by snugglebunny 39 Replies latest jw friends
I read on a JW forum that JW's came in for disapproval if they drove either sports cars or 2-door cars. The reasoning was that a driver couldn't easily take fellow dubbies out preaching in such a vehicle.
Was that ever official policy or just local nonsense from a grumpy PO?
I drove an MG Midget in my witness days and was never counselled for doing so. Although I only graduated to MGB's and Sunbeam Alpines once I'd left...
I have often heard this but wonder if it is more of a US thing.
I had two seater sports cars when I was younger and no one ever commented, in fact the PO (as they were called then) who was in his eighties loved to have a ride in my Spitfire. It was a bit awkward getting him in and even worse getting him out but he thought it was worth it.
In fact I have just realised that my current vehicle is the only four door I have ever owned.
George
It most certainly is one of those unwritten JW religion rules.
If you didn't buy a 4-door car you were talked about in the congregation rumor mill and tagged as selfish and materialistic.
It was one of the things my first PO counseled me about: Get rid of my 2-door '73 Dodge Charger muscle car V8 and get a newer and more fuel efficient 4-door--He was quite approving when I traded it in for a Ford Escort.
The only reason they "advise" you to buy a 4 door is because they are jealous and would love to have one themselves. So they label you materialistic. Remember, anything fun and enjoyable is frowned upon. Just another rule in the JW world.
Buy the 2 door! Have fun and enjoy it, if you can afford it.
If you didn't buy a 4-door car you were talked about in the congregation rumor mill and tagged as selfish and materialistic.
I once wanted to buy a performance car and a good field service car. So I bought a Jaguar XJ-7 Monarch. I think I still got "labeled selfish and materialistic" but had no trouble filling the car for "return visits".
i had an austin nash metropolitan when i was 19--i pioneered in it.
