by SpannerintheWorks 8 Replies latest jw friends
Yes, I have invited one of my wife's (JW) "friends" over this Sunday!
I have been informed by my wife that XXX is "really nice". "Yes", I replied, I am sure that many Atheists are "nice" also. Silence...
Of course, I am pretty clued up on how to handle a Dubby, but any input would be really appreciated...
Edited by - SpannerintheWorks on 18 January 2003 6:25:30
Can I assume that your wife is still an active Witness? If so, maybe you bring up the pedophile issue and see what this good Dub has to say. I spoke to my sister the other day about it (an elder's wife) and she didn't have a clue as to the severaty of the problem. They were told at the KM meeting, that if the issue comes up out in Service, to simply say "all organizations have problems and weren't not exempt." I stressed to her that it's one thing to have pedophiles in the Organization, it's quite another to cover the dam thing up.
IF I were ever in a situation where an active JW was socially present (and didn't know me), I'd ask about the blood thing and where their stand is now (what is allowable, what's not) and then follow it up with organ transplants (OK, not OK, change, etc.). I think the one eye-opener to many is that their governing body is not be listened to as if they were inspired (actual Watchtower article states that - at work so don't have reference) since they're not! Then ask them what they really believe in! Sounds fun, but hope you don't piss off (is that OK Simon) the wifey....
make her , back up that jesus choose the wt in 1919 based only on wt's books till 1919....
I say...what is the point of arguing anything, it's like banging your head against a wall, repeatedly!!
If it was me I would put on my best face, and kill them with kindness.
Be the best apostate you can be!
Mrs. Shakita
If it was me I would put on my best face, and kill them with kindness.
Probably a good idea. Every time I meet a JW doesn't mean it's time to start a confrontation with them, just as every time they meet me they don't start forcing their views on me. One of the things they are taught is that life is miserable without the religion. The more you can show that you're perfectly happy and stable and unconfrontational, the more it confuses them.
Now if they come knocking on my door wanting to discuss their literature, then the stage is set to let them have it. But in a social situation, as fun as it is to get them on the ropes, it may not be the polite thing to do.
I agree with those say not to confront your wife's friend with anything. You won't get anywhere and you will just embarass your wife. I would be friendly and just engage in chit chat.
Thank you to those who replied.
Yes, seeing as I have never met this lady before, the last thing I would do is conform to Watchtower teaching that I am an ally of
Satan! I'll just be nice and polite. However, if she would like to discuss anything WBTS-related, then I will be happy to do so! But I
will keep it gentle, calm and subtle. The complete opposite to what she has been told to expect! That way, (hopefully) she is more
likely to want to engage in future conversations. The main idea, of course, is that at least some of the information shared will be
absorbed by my wife. Wishful thinking, some might say. But one thing about me is, I never give up!
Spanner
Spanner...That's exactly the way Tink and I handle our JW sib's. We are freindly, kind, and keep any conversation on a nuetral subject. Hopefully they can see that were not doomed sorry soles, who tear their clothes, and weep in the streets...LOL If they see how happy we are to be free from the control of the WTS, this may lead them to think about their own happiness.
CC
