It's all the Jehovah's Witnesses Fault!!.......Or is it??

ScoobySnax

I was just earlier reading Holly's goodbye thread........what was good was to see alot on here wish her all the best in whatever path she chose to take.......nothing more, nothing less .I think that spoke volumes for the posters who wished these sentiments towards her. To me it showed a maturity, a kind personality and to a greater degree, people that do genuinely care. ("Good luck and we'll be here if you need us"....was a few of the replies from some) How refreshing that was!

Then there was posts from others. If not openely ridiculing her by saying that she deserves the JW's and vice versa, to statements like "I found her post presumptious" quickly followed by "We'll be here to pick up the pieces when you come crawling back" LOL.....I mean how "presumptious" is that?? Of course a couple others just were plain nasty, to me all thats so sad and yet laughable. You see, call me presumptious or not, if these types would step outside the clique group they have now joined, they would see that they really haven't jumped further than they might like to have imagined they have. We are right, you are wrong. Lets run you down.

I will never understand who have absolutely nothing but negativity about the JWs, it borders on a kind of hatred. It must fulfill some need, but I'm not sure what. In effect, sitting behind a screen reading it, it sounds like the worst kind of elder you ever knew, having no compassion, understanding or reasoning abilities......I think alot of us knew at least one of them and knew how it felt.

If I can be "patronising" once again....... Thanks to all the posters that just accepted that she had made her own mind up, moved on, and wished her well. It was good to hear.

Scoob

willyloman

Scoob: Here's a question for you...

An organization forms around the idea that gay people are scum of the earth and should be wiped out and that this is all foretold by God and found in scripture.

Some of the members come to their senses and leave the organization, developing an online forum for support for other former members and those wishing to get out.

A woman writes in and says she'd thinking about joining that organization, and wonders what the ex-members think.

The support group members respond and give her at least 100 very good reasons why joining the organization would be harmful to her.

She finally responds and says, Thanks, but I think the organization right about a lot of stuff and I'm joining!

What would YOU say to her, Scoob?

avishai

Thanks to all the posters that just accepted that she had made her own mind up, moved on, and wished her well. It was good to hear.

That's not all she said, though, was it? She left in a nasty, mean patronising manner. And was treatd far more kindly than she deserved

ScoobySnax

Maybe I would say Willy, that she did a google search for JWs and came up with this form...."Jehovah's Witnesses Discussion Forum" ALL WELCOME.

Who knows.

And incase you didn't get the drift of my thread the first time, I'll say again. I thought it was great that ex-members or not, wished her well in whatever path she chose.

"Some of the members ((of the JWs)) come to their senses and leave......" Maybe she came to hers and decided to join??

So, umm. Good luck Holly.

Thats what I'd say.

itsallgoodnow

So, brothers, if we are to show true maturity, here's how to respond properly to a particular post...

No, really I don't worry too much about what Holly does. I can't control the universe. I kind of wondered if she was just a troll, anyway, but, whatever. There will always be cults and people who get tangled up in them, maybe the JWs won't be around much longer, maybe they will, I don't know and I can't do much about it. That pretty much sums up how I feel about Holly.

OUTLAW

Scoob you would be tossed out of the JW`s in a heart beat..JW`S support an organization that intends to exterminate gays on a globel scale,yet you find every reason to support them.???? Holly couldn`t be be bothered to research that same religion..Now she wants to join it..??? Just one more person that wants you dead...OUTLAW

ScoobySnax

Oh Lordy....

BLISSISIGNORANCE

a couple others just were plain nasty, to me all thats so sad and yet laughable.

Scooby.........................I was under the impression that this forum was a place where ALL could feel free to express, share, debat, respond etc (within the boundaries of the 'posting guidelines')...................ALL have that right!

Now, that leads me to believe that we are free to share and express our thoughts and feelings about Holly's post. She had her say (not very considerate or sensitive) and that's fair enough! And what are you saying? ....................That because some of us have been here for a while we should be (mature) immune to words that are personally hurtful, offensive and insulting? That we should not express honestly how her words made us feel? Or are you suggesting we should just not respond at all? That reminds me of my time in the WTS..........not being free to have open, equal conversations!

Scooby, we all have our own personal feelings about the WTS, and JW individuals. We have all been affected differently by the society and individuals. We are all here for some different and some similair reasons and needs. Some here still have alot to do with JWs and maintain contact, others don't. Many here have been BADLY hurt by the borg and need love and support, not condemnation and judgement! A big part of the healing process is feeling safe to express experiences and feelings.

If we are going to be judgemental and preachey to hurt people we should also be responsible for the consequences of those words. Holly said what she said and now she has got replies. She can wear it!

If this shows a weakness in my character so be it,...........but I will never again be told to keep quiet and not express myself when someone says something I don't agree with or that hurts!!!!!

Bliss

jwbot

link please??

z

http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/6/86239/1.ashx

It's all the Jehovah's Witnesses Fault!!.......Or is it??

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