNOW from History books that they are true and only claimed to be a theory. Real conspiracies happen all the time - just look at Eugenicist Dr. Fauci. Facebook was silencing anyone who said it came from the Wuhan lab, claiming it came from bats. Surprise surprise, 1 year later, the conspiracy theory comes out as conspiracy fact on the major news networks in the united states and Australia, because Fauci's emails got leaked.
The term "Conspiracy Theory" was created by the CIA, to dissuade people who were too lazy to do their own research to find hidden truths, that will impact them at some point.
Like CIA Operation Paperclip flying lots of Nazi war criminals and eugenicists to America, after getting their prison sentences "commuted", to have them start new Pharma corporations in the U.S.
Or Margaret Sanger of "Planned Parenthood" infamy - also Eugenicist and mother of Bill Gates. This is proven stuff, but the mentally lazy will never now what hit them.
Remember big Tobacco for decades claiming that smoking didn't damage your health? How many years and how many lawsuits did it take, before the public became aware and eventually the government slapped some stickers on cigarette packs. Now smokers were warned and couldn't sue anymore if their health got screwed up.
Bless you.🙏
I went through the same process with research, and I remember when I hit that wall you hit at 30:31. I see you are STILL trying to help people with your channel, and I just wanted you to know I find that incredible. Thank you for being one of the good ones.
Wow! What an amazing personal story! I’m beyond glad that God awakened the truth within you in order to see past the lies, deceit, and manipulation. I recently came across a couple of JW elders who I hope I was able to plant a seed. I have been praying for them nightly. It is amazing what God can do through us when it comes to ministering to those who do not know the Truth of the gospel! Bless you for having the strength to leave the organization. I pray that more JW’s wake up to this truth. I have no doubt that your story will touch many hearts that are lost.
Third generation former Witness. I was unbaptized yet disassociated (shunned) for the crime of visiting my disfellowshipped dad. That's literally it! Nothing more. I was 15, unbaptized, yet forced to endure near total isolation. I lost all friends, had no one. It was a callous punishment for a child. The elder who read my letter of disassociation from the stage smirked and laughed at me after he walked off the stage and passed by me sitting in the back of the hall. Decades later, I'm still traumatized by the shunning. THE WITNESSES ARE A CULT, PERIOD. GET OUT AS SOON AS YOU CAN.
Unbaptized jehovah's witnesses don't get disassociated especially for a crime of visiting a disfellowshipped dad.. you have to be unrepentant wrongdoers practicing wrongdoing such as lying, stealing, smoking sexual immorality , and others sinful actions. Sorry, but you are misleading and btw nobody laugh when someone who is truly baptized Jehovah's witness gets disfellowshipped , ever!!! smh!!
@@adrianarileymiller-cuevas1891 That's your experience, but it DID happen. Period. BTW, that elder was removed. I bet you'd argue that elders don't rape little children, either. But the facts and many lawsuits and evidence have shown that some elders DO RAPE CHILDREN. There was even a case of wife swapping (swinging) in the congregation. One even hired a hooker. My dad was the Presiding Overseer for a long time. Oh....the stories from the judicial committees he sat on!!!! Omg. Elders with zero training in counseling deciding the fate of people. It's a freaking shame.
@@a.w.3772 I get it now, awesome that horrible so- called elder WAS REMOVED, !! That's definitely awesome but, Unfortunately You didn't mention any of that on your post in the first place did you? .NO you didn't!! Like the Bible said to unrepentant bad person, don't even eat with such a man.....remove that wicked person from AMONG YOURSELVES !! 1 CORINTHIANS 5;11-13 that's what causes disfellowshipping/ disassociated by wrongdoers doing wrongdoings and sinning against Jehovah God and sadly others religion don't practice biblical disapline on bad conduct and practices on their parishioners like Jehovah's witnesses do .So next time please be more clear and HONEST on your posts and don't leave nothing to the ignorant minds. Jehovah God doesn't accept liars and misleading people with FALSE stories and I don't either 🤮
@@adrianarileymiller-cuevas1891 lol 😆 You sound ridiculous, judgemental, and very, very unhappy. Take care.
@@a.w.3772 Incredible!!! Because it's YOU who sounds ridiculous, judgemental and very, very unhappy and also
dishonest and misleading about the Jehovah's witnesses . Guess you never thought that the real truth will come out and it did!! and I'm HAPPY about that 🤗 and you take care too!
Age 43 now, got out at 19. Was a 3rd generation JW with 3 generations of Elders, Pioneers and family in Bethel. My relatives were featured in the publication and people treated us like JW royalty but I’m the happiest I’ve ever been and though I struggled with it all at first, I’m so grateful to be out and feel bad for the rest of my family, still in. Thank you for the video. I wish you all the best.
Isn’t that amazing? Even with being shunned and possibly disowned people still experience greater joy. That says a lot. Same for the Mormon church I left last year.
💗🙏💗
Over a million have watched this video. It is completely honest.
I enjoyed your story and admire your commitment to due diligence. I left twelve years ago and appreciate your relating of the progression of thinking and the dynamics of the fading decision.
Stories like yours give me hope that ill see my family and friends again.
As a former MS/regular pioneer, watching videos like these played a critical role in me “waking up”.
Thank you and keep up the great work!
This is one of the most honest, tactfull, inteligent life story from every aspect! Thank You very much for sharing it!
I myself have been a special pioneer, and an elder for more than 20 years and left couple of years ago!
So many of these topics raised in my mind in the same way!
Thank You again!
Good you left..where are you after departure?Just asking.
This made me leave christianity in entirety after discovering even Rome deceived the whole world.
Beautiful...my name is Eddie I'm African Nigerian I FADED AWAY. I WAS A DEVOUT JW, a ministerial servant for more than 5 years and I'm out now. WAKING UP IS TERRIFYING.
I now avoid them,Im slightly afraid of them but I will be nice to them but not get into a conversation with anyone anymore.
@@markcopland5738 never do that please listen it’s gonna help you learn lot of stuff
Praise God. Come to God through the finished works of Christ. NOT BY WORKS LEST ANY MAN WOULD BOAST. Jesus' last word on the cross was It is finished. Meaning the sin debt is paid.
I was a Jehovah's Witness in high school recruited by a high school friend. I got out after 3 years but it messed me up as far as grace gospel and trinity etc until 2012 when i really started to get understanding from Holy Spirit after baptism and salvation. Praise the Lord for the real truth!
Amen!!
I've been going to a Baptist church don't understand the trinity tried asking questions about it but never get a answer left JW because they don't mention Jesus enough but yet Baptist don't mention Jehovah lost and confused .
Thank you so very much for sharing your story with me!
You are a wonderful person!!!
Thank you! I left 3 yrs ago. I felt the NEED to make a video as well. I still smh at the realization that I was in a cult...
Good luck on your journey through life you made a great decision.
What did this cult ask of you? They never asked anything from you. See how liars get easily caught in their own lies.
@@mimiholand1063 Don’t defend the indefensible.
@@mimiholand1063 I don't think you are a good witness. You obviously haven't listened to David Splanes talk about not listening to or watching apostate material. You need to meet with your elders to help you spiritually.
If you don't meet with the elders, then that would be hypocritical. 😁
Mmmmmm!!
You have no idea what this video has done for me. I was raised as a JW from the age of 9 till I was 30, when I walked away. I am now 70 and yes it is terrifying experience to wake up and realize that it is not the truth. The fact that you face losing everyone in your family and friends that are JWs..because that is one of their beliefs and teachings. I was shunned. It took a very very long time to deal with the trauma they caused in my life
I applaud your courage and strength. May you be blessed for your courage and this video.
At least you had the strength and courage to walk away. Not many can do that. All you can do is rejoice in your escape.
Do you still believe in God? I hope so. Please don’t let spiritual abuse scare you away from God and His amazing love, grace and mercy.
Are you happier? Have you found an other religion that “has it right”? Do you still believe in God or Jesus Christ? I see that many other people are relieved by your video. I hope you have peace. Personally I realize that all of us are imperfect. But I haven’t found peace or happiness elsewhere. I do think that your heart condition is what Jesus will use to judge the righteous & the unrighteousness. A lot of JW’s will be surprised to see who will make it into the new system. That is one teaching that I have never challenged. I hope you are have found peace & happiness with your research. I also appreciate that you don’t find fault with the brothers you knew well.
@@The_Lion_And_The_Lamb depending on the god-version one believes in though :D
I have a friend who is a Jehovah witness and I am a Seventh Day Adventists and we just can't see eye to eye where truth is concerned. One time we talked about the disfellowship that went on in the church. I asked her for biblical proof and she sent me some scriptures and I prayed before studying them and not one of them have anything to do with disfellowshiping members this she agreed on but she continues to study with them. She also has a PHD in malice keeping so I'm now on the list.
Thanks so much for sharing and your courage! There are so many people who simply cannot do what you're doing. Take care and God bless you 🙏🏾
Thank you brother for your story, research and thoughts. I was also born into the third generation of Jehovah's Witnesses. I was baptized at 16 years old. But I was always terribly unhappy. A year ago I miraculously escaped - the torment of being in the organization was simply unbearable: constant fear that you are not doing enough for God, constant control over thoughts, a constant feeling of your own sinfulness, a ban on doubt, questions, the need to ignore the obvious truth, abandonment of the most cherished goals in life, ridiculous prohibitions, constant pretense, etc. I ended up with complex post-traumatic stress disorder. However, faith in God, which I developed myself because I realized how much I need Him, and not faith that is imposed under pain of excommunication, gives great strength. I wish everyone who suffers in the organization, with God’s help, to break free and boldly build a new life with Him.
Praise God! Thank you for sharing! I pray that like you, the people who God pulls out of the organization, would see Him to be the good and loving Father that He is, and not a reflection of the Jehovah’s Witness organization. ”He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.“
Psalms 147:3 NIV
He is the one that can heal these wounds and bring comfort and joy! 🙏
I truly appreciated your articulated explanation for leaving ! I've never posted anything on social media till now. I'm grateful to hear whet you said. I was raised as a JW. I was also baptized at 13. I was also a minister knocking on door to door, and giving prayers and talks in front of the congregation. My Dad was an Elder also. (passed on now) I WAS ALSO SEXUALLY ABUSED BY TWO OLDER MEMBERS OF THE CONGREGATION WHEN I WAS VERY YOUNG! (I never told my Dad or Mom about it.) At 23yrs old I was disfellowshipped and shunned by all : family , friends, neighbors. I tried to kill myself twice at that time. I really appreciate hearing what you pointed out for others to see and hear: and you did so in a truthful yet graceful manner. I want to thank you for speaking out! Chris
🌿🌻Thank God your eyes are opened and not still brainwashed. Now focus on Jesus ! 👌 And forget your past and be happy! 😊
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I am so sorry for what you have experienced. I am hoping you are in a better mind set now and doing alright. Wish you all the best in your future. Do remember, even though you were shunned by the people who should be your family and friends, you make new family and friends who love and care about you just for who you are, not for what you believe.
@@Susirajantakaa 6th
I completely understand. My mom actually woke up and then helped me wake up. My grandma is the only one still in that church. She won’t hear anything that makes her religion look bad. I feel like you should also talk about how mentally damaging that religion is to people. How when you are shunned so many people loose their only friends, family everything and are alone. Especially if being in that religion is all the know. I remember I wasn’t allowed to play with any other kids because they were not part of the religion. Imagine those that grew up that way and had to leave that religion for whatever reason their mental state .
My mother is a JW and feels the same as your grandma. I asked her one time if I presented her with facts about the WT that we’re true, but put the WT in a negative light, would she want to know. Her answer was NO. That tells you all you need to know about this manipulative and controlling group.
All Jehovah’s Witness children are psychologically abused by their believing parents in this cult. This is the most devastating part, as the indoctrinated parents do not always realize what they are doing. The question is : How do you inform and reason with people who just refuse to listen?.
Imagine living like that on top of having an unbelieving parent physically abusive, and verbally abusive.
Any suggestions for helping someone to wake up. My grandma is getting sucked into it and I can’t get her to listen to me.
So many families in the organization have messed up stories. Those families who weren’t as “spiritually strong” so many have the saddest stories.
Amazing video , humbly and succinctly delivered. Thank you
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I was raised as a JW by my mother but I knew from age 10 I didn’t want this , I left at 17 and have never went back but my Mom is still in and there is just no asking or telling her anything, she is miserable, lonely and bitter but refuses to see it’s the darn kingdom hall
Yes!! I knew at an earlier age as well, left a little after turning 15. So many unanswered questions. My mom is still going strong and brother as well. Was molested by an elder, and thankfully I refused baptism. I knew that was serious, and I never believed “the truth” of the JW org. But was super pressured too. They still speak to me bc they believe the sexual abuse is the only reason I left, but I know they know it’s not the only reason, but in their minds it’s acceptable. I pray one day they will eventually see the truth of this organization and leave it for good, but my mom would be devastated, not sure mentally she could handle it. The mental gymnastics to convince yourself this is the truth and that the GB is led of Holy Spirit, is astonishing. I’m still working through the trauma of my childhood growing up JW.
I love hearing about why other people have left opening up is really hard to do in a public forum especially when you're an elder. major props
For sure. So much Courage. I really want to commend you, I can see from so many peoples replies and comments , that your speaking out gives a permission to question where perhaps they never felt they could. I also want to add that it's a process. I am 30 years out , and still weeding out parts of the doctrine its effect on my personality , in subtle ways and sometimes very direct ways ( like shunning and the byproduct of that) Today I watched Ray Franz's testimonial and was blown away by the degree of courage as a member of the governing body to decide to call BS. I feel like a huge layer has shed for me. Awakening is painful, but also incredibly beautiful, when a life of deep heart is cultivated at the other side of crossing the line to leave. It takes great courage. I am deeply touched to hear of others experience of intelligently and with deep spiritual conscience sharing their stories. Mine also is quite epic.....just saying 😉
I'm so glad its helping
I became a Christian at the age of 21
I am now 67 and to know God's love and salvation through Christ brings peace and assurance
I am so thankful that I was not caught up in a cult
Every denomination is cult. Anglican, Baptist, Brethren, Calvinism, Church of Christ, Evangelicals, Full Gospels, Jehovah Witness, Latter Day Saints, Lutheran, Mennonites, Methodist, Orthox, Pentecostal, Reformed, Salvation Army, Sirian, Trinitarian, and any other bullshits.
lol His name isn't god and "Christ" is not a surname..you've been brainwashed again John 5:43
Me too Alex. Raised as a witness, hated God because of it, at 39 my Lord gave me a new heart. ❤
@@Mentalresiliences you forgot Islam, Hinduism, Judaism and thousands of other religions. Just be fair in your assessment of religions. ❤
Sadly, yes, you still ARE in a cult. I’m your age, raised Catholic, but it always sounded so ridiculous to me, when I admitted to myself I couldn’t believe in any of that, a weight was lifted off my shoulders. Those are just fables.
I admire your courage, and respect your bravery for doing this. You are truly a very valuable person for doing this. The warnings just show how empathetic and loving you are. Keep up the good work!
I just found your site, had several similar experiences as you especially with lies from the elders. I faded 3 years ago and served as an elder for 30 years. Keep up the good work!
I woke up while I was disfellowshipped. I was shunned for several years. I continued attending meetings regularly at a new congregation due to moving for work. I introduced myself to an elder my first meeting and let him know where I would be sitting each meeting. I was in that hall for 2 years before I turned in a letter to one of the elders to consider me for reinstatement. I was so distraught because nobody contacted me. I finally got the elders to speak to me and they said they didn’t know who I was and they had never seen me before. They told me to keep attending meetings. I was shunned for so long and all I did was study because I couldn’t talk to anyone. I thought all of my studying would help me in the field ministry when I got reinstated. The more I studied the more doubts creeped in. On top of doubts that crept in about the teachings I couldn’t believe that a God would allow me to be so secluded when I was doing all the necessary things and I was sorry.
Not only did I lose several years I now know that I did nothing wrong to begin with. I was raped and was the victim of domestic violence.
Elders do not have the training or education to make the decisions they do. And they offer no assistance in helping you seek professional assistance.
So sorry for your ordeal... Learning to put the blame of the few individuals that hurt you and not the Organization is the fair thing to do irrespective of the status and position of those few individuals. Please find comfort in the case of Joseph who suffered cruel injustice at the hands of both his spiritual and physical brothers. He didn't allow himself to turn bitter and stopped being faithful to God because he understands the principles at Galatians 6:3-5;6-7, that Dedication and Devotion to God is a 100% personal matter.
@@kateanyebe3130 the organization is the problem. They put men in positions they are not equipped to handle and subject people to judgement and persecution. Opportunities have been presented to this organization and they do not own up to mistakes or take responsibility for them. I find your comment offensive.
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its the policy of JWs to ignore rape and abuse of children.
@@squidyinkydink i am also totally offended,i was told 'children lie'by an elder's wife and how dare they blame ANY victim,i was rapped after i left they will be blaming me no doubt,never look back
@@cynicalb hugs to you! I hope you have a good support system now.
I resonate so much with your story as I'm still in, still an elder, but I'm seeing this religion for what it really is. Funny, it was a Bethel trip that motivated me to finally get baptized late in my teens... and similar to you, I thought a Bethel trip would strengthen my faith when I started to have doubts 2 years ago. It did, but only temporarily. You're a braver man than I, coming out completely like this. I have so much to lose and need to bide my time, but I realize that my life could come crashing down if I were ordered to do something morally reprehensible such as assist in the medical martyrdom of a child. But the Splane rant leak is what's sending me over the edge and motivating me to comment, albeit anonymously. He is wrong on so many levels. Our search for real truth is what led us here, not a desire to escape responsibility or an excuse not to believe. This is not war, we are not enemies, and the revealing of genuine truth is not a ploy by evil spirits.
Well said. You are going to do what you need to when your ready. Take care of yourself. You are in a hard spot
You have the strength to walk out of it, if you have children think about the permanent harm these institutions do to them.
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Have you considered that JW isn't the only false religion? That potentially, there is no God and that reality is best explained through science and there are no "reasons" for our existence except what we personally want it to be? I cry for people who get shunned by their families, JW is one of the worst, but all of them do it to one level or another. There are people who offer fellowship that don't believe in the supernatural at all.
@@OzienPlays I've been seeing that most religions are ways for a select group of people to control a larger number of people, unfortunately some of them can still kill you for not believing.
Be Strong youngman, you have already won, ❤
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This is brilliant - what a brave young man to stand up for the truth and against such an evil institution. I had a friend for many years that was a JW and loved her dearly until the "pandemic" and her beliefs were so off the charts I had no choice but to wake up. I cannot imagine what it might be like to go through such a trauma and to realize very clearly how many have had to endure such a abuse in so many ways. This is just so sad. I pray that you find your way and find peace - but it seems that you are on a mission now to assist in opening the doors to help others through their trauma as well. I sincerely wish that more people can "wake up" so we can see an end to all the corruption on the earth at this time!
One door closed , a thousand doors opened, I appreciate your honesty 🌹
What a remarkable person you are. It is a rare person that can open their own eyes. I'm sure this video will comfort others who leave JW in the future.
Lovely presentation , good appearance, calm voice and clear information. I could listen to you all day.😊
Very informative. Thank you very much. Too many people don’t want to think for themselves.
Absolutely great job presenting your story and thoughts! The exjw community is getting stronger and stronger. We all need to be there for one another! Thanks for being apart it and helping all who are waking up!!
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@thedoubtedtruth that is very true we do need to be there for each other. Those who have come out all have different stories or reasons but we can all relate to things that people just laugh and shake their heads about. They won't and couldn't really understand WHY we were in the organization for so long.
I'm out from Dec. 2019 and I'm just now seeing the community and support. alot on youtube! it's fantastic.
All facts!!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💯💯💯❤
Because Satan knows he has so little time left he is working harder on Witnesses. Anything he can do to get us to leave to prove Jehovah God wrong. And he's very good at it, after all who spoke the first lie on this earth?
I Left 30 years ago. You all are so lucky to have social media to come together with your thoughts in these days. I suffered so so many years..
I love hearing other people's stories on their waking up journey. Thank you for sharing.
Me too...absolutely fascinated. What an intelligent and well explained reason for leaving. I wish more JWs would think for themselves and have this amount of personal honesty.
@Just Whatever But Paul wasn't being stopped from checking facts. He was there when Jesus performed miracles and saw himself that Jesus was the son of God. He was also blessed with the Holy Spirit. It's very evident that the rather revolting GB is not. They have given out false teachings
@Just Whatever (whoops)....and continuously flip flop on beliefs and ideas. Where was God when they informed everybody who the King of the North was or what the locusts meant or about the overlapping generations or 607 or any of the other false teachings?
@Just Whatever
The were not perfect,,, however never predicted nor gave false prophecy,,but the watch tower did and you know what Jehovah say about false prophets.
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So you are telling me that they didn't announced the end of this system of things (in several occasions) and at the same time they made an honest mistake (all those times)? So which is it?
They didn't calculated and announced the end of this system.?
Or they did and miss calculated it? Which is it.?
Any faith discipline that discourages a person from questioning, or developing critical thinking is a group I am happy to avoid...You were wise to do what you did...
You're very courageous. That was a well-articulated video, and it was given in an evenhanded and respectful manner. You did it right.
I personally know Dav the Elder who was clearing windows and listened to the ARC. It was devastating to see how much he lost because of this organization all because he was an honest man. As for me I have given over 65 years to the organization I to am awake and have lost everyone who I thought loved me if only I had known the truth about the Truth while I was young.
@Just Whatever after 65 years it's nice that I can hear the truth. I have not and will never leave Jehovah I continue to have faith in him alone
@Just Whatever jv
My heart goes out to you! Thankfully, eventually you make new family that are more genuine than the one you lost (blood related or faith related).
@Just Whatever Jesus is NOT your mediator, the GB is. “Worldwide security under the Prince of peace” page 11, paragraph 16. Check also W68 July 1 page 393-400, and the cherry over the top at W79 March 1, page 31 “Questions from readers”…but if you want to dig deeper Insight on the Scriptures under “Mediator”!
🤟 if you’re ever need a friend, I’m here. I always have room for new friends. ♥️let me know and I’ll give you my contact information.
I woke up about 4 months ago.. this video has basically been my journal. Everytime I get feelings that I'm wrong, I watch this video to remind myself I'm not crazy, what I'm seeing is true. Thank you..
RUNNNNNNNNN
Never look back! 👍
God bless you!
Woohoo Jesus set you free! Hallelujah praise the Lord!!
yes u are crazy, dont doubt it
What a precious, compassionate, honest human you are. So glad you got out.
A piece of my hope/faith in humanity was aided by your genuine forthright acknowledgements. My childhood experiences are rooted in Mormonism, and it seems many of your observations and experiences are remarkable similar to my experiences in Mormonism. Thank you for your time, thought, and concern. To me, you are genuinely a good person.
I applaud your bravery and moral code. I left the JW’s back in the 90’s. I was not born and bred into it and my family shunned me for a short time when I became a witness. After a while they grew to accept it, but did not like it. After some years, I too started to question things. My biggest problem was the lack of love for anyone not a JW. They had sayings such as ‘worldly people or bad association’ I have even heard some members of the congregation call people goats. Which showed a judgemental attitude. They do not support any charity or do any good works in terms of helping those outside the organisation. They deem their ministry as love. However, this lacked considerably to the person of Jesus that I have come to know. He loved ALL people, sinners, Samaritans, the prodigal son etc. And this ultimately was my reason for leaving. Don’t get me wrong JW’s do show a lot of love within the organisation and I made some lovely, dear friends who were genuine and sincere. Just terribly mislead and deceived. Once I left the organisation (not for any wrong doing, but like yourself I did not believe it was the truth anymore) I found out so much more. So many lies and deceptions, far more than I could have ever imagined. I felt very bitter, for some time that they, were able to get away with all this, to have such profound effects on peoples whole lives. It has taken me a long time to shake off feelings of guilt for doing ordinary things such as research, celebrating a birthday, associating with ‘worldly people’. The damage doesn’t end when you leave. The dogma stays for a long time. So it is wonderful to see someone helping these poor people to come out of this sect and to be there for them. Now that is true love. God like love. Well done. I wish you a happy life.
Im so happy you got out. Jesus DOES love all people.
Any tips on how I can get my uncle's family to get out of this religion ? They are so determined that this is the true religion, and they are so dellusion. There is nothing I can do to change their minds.
Unfortunately it is incredibly difficult to break the indoctrination of a high control group/cult. In most cases they have to be at a point in life where they are ready to wake up. Their allegiance and comfort will generally be more important to them than facts and truth. Street Epistemology is a great method to try. Check out Anthony Magnabosco here on TH-cam. I’ve been meaning to get my next video out for awhile now which deals with that topic, but my life and schedule is a bit nuts right now.
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Unfortunately, there is very little you can do about your uncle’s family. They need to make the choice for themselves. I found the more someone tried to convince me the JW’s were wrong and to get out, the more my conviction got stronger. It wasn’t until I started to question things myself and started to see things much more clearly that I actually woke up. It is a difficult situation, practically impossible, when they will not look or listen to anything that isn’t from the organisation. They have been indoctrinated to believe reading or watching anything not from watchtower is apostasy and opens you up to the machinations of the devil enabling Satan a way in. While they still believe it to be the truth, they will not engage in anything that might possibly be considered apostasy.
Incidental things that they see or witness may help them start to question things, but then they need to be right place right time and even then if their heart is closed to it, they won’t listen.
Terribly sad, I do hope you find a way to help them.
I pray for the JW congregations regularly, if anyone can open their heart it is God.
Although the JW’s are not ‘the’ true religion, it doesn’t mean God isn’t real. He very much is and He has a plan.
Best wishes and God bless.
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@@ljrockstar69 I would suggest that you let them be. Sometimes people are best left where they are or they'll be completely devastated and that may destroy their lives for good. What I am coming to learn is that God loves all of his creation regardless where they are. He is above all of us. We tend to judge each other a lot and we like to create these divisions amongst ourselves. I saw a comment here that one was shunned by their non-JW family for being a JW. So, most of us are lost. If our acts of love end so simply. I for one am trying to embrace the differences and celebrate the fact that most people turn to religion for a good course. As long as they do not turn barbaric then I respect their views. But if someone would come to me asking why I do not associate with them anymore I'd just give my honest truth without trying to lecture or change their minds onto my viewpoint.
I was raised JW from birth, was pressured into baptism at 18 because I was “courting” a witness girl. I was disfellowshipped at 20. I lost everything. Family friends my whole circle. I’m married now with children. I still find the loss hard 20 years later, I miss my family especially so much. Thanks for the video it helps, to know there are others like me. I just wish you’d go into more detail debunking the things you had issues with.
You have a family a real one xxx
I have 6 siblings. I was a cult member as I call the JW’s. 4 of my siblings are JW’s and shun me. The other two live in WA and I’m in UK. My none witness family are loving. I wish I lived near them xxx
@@monicaingoe1353 The best thing you can do is make a good life with a family or family of friends of you're own. I am 1 of 8, 2 of which joined the cult.
God is the God of love. Pray for your family 👀 eyes will be open in Jesus name. 💜✝️
I’m sorry for you Andy. The familial bond is so strong. I’m sure they feel equally sad too.
Good for you by leaving the organization! I was born and raised as a JW. At the age of 50 I still struggle with anxiety that was partially brought on by the teachings of Armageddon. It’s truly abuse to tell a young child that if they don’t attend the meetings or go door to door that they will die in a fiery death. Horrible! I truly believe it was a man who was mentally disturbed who created this “religion “. No god would destroy someone with a good heart and good morals. My sister and brother are still in the religion. I hope they fall upon your video as well as the others to see the real truth. Thank you for being so courageous.
Wow! After listening to this I seriously thought I was listening to someone who was leaving the Mormon cult.
I have recently left the mormon cult myself and I am blown away by the similarities both of these institutions use to discourage and to manipulate their members.
Thank you for your courage and speaking out!
Very similar
I was also in another sect with similar doctrines. My worries as a young woman used to be, how can I be sure that I have made it for heaven, because they were teaching us that when Christ returns is going to weigh the good versus sin, whichever is more than the other you go to hell or heaven. That one's good works qualifies you to heaven. Which was impossible.
Finally I stumbled on some pamphlet which was teaching about salvation versus religion.
Religion teaches one what to for God to make it to heaven while salvation is what God has done for man to make it to heaven.
I came to understand that Jesus Christ died in my place and now I am forgiven. I need to accept that forgiveness to qualify for heaven. When I accept Jesus Christ, he gives me power to become a child of God. Since then I became free. I didn't care being excommunicated or isolated, the peace and the joy I received was more than I could care. I built new friends, new family and etc. I'm nolonger a slave to fear or sin, I am a child of God. Praise God.
Well spoken my friend. Another way to look at it would be to compare Religion to Spirituality. Religion is akin to bondage; we are bound by our vows to God. But Spirituality is the setting free of the Soul from worry, shame, and guilt, the very things that separate us from God. Whereas Religion only teaches us right from wrong, Spiritual Communion with God actually liberates us from the demands and expectations of Religion, as well as the temptations of materialism and self-gratification. Real peace of mind is experienced when a relationship with the Divine begins, a true Spirituality.
Jesus saves, that I believe. The Bible tells me so.
This was a much needed video for me. I am NOW in the disbelief phase of what I know now and with this it’s creating such a challenge due to guilt from we have been taught on the organization. I am scared to come out and express how I feel and what I know due to fear of rejection from family and friends. I can tell you gave great talks.
You don't have to be in a religion to follow JESUS. He was born a Jew, died as a Jew and returning as a Jew. HE came to me in a dream and said: GO TO MY PEOPLE". That was how I left Christianity and joined MESSIANIC BELIEVERS. Today I just stay at home and get good teachings online. VOILA 🥰
I’m 19 and I’m in the same boat.
Get out!
I know this message will reach you late. While I do not know if you have found to faith again, found to loose it or are still in disbelief, i hope you find what is right for you, may it be within or outside of this religion. I've seen it a lot that in "real life", all your peeps will pressure you not to do it, and "online", everyone will pressure you to leave. I just hope you find whats right for you and have someone to talk to about all of this.
Very well organized! I continued listening til the end.
Came across your video. I left the JW's after my marriage of 25 years fell apart. I was in the truth for 28 years and was left with nobody but I knew that it was the right decision. Now 6 years later I am still putting my life back together but you have doubts for a reason and knew I had to be true to myself. I had a lot of positives being in the truth and they taught me a lot but you have to make the best of this life you are living now.
I cannot comprehend the courage it took this man to make this video, but I know he was lead by the Holy Spirit to seek the truth. God bless him and all that seek the Truth!
There is no god. It is a legend. Wake up!
You speak some shit man
I started to study with Jehovah's witnesses when I was around 17 years old. As a matter of fact my first cousin Tony Morris gave me my first lesson. Yes that Tony morris. I gave it a shot for 3 years and never had been more miserable in my life. My family and I moved to Florida and I was so happy to wash my hands of the whole Jehovah witness experience.
@igmbalenhle_25.87 I only know of one Tony Morris. Last I knew he is one of the men running the organization
Amazing testimony! I am sincerely praying for Tony. Was he privately disfellowshipped?
What a blessing they ousted him. He has freedom now.
@@ariloves10 don't know but I wish him well.
@@ariloves10 Say what? Is that awful GB member Tony Morris now disfellowshipped????
@@evelyng5424 I do believe he is. They are all demonized false witnesses, but Tony exposed their falsehood and threatened their money train, so they sent him packing and replaced him with 2 new board members.
I’m glad I watched this, I’m going through the same process and wasn’t really sure how to go about it. The hardest thing will be talking to the elders as I have had the same experience, they really are some fantastic and loving people in my congregation.
You are brave and I appreciated your presentation. May God open our eyes to the responsibilities we all have to
38 years in full-time and special service allowed me a close look at JW's gave me a close look at the inner workings of the Organization. The closer I got, the uglier it got. Thank Jehovah I am free as of 9 years ago. Maybe one day I will get involved in helping others to deal with the pain of leaving or being thrown out of the Organization
Exactly why were you thrown out? What was your gross sin? People with pride never admit their wrongdoings.
@@mimiholand1063 lol. You think everyone who leaves was disfellowshiped for wrongdoing? I'm an elder albeit covert. I have never been reproved or disfellowshiped for any wrongdoing. I researched the history and core foundational doctrines of this organization. I started with 1914 and 1919 and all the cards fell apart. I advice you to do the same. I advice that you research how you came up with those doctrines and the scriptural and chronological evidence for that. Remember that the "Faithful and Discreet Slave" teaching is all based on these dates. If those dates are wrong then the whole power structure of the "Faithful and Discreet Slave" falls.
Also checkout the millerite movement while at it.
I hope you do your research and know what it is you are a part of.
Where do we go to associate with similar people the other churches just don't measure up
@@mimiholand1063 If a demon defellowships me ,its for the better.
@@stephaniestevenson7521 try the Church of Christ once you read the Bible you will understand God’s word
Thank you for this video. My mother was baptized as a witness a few years before I was born. I was raised this way. Myself and both my brothers are all disfellowshiped. Thankfully my mom loosened up a little and she has not shunned us. I really hope some time she will wake up to these truths. Thank you for presenting these issues in a non confrontational way. Maybe some day I can send her this video
Thank you for sharing your story publicly. I think you are brave and inspiring for
Being open Minded. Standing for truth against a powerful organization is
Courageous.
You are hitting all of my hot topics. I had to pause for a minute. I had questions for years. In the theocratic ministry school, I was to a 'skit' about 607/1914. It just did not compute. I backed out. I couldn't preach what I didn't believe. I have so much more to add, but right now I can't. I need a break. 64 and my life, ... I can't ever get it back. TY for what you are doing.
Waking up from a cult is definitely not comfortable.
yep definitely not, one of the hardest things to face
A cult is led by one person like the Pope! and all your other cults there in America.
@@robbilansdowne1558 this is run by the governing body. a group of men isn't any different then it being run by one person. and it's definitely a cult, literally one of the rules is that you can not look at any information besides what they give you, you can get disphellowshipped just for that. They have complete control over your whole family and brainwash you by using words like "the truth" to describe the religion so it's programmed in your brain. so many control tactics they use . definitely a cult
@@lishan222 Well said. Many have this antiquated belief that a cult must look a certain way- like Heaven's Gate, with one face you picture as the cult leader. Not so. It's actually quite "normal" to have a cult without a single person at its head... it kind of has to, in order for the organization to run effectively. A spouse, partner or team is nearly always a part of holding up that group dynamic. The basic concepts remain the same- life "choices" are actually imposed by fear, inability to question, us versus them, usually a financial grip (or something addicting) is involved, heavy consequences for leaving (like shunning or blackmail)...
Sadly, misconceptions about cults lead to many falling prey every day. 😔
@@projectionv.accountability1010 I really wish more people understood this, you're so right about the misconceptions leading so many people to fall into it
Well done! Your explanation and manner is one of the best I've seen for why you left. Your love for people and the truth shines through. Thank you for doing this, my husband and I are PIMO, and I would love to share this well-thoughtout video with family if we ever get the opportunity. They are the only reason we can't fully leave yet.
My husband and I are PIMOs too! With the pandemic lock down we started attending regularly but slowed down our attendance by Sept last year we were inactive. They offered shepherding visit and we declined it! We Zoom changed to a foreign language congregation and notified our congregation elders that we were attending another congregation. Let’s see what will happen when the KH open hopefully they will not look for us! 🙏
Greetings!! Keep strong!
@@andsoitgoes1142 physically in mentally out someone who is in a high control group but can’t get out due to the repercussions.
You are brave. And I am glad you finally found the courage to leave. I left the organization 30 years ago. My reason for leaving, are the lies that the only religion approved by God is the Jehovah's Witnesses organization. I believed that God loves people no matter what religion you have. John 3:16. God loves the world that He send his son so that no one will perish.
Thank you for sharing your experience! Wishing you #godspeed. Although I was never a JW, I grew up SDA, and while my experiences were mostly good, inspiring, and uplifting, there were some negative experiences that fueled my research into religious history beyond my own denomination. Your founder, Charles Taze Russel was SDA. Peace and blessings on your journey 🙏🏽 🙏🏽
I am glad you woke up and realize that you were being lied to. Have a nice free life living your best life. God bless you 🙏.