and your family tells you that you are choosing not to have a relationship with them because you never want to return to their church? (former Jehovah's Witness)
2007-07-08 07:02:26 · 24 answers · asked by ? 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No more JW commenters, please! I am not listening! Go away! I don't believe you! Bye, bye.
2007-07-09 09:26:33 · update #1
I already said I won't go back. I haven't lost the Holy Spirit or God's approval. I'm not a child that needs to 'learn my lesson'. I know Satan isn't causing my rage. The JWs are! You're right I'll have to find someone else to be my family. People who truly act loving towards me unconditionally! I am glad I'm no longer associated with the JWs. I want to have another babtism to have my other wrongheaded babtism (dedicating myself to an organization) washed off! It is not making me feel sorry and I don't want the JWs back. I want my family back. It would be a grave mistake to return. I guess I have to walk alone for a time. I hope they come to their senses too.
2007-07-09 10:52:38 · update #2
I didn't ask what the Bible says about disfellowshipping! I asked what do you do with the rage!
2007-07-10 10:18:00 · update #3
You should feel angry... that is a horrible manipulation to try to keep you in the cult. Find your own way, blaze the trail !...one that feels right to you, and hope that your family can follow your example... if not, find your *chosen* family...
2007-07-08 07:08:01 · answer #1 · answered by Ũniνέгsäl Рдnтsthέisт™ 7 · 6⤊ 4⤋
Rage is a leash around your neck, the other end of which is held by those it is directed at. There is hurt - undoubtedly, and you must address that hurt. How you do so is the choice that YOU have. I wish you the best. Here are some song lyrics that inspire me, and may (or may not) be relevant.
There is a road, no simple highway,
Between the dawn and the dark of night,
And if you go no one may follow,
That path is for your steps alone.
Ripple in still water,
When there is no pebble tossed,
Nor wind to blow.
But if you fall you fall alone,
If you should stand then whos to guide you?
If I knew the way I would take you home.
2007-07-08 14:11:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Are you making a choice of following Jesus? Is this what is upsetting to your family or is it just the fact you have left the JW?
Rage, anger, hate, all negative things come from the ememy, or to give a name, satan. He loves it when we are going through things and have these feelings! Do not give in to him or feelings he has put into your head. Grab the HOLY BIBLE and before reading pray that the one and only TRUE God show you what you are in need of right now. There are many scriptures and there may be one that you need to read for your life right now. God Bless!
2007-07-08 18:33:25 · answer #3 · answered by cmac 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I pray for them. They are being closed-minded and may be loosing so very much. Keep praying for their well being until you mean it. The rage will either go away, or you'll just be mad. I learned a while ago that when someone hurts me, it's safer to be angry, hateful, full of rage. So is that what's going on? Regardless, I stand by my answer, pray for them. btw you can pray anywhere, while doing anything, Pray. Blessed Be
2007-07-15 19:32:01 · answer #4 · answered by Linda B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A person's heart, who is disfellowshipped, has to be broken so it will begin to heal.
If it doesn't bother them now, it will.
There are stages they go through and rage is one of them.
They will eventually yearn for what they were once taught.
When the holy spirit is taken away they are in grave danger.
They must just realize that what made them get disfellowshipped in the first place has happened to others.
They need to talk with the elders, and don't lose touch. Go to all of the meetings even if they are still doing wrong.
It will help them resolve in their hearts to do the right thing.
Punishment is not easy to take. And all the Witnesses know what they are going through. And like Jehovah are pulling for them to come back into the truth. Anything they did will be wiped away when they are reinstated.
Time will pass quickly. They have to choose to feel hate and anger or humility which God says is beautiful.
Choose a road...the narrow cramped road with your brothers you love..or the broad and spacious road with a DEAD end
2007-07-08 14:47:41 · answer #5 · answered by debbie2243 7 · 5⤊ 4⤋
Take some deep breaths and realize you have chosen your own path. You can make choices only for yourself and you must leave others to do the same even if they are family.
There are many kinds of family to be found and not all of them are blood related.
Rage only hurts you it has no effect on anyone else.
Blessings on your journey.
2007-07-08 14:09:05 · answer #6 · answered by Fluffy Wisdom 5 · 7⤊ 0⤋
What do you do with the rage you feel when you are disfellowshipped...?
The scriptures are clear to remove people who do not practice bible principles and will not stop breaking laws of the bible.
(2 Thessalonians 3:6) Now we are giving you orders, brothers, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, to withdraw from every brother walking disorderly and not according to the tradition you received from us.
2007-07-10 15:50:48 · answer #7 · answered by keiichi 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Honey, your real family is the Mother/Father Principles. They will never cast out their children FOR ANY REASON! Stick with them. Your siblings will come around to you eventually. They'll miss you. Obviously you had your own mind enough to get dis-fellowshipped (?) so use it again to investigate Paganism, it most certainly won't hurt you. Other than that, be free, discover the truth and now you are truly blessed.
2007-07-08 14:18:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Sweetie, I hope and pray that you DON'T dabble in paganism or any other cults. Although I don't believe in most of the JW's teachings at least they do believe in the Lord Jesus Christ. If your family chooses not have a relationship with you, then it's their loss. Just Please, Please, Please keep your faith in Jesus and you will never go wrong.
2007-07-15 20:50:47 · answer #9 · answered by Tammie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to give it to God...I know it is obvious that I still have mine...some of it I work out here ...I have no problem attacking the WBTS...because I believe that that is Satan's organization....I have to be kinder to the people.
It feels really good when the Holy Spirit helps someone out of this satanic cult and you can be a part of that...That helps the healing as well. Good Question....
My leaving is more convoluted in that I was sexually abased by my father who is an elder...I am Totally excommunicated..Dead to them...It is REALLY hard!...He is still out there, probably still abusing some child in his congregation, and there is not a thing I can do to stop him.Thats the TRUTH
2007-07-08 19:31:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 4⤋
What rage? I celebrated the day I was emancipated!
My parents didn't speak to me for a year. Then THEY came to THEIR senses.
I do sympathize with those whose families actually are brainwashed enough to cut off all contact. It's really sad.
If I could recommend anything, it would be to remain loving and open with your family, no matter how they treat you. They are only doing what they have been told is right, and maybe your loving example will bring them around to seeing the real truth.
2007-07-08 14:16:00 · answer #11 · answered by Esmerelda 2 · 5⤊ 3⤋