That's how shunning works. The closer the friend was, the HARDER you get shunned. Why? Because JW's are indoctrinated to believe shunning is a LOVING act and that it is the BEST thing they can do to help the df'd person gain Gods favor again. That's what makes it so nasty. If you don't believe it, they will use the analogy of going to a doctor. The doctor (a JW) gives you a shot (shuns you) and it hurts momentarily, but the protection you receive (gaining God's favor if you return to the flock) is far greater than that little pain you received (Being shunned) and shows loving concern on the doctors part.
Oh My God!!
by ABibleStudent 23 Replies latest jw experiences
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ABibleStudent
To everyone who has responded on this thread thanks.
@ heathen, I have never been a JW so I wouldn't know. I do know that my former friend is a pilates instructor and she does not like to pressure her other clients with WTBTS material or accepting WTBTS "Bible Studies" (indoctrination sessions). I guess that just goes to prove that all JWs do not behave the same as the WTBTS's teaches JWs to say.
@ KateWild, You are welcomed. I hope that more people will learn to be polite to JWs to screw with their cult personas and hopefully help their authentic personas to one day overcome their cult personas. As the NAACP slogan states, "The Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste."
@ Suspicious, Thanks for the WTBTS's analogy. I can see how someone without critical thinking skills/skeptism could easily fall into the WTBTS's convoluted logic. I wonder why my former friend did not shun her DF'ed son because she loved him too much? May be there is hope that her authentic persona will one day overcome her cult persona. I hope that my former friend will never shun her son and that her son will get help to overcome WTBTS's phobias.
Peace be with you and everyone, who you love,
Robert
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cult classic
"@ cult classic - I know that it is difficult to seperate feelings for a JW when they have a cult persona and an authentic persona. The cult persona can definately act like an a$$. I believe that it is better to be kind to JWs because it will drive their cult persona crazy!"
It's not that difficult to separate feelings for a JWs cult and authentic personality. However, life is too short for me to spend energy and time trying to get JWs to return a simple greeting.
Either way, enjoy your workouts
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ABibleStudent
@ cult classic, I do enjoy working out. On Superbowl Sunday I played tennis, worked out at the gym, bladded with a friend, and did 12-oz curls at Hooters. I consider that an awesome workout schedule. Too bad the Broncos lost, but the Seahawks were definately playing better and the Seahawks defense definately deserved the win.
I'm glad that you are able to seperate your feelings for JWs' cult and authentic personas, so that you can live freer from the WTBTS.
Peace be with you and everyone, who you love,
Robert