How Will You Use Barbara Anderson's News to Help Your Witness Family ?

by flipper 47 Replies latest jw friends

  • flipper
    flipper

    O.K. So the big "national " news release has come and gone. It was huge in that this time it definitely hit the ears and eyes of witnesses as well as others who know witnesses, or have relatives who are in it . On a " national " scale this is a lot of people. So what are we going to do with this information as faders, or ex-witnesses ? It's not like our witness families are hearing about this from only those considered " apostate " anymore ! For the families we have still in this mind control cult , somehow it has to make them think that even the watchtower society could not prevent this news from occurring and coming across on a national venue.

    So, I know many of us have to be careful with what we say to our " believing " witness family , but think for a minute ? Do you think they will have this " national " news release talked about in their announcements at the next service meeting ? No. Will elders voluntarily bring it up in conversation before meetings in casual talk ? No. It might be whispered about between people , but not loudly so as to not " stumble " new ones. You get my drift here where I'm going ? So, it is up to US , who have got out of the mind controlling cult to inform our families of this ( in a respectful loving way ) to get them thinking about it. Remember it's all in the manner in which we come across . It is now " nationally " known , the watchtower society can no longer hide ! I'm going to send copies of the NBC news releae to my parents, daughters and older brother , respectfully write a loving " concerned " letter and let it rest from there. I feel an obligation to inform them , in case it has been hidden from them. So, what do you all plan to do with this news release ? Can we help our families escape ? Or just let them know ? Look forward to your responses. peace out, Mr. Flipper

  • bikerchic
    bikerchic

    Flipper I really hope that many will be able to reach their families and friends with this news. I tried with the Dateline story and all it did was get my very best friend of over 30 years to send me an email telling me I'm a determent to her relationship with Jehovah.

    My family is so far in that they will never see the errors of the WTS and what little they do see they are faithfully waiting on Jehovah to correct. I wish I had more hope for them then I do, I will live vicariously through others and hope to hear some really good experiences out of all this.

    I am thinking of sending a link to my sister with well worded questioning I'll let you know if any thing comes of it. I suspect it will only cause a bigger rift with us. It's horrible what being in a cult does to families!

  • flipper
    flipper

    BIKERCHIC- I totally understand your feelings ! I too have family in it since the 1950's . An elder father and mother , older elder brother and two older sisters. And my two younger daughters 20 and 19. I am going to be selective about who I send this NBC report to and be careful in my wording of the letter . You know, just something brief like I was concerned about this and love you guys ,it's why I sent this. And leave it at that, and see what happens. I feel confident enough in my relationship with mom and dad that they won't castigate me for it. My older brother , well, who knows ,not real close anyway, and my two daughters haven't been talking to me anyway when I try to be sweet to them, so what have I got to lose, is how I feel about it ? At least it will help them see what keeps me from being active in their " organization " or whatever thy call it I'll let you know what becomes of it, if anything.

  • BlackSwan of Memphis
    BlackSwan of Memphis

    My witness family is beyond help. They know very very well about the child abuse problems in the Society and have blatantly looked the other way.

    NOW

    If Dateline or NightlyNews did a story about embezzling funds (or whatever) that might grab their attention.

  • Lady Liberty
    Lady Liberty

    Dear Flipper,

    YES! My father in law is the only JW family that will still speak to us. But I plan on bringing it up the next time I see him!

    Sincerely,

    Lady Liberty

  • minimus
    minimus

    Start sowing little seeds.

  • flipper
    flipper

    BLACK SWAN of MEMPHIS- I know how you feel about witness relatives. I have em' too. I feel that the more the Watchtower society influences older members to hand over their wills, estates, and life insurance policies, they may in time be caught embezzling funds which are not legally theirs. One can only hope and keep your fingers crossed !

    LADY LIBERTY- Great Lady Lib! Let me know how it goes with your family ! I'm sending out letters to my family this weekend ! Peace.

    MINIMUS- I agree , start with sowing little seeds of doubt, it may grow into something bigger ! Peace out, Mr. Flipper

  • changeling
    changeling

    People hear what they want to.

    My mom has already proclamed it's a lie.

    My elder dad has said the policy is to report.

    Others I'm sure will focus on Barbara Andersonds being an ex-witness and thus not believe a word she says.

    Sorry to put a negative spin on this, but it is what it is.

    The biggest impact will be on non-witness. They will be able to smell a rat where a witness will not.

    changeling

  • flipper
    flipper

    CHANGELING- I agree perhaps most witness relatives will view this as a threat and not acknowledge it , however for every 10 witnesses that don't accept the news report if there is 1 who does , I'm willing to still try . Sorry your mom was unaccepting of the information. Peace to you, Mr. Flipper

  • flipper
    flipper

    I'm going to talk with my non-witness son about it on Sunday and get opinions on how to approach it in a respectful loving way with some witness relatives . Two heads put together better than one. Has anybody else heard any feedback from your witness family on the NBC news report ? Just curious ? Thanks, peace out, Mr. Flipper

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