Persecution

by A Paduan 3 Replies latest jw friends

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  A Paduan

  From what I have read I get the impression that jws have a persecution complex becasue others don't like what they preach.

  I would ask, "was Jesus persecuting those in the temple when he upturned their tables, or was it a non-violent act against those who placed conditions on entering the kingdom?"

  Do I persecute (pursue) jws when I "upturn their tables" in their temples, or is it they who persecute (pursue/follow after) when going door to door, returning when unwelcome, and checking up on people to get the dirt on them?

  Rather, is their percieved persecution a tribulation (trial/pressure/threshing out) that they are naturally subjected to due to their resistance to truth?

  paduan

  Edited by - a paduan on 23 November 2002 22:35:51
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  pettygrudger

  Excellent point - US JW's definitely have a "persecution complex" - trouble is they don't know what true persecution is. I think they have themselves so worked up with worry & fear for the future, that any sign of a "bump in the road" is a signal to them that the Great tribulation is upon them (and what JW isn't terrified of that?).
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  Satanus

  Oh, but the world is against/persecuting the jdubs, just like the roman govt was against/persecuting the pharisees and jewish high priests.

  SS
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  pettygrudger

  JJ - lol you can truly be a sweetie!

  SS: "just because I'm paranoid doesn't mean the whole world isn't out to get me".