by jgnat 19 Replies latest watchtower beliefs
...plans a "special day" once a year for each of their children, but only other JW children get to come to the party.
...is probably second or third generation, born in to it.
...believes that "Conscience Matter" means that the proper course is flexible.
...never worries about being disfellowshipped as enough relatives are Elders anyways.
MORE?
This liberal JW ...
Has learned to be VERY discreet.
Has friends outside of the org and acquaintances inside.
Vents on internet 'apostate' forums so that she doesn't have to risk saying the wrong thing to the wrong JW in her life.
Believes God is much more merciful and reasonable than the WTS makes HIM out to be.
...will eventually become an ex-jw.
.....finds herself years later decorating her house for the X-mas holidays and realizing how many X-mas ornimantes, doo-dads and "things" she has collected over the years and yes those years as an active JW.
...is not a true JW.
...wonders when the hell they can get out of the WT.
...would let his child have blood, and blow the Elders and WT.
...doesn't mention "the end" every 5 minutes.
...actually reads the Bible.
...has a broad definition of "necessary business" when calling up non-JW adult children.
"...is an outcast whether he or she stays or leaves."
"...is someone God must fix before they are suitable association."
"...will NEVER be appointed unless they pretend otherwise."
"...often disagrees with the Governing Body."
"...is an independent thinker instead of part of a hive mind."
"...is a troublemaker."
...plans to send all their children to college.
A liberal JW...
...Spends an hour in field service, and then goes off to a "Bible Study" (i.e. a nice meal at Zippy's)
...Doesn't mind quoting "old light" in comments during meetings
...wears color-coordinated red-white-and-blue during meetings that occur on Election Day and the Fourth of July
...has (*gasp*) non-JW friends at school and goes to (extended) family Christmas dinners
I wouldn't know anyone who did that?
Reads very little WT literature...
Highly selective of who they associate with at the KH...
At all meeting attendance sits in the back or hangs out in the library(usually thumbing through old books and bound volumes)...leaves early...
Goes to movies they enjoy...voracious reader of wide range of topics...
Keeps low profile...does only what is needed...never voluntaries for anything...much less reaching out for any position...
