by JH 15 Replies latest jw friends
There is a lot that bothers me about it. But mostly the shunning since this is what directly affects me. The self righteous attiude of most JWs really irkes me as well. The fact that they think they are better than the world because they have the TRUF
BFD
It's deliberate destruction of families, in its quest to dominate individuals.
metatron
Our chairs were comfy too. The shunning is the worst part for me......but sure isnt the only thing.
Our chairs were fine at first, but then a brother had the idea of adding 2 inch of padding to the chairs, so they did that, and then we were sitting way too high. My feet were barely touching the floor after that.
Then I noticed that a few old ladies, who were too short, needed some kind of foot rest...lol
Thats the only reason why I didn't go anymore.
Everything!
I think Romans 2:17-29 puts best my feelings towards the organization and what bothers me
17 You who call yourselves Jews are relying on God’s law, and you boast about your special relationship with him. 18 You know what he wants; you know what is right because you have been taught his law. 19 You are convinced that you are a guide for the blind and a light for people who are lost in darkness. 20 You think you can instruct the ignorant and teach children the ways of God. For you are certain that God’s law gives you complete knowledge and truth. 21 Well then, if you teach others, why don’t you teach yourself? You tell others not to steal, but do you steal? 22 You say it is wrong to commit adultery, but do you commit adultery? You condemn idolatry, but do you use items stolen from pagan temples? 23 You are so proud of knowing the law, but you dishonor God by breaking it. 2 4 No wonder the Scriptures say, “The Gentiles blaspheme the name of God because of you.” 25 The Jewish ceremony of circumcision has value only if you obey God’s law. But if you don’t obey God’s law, you are no better off than an uncircumcised Gentile. 26 And if the Gentiles obey God’s law, won’t God declare them to be his own people? 27 In fact, uncircumcised Gentiles who keep God’s law will condemn you Jews who are circumcised and possess God’s law but don’t obey it. 28 For you are not a true Jew just because you were born of Jewish parents or because you have gone through the ceremony of circumcision. 29 No, a true Jew is one whose heart is right with God. And true circumcision is not merely obeying the letter of the law; rather, it is a change of heart produced by God’s Spirit. And a person with a changed heart seeks praise from God, not from people.
They are no better than anyone else and the constant judging and looking down their noses at others just sickens me.
abr
