The Golden rule (Matt 7:12) - Do JW's apply it?

doubtfull1799

There is no doubt (in my mind at least from my own personal experience) that in day to day matters most witnesses are genuinely loving and kind (or "nice") people (though their indoctrination and fundamentalist mentality often inhibits their natural kindness and tolerance and often gets in the way of fulling showing it). However I would like to put the case that when it comes to their ministry and theological/scientific discussion of any type, they fail to apply even the most basic of Bible principles that they claim to espouse - the Golden Rule! Here is what occurred to me...

Some things JW's would like men to do to them:

1. Listen politely & respectfully while they "share" their religious convictions.

2. Open their minds to the "evidence" they offer for their convictions.

3. Accept the negative "criticisms" levelled at their current belief system as evidence of their genuine concern for their spiritual welfare.

Now the question is, do JW's ever abide by the admonition, "you also must do to them" when ex-JW's "share" facts, offer "evidence," or "critique" their beliefs? Will they offer the same respectful and open minded "listening ear" that they expect from people of other faiths and atheist etc?

Thoughts?

venus

Sign post will show you the way, it will not walk with you

jp1692

No they don't.

Don't belabor this.

stuckinarut2

Sadly, when someone thinks that they represent God Almighty, they don't need to show the same respect to any other opinion or thought.

Wake Me Up Before You Jo-Ho

@doubtful1799 Oh, but they DO apply it... among themselves. Outsiders... forget it.

Yo, JWs. Remember what Jesus said in Matthew 5:43-48?

"If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that?"

Hypocrites.

Drearyweather

doubtfull1799,

It seems JW's are following Jesus. In Luke 11:37-52, just read how Jesus went full blown on a Pharisee who invited him for a meal and who got surprised that Jesus did not wash his hands before eating.

So, if you decide someone acts as a typical Pharisee by finding faults in you, the Golden Rule does not apply!

ToesUp

"most witnesses are genuinely loving and kind (or "nice") people (though their indoctrination and fundamentalist mentality often inhibits their natural kindness and tolerance and often gets in the way of fulling showing it)."

Only when you are towing the company line. Once you decide to no longer participate in the cult, you are as good as dead. Conditional love all the way!!!

Still Totally ADD

As a born-in I do not remember ever hearing any talks or studies on the Golden rule. When I would hear the words Golden rule by householders or my work mates I did not know what they was really talking about. Those words was very foreign to me. All I thought was everyone who was not a JW was going to die at Armageddon. Very sad that I could not make that connection. Golden rule is not something the Borg talks much about. Still Totally ADD

FedUpJW

Do JDubs apply the Golden Rule?

Not in my personal experience, as it is written. However, I have seen where Dubs that have much "gold" do seem to rise to levels of "ruler-ship".

The Golden rule (Matt 7:12) - Do JW's apply it?

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