I was just 'introduced' to this site and really like it. Not sure I believe it's actually a JW site but...
What's up with all the changes in the FS since the WTC incident? What's happened to the JW's caring about people one on one and taking the time to listen and answer questions or just listen to someone? It's sounding to me more like if a JW doesn't do what the society tells them to do then their in 'trouble'. If someone truly cares about what's happened then they would do whatever it takes to help, regardless of what it is. If it means taking a good look at our freedom as a nation and supporting that, then they should. Not backing themselves into a little corner and becoming even further from the situations at hand.
I was raised a "JW" and have finally come to realize what it really is....not something that I want anymore.
If I had someone who is missing still or lost someone 3 weeks ago, I'd want someone who cares to listen to me and help me if I asked for it, not come to my door and have a prearranged speech made with only certian scriptures or things to talk about; so much for personal caring!!!!!
Anyone out there agree????
What's up with this???
by bcsgirl 3 Replies latest jw experiences
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bcsgirl
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Introspection
Hi bcsgirl,
Well I haven't been to meetings in a long time so I don't know what they're saying, but it sounds like it is really becoming "dead works" huh? Good for you for listening to your heart, people who are more interested in gaining numbers for an organization than the lives of people are the ones with a heart that is "treacherous and desperate."
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sweetone2377
Welcome to the boards bcsgirl. And I totally agree with you. If it weren't for the freedom we have in our country, the JW's wouldn't be as free to shove their beliefs in the faces of everyone else. (did I say that right? I think so) As a JW I was taught to be caring for the ppl behind the door, yet not to deterr from my presentation. That if they tried to get off track, arrange for another visit (thuse getting an RV in the process). Not everyone is concerned about the same things and if they truely want to reach ppl with their message, JW's are going to have to be extremely flexable.
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bcsgirl
Thank you for letting me know that I'm not the only person who feels like this. When I have more time I'll fill you all in on my life story. It's been a long few months for me and there's ALOT that has really made me look twice at what I want to do with my life.
Let's just say that after being raised a witness (30+) yrs. and being baptized from the age of 15; I now have 3 of my own children and I'm raising them on my own because my ex-husband-who was also raised a witness-has left the family and is leading a different life.
I've left also and have never been happier.
This is a start because the whole story would take forever to write and my ex also visits this site from time to time. He's the one who mailed it to me; something I can thank him for!!:)