Opportunity to show JWs what WE are made of...

by Billygoat 12 Replies latest jw friends

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  Billygoat

  I think the fact that some JW's are gleeful over Tuesday's tragic events, is sick. If it is true that the WTS "closed their shades" to focus on work on Tuesday, I feel even more sick. How ANYBODY, regardless of religion, could turn away from the sadness and grief of this tragedy, is beyond my comprehension. But when that behavior comes from people that claim they are God's only True Organization - my stomach refuses to uncoil. I am disappointed to the core of my being.

  I DO think this is an opportunity to show the world that we will not take this act of terrorism lying down. Only time will tell how this will be corrected. So what do you do in the meantime? So many suggestions have been made on this board. Donate blood. Give financial gifts. Volunteer. Comfort. But in case you've done these things and want to do more, I have another suggestion...

  This is an opportunity to show the JW's how compassionate, loving, and sympathetic their "apostates" really are. What does that entail? That could mean doing whatever we physically can to bridge the gap of apathy that has been created in our relationship with JWs. Whether it be parents, children, siblings, friends - whether it be "our" fault or "their" fault that strained relations are there, we can decide to take the step of reconciliation. I'm not saying forgive and forget if you're not ready to do that. By all means, take your time doing it. If it's not in your heart to do it, then don't. But perhaps our feelings and more importantly acts of love, compassion, and kindness toward them AND victims/victims families will show the rank & file that we are not a bunch of unhappy ustabees that are hell-bent on destroying the WTS for the sake of destroying them. We will live our lives as examples of the opposite of what they think. They think we are unhappy and living miserable, uncaring apostate lives? Let's show them how wrong they are!!

  I know some of you will disagree with me. But hopefully we can make a point with them. Perhaps making a point with ONE JW will be enough for him/her to realize actions speak louder than words. That we can talk the talk AND walk the walk.

  Andi
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  Fredhall

  lol...
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  Nannygoat

  bttt
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  Tina

  Hi Sweetie!,
  It's an excellent suggestion,but here's the rub. It's next to impossible to bridge this type of gap,when communication is impossible. When people won't speak to you,hang up the phone,ignore your very existence,answer your letters. I love the sentiment,and it may work for a few,but it's gonna be impossible for far too many of us. SOme aren't even DA'd or DF's(like myself) and get this treatment. I'm afraid too many JW's are in the mind death grip. luv ya,Tina

  Carl Sagan on balancing openness to new ideas with skeptical scrutiny..."if you are open to the point of gullibility and have not an ounce of skeptical sense-you cannot distinguish useful ideas from worthless ones."
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  jonjonsimons

  Andi,
  That's a beautiful thought. I'll call my father tonight just to tell him I love him. The worst thing he could do is hang up on me! If he does it won't be the first time. But you never know, he might surprise me. I'll give it a shot and let you know what happens.

  Peace and love,
  Jon

  BTW that's so deja vu. I was just posting for suggestions on other ways to help the situation. Cosmic.
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  Nannygoat

  ((((Tina))))

  How are you? I've missed you lately! Hope all is well!

  As for your post - you are absolutely right. We can only do so much when most often the door has been shut on US. My point being though, that I had to stop and take stock of MY actions. Was I feeding the JW viewpoint of "apostates" by my own attitudes and behaviors? I found (in my case) I was. My angry words and spiteful actions at my JW family was doing NOTHING to help the situation. I had to rise above them and my own anger for a better cause. I have since felt a peace about having done all I could do towards the repair of a non-repairable situation. I can only do so much, but I've done ALL I can. I am in no way minimizing the pain felt be ex-JW's or other victims of The Tower. But thinking perhaps my suggestions would help others to gain that sense of peace. Perhaps I am too hopeful or too much of an optimist, but I do feel that with time our actions will speak to the JW's in our lives.

  Love ya!
  Andi
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  Tina

  (((((Andi hun))))))))))))
  Yanno what hun? I'm gonna give it a try this week-end. Your heart shines with so much love here.You better not EVER leave this board,lol. We need to hear such pure motivational love! Thank you sweetie.So very mucj.
  I've been real busy,now gonna catch up on some sleep :> You and all are always in my thoughts and heart.With love to all,Tina

  (((((jon)))))))))Im gonna try to mail you again. One of your addys is demonized lol.My system kept closing down everytime I tried to use it lol...wishing you strength and wellness.Luv ya darlin'.T

  Carl Sagan on balancing openness to new ideas with skeptical scrutiny..."if you are open to the point of gullibility and have not an ounce of skeptical sense-you cannot distinguish useful ideas from worthless ones."
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  jonjonsimons

  Andi,
  I forgot to tell you what happened. I called my dad like I said and he didn't hang up. I wish he had. I told him that I was sick again and goin thru chemo and he said that was what I deserved for leading such a deviant life! If it didn't make me want to puke, it would make me laugh! I knew better than to call him but I figured it was worth a try. Just wanted to give you an update.

  Peace and love,

  Jon
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  jayhawk1

  Jonjon, I am very sorry to hear that is what your father said. I know it is possable for a man to hate his own son so much, but it just is not right. Those JW\gay bashing S.O.Bs. How dare they turn father against son.

  "Hand me that whiskey, I need to consult the spirit."-J.F. Rutherford
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  jayhawk1

  One more thing. Let me guess, if you were not gay and still a JW you would not have cancer? Nice to see it is still the loving orginization we have all come to love.

  "Hand me that whiskey, I need to consult the spirit."-J.F. Rutherford