Greatest Lesson You Have Learned from Your WT Experience? (page 2)

Elsewhere

When anyone starts barking commands or instructions the very first thing that comes to mind (and out of my mouth) is: Who the fck are you and why the hell should I do any of that sht?

purplesofa

I'm kinda feel like elsewhere, I question most everyones motives now.

I find even the thought of being connected to a group in any way something I can't handle.

I will take my chances being a free agent.

purps

Most every group allows you ask questions... but when your character itself is called into question because you question the answer given, when all teachings are viewed as absolutes , unquestionable then ... "Houston we have a problem " !!!!

If polite questions cause anger to come up... (watch for their neck and ears turning red trying to repress heated anger ) they are taking

their teachings way too seriously and need to lighten up

immensely !

Caliber

undercover

I told a teenage relative of mine the other day (much to the chagrin of his parents) to question authority.

But, I had to explain that I didn't mean to always be disobedient or become anarchist. I meant to question what you're told by those in positions of authority. Make sure that what they tell you jives. If it does, then you can listen and obey, be subordinate to, whatever. If something they tell you doesn't add up, be very wary. In some cases, such as police or teachers, you may have to acquiese physically, but don't let them fool you mentally.

Homerovah the Almighty

Bullshit can come wrapped up in the prettiest packages, and thats exactly what the JWS do to the unsuspecting citizen..

With a big warm smile of course !

leavingwt

Another one I learned...

"Fear is the passion of slaves." -- Patrick Henry

caliber

For my part, my ego was well fed, being an elder and getting to go to Gilead. Thats what I got out of it. And I learned something very valuable about myself: I wanted power, I wanted prestige, and I liked the attention I got. (AlltimeJeff)

I feel as if others might be drawn to a dogmatic religion, being dogmatic themselves...(AlltimeJeff )

I agree that ego may be a huge factor in staying in the WT. however in point two quote .... seeming that most are born ins or are

there as a family unit I wonder (even though it is a dogmatic religion ) if that many are drawn because of a dogmatic thinking ?

Would not peer pressure and acceptance be a more accurate reason ? (although being dogmatic does seem to run in DNA )

Would not the carrot (the new order ) be the initial drawing card ? First comes the love then judgement and guilt comes a little later .

Caliber

cawshun

I was a Catholic and I doubted the church, so I left it. I will not put my trust in any man made doctrines. If I chose to follow the bible, I think Jesus made it very clear, if we accept Him as our saviour, we try to take on His personality, by doing so, we are living as Christians and will have everlasting life.

What I am leaning to more and more is, this life is all there is, then comes death, and that is the end of our story. No different then a bug that gets squashed or one that lives out its life, but in the end, the bug is still dead. Some are just fortunate to live longer then others.

When your dead, its " Lights Out the Party's Over", so live this life to the fullest. I would rather spend my time in this life being a decent, loving and kind person over one that choses a life of crime, being unkind, mean and unforgiving.

Homerovah the Almighty

Religion can be used as a business venture and operate itself in a similar fashion.

megaflower

I learned that a fly will land on shit as well as a pie. So, you better take time and examine something to make sure it is really true or just shit!!

Greatest Lesson You Have Learned from Your WT Experience?

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