Taking a trip with my JW friend......Suggestions????

whyizit

Hello, everyone!

My friend has been a JW study for 9 yrs., not baptized yet. But believes it all, as far as I know.

We rarely get to spend any one-on-one time, but we are going on an over-night trip this weekend.

Since I am not a JW, I thought maybe some of you would have suggestions as to what kind of topics might come up. She tends to mention whatever was the "latest" in her JW group. I noticed that she mentioned a lot about friendships, etc... during the convention over the summer, and my other JW friends were mentioning the same exact stuff. I just wondered if there is any particular topic they are hammering away at lately that I should be prepared for? I know she skipped Wed. study night to prepare for the trip, so that was a big deal! (The trip is not JW related, by the way.)

Looking forward to advice and info. from you all! I'm leaving tomorrow, so any help you have will be greatly appreciated and put to good use. Who knows, it may be the moment of truth for her. I plan to take my Bible and Concordance only. (Have lots of notes in my Bible!) Mostly plan to have a great time as friends and not hammer religious issues, but if they come up, I want to be prepared.

Thanks for your input!

arwen

Have a great time on your trip. I would suggest you tell her that you heard about this UN/WBTS fiasco and although you don't believe it maybe she could find out about it from her study conductor. Tell her someone sent you an email with the UN website letter on it and it looks so real that you are really wondering. This little seed might help her to find out the truth about the religion she is embracing. This is what did it for me. Just keep it light.

fullofdoubtnow

Thjws have the big tract camoaign starting next week, on the 16th, so she might talk about that, especially if she is taking part in the distribution. You could prepare for that by having a look at the tract on this link.

http://www.reexamine.info/00s/the_end_of_false_religion_is_near.pdf

I hope you have a pleasant trip, whatever topics come up.

OnTheWayOut

You could also ask about all those Bethel layoffs at Headquarters, NY.
Why do they put people out who gave so many years of faithful service?
What will they do about retirement, healthcare?

looking_glass

If your friend is reasonable you will be able to have reasonable conversations w/ them. If they are not reasonable, no matter what you try to say or do, you will have problems. Regardless have a great vacation!

CyrusThePersian

Since she is talking so much about friendships and such, you might ask, "What happens to friendships when someone is disfellowshipped?" She will say that you can't talk to them or something to that effect. Then say,"That seem awfully shallow and conditional. It seems to me that in a true friendship you would want to help and guide a friend through any crisis they may be having, not shun and ignore them..." and you could take it from there. CyrusRhePersian

Dismembered

Taking a trip with my JW friend......Suggestions????

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lisavegas420

Have a wonderful trip. Enjoy your friendship and being able to freely think and speak your thoughts,,...encourage her to do the same.

lisa

becca1

I would not bring up Bible doctrine-way to sensitive-brain will shut off. Bring a copy of the UN letter straight from the UN site. Ask if she has heard about it. Ask her what witnesses feel the UN represents. Make sure she knows you got this straight from the UN. Just plant the seed and let it go... If she is curious she will look into it on her own. Don't push too hard, you might loose her friendship.

Enjoy your trip.

Taking a trip with my JW friend......Suggestions????

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