Active Witness Reading Combatting Cult Mind Control

by BU2B 10 Replies latest jw friends

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  BU2B

  I have gotten a thought about how to wake active witnesses up. Since the book does not mention JWs specifically, If you could get a active JW to read CCMC, what do you think their reaction would be? Could they clearly see how JWs fit in as a cult?, or would the average JW be blinded to the obvious and just see how other groups like Mormons, Moonies, Scientology, etc fit the mold?

  Just a thought because I could present this book to my dad who is a book reader and just tell him I found it interesting, as it helps us understand the hold "Babylon the Great" has on people, all the while hoping he will make a connection to JWs!

  Do you guys think it might work or should I not bother with this? Any thoughts are appreciated.
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  Ding

  I don't see how it could hurt.

  That said, remember that the Watchtower Society frequently condemns other organizations for many of the things that it does itself (false prophecies, covering up sexual abuse, using fear to control members, etc.) and JWs never seem to notice the hypocrisy.
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  bsmart

  I'd go for it. He already doesnt follow directions regarding only reading JW publications. You can ask a question or two about what he read or mention some issue you found interesting.
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  Gayle

  Worth a try, since he is a "reader." Hopefully, something clicks.
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  leavingwt

  I've discovered that most ex-JWs won't read it. So, keep your expectations low for an active JW to read a book even remotely concerned with religion.

  My suggestion would be to remove the 'Recommended Reading' page at the rear of the book that does mention JWs. Also, I would sell the idea of reading the book as a way to understanding why people would join the Mormons, in the face of the overwhelming, contradictory information on the Internet.
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  OnTheWayOut

  While I was waking up without it, CCMC is the first book I read in my process of learning TTATT. It does an excellent job of making you say "This has nothing to do with JW's but it has EVERYTHING to do with JW's."

  Go for it.
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  ILoveTTATT

  Careful! Be sure that it is the correct version since the latest book by Hassan strangely mentions JW's a lot but doesn't mention mormons!!
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  OnTheWayOut

  Yes. While original books never had any references to JW'S, later copies had a single reference in the back in "Recommended Reading."

  I left the page intact and took wide black marker across the single reference.
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  Mum

  I agree that it's worth a try. When I was a dub, I remember a discussion with a Bible student about patriotism. Pretending to agree with me, he said something like, "Yes, the U.S. is only 200 years old, but they're the best!" I immediately felt a twinge because I knew he was really talking about the religion and hoped I'd make the connection.

  Lots of people said things to me that made me uncomfortable. That's how we learn.

  Best wishes with your dad.
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  nonjwspouse

  I finally got my husband to read the early copy of CCMC after explaining to him it was a book that described why I felt like I do, and for him to read it and let meknow whow,here and why I was wrong. He did in fact read it, almost two years ago now. We had one long, and one very sort discussion and no, my questions ( BITE) were not answered ( wonder why??) He basically "shelved" it...but I believe the words in there were strong seeds.

  He did find the story of flying saucer cult to be absolutly halarious ( can we say cognitive dissonence anyone?) Still oblivious at the time how similar it all was.