Why would a JW call a "goat" during lunch break at the Assembly?

skeeter1

This has happened a few times, so I now ask your thoughts.

So the new posters know, I was raised in and left. Never baptised. So, close family & friends still talk with me. Trust me, it's a curse as much as a blessing.

A JW who is close to me and knows my many disagreements with the Watch Tower Society and knows I think it's a cult (...blah, blah, blah....), calls me at the lunch break at the Assembly. This person has alot of free times on his/her hands at other times, but usually seems to call me while at the assembly...and to tell me/leaves message, "Oh, I am calling you from the Assembly. We are on lunch."

Now, what am I to think?

a. JW is bored out of his/her friggin mind and wants to touch base with a non-JW to see how life is going? (I am usually having fun with my family on the weekends, and this weekend was full tilt F-U-N!). This JW is single and has no kids...so I know the JW has to be super bored...and ain't looking for any mate.

b. JW is getting super brainwashed and decides to give unbelieving, dear Skeeter a call in the hopes of inviting me to the Memorial.

c. JW tells me he/she is at the assembly as a means of warding off my evil spirits. (I imagine the JW holding garllic to the phone).

d. JW hopes I will ask, "Oh, how is it?" That way, the JW can gloat about how wonderful the spiritual food is.

Anyway, all I got was a voice message. I tried to call back, but it was past 1:00 p.m. So, naturally, I couldn't ask...but one day, I just want to explode, "Why in Jehovah's name do you insist on calling me during an ASSembly? Do you want me to friggin puke into the phone, or to ask you how the cult indoctrination lessons are going? Was there: 1) a scare session, followed by 2) a 'we are the only Truth' session, followed by a 3) stay humble, bend over, and let the Governing Body lead the way! By the way, how many young teenagers and children were baptised and ruined their life? Was there some stupid, made up skit on devoting your life to a Publishing Cult?"

Thank you for letting me vent. I feel better.

When I do get the phone call next Assembly, I will just say, "Oh (pause), guess what we are doing today?"

Skeeter

thetrueone

More than likely to impress guilt that your not there and the self-righteous lamb is gorging on new spiritual food thats going to save his life.

jay88

Dude it is the 30hr pioneering thing this month, what better way to start time?

carla

"Why in Jehovah's name do you insist on calling me during an ASSembly? ---haha, what would they think if you really said that?!? The rest of your rant amused me greatly! thanks for the chuckle! and sorry for your frustrations.

skeeter1

I think you are all right. This person is indirectly very jealous of me because I have a great family life (and JW does not). This JW basically started a fued with me over a lost pet, because I wasn't doing enough to find the thing. I was doing everything to find the darn pet (ads, shelters, etc.) I was getting hateful phone calls for about a week. Then, the pet fued quicly turned into a "Your not raising your kids right...not in the Truth." Wow, I got an earful! I did the "hold the phone three feet from your head" trick. I found a way to shut the trap, but I did take note. I said, "Take it to the spouse if you think we are not raising our kids right."

I learned to distance myself from this person. I learned the cult personality is a monster, not to be taken lightly. The cult is just an ends to the inner troubles this person has which are deep, deep down.

Yes, there are two ways to pull oneself up. The first is to pull yourself up. The other is to push someone else down. I think the JW is feeling real guilty at this Assembly. THe JW does not put in stellar door-to-door hours (which this person could easily do). So, while feeling super down....it's a good time to call Skeeter and impress some guilt on Skeeter not being in the "Truth" and JWs self-righteous being a the ASSembly.

If this JW could just see that it's the cult ....

Thanks for letting me vent.

Justitia Themis

Caller i.d...just don't answer...

EmptyInside

Well,I don't know this person,so I can't speak for them. But,as a single person,assemblies and conventions,were lonely and miserable,especially intermission. I'd see young couples walking around together. Sisters,my age,already married and with their children. Everyone had their group and I felt so alone. So,I would be tempted to call someone too,so I wouldn't feel like such a loser.

skeeter1

Thanks Empty...now I feel bad for getting abuzz over it.

steve2

Skeeter, sorry you're now feeling bad about another poster's comments - but, hey, feeling bad can be very motivating to help you change your situation. I'm guessing that the reason the JW calls you during the assembly is because you tend to be a nice person who doesn't tell them what's really on your mind. You deserve better calls than those from a seemingly bored JW who feels the need to tell you they're at an assembly. Go out there and get yourself a friend who will accept you for who you are and who you know calls you because they enjoy your company.

EmptyInside

Hi Skeeter,I didn't mean to make you feel bad. As I mentioned,I don't know this person and what is behind their motivation for calling you from the assembly.

I was just sharing my personal experience and how I felt miserable at the assemblies. I would call a relative who was unable to attend the convention,due to health reasons,because I was lonely and homesick and to check up on my pets they were taking care of for me.

Why would a JW call a "goat" during lunch break at the Assembly?

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