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.: HELP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS :.

ABOUT LIFE AFTER JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES

...Frequently Asked Questions...

Below are letters and questions we commonly receive regarding Jehovah's Witnesses. Click the following links to view our response:

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bullets How can I meet Ex-Jehovah's Witnesses in my area?

bullets I feel like I'm going crazy! How can I get Watchtower thinking out of my head?

bullets How can I get over these feelings of guilt and fear that I left the Truth?

bullets How can I overcome the pain of leaving Jehovah's Witnesses?

bullets The Jehovah’s Witnesses are spying and stalking us! What can we do?

bullets How can I get over the loss of my Jehovah's Witness Family?

bullets I just discovered that “the truth” is NOT the truth and I am devastated. Did I waste the last 30 years of my life as a Jehovah’s Witness?

bullets How can I as an Ex-Jehovah's Witness find a place to worship Jehovah outside the Watchtower organization?

bullets I’ve left the Watchtower, but I’m afraid of joining another controlling religion. What should I watch for?

bullets I’m afraid of being destroyed at Armageddon. What if Jehovah's Witnesses are right after all?

bullets I was disfellowshipped. Does Jehovah God hate me?

bullets I'm an Ex-Jehovah's Witness. Should I be baptized as a Christian?
 

 

 



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.:HOW CAN I AS AN EX-JEHOVAH'S WITNESS FIND A PLACE TO WORSHIP OUTSIDE THE WATCHTOWER ORGANIZATION?

“I appreciate your website and the fact that you do not endorse any religion. I have left Jehovah’s Witnesses after 46 years of active service. I see false teaching in the other so-called Christian religions and this presents a problem for me. Hebrews 10:24-25 speaks of the importance of Christian fellowship and Jesus instructions his followers to celebrate the Memorial. Thus, the question for me is, Who do we associate with and share the Memorial with?  On your website under the “Statement of Faith,” you start by saying: “We believe…”  Is there some way for others to become part of “we”? So far, I have not found any Ex-Jehovah’s Witnesses who meet together for worship. I belong to Ex-Jehovah’s Witness meetup groups both on the Internet locally. They meet once a month at a public place and only about 6-10 show-up to share reasons why they left.  I appreciate all of this, but it would be nice if there were more of a formal meeting somewhere to sing songs and pray and worship God.  I would appreciate any help you could provide.”

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.:HAVE I WASTED THE LAST 30 YEARS OF MY LIFE IN THE WATCHTOWER?

“I was baptized into ‘the truth’ when I was 15 years old and now I’m 45 years old. I just discovered that ‘the truth’ is NOT the truth and I am devastated. Did I waste the last 30 years of my life as a Jehovah’s Witness?  I still love Jehovah, but I don’t know what to do now. I feel so lost. Can you help me?”

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.:HOW CAN I GET OVER THESE FEELINGS OF GUILT AND FEAR THAT I LEFT THE TRUTH?

“I was raised a Jehovah Witness and left at the age of 18. Ten years has passed and my mind-set has not changed. I have been married to a “worldly person” for five years now. He is a wonderful man, so caring and patient with me. We have been talking about having kids, but I cannot imagine trying to raise children when I cannot figure out what is right and what is wrong—the simple basics. I thought that with time things, would get better, but I still feel “controlled” by the religion. I am not sure how to get past this. I feel like I have this dark shadow over me. Many times I feel like maybe they were right, and that I have strayed and should go back. According to them, my not going back is giving up my chance for living forever in paradise on earth after Armageddon.  I feel foolish and guilty for wasting ten years of my life when I could have been helping others learn the “truth”. So, I have this constant battle going on in my head, and I don’t know how much longer I can take it. I desperately want to move on. I crave Sundays without guilt, Christmas and holidays without feeling like I am doing something wrong. Please, please help me!”

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jwmeetup.: HOW CAN I MEET EX-JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES IN MY AREA?

“I recently left the Jehovah’s Witnesses and I miss the fellowship I had with my friends in the Watchtower organization.  How can I meet other Ex-Jehovah’s Witnesses in my area who understand what I am going through?”

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.:I FEEL LIKE I’M GOING CRAZY! HOW CAN I GET WATCHTOWER THINKING OUT OF MY HEAD?

“I’ve been baptized as a Jehovah’s Witness for 12 years, but I haven’t been to a Kingdom Hall for over 3 years. I just got tired of feeling guilty because I never felt like I measured up to the standards of ‘the truth.’ Now, after seeing all that I have been learning about the politics of the organization, I doubt I’ll ever go back. But I’m not sure how to deprogram my thoughts. I’m overwhelmed and I don’t know what to believe anymore.  Deep down inside, I really feel brainwashed that God will surely reject me since I’ve turned away from the organization that is supposed to be His. How do you change that frame of mind? I feel like I’m going crazy! I felt guilty as a Witness and now I feel guilty for not being one. Please give me some advice.”

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Testimonials

wdgrstudyThey are all there for me!

“I had Jehovah’s Witnesses visiting for six years. … The sad thing is now I have their beliefs in my head. So I put myself into God’s hands and asked for direction. …Well, the feeling of freedom is amazing. I am like a child, learning again for the first time. The reason I had to write to you was the Karen and Cindy conversations. Instead of me asking for help, one question at a time, they are all there for me!! It seems as if ‘Karen’ could read my mind 

It’s so lovely for things to fall into place, mainly that ‘What happens when we die?’ This was a very big issue for me. I was scared while I did not understand even the tiny bit I do now. It’s such a joy. Instead of feeling unworthy(were all sinners I know) and feeling I would never be saved or go to Heaven. So, please thank God and Jesus with me for such help.”

jwsaveI have to tell you how your website saved my life.

 “I have been a baptized Witness since 1995, and I have to tell you how you have saved my life. Every couple of years I get this gnawing sense that this is not quite right, that I am not 100% vested in what the Watchtower Society says.  …Lately, I have stopped attending meetings and my daughter, 13, has begged me not to make her go back. So I have been praying and chatting with friends outside the organization…

I can’t tell you my sense of relief when I stumbled upon your site and started to read the articles. I want to cry, but I’m at work. I can’t wait to get home because I am so excited I can barely stand it! Please, please, how can I meet others who feel this way? I sure could use the fellowship. Again, thanks for the work you do.”

exjw-summerGod bless you for the difference you are making.

“My brother and I were raised by a Jehovah's Witness mother. I am 52 years old now and still haven't been able to shake the stigma of the experience. My brother wasn't as lucky as me and ended up taking his own life at 17. I have been through everything ... I can't express how much I appreciate what you are doing... God bless for the difference you are making.”

I do not feel so alone!

Thank you for creating this website. After reading stories of former Jehovah's Witnesses, I do not feel so alone. My resolve to stay out of that religion has also strengthened. I have also come to realize that my depression, anxiety, and many other emotional scars inflicted by the organization and those in the ‘truth’ will take time to heal. But your website has also come to help me ... Thank you.”

hallJust as I was about to enter the Jehovah’s Witnesses again, God led me to your website.

“Hi…I am an Ex-Jehovah’s Witness from South Africa. ...I left the Jehovah’s Witnesses not because I did not agree with their beliefs, but because my wife could not handle it with me being a Jehovah’s Witness and she not. I became an anti-religious person. Then, just as I was about to enter the Jehovah’s Witnesses again, God led me to your websiteToday, I prayed to Jesus for salvation after I read your article on your website…”

I’m so glad that I have run across this site.

“After reading the article that David Reed wrote on your site, I’ve looked at things in ‘a new light’ so-to-speak. ...I’m so glad that I have run across this site. I’m sure that it was the Holy Spirit that directed me to all of you!

 

exjw_groupYour website is a great source for truth

 “Your website is a great source for those seriously seeking the truth.… The Jehovah’s Witness elders shun me. I’ve known these guys for 30 years... Well, when I walk into the Hall they turn their backs to me. I have not seen my Jehovah’s Witness ex-wife, or daughter for two years. ...They hide my family from me. When I go to their homes, they smile with arms folded and say nothing.

The stories I read at your website were loud and clear - conditional love by the ‘brothers’! I have learned more in the Christian Church about unconditional love than 30 years as a Witness. When I accepted Christ, who He really is, the Holy Spirit opened my eyes to see both sides clearly. ...Without the Holy Spirit it is impossible to know the real TRUTH! Keep up your good work.”

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