by lydia 3 Replies latest jw friends
We need to put our heads together here - we need to figure out how to GENTLY help those who come here seeking information to realize what it is the Borg is trying to hide from them....
Lets face it - it takes alot for those who are in or newly associated to get on here and start to look...
How can we make this an easier thing for them - so that we don't over whelm them??
Just curious....as usual
Lyd
Great idea. Perhaps a reference section. You could include changes in doctrine or policy and reference them to the publication that they changed. If they were presented in a non judgmental, factual way, the changes could speak for themselves to someone who is starting to question. It would also be very valuble to non JWs who are trying to figure out what the fuss is about.
I know Running Man, and perhaps many others of you already have this information. When Simon is back home, he may have time to look into setting something up and how to keep it "neutral and non-threatening".
When I began deprogramming myself, I found that numerous information sources were not acceptable.
To a loyal JW, apostate information is definitely not acceptable. Even scientific and historical information is suspect, if it does not agree with the WTBTS. So, I found that the only way to disprove the teachings of the Society, was with their own words.
So, I spent a year or two compiling quotes that highlighted their doctrinal changes, documented lies, dumb statements, intentional misquotations, and claims to divine inspiration.
Best of all, these documents are 100% Society words, so the claim of apostacy can be easily overcome.
An early version of these documents is on line. But, if anyone wanted to host an updated version, in a different format, I'm sure that there wouldn't be a problem
If anyone is interested, let me know.
I think one of the biggest problems is unreliability of information. There are things that are circulated that are just not true, and these really detract from the overall impression a person might take away.
I would suggest a 'facts and myths' page that tries to get to the bottom of this and invites comments. Thus, if a JW read something he or she didn't believe, they could submit proof with regards to that topic. And vice versa.
I have in mind things like masonic involvement, Russell's early years etc. There is a lot of information that is just hearsay and does nothing for the cause except isolate people.
