I was talking to our new alignment tech Johnny today. Johnny's a bible-thumper and I'm agnostic, which makes for an interesting mix. We did find one thing we agree on today though. Neither of us likes The Empire.
It started where I mentioned my folks and Johnny asked about them. I told him that we aren't close and then explained why. "Remember I told you I used to be one of Jehovah's Witnesses? Well since I was kicked out, they're not allowed to associate with me anymore." Johnny stopped what he was doing and looked at me and said "what?!"
Then I explained disfellowshipping to him. And asked "now is that a [f'ing] cult or what?" He said that oh yes he knows it's a cult all right, he told me he knows all about the Witnesses, but he didn't know that about the disfellowshipping. Well maybe Johnny doesn't know as much about the Witnesses as he thinks he does. I can certainly correct that! I'm not going out in field service anymore, but I'm damn sure doing some field un-service!
Turns out his aunt is married to a "brother" in a nearby congregation. This brother knows me, I've known his family for years, since a child. I'm sure disfellowshipping will be a hot topic next time Johnny sees Brady.
Gotta plant the seeds whenever you can. I'm sure the subject will come up again, Johnny and I have plenty of time during the day to talk. He showed interest so I'm marking him down as a return visit. (or is it return call? I forget) Looks like I may have an Un-Study!!!
Don't you just love incidental un-witnessing?!
Mike.