Ina discusses coping with her new life after Jehovah's Witnesses.
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Comment by Igor Kocelj on 2019-11-09 14:10:46
"It's so convenient to disappear!"
I'd like to commend Ina for her courage and her decision to speak up. I believe you cannot be a Christian, you cannot be HUMAN, if you don't speak up, in one way or the other.
Matthew 5:13 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its savor, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.
You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a lampstand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."
Thanks, Ina, for not "fading away".
Comment by Alithia on 2019-11-09 18:23:58
Thank you Ina for the courage's example you set in coming out boldly to condemn unrighteousness as you have. You serve as an example to others who no doubt will be emboldened further to join in the efforts to assist others who are victims of false teaching of men. I know I have been greatly encouraged to continue in my little corner of the World to maintain my efforts in trying to reach out to others who could respond favourably and benefit.
And I especially thank you for helping us focus on the real issue here which is to look to Jesus our Master and closely follow in his footsteps and not those of other men.
Love to all Alithia.
Comment by rusticshore on 2019-11-10 09:48:19
Thank you, Ina, for your heartfelt expressions. Your story resonates with many thousands, no doubt. As a previous member for some 45 years (1971-2016), it was not easy to recognize that we, (as you mentioned) were indeed giving our worship to eight men, and the men who preceded them!
I too decided to DA myself. I sent my letter straight to the top. I was so angry with the lies/deceptions, demonization of our Christian brother and sister counterparts, etc etc etc - I wanted to send it to the top . . . so I did! I also wanted to send a message to our King, Jesus and our Father - that when finding the REAL truth, I was willing to give up all I had . . . my family in order to please the heavens!
I appreciate your honesty, in this and the previous video. "Speaking out" is vitally necessary to assist in identifying and exposing those that have innocently strayed from the scriptural true teachings, in trade for a counterfeit one - that by all appearances looks like the "truth." But when examined closely, does not pass the litmus test of true Christianity.
May you have peace, and know that there are many of us. None of us are alone in leaving the borg. We have Jesus . . . . and he will guard our path!
Comment by Frankie on 2019-11-10 14:31:41
Dear sister Ina, I wholeheartedly thank you for your sincere, nice and truthful words. You undoubtedly encouraged many JW's, as well as former JW's, who are or have been in difficult situations because of the ruthless policy applied by the so-called "Faithful and Discreet Slave".
Your words show that you have Christ's mind as an example to others. Your words also show that love is in you and therefore Christ is in you; so you are really God's child. God bless you.
Eric, thank you for posting these two videos that will certainly encourage many of us to help victims of WTS practices. I strongly feel, similarly as Alithia wrote that this helping, among other things, is part of our Christian mission.
Love and faith to you Ina and to all. Frankie