Why I Left Jehovah's Witnesses | Former Bethel Elder 

and now they can speak 😂😂

Isn't it only greetings still? Or can they have full fledged convos​@@nenala7684

So true!

@jrojala I absolutely agree.

55 Still lost

That about sums it up!

I have felt like I don’t belong on this planet since my breakdown over this at 38 We are never gonna be right But I keep pushing

damn wow. you’re brave lol im a 17 year old jw and im trying to figure out how to tell my parents and everything and i have friends and everything on the outside but no non jw relatives in the whole state. i’ve brought up different things with my parents that i don’t agree with but they “reason” with me from the bible and i still don’t agree with what they’re saying but i have to pretend i do or i’ll get shunned lmao. do u have like a super concrete argument with irrefutable evidence that i could possibly bring up with them?

@@dillfunk89 this is so very sad that this organizations has made you even feel this way smh it's horrible and ungodly, i was raised in that cult and got out as soon as i was old enough to make my own choices. I hope that you do get away from their horrible doctrines and it's just so very sad and unloving that they make you choose to be happy and free to make your own decisions or lose your loved ones and friends. I mean that doesn't sound like a loving God to me. Have you asked your parents about the Australian Royal Commission? About all of those sexual abuse cases within that organizations and how the government body covered it up and was being sued every day that they didn't produce the records of those cases?, if you haven't yet, look up the Australian Royal Commission and ask them how they feel about that. These ppl are worse than the catholic church, also ask how they feel about the "2 witness rule" that's a rule that they have that if a child or someone comes to the brothers and says that brother pervert sexually molested them but the elders will not take action if there wasn't another witness there, i mean that is sick, if brother pervert is molesting someone, when is there going to be another person there to witness???.....that whole organization is sickening, also ask your parents about all the failed prophecies regarding when the end was coming, how they gave ppl all those different dates saying that Armageddon was going to happen and when it didn't happen the governing body blamed the witnesses saying that they let their imagination take over 😱, like wth, and then point out to them what the bible says about false prophets. The member of that organizations do not serve Jehovah, no they serve the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society, they follow man made ideology, an imperfect humans own interpretation of the bible in which they change all the time to fit their narratives, it's disgusting.....anyway I'm praying that you get out of that cult and go on to live a happy fulfilling life believing that their is a higher power but these ppl are definitely representing that higher powered falsely, they are not godly ppl, they are not the truth, if you want to talk with me please lmk and I'll give you my personal info so that we may talk, just know that you are soooooo not alone in this, life can be so much better for you

@@dillfunk89 You’re still a minor & probably are not financially capable of being on your own yet. Think first, make a plan, otherwise you could end up homeless. Be patient & also be loving to your family. Jason Zelda has a series of videos on what Watchtower doesn’t want it’s members to know. If you want to watch, take notes & mark the things you think might appeal to them. They obviously can’t be bombarded with a lot of information at once. They’ll think you’re crazy & fighting against them. Use your wisdom & common sense. Questions are very powerful (that’s what JW’s do right?) asking questions makes them want to search for answers. There’s lots of “evidence” information on Jw facts. Be wise. Best to you!!!!! 🙏💕

@@dillfunk89 You may have misread Jilly C’s comment, it said that she’s “16 years OUT”, not 16 years old, that’s what I thought at first glance.

yeah i’d love to talk, do u have snapchat?

Same!! So heartwarming to see so many waking up🥰🥰🖤

@@lumberjaxe8910 my brother these people just want to be fornicating freely they think God’s commandments are too difficult they want to be doing all sorts of bad things in the name of apostasy especially sex. 1 Corinthians 6:9-10. James 4:4

@@sharonkankomba8016 Yes! We know who's controlling their filthy, angry, bitter revengeful minds.Sadly not many humans on the narrow path these days, and with the pressures in the World from cunning Satan, they disown Jehovah. Drugs, Alcohol abuse, lust, may bring them Instant pleasure, though after pleasure comes deep deep pain and sorrow, i was there once.Knowing Jehovah brings Joy followed by Peace and contentment. I really Appreciate JW's they have literally saved my Life, (Jehovah God Knows this) Jesus knows this, when no other christian denomination had time . JWs work is testament. Is the True Faith, i was born a Catholic, though they idolize the priests like Gods, and Money.And we know you can not serve two masters. Stay Safe Sister and Keep the Armour on to deflect the poisionous arrows .+ (comments)

@@lumberjaxe8910 thanks brother jaxe may Jehovah continue to bless you even me I used to go to any church have been associating with almost every church now am happy I have found the true religion and I love it and no one can change my mind 2timothy3:14. Ezekiel 11:21. 1 Peter 4:4-5

@@sharonkankomba8016 Amen 1 Peter 4:4-5 Thanks so so true.

Hallöchen! Danke!! Es freut mich, dass es dir gefallen hat. Sorry dass ich es nicht auf Deutsch gedreht hab. Naja.. vielleicht besser so 😜

@@BenFoard All different churches including exjws apostate are working for who and what is their future according to the Bible??????????

@@vusimngomezulu2500 hey Ben, Vusi Mngomezulu does not watch these videos (ex JW’s) but does comment on them despite the Bible telling him to LISTEN to someone BEFORE REPLYING! But Vusi chooses to listen to his 8 human leaders in New York over his Bible.

@@exjwwokeup1617 So all different churches including exjws apostate are working for who and what is their future according to the Bible???????????

You left the same time I officially left. I attended the last 3 day convention and that was it. It was the shunning that woke me up, my friends husband was disfellowshipped and I couldn't even say hello. The shunning is so unloving, and now both my JW adult children are doing this to me.

Excellent comment, and your videos are great x

Anita excellent comment, your videos are great and you should be interviewed, x

Babble and crap. Never heard that. Brilliant.

We also left August 2019, attended Friday and Saturday morning of the convention, because we had been scheduled to worked first aid, then spent. The afternoon at the state fair🤣

And he’s so smart!! Go for education!! And a loving partner so many exciting things ahead for u

same tbh

You think your sexuality had something to do with you leaving religion as most religious are against it? You may want to keep it separate, but it probably has alot to do with it. If you can disprove your prior religion, you will feel better about your wanted lifestyle. I studied my way out of Christianity myself and know the real reason I left.

I respect everyone's opinions but for me it was the opposite. We learn about Jehovah, God of love and truth. How could this God make me gay/attracted to men just to prove a point? A loving God wouldn't do that. My sexuality was what helped me, encouraged me and is the reason why I got out 15 years ago. I didn't know everything back then and throughout the years I have suffered a lot, but I have also learned and realized a lot. Everyone is different and will find their own unique way to get out of the cult. Back then I couldn't think for myself when it came to topics about the bible. I wouldn't have been able to win an argument about why is or why isn't Jehovah wrong. Maybe I wasn't good enough with words back then. But one thing is for sure, my sexuality instincts got me through it all.

Possible there's some missing from the ARC.. l saw no aborignees.. What happened to them ? In Australia..the natives should be black with all that sun..surely !?🤔 Were they genocided ?? Cognitive dissonance possibly.. Is that how God sees them ..unfit to be judges ?

@@compositioncompilation What has that got to do with Abuse of children within WT.ORG..My family is Aboriginal,The Genocide was the Tasmanian Aboriginals,which My family IS...Stop trying to downplay what happened to Thousands of children within the WT Org..Take the case of Barbara Anderson. She and her husband were both zealous Watchtower supporters for many years. They both were volunteer workers at Bethel. Due to her extensive research and close association with the Governing Body Sister Anderson became aware that the Service Department knowingly appointed pedophiles to positions of responsibility and maintained a database with the names of thousands of known pedophiles lurking within the congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses, many of whom had never been disfellowshipped, nor were their vile crimes against children ever reported to the local police.....

@@Linda-ux8un Wow !!! That's so very interesting..! Wow ! Well..l appreciate the insightful comment and information. I will accept as true what you have said without anyone s verifying.. which l ought not to do..in the interests of answering you.. I'm aware of tge governing body narrative(scriptural narrative..to hide that which might be potentially scary from the sheep..as God Almighty did using pillar of cloud and pillar of fire at night with Pharoah and his army chasing..fearful sights can be discouraging..) This interesting indeed ! Well..that falls so exactly in line with ezekiels prophecy.. It's a stance..or decision /direction that was taken deliberately.. Which could have been avoided In the pastoral interests of the sheep !! This was potentially a suicidal directive.. One of reckless sacrifice..IF ONLY TO WILLINGLY FULFIL WHAT WAS REQUIRED SACRIFICIALLY..PROPHETICALLY They are singing tge Song of Moses and the Lamb.. The lamb speaks to sacrifice..doesn't it.. As DIRECTLY AS ABHORRENT SUCH AN IDEA MIGHT BE.. IF such a sacrifice was viewed in thst light to Almighty God..He would express his delight or disgust.. Wouldn't he..be it by blessing or cursing such a thing.. By either working with and joining in..or ensuring they were punished somehow... Still finding it tremendously amazing..lm trembling..at learning this.. If true..(without verification of the two witnesses) Such would indicate the intensity of desire to obey/ fulfill what was foretold for them in prophecy.. The same attention Christ gave..in fulfilling the things that were foreirdained for the Messiah..which were fulfilled..by him. John.18:36. Living in such a way..closely adhering to Gods word through the prophets..Jesus was aware of the import ..that the future of mankinds having faith was dependent..on his attending to Gods prophets words..as long as he had any control over his behaviour. Speaking ALWAYS with use of illustrations was an example of this.. that was fulfillment of the prophet Isaiah . To satisfy that prophets words..he kept to that style of delivery rigidly. (Teaching doctrine included..of it was truth ..he always used illustrations) When it came to.the soldiers casting lots over his garments. . (Which he had NO CONTROL OVER @ Ps 22:18 , he merely observed His father. .now JOINING IN .. lmagine how that would have reassured him..as he hung on the stake / tree..xylon/ stauros) whatever the motive.. Some fulfill prophecy even unwillingly..some unaware of the implications of their words or actions possibly. The ex jw community along with activists and critics may not realise that their actions fulfill prophecy.. and not necessarily fully grasp how perfectly.. Because the feelings and intent is not unrighteous ..justifiable.. understandable..as child abuse is abhorrent...on any level.. wrong !! 'He lets an operation of error go To THEM '..a scripture that applies. .specifically TO THEM. Isa 54:17 b THEN ..COMES INTO PLAY !! God knew it would take the ' breaking of a few eggs ..to make the omelette ' Scripture does refer to Gods ' breaking to pieces ..' This though very destructive..accomplishes Gods long term will.. Rev 2:27 is not out of place. .its not late...late..like towards the end of Johns vision..say chapter 20 or so.. We have to do the adjusting.. Our lmaginings need tweaking. . The breaking to pieces..is strategy. .a means..to an end. The thought may be shocking and strange..going against the grain. That God might do what we find strange ..needs to be factored in as fulfillment of prophecy also ! Isa 28..which you've referred to previously . Ezek 38 provides the scene in advance..of the final attack of Gog. Likely your knowledge is far in access of mine..but lve come to an understanding l believe is in line with what we re seeing.. And the spirit would not allow For God to JOIN IN..if it were a madmans Deluded ramblings. Consistent with that said take..it woukd appear from the natural phenomena That GOD IS..IS.. JOINING IN !👀 revelation 11,s LAST temple, signifies that an arrangement for true worship Would exist in the Lords day. The profile of the group identified by the SPECIFIC profile there described.. Fulfilled in THEM.. Their former name..IBSA. Sorry its long.

@@compositioncompilation '''He lets an operation of error go'' Yes Jehovah God does, and I do believe that operation of error/Deluding influence is the 1914 teaching...

@@compositioncompilation One would have to be good at gymnastics to come up with that teaching,Bible doesn't support it.

I second this!

I also would love to know this ! Think it would make a brilliant video!

Glad to hear it! 💪🏻

Congrats I left about 1year and 3 months ago

That’s funny! I got a good laugh! Thank you!

Thanks dude 💪🏻

@@BenFoard You left to which way between the 2 Mathew 7:13-14????????Ben.

Leaving to which way between the 2 Mathew 7:13-14??????????????

Welcome aboard!

I identify profusely!!!

What group is that??

Scientologists come to mind after learning more of the hidden goings on in the JWs cult

No, I was not raised a scientologist. Just a small group that followed the teachings of Witness Lee.

Someone else made a video "Church kid testimonial living stream ministry" if you would like to find out more about the group I was in. It's not me in the video but I related to most of what she said.

Halleujah

I have studied with both groups, and I would definitely say the JW’s are MUCH more controlled.

@@lauragubala8313 one is an atheist the other 2 agnostics

@@drensh5665 Not surprised.

Cult related - this is an interesting insight into the Mormon language programme. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Ox6MdRTc0yE.html

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