My latest addition to my thread "Armageddon - JW speculations" got me thinking. I was talking about JW's, and how they will avoid telling people at the doors that they believe they will be the only ones to survive Armageddon.
I know when I was a JW, there was certain things that I was embarrased to tell interested ones about, and prefered to avoid the issue, or prance around it, trying to make it sound less harsh, or make me look like a complete nut.
When I talk to my Jw family now, I notice there are certain issues that they will try to deny about the organisation, constantly. I ask myself why? Is it because deep down they dont believe it themselves, and know it comes out sounding like a cult like mindset? I know that's why I was embarrased to say certain things.
I know from my experience, that the JW's I know will try to make the org sound as mainstream and normal as possible to their house holder. When certain things are brought up, they will avoid the issue, when in fact, they can give a straight answer.
E.G _ Do Jehovahs Witnesses think they will be the only ones saved?
JW: Well, Jehovah can only judge peoples hearts, not us.
My family gets embarrased admitting that JW's put the organisation first over peoples heart conditions, when someone cannot give a talk without a tie. This is because it makes the org sound very cult - like and controlling.
So, I guess my question is, when you were a JW, what were the things you were embarrased to admit to interested ones? And what certain issues do you think JW's would prefer not to discuss now with these ones?
(I think the child abuse issue goes without saying)