by juni 39 Replies latest jw experiences
Has anyone else heard these words from the platform?
"People say they want to live a "normal" life. But nothing is "normal" in this world. We should stay close to Jehovah's organization so that we can experience a truly "normal" life in the New System."
I'd like to hear your comments. Thanks for participating in the discussion.
Juni
I've heard them many times juni, usually followed by dire warnings about the fate of those who choose to leave the org, and this scripture form 2Peter2:20 read out to re - inforce the warning:
Certainly if, after having escaped from the defilements of the world by an accurate knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they get involved again with these very things and are overcome, the final conditions have become worse for them than the first.
In other words, leave if you like, but you'll be sorry.
However, as you and I, and millions of others know, there is life outside the org, and a lot more enjoyable life at that, without having to try to live by all those near - impossible rules the gb put on their followers.
I know I have a much better quality of life now I'm out, and I'm happier than I ever was as a jw. I think maybe that's why the gb counsel against jws visiting sites like this one. Perhaps they think the dubs will get the idea that there is a better life away from the org by reading on here.
Linda
People say they want to live a "normal" life. But nothing is "normal" in this world. We should stay close to Jehovah's organization so that we can experience a truly "normal" life in the New System
Well I never heard the whole "normal" thing. I heard more of the whole, "it is only Jah's loving mercy/kindness that would get people into the new system. Of course it was one of those "we will never be good enough, no matter what we do". The other one was we can never be happy in this system of things and that only people who love wickedness can be happy in this system. Things like this is what I heard, not the "normal" thing.
As for "normal" it is relative. What's one man's normal is another man's crazy. That is not a disease process solely held by JWs but rather a lot of fundies out there.
For me, the word "normal" is too ambiguous. I like the word "healthy". That's easier for me to see objectively.
Were my Witness years healthy? Nope!
Is my current life healthy? You bet!
Is getting old and having problems healthy? It is for me!
Is dying healthy? For me, accepting it's inevitable and real, is healthy.
Denying friends, education, lucrative employment, and saving for retirement was unhealthy . . . and unwise.
I agree with you Linda. Thanks for your input. And have a good week!
Love,
Juni
says lookingglass:
The other one was we can never be happy in this system of things and that only people who love wickedness can be happy in this system.
Thanks lookingglass. That statement of theirs deserves a big YEAH RIGHT. WHATEVER! They are so good at speaking out of their asses and in generalities.
Juni
Thanks Gary our very sage poster. You are so right.
Juni
I agree that people can have a happy, balanced, healthy life outside of the JW org.
I agree with you Serendipity. It's another form of "control" that they use in their brainwashing scheme.
Has it rained yet in Texas? Or are you still in a drought?
Juni
HI Juni,
Yes, we still have a drought. It's supposed to rain tonight and tomorrow, maybe an inch, not enough to erase the deficit. I've lost some bushes and flowers - we have watering restrictions. I'll be glad when it's over.
I think the real question is "can you have a normal life Inside the JW organisation".
What on earth do they consider the measuring line for normal???!!!!
