I told my JW friend I talk to apostates.

sandy

I ran into an old friend who I always liked and hung out with from time to time. She is old enough to be my mother. I always trusted her and always had this sense that she wasn't exactly a model JW.

I told my JW friend that I talk to a co-worker who is "apostate". I know many of you think that is a bad idea for someone who is trying to keep it a secret. You may be right.

During our conversation she invited me to go to the DC with her in a couple of weeks. I politely said "No, I cannot make it -thank you but, I'll be out of town that weekend." (Which is true)

She thought I was just making an excuse so she even offered to take me to a DC that my old congregation was not assigned to. She knows I do not want to be bothered by anybody.

So I took a deep breath and said: no that is not necessary but thanks anyways. To tell you the truth I am just not sure I believe the "truth", I am not sure if I ever did. I have been talking to a co-worker of mine who has been sharing a lot of info. about JWs and their history. There seem to be far too many faults to say that the org. is any better than other religions. (Now this is not all word for word but it is basically what I said)

She gave me this look like, "oh brother". All she replied with is this: "Well, you’re an adult and it is your choice.

Give me a call if you want to go to the DC with me.

I am not worried about her running to the Elders to rat me out. She is not that fanatical about her role as a JW.

Just thought I would share this.

Sandy

integ

Sandy,

Be careful.

Integ.

Hamas

I'm glad that you don't really care about her bumping into the elders.

A word of advice, however ; I began to speak to my 'best friend' about my doubts, thinking he also wasn't a model JW. He gave the same reply, and also added that 'no matter what happens, I will still talk to you.'

This was roughly five months ago. I found out the other day that he has blocked me, ignored my calls and has labeled me a liar and an idiot for going against the society. My 'best friend' now totally blocks me.

A word of warning.

rocketman

Sandy, it would be great if you could indeed do this without the usual repercussions, but as the other replies have said, I'm not sure if some jw folks can really be trusted with such info. Sometimes, all it takes is some talk or article to get them to do a 180 and report you.

Billygoat

sandy,

PLEASE be careful. Many of those people are trusted friends that would NEVER rat us out. UNTIL we say anything AGAINST the org. They'll turn on you in an instant in some occasions.

Andi

sandy

Yeah, I hear what you are all saying. I figure if she does talk then I have two options.

1. Denial

2. Confess - If I were to confess my siblings (some-not all) might shun me but I know my parents would never be able to.

undercover

Even JWs that are not "model witnesses" will toe the company line when it comes to outright mutiny. They may bend the rules and skirt certain issues, but if backed into a corner by a dissenting family member or friend, they are going to proclaim allegiance to the WTS. They have had it too ingrained into their sub-conscience to do otherwise. Until they see for themselves that something is amiss, they will run to "mother" when pressured by dissenters.

I have a family member who is every bit as inactive as I am, but they know nothing of the problems and scandals surrounding the WTS. When anything comes up regarding religion, they parrot the company line about being in the time of the end and act like they are any other active JW. I realize at these times that it still isn't time to try to convince them of fallacy of being a JW.

bluesapphire

Sandy, write to me. I'm curious who it is. Like everyone else says, be careful! I thought my sister would never shun me and look what happened. You just never know. I think it's usually the ones with hidden sins themselves who feel somehow justified and righteous by turning in an apostate.

I told my JW friend I talk to apostates.

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