by minimus 11 Replies latest jw friends
When I was a kid, my family wanted me to reach out for any type of "privilege", whether it be cleaning the rest room or being an attendant. Obviously, reaching out to be a ministerial servant and elder were high on the list.
Since college was a no no, we were to aspire to be something within the congregation.
I wonder if anyone aspires to be anything in the Organization, at this point in time.
Sure! There are plenty of Pubs who know nothing of TTATT.
Doc
Yep. Lots and lots. Nothing has changed but you. :)
Oh for sure. Pioneers, Bethel; construction is a big one too; and 'serving where the need is great'.
There seemed to be two groups: one was pioneer types that moved up the theocratic ladder band at least were eventually Service Overseers, and the other type was the construction worker who were at all the quick builds, every Bethel project, etc.
LOL, I got a message saying a poster never thought I was an elder, just a 60 year old woman.
LOL, I got a message saying a poster never thought I was an elder, just a 60 year old woman.....Minimus
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OUTLAW, where did you get my picture??
I think a lot of them would like to win the lottery. Indirectly of course (ahem) since they are not allowed to participate. But if Aunt Bess were to win, surely she would like to shower a bit of cash our way, right? Unless of course we were shunning her since she no longer accepted every bit of drivel from the GB.
I think there will always be a core that jump at the chance at a titled "privilege". As an example, look out how many ordinary dubs jump at the chance to Aux Pioneer during the Memorial Season TM . It makes them feel special.
I also observe a pattern where those brothers who can barely support themselves or their families tend to be some of the most domineering, dictatorial brothers when it comes to any type of oversight-- be it as the CoBE or as the Cleaning Captain TM for their congregation at the Circuit Assembly. It's like they realize that their lack of education or work ethic never will allow them any substantive authority in the real world, so they try to repair their fragile egos by reminding themselves and others in the congregation just how much authority they really have. Part of the same pattern is those who actually have an education and/or successful career. They know what authority and responsibility mean in the real world, and when they get to the Hall, they look around and think "No thanks. I couldn't give two flying figs whether I 'qualify' to run mikes/make the Attendant schedule/etc." And when you find that somewhat rare combination of an elder who is educated or has a successful career, they tend to be the most reasonable because they have nothing to prove.
