Rather, the need for a crutch is a show of weakness!
What do you think the crutch is?
Why so angry?
by woodland 36 Replies latest jw experiences
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shera
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jgnat
I think Big Tex divided the question neatly. Not all of us are angry at individual members, unless we have been directly hurt by them. Would you not say, though, that your esteem has dropped for loved ones who have clearly picked an organization over you?
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woodland
A crutch is something that provides help to those who might falter otherwise, and in the case of JW?s, they obviously need help with the answers about almost everything, from why we?re here, to where we?re going. They can?t cope with the unknown, so they use it as a crutch!
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jwbot
I agree, religion is definitely a crutch, and I do not disagree with religious freedom. I do however disagree with their shunning methods which are detramental to many peoples mental health. It does not seem your whole family has shun you...I think that might make your opinion change. Even though my parents have just recently started to talk with me, I had lost all my friends and my siblings and my dear nephews who I can only sneak a conversation with on the phone and it TEARS ME A PART (thanks I am crying now). I am considered bad association for being myself...I am hated because I made the best decision I could for myself.
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woodland
Mate, I do know who you feel. When I first left I didn?t see or speak to my family for two years, then I had a suspected brain tumour, so we had to temporarily make contact.
May I ask how long ago you left the religion?
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jwbot
3 years ago roughly...
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RubaDub
this is akin to a spiritual rape.
Xandria
Unless you screamed and two people were watching, I would be careful about slandering others with those words.
***** Rub a Dub
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mizpah
woodland:
I think you are right. Some people do need the structure of an organization to function. Some XJWs who have left the organization seemed to have also abandoned good sound Christian principles. It is sad that they didn't comprehend that God and the organization were never the same.
Your expression "to defeat them with love" is on the mark. JWs can argue ad infinitum on doctrinal points. But they are lost when love and compassion is shown by those who have left the organization or who are considered as "apostates." "Love never fails."
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woodland
Mizpah: I must say that I no longer follow ?Christian? principles, as I am no longer a Christian. But, I do have morals. I know my family find it very difficult because I am happy, true to myself, and honest (more honest than when I was a witness). I know in some ways it?s easier for witnesses if they think the ones that has left are unhappy, and unsatisfied, as it gives them hope that their loved ones may return. It?s quite sad really!!!