by minimus 21 Replies latest jw friends
I sometimes see what I might refer to as near hatred for JWs on this site. That's not typical of most here.
When we do get a Witness on here, at times we beat them up, so to speak, because of the anger we might have toward those that support the religion.
I find myself even telling my mom, whom I respect very much, where the dog died and looking back, I think I sound harsh (but brutally honest).
How do YOU treat Jehovah's Witnesses at this point in your life?
Just like I treat any other human, as long as they don't talk to me in that superior "witnessspeak". I love my Mom and would never hurt her feelings on purpose.
The only time I have a problem is when they sound condescending, like they know more than I do. How can they, if they still have their blinders on. Some of them I just truly feel sorry for.
When they appear superior, I find myself getting nasty.
Yeah, I thought they taught tact in the TMS.
Oh well, I live in a VERY small town, they just ignore me which is FINE with me.
I would never deliberating hurt any one's feelings....regardless of who they are.....its a matter of word choices get your point across
in an informative yet kind way.
hope4others
I tend to give people the benefit of the doubt, and I don't like to hurt anyone's feelings. But that doesn't prevent me from being direct if need be.
Good question. Ive seen sometimes some brutal replys to JWs like myself. But so far personally I have only rec`d good comments and support from the people on this site, which is refreshing. Thanks for bring that up.
Exactly, Priest. What puts me on the defensive is when a dub tries to make me feel like I'm stupid. They try to do that, because we all know they are the smartest people on earth, right?? Taught by the great teacher organization masquerading as God's mouthpiece. I call bull.
When you read and see the lies, yet they still are so dogmatic, it's just hard to be nice.
They don't really understand direct. They call it persecution. We were taught that if anyone simply disagrees on spiritual matters, they are from Satan. Good lord, it's a miracle we are as sane as we are.
I genuinely try to be kind and reasonable.After all, we were once where they are.As for those, who come here..it really depends on what attitude they themselves have.Some come in with all guns blazing and act is if they're God's Terminator..but most aren't like that.Most current JW's who come here are either looking for a way out or don't stick around long because their plans of conversion (turning others back to JW) quickly dissipate when they see it's not going to work.
At times it can take a real effort to see where someone is coming from because they personally may have a great deal of inner anguish as they try to figure out what's going on with "the troof", their take on things is likley going to vacillate as they attempt to make sense of all the conflicting ideas and emotions.However, if one is obviously trying to get others to go back to the vomit and acts in a self-righteous or deceptive manner, such as "theocratic warfare"..... then all bets are off.If you wanna play with the big boys, expect to get some bruises.
I've got to admit, I defended them for years, but never vehemently like the still-in people. I just defended them because it was all I knew.
