Do you still feel guilty, not going to the memorial? (page 4)

PrimateDave

First, my mother called last month and in the course of the conversation asked if I knew when the memorial was, which, of course, I didn't. So, she told me. A couple of weeks ago I got a "care package" from my father, consisting of the latest magazines. I told them a while back that I didn't mind them sending me "the literature". Included with the magazines was a memorial invitation with a post-it note on it that said "please attend".

Well, I love my parents. I am pleased that so far they have stayed in contact with me despite the fact that I openly disassociated myself here and told them about it. I wasn't going to lie to them, and I had no patience for fading. Besides, I wanted to let my hair grow long and grow a beard. ;) However, I am NOT going to the memorial. When they ask, I will say that I did not go. I will say that I have my reasons which I will not discuss with them out of respect for their beliefs. Besides, I already know that there is no way to win an argument with them, and any argument would only cause bad feelings. Sigh. So, no I will not feel guilty about not attending the memorial itself, but I do not look forward to saying so to my family because they simply won't understand.

Dave

JH

I think that I'd feel guilty if I went.

I wouldn't forgive myslef, because then the elders would feel free to come over and see me often thinking I want to go back

Mulan

No guilt. Never had guilt over not attending the Memorial.

twinkletoes

NO, No, No (three times for emphasis as they would say!)

It never was close to a spiritual experience. Always so cut and dried.

Twinkletoes

MadTiger

You have a point.

I decided to make my own respectful remembrance up. I have to think more
about it, though.

bikerchic

No the minute I made my decision that I was no longer going to be a JW I ceased to feel one iota of guilt about any of it.

Besides they don't even serve cheese with that wine and crackers, boohoo.

MsMcDucket

I feel guilty because I went 2 years ago.

Save My Soul

I usually try to work. I haven't gone in MANY years. It has no significance. I honor Jesus and his father every day by my life course. I know many that will attend are terrible people. Are they better than me because they attend?

I missed as a teenager because my ride was late, so I sat through a spanish memorial, not understanding a word.

What an idiot I was.

rose petal

Hell, no!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Haven't been in 10 years!

I got the usual tract under the door. I don't know whether it's from the son who hated going to meetings when he was little, and has gone back, or someone who got the usual dusted-off inactive list! How does one get off that list, and how long do they keep that sucker!

Also, this is the son that doesn't talk to me even though he lives only 2 kilometers away. He lived at home, rent free for ages, started going to the meetings, and then decided to leave without even the courtesy of telling me!

PS I'm still a newbie, I'm going for quality! ;)

Do you still feel guilty, not going to the memorial?

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