My name is Jonathan.
I have a problem.
When I was 21 I left the org. Since that time I've made a new life. I graduate university next year, and plan on moving overseas to work and live with my girlfriend. So far so good, right? Well almost. You see, my whole family are very active Witnesses. When I left, I just wanted to live a happy life, which meant falling off the face of the planet for the last 7 years. Now, my parents are really old, and I'm not sure how much time we have left. I sense that they, as well as my older brother and sister, want to get closer. I feel a glimmer of hope. However, I still have a lot of mixed/highly unpleasant/want to vomit feelings about their beliefs. I'm also angry that we've never had the opportunity to have an open forum disscussion about Witnesses. I mean, how can we get past this? In effect, they are praying every day for our deaths! This is driving me nuts! Any ideas?
3 parents, 1 wedding, and a graduation...
by happysunshine 2 Replies latest jw friends
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happysunshine
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Francois
This is a tough one. They all are. The society is very aware of the vulnerability of their arguments, of their entire shtick. Thus they don't want any of their drones talking to anyone about it. It only takes the slighest touch by the smallest feather to make their entire system of "logic" collapse on itself.
So I'm asking what is the chance that your parents will "hear" you? Which is not to ask if they will listen to you. Those are two separate processes. They may very well listen, but will they hear you? If they do, then perhaps you have a chance to make your case.
Suggest you base your entire argument on Love - not law. That is, don't bother debating so-called JW "theology," stick to Love. That'd be my suggestion.
Best,
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happysunshine
Thanks Francois. -J