Another Story about JWs Placing JW.org Tracks

by ABibleStudent 3 Replies latest jw experiences

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  ABibleStudent

  While I was writing my 1-page bio to send to managers today, a 30-ish, nicely-dressed JW man and woman knocked on my door. They wanted to give me a track to visit JW.org. I said, "I'm sorry. I don't believe that JW.org is truthful." They said thank you and left.

  Within a couple of minutes, I was kicking myself for not telling them something else to engage them in a conversation. So, I went out after them to engage them in a conversation. Picture an unshaven guy in shorts, sandals, and a tee-shirt going out to talk with well-dressed JWs.

  I didn't initially find the couple that knocked on my door, but I did meet a man in a suit and an attractive, well-dressed JW sister. I started the conversation by showing them and asking them if they knew what the "No Solicitation" sign meant. They said that they were not selling anything. I then explained how the property manager had asked the local KH not to distribute tracks in my condo complex. The man said that it was his constitutional right.

  A conversation ensued with up to 4 JW males and 1 female. I don't remember everything that was said. It lasted for more than 30 minutes. I tried to ask simple questions to help them to critically think for themselves. I did tell them they could come to my condo to read only the Bible without any JW.org propaganda and if they wanted to learn about "undue influence" and how people are manipulated by organizations, visit www.freedomofmind.com.

  I did not see any deer in the headlight looks and they did not say any thought-stopping platitudes, so I doubt that anyone will visit me. But, I did try to plant a few seeds of doubt on the WTBTS's doctrines of blood, shunning, blindly following the GB, the JW.org golden calf, and the latest donation arrangement. From what they said they either were lying to me, do not read WTBTS propaganda, or do not fully comprehend what is written in JW.org's propaganda.

  I was amazed that two male JWs were not wearing suits and that four males and 1 woman tried to have a conversation with me together and individually.

  If more exJWs will respectfully have a conversation with JWS D-2-D, may be the latest JW.org pamphlet campaign will backfire on the WTBTS. I know that I initially did not want to confront them.

  Peace be with you and everyone, who you love,

  Robert
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  Apognophos

  Hopefully they will think back later and be affected by something you said. It's hard for a Witness to really let themselves think about an objection that someone is raising in the moment because they are in "Witness Mode" and are trying to represent their beliefs as they feel obligated to.

  The brothers don't have to wear suits or jackets, by the way. When it's hot out, it's not uncommon to see them going door-to-door Mormon style (ties and no jackets, though white shirt is not required). This may vary a bit by region and by the rules of local elders, however.

  P.S.: It's "tract" :-) There's a 't' at the end and it's not silent.
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  WTWizard

  I wonder who will be the first to say "I visited that site before, and each time I ran AVG scans to remove the spyware that always comes immediately after visiting that site." Notably, I always seem to find one spyware each time I visit that site--good thing AVG can find and remove it.
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  Godsendconspirator

  It's funny how they want no part of the government until it's their "constitutional right" to be there.