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  Quotes

  Another thread today contained a link to "Why Jehovahs Witnesses have mental problems" (http://www.premier1.net/~raines/mental.html)

  I really enjoyed the following excerpt (which, according to the endnotes, is from Jerry Bergman. JW Research Vol.1 No 4, fall 1994, 28. ):

  When Witnesses read the earlier Watchtower publications, most agree that much which was once taught is absolute foolishness. The Watchtower's "historical archives provide a seemingly inexhaustible pool of craziness, superficially written articles, and naive acceptance of formerly in vogue ideas."

  Which reminded me of why I started my own website in the first place.

  ~Quotes

  http://quotes.jehovahswitnesses.com

  Edited by - Quotes on 16 August 2002 18:2:26
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  Quotes

  Thanks Jim!

  Another line caught my eye in the JW Mental Problems link:

  To refer patients to the elders, virtually none of whom have formal training in psychology, therapy or human behavior, is often a drastic mistake. When the writer suggested to a male Bethelite who was going through severe depression to talk to the elders, his response was "Do you think a janitor and a brush salesman are going to help me with my emotional problems?" As has been well documented, elders tend to feel that the solution to every problem is to pray, study more, and trust in Jehovah. Besides, they feel the guilt over whatever emotional problems one is suffering from are likely due to some sin or shortcoming on the victim's part. In my experience, the elders often do more harm than good, which is what we would expect: putting people who have not only no training, but a false view of humanity and a distorted perception of reality in charge of an emotionally disturbed person could well be lethal--as it sometimes is.

  Edited to add:

  I think of this when reading the official WT letter to CNN/Connie Chung about "we provide counseling and emotional support to the victims".

  Edited by - Quotes on 16 August 2002 18:11:19
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  Beans

  The elders are people who like to think that they have the guidance of Jahoobie and can solve any problem with a little prayer. Every answer is in the bible and a prayer away, but is it the right one? NOT!

  Beans
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  stichione

  Quotes, I have visited you website servral times and find it very interesting and amusing. I realize you put alot of effort into this work. I applaud you!
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  Quotes

  Thanks stichione, its always nice to get a warm complement.

  Hey, you are also in Canada eh, hope to see you at any future Aposta-fests in the Toronto area!

  Beans, get back to praying to Jahoobie, NOW young man! ;)
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  Larry

  Quotes:

  Great website - It should serve a useful purpose.

  Peace - LL
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  Beans

  Quotes:

  You also have to remember that they dont need any training in behaviour they have gods word and that my friend is all they will ever need!

  B