Always having been worried about this doctrine, I realize now how truly silly and trivial Dubs are!
Apostasy Unforgivable?
by professor 12 Replies latest jw friends
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Xander
Used to be worried about THIS doctrine when I was a 'good little JW'. Yes, even an uberJW could sometimes feel pressure of the world and 'hate god'. Or, sometimes, just wish the org never existed. Or, not REALLY want to live in the paradise pictured by the society. Or, secretly hate a two faced elder. Or...
Boy, did I feel guilty.
"Did I just commit the unforgivable sin?"
"If I did...what's the point in going on?"
"How can a 'loving' god think that a specific 'sin' is 'unforgivable'? Is that really loving?"
"Is asking that question an unforgivable sin?"
Went through a LOT of that, off and on, for a LONG time.
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Xander
The 'dub rule' for an 'unforgivable sin' in our area was:
"If you say something or act against against god's holy spirit (read: the org) and don't feel guilty or think you've committed a sin, then you've committed the 'unforgivable sin' since you've truly turned against god in your heart."
Which, by its very nature of ambiguity made for SUPER-DUPER paranoia.
Just think about that...
The unforgivable sin is the sin you don't think you committed. Suddenly, EVERY action comes up for scrutiny. You basically have to believe EVERY doubt is a 'sin' or you worry about committing 'the unforgivable sin'.
*shudder*
Mind control at its finest.