Escaping from Jehovah's Witnesses through a Buddhist Path

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The Tattooed Buddha

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The Tattooed Buddha strives to be an open space for the author’s authentic voice. So while not necessarily Buddhist, we are offering a dialogue that is aware and awake to the reality of our present day to day, tackling issues of community, environment, and compassionate living. Join the dialogue with co-founders Ty H. Phillips and Dana Gornall, as well as co-hosts Daniel Scharpenburg and John Pendall in their discussions on religion, culture, spirituality, politics and more.

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Escaping from Jehovah's Witnesses through a Buddhist Path

The Tattooed Buddha

1 hour 10 minutes 50 seconds

1 year ago

Escaping from Jehovah's Witnesses through a Buddhist Path

Today we talk to Gary Sanders, Rebekah Reineke and David Jones about their experiences in the Jehovah’s Witness community.
While Gary and Rebekah grew up within the religion, David entered (and bowed out) later on in life. We discuss the framework behind the cult, the control tactics and how they have moved on a healed. We discuss the trauma as a result, the aspects of shunning as control and being disfellowshipped, the use of fear to control, and how Buddhism and mindfulness became a path toward healing.
Have you been in a similar situation and need someone to talk to? Here are a few resources:
Talk Space
Cult Escape
Leaving the Witness
Leaving the Fold: A Guide for Former Fundamentalists and Others Leaving Their Religion

Podcast edited by Brad Parsons at Train Sound Studio, www.trainsoundstudio.com

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