by CPiolo 3 Replies latest jw friends
Just thought I'd share this. Ran into it by chance while surfing. Nothing new to those familiar with the WT, but another point of view and another sad tale from Dubville.
http://www.thehappyheretic.com/11-98.htm
CPiolo
The worst vice of the fanatic is his sincerity. -- Oscar Wilde
Thanks for the link. I always love to read articles from the perspective
of someone who is not, and has never been a Witness. We really are
odd balls.
That is a sad story, CPiolo.
Most parents that treat their children so badly because they are told to by their religious leaders don't want to talk about what they've done, or are doing, because I believe that they KNOW it's wrong. And they would NEVER tell terrible "worldy" people who are co-workers what they've forced thier own CHILDREN endure. I think they are ashamed of their own behavior. Children have no voice at times like that. And no adults in the congregation that see what is happening will speak for them either. For the adults fear their leaders.
peace,
somebody
RM:
As someone who is not, has never been, and never will be a Witness (at least not without a severe and damaging head trauma), I have to agree that the Witnesses do seem to be odd balls. Living with one, I do know they can be decent, well intentioned, kind, considerate, and loving people, full of irrational fear, guilt, and a missplaced sense of obligation and loyalty to a religious empire. We're all probably odd balls in one way or another. It's the tragic fallout that the story relates that's so sad.
Somebody:
There's a quote I like that talks about followers:
If you wind up with a boring, miserable life because you listened to your mom, your dad, your teacher, your priest or some guy on TV telling you how to do your shit, then YOU DESERVE IT.
-- Frank Zappa
But it's one thing when an adult makes a decision or choice, but it's something else entirely when children, who have no say in the matter are involved. As I said to RM above, the unfortunate thing is that these people have children who are adversely affected. It's also one of my greatest fears; that my wife will inculcate all the JW baggage into our child. I see the immense harm it's done her. From what many have said, if she ever decides to leave, it will take years to overcome the programming.
Peace and blessings,
CPiolo
