JW-Values Anyone? (page 2)

lisavegas420

what about patience? we were always waiting for something.

even now, I have no problem standing in lines, or sitting in a waiting room.

I just look around, and try to read people's thoughts or listen in on their conversations.

lisa

steve2

To be fair, I have one sterling value from my JW past:

I cannot litter without a bad conscience.

poppers

"To be fair, I have one sterling value from my JW past:

I cannot litter without a bad conscience."

I'm glad I didn't have to be a dub to learn not to litter.

Thanks for all the comments everyone. I wondered if it was just me, or if others drew a blank on JW-values that has been a possitive influence in their life after exiting. I don't have much "patience" Lisa, but I'm pleased for you. However, I have a hunch that you have that quality with or without the JW history. :) Parakeet, your comment had me rolling with laughter. I went to college too, WTW, and the $ociety was right--Student loans are evil! Thanks again everyone.

steve2

I'm glad I didn't have to be a dub to learn not to litter.

That's a bit of a low blow but point taken. Being raised in the religion, it can be kind of hard to separate out what I would have learned anyway and what was a distinctive Watchtower value.

poppers

"That's a bit of a low blow but point taken."

I'm glad you got the point - my comment wasn't meant as a put down, but as a reminder that all kinds of "good" values aren't the provence of any religion.

nvrgnbk

I really did learn not to litter.

To this day, nothing bothers me more than seeing someone litter.

JAVA

Seeing someone litter bugs me about as much as watching JWs dragging themselves from door-to-door. As Steve2 and poppers points out, littering might not necessarily be a leftover JW value because many people have that value anyway. However, I'm certain the negative reaction I have when spotting JWs on the street is a result of being a former JW. Sometimes I feel sorry for them, and at other times I get ticked. I'm don't think this is a carryover "value," but more of a negative reaction.

Junction-Guy

I cant think of any positive value that I learned in the JW religion, that couldnt have been taught by another religion.

The only good thing I have been left with is a keen sense of identifying con artists and various schemes.

Im almost foolproof when it comes to that.

ness

i don't think I've picked up on any values which i wouldn't have learnt anyway...but I think we do get some skills. in depth biblical knowledge and the ability to research (whether or not you see that as a good thing lol), interpersonal skills from having to talk to complete f'kin strangers at their houses...confident public speakers etc...

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