when Dateline airs....then what??

by gumby 26 Replies latest jw friends

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  teenyuck

  gumby, she only quotes Watchtower and Awake articles. She in not informed on the policy. She recites this crap to me and I start to get annoyed.

  Her father was not a JW, however, his mother and father were, both were annointed at one point, then my greatgrandmother dropped out and became an "evil slave."

  I asked my Mom this morning what her grandfather did when he heard she was molested by his son? As she said in the past, he denounced her as a tramp!

  I sent her some articles from Nic's web site and from silentlambs. I was hoping she would at least agree that the dubs are psycho. I know that is alot to expect, however, she was abused and this issue is close to her heart.

  I know she gave standard, head in the sand answers. However, it did make an impact.

  She just won't accept that the elders will cover this up. I am going to continue to send articles to her.

  Her heartless remark is typical for her. When I posted the info on her and blood, I kinda am seeing a pattern. She is not one to root for the underdog in any situation. I really think that she believes that if she holds on to the JW beliefs she will make it to paradise. Even if she has done some "ethically, morally" questionable things.

  She would make Archie Bunker blush with the comments she makes. She vilifies every race...still..at least Archie was doing it in the 70's. She will not let go.

  She is not like any other JW women I have known. She is an enigma. I have been trying to understand her way of thinking and I do not want to be like her.

  I am honestly glad I live far enough away that I can visit once or twice a year, for short periods.
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  gumby

  Puffsrule: Sounds to me like "The Truth" is her security blanket.
  She is one of those who would rather not know any smut on the Org.
  For her to find they are not the truth would scare her.

  These type of people are convinced christendom is so far out there that this is the closest thing to perfect even though they could be wrong in some areas.

  It's irritating when your hands are tied as yours seem to be in this matter. If she will listen.....keep trying... if it gets you anywhere.
  I hope for the best for you.
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  jerome

  what did you say?
  how dare you do that!
  do it again and
  i'll give you a slap.

  is this almost always the case when you confront jws on their beliefs.
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  what did you say?
  [is there something wrong with Jehovahs organisation]

  how dare you say that!
  [who do you think you are to disrespect Gods organisation]

  say it again and
  [you beter becareful what you say or there will be trouble and you know it]

  i'll give you a slap!
  [i dont think jws dont give you a physicall slap but they would shure give you a psycological slap in the face by refusing to acknowledge you as a human being and shun you]

  this sounds so typical.

  the bible is a two edged sword
  wield it the wrong way and it you WILL cut yourself!
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  JT

  The vast majority of those already in are lost forever. The real battle is to dry up the supply of new victims. The Dateline program may be a very valuable contribution to that process
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  this comment is right on time- for many of us know due to being in wt that to the avg jw it means I HAVE THE TRUTH SEE HOW THEY ARE ATTACKING US
  but to the NONJW who sees them waking them up on sat am it now puts them in a different light

  in fact the society is not to much concerned about the ones already in for they have a proven track record of believing for the most part anything the wt says
  but the NONJW
  now that is a horse of a different color

  one thing that has always been an important thing to the wt in recent years unlike the days of russell and rutherford is that the org wants to look NORMAL TO NONjw JUST a group of god fearing folks trying thier best to serve god to the best of their "Understanding"

  well stuff like this causes bible student to surf the net- cause nonjw to ask harder hitting questions on the matter and we all know that the avg jw has not be preped beyond the old routine answer as to how to deal with stuff like this

  these type of shows are PR nightmares to org that are trying to project a certain rightous image

  great post
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  JT

  Fred says:

  If someone is being molested then call the police. Is that a hard policy?
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  I can't believe that this is a post from fred- he actually added something to the issue. And he is correct, but what he fails to realize or don't know is that for years this simple little thing was not done and the reason why was due to the instructions and culture that lives and breathes in wt world

  but thanks again fred for a fine comment

  i knew that in time you would sound just like us

  keep posting
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  gumby

  Fred is a policy breaker or he wouldn't be here. I am glad he is.
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  gumby

  I want to thank all who gave input on this.
  I guess we will know the real answer soon!
  Thanks again