Comments on: Are Ex-Jehovah’s Witnesses Really Just a Bunch Of No Good Apostates? Here Are 5 Ways We Can Prove The Watchtower Society Wrong.

By: Anthony Zarola

Anthony Zarola — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:39:31 +0000

Then whatever it is, that “persuaded” 1/2 of my hair to “leave the rest of group”, that’s the power I now believe in…….! “As a forrest that has been thinned, the former lushness has passed away, but where only thickettes were once observed, now wider, more discernable pathways to deeper understanding now exist”….Yeah, I must have been the “wild-hair” that was up the rear of some elders opinion….oh-well….Pluck him!

By: James Clarke

James Clarke — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 04:07:10 +0000

OMG is ok. I say OSEG, or Oh Someone else’s God. Works for me.
Just a small point though, you said “in regards to athiesim, or any brand of religious persuasion.” I have to point out that atheism is not a religios persuasion. If it were, then baldness would be a hair colour!

By: Anthony Zarola

Anthony Zarola — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 22:40:08 +0000

Scratch that “OMG” too…

By: Anthony Zarola

Anthony Zarola — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 22:39:32 +0000

OMG! I did not give that a consideration when I started posting…I do apologise for not channeling my thoughts in retrospect. I can understand the misgivings about my presumptuous posts. I have not encountered a “non-believer’s site” before, so I will tone it down. All said, you guys have some fine ideas, and I guess I do understand how, and why many are completly turned off and away by religion as a whole. I will be sensitive to your posts. Thanks for not tanking me guys.

By: The Atheist Geek

The Atheist Geek — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 20:47:08 +0000

P.S.–

Anthony,

Not to put too fine a point on it, but you are being a touch presumptuous in saying “*our* lord Jesus.” It doesn’t offend me, but I can understand how it rubs many atheists the wrong way. Especially ones with evangelical family/friends. We’re the most likely to balk at stuff like that.

Have you ever had a JW friend/relative tell you something like, “But since we both know it’s the truth…” Maybe that made you feel somewhat the same way. They asserted that you agreed with them when you didn’t. They pulled into a group you didn’t belong to. See what I mean?

If you’re goal is to reach across the aisle with an open hand to nonbelieving XJWs, you might want to tone that down a little. Not berating you, just offering something to consider.

Peace.

By: The Atheist Geek

The Atheist Geek — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 20:39:46 +0000

Anthony,

I do try on all the counts you mentioned. Not all Witnesses are as polite or understanding about it. Of course, my sense of humor probably gets me into trouble with them from time to time, too. Thanks for your comments and compliments.

I will point out that I don’t agree with everything you’ve said. I have my doubts about demons inspiring anything, for instance. (I’m an atheist and very secular minded.) Still, you have a right to a point of view. I’ve let everyone comment here who ever wanted to post … unless I thought their post was spam by mistake. Sometimes, it’s hard to tell.

The feelings of XJWs toward the Society are certainly understandable and justifiable on a lot of levels. But I do think, in the long run, we’re better off moving forward than always looking back angrily at the WTS. That remains my best long term advice for all exxers. As others have said, the best revenge is to live well.

By: Anthony Zarola

Anthony Zarola — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:14:53 +0000

You folks here are demonstrating your displeasure with Jehovah’s Witnesses as well as contributing to the “healing process” that is imperitive for mental, physical, and spiritual health, regardless if that is in regards to athiesim, or any brand of religious persuasion…..you are rightfully expressing your opinion as to the controlling, domineering, and damaging effect they have on the lives of people searching for simple happiness.

I appreciate the lines of thought here, I also appreciate the reasonableness of the members here to allow others to express their opinions. Thank you.

By: Anthony Zarola

Anthony Zarola — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:07:14 +0000

Jesus became flesh to represent us as our King. He knows we will become angry, and rightfully indignant as regards the teachings of proclaimed Christian organizations who mis-quote, and mis-represent him.

Jesus demonstrated his displeasure at the money-changers, and the pharisees who dominated his sheep, much like the elders do in the Jehovah’s Witness organisation.

Jehovah’s Witnesses are led by demonic inspiration, not Holy Spirit, therefore our anger directed at their lying teachings is justified, and shared by OUR LORD, Jesus. I am sorry you view Jesus’ role as passive. He is our instructor, and our only true example…”Be wrathful, but do not sin”.

No, Our Jesus is a warrior King.

By: James Clarke

James Clarke — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 08:38:39 +0000

Our Lord jesus? Your lord Jesus perhaps, certainly not mine.

By: Anthony Zarola

Anthony Zarola — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:39:20 +0000

The anger is real. the reasons are justified by our Lord Jesus.
The ability to control anger directed at Satan’s Organization on earth can be even more difficult at times. But I have discovered that when we direct our JOY of being OUT from them, towards the teaching of others about their lies, false prophesies, and unscriptural shunning and beliefs, well,…..things start looking up. Anger is not good for the heart if it manifests itself in destructive acts, external, or internal.
FOCUS your anger into a channel of good. We were taught how to talk to others courageously at one time in our lives? Yes, now is the time to speak out with true conviction concerning the lies and false teachings of this cult. Be brave, don’t mis-behave!