by jam 98 Replies latest jw experiences
Finkelstein: I sorry but I don,t think you will get the support
protesting at Assemblies, I may be wrong. But you must
remerber their are just as many still in the borg (ones that know
it,s BS) that is trying to fade. If you could get commitments from
2-3 thousands folks to protest at one assembly, then yes a good
plan.
I hear you Jam but one point that could be levied against that is when a person is openly and public announced to be shunned
does cause many times by the congregation and family that to such a dire extent that it some to commit suicide.
The lessen of standing away from evil ones might be considered fair and just but shunning people outright for things like sexuality indifference
and the occurring possibility of these ones to commit suicide, is surly enough to draw up anger and disgust by the majority of the population.
The other problem that occurs with this is that perhaps a person realizes their wrong but they taken the stand that they don't want to further continue
being a member of the faith, they are only left with one option, to either go back and make a pretentious repeal for forgiveness just so that can carry
on a relationship with their own families.
Is there any reason somebody coudn't just go into the conventions and leave pamphlets etc in the restrooms etc? Just something with the website addresses? Hell, what's to stop someone from going in with a tshirt and walking around during lunch?
Have the owners of these venues been contacted about what they are supporting by allowing the JWs to congregate there?
Yes I agree with the amount of protesters, there has to a significant amount to make a real earnest impression.
Half a dozen is pretty much pointless.
60 or 70 now your talking
The intent has be instigated to attract the public's attention in an obvious and informative way.
never mind just realized already a topic on it...n00b...carry on
Personally, I was thinking of printing out standard Avery address labels, with something like:
"Always get a second opinion"
(Maybe Mr. Grundy already thought of this)
If you are still in, you could discreetly place them in/on the literature and return it. I wish I had thought of this last week when I returned two new Bible Teach books I knew I wouldn't be placing.
Also, lately I have noticed a lot of magazines at libraries and coffee shops. Why not pretend to be checking them out and add your sticker? ") Don't forget the laundromats!
Carpe Diem!
Protest is a numbers game. Get big enough numbers, and you will get media coverage.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/colin-delany/by-the-numbers-how-social_b_1011049.html
Social media is a bigger player now.
I understand that protesters are getting more creative to grab the media spotlight. There might be costumes and themes (i.e. rainbow parade) to grab attention.
Keep it positive.
Finkelstein: good point, can you imagine the public
response when they find out that ex members have
commited sucide due to shunning, not hear say but
direct knowledge of the sucide. That,s a good point
to bring out, if we suceed in reaching the public. LOL
Ok, so what are we going to do folks, write letters or
protest?
Gypsy; That,s a good idea, whatever means possible. Hit
them inside the congregation and outside (the media), you
are under attack, not by the government, not by Satan,
we who want our families back. I know there been those here
who have tried rallying the troops in the past, but come on
folks how much are we going to take.
What other people think about me really doesn't matter, especially if the go a Kingdumb hall.
