Do you ever think that you will stop JW-bashing and get on with your life? (page 5)

blondie

I doubt that the WTS considers the extremely negative things they are written about other religions, bashing.

Telling the truth about a dangerous organization is not bashing, but a postive, protective effort.

Blondie

I completely and totally agree with the original post in this thread. Many ex-JWs are as biased against the organization as the JWs are biased for the organization. Of course, ex-JWs on this website are not really a representative sample of the ex-JW population at large.

I would even go so far to say that many JWs have a much greater quality of life than some "apostates." The truth (small t) hurts, doesn't it? As a general rule, the "louder" the apostate, the more likely they are psychologically disturbed and miserable.

B.

doogie

Of course, ex-JWs on this website are not really a representative sample of the ex-JW population at large.

you're right. the ones that seek out an on-line support group (of sorts) are probably the ones that need it the most. probably, they would be representative of the portion of x-jw's that have been hurt the most by their experience in the org (or wish to help those who have). they would probably also (on average) have stronger opinions regarding their former religion than those that didn't seek out a support group.

so, to base an assessment such as:

I would even go so far to say that many JWs have a much greater quality of life than some "apostates." The truth (small t) hurts, doesn't it? As a general rule, the "louder" the apostate, the more likely they are psychologically disturbed and miserable.

on such a non-representative sample, would be a severe over-simplification and would probably do more harm than good to the so-called "psychologically disturbed and miserable".

just my .02 (since some appear to enjoy over analyzing things...)

a friend in need

logansrun ... SO true!

IP_SEC

As a general rule, the "louder" the apostate, the more likely they are psychologically disturbed and miserable.

Oh brudder,

Have you imperical evidence to back up your wild claims? Greater quality of life? That is a highly objective statement. I guess for people that want to be told what to do and what to think, ya the QoL is great on the inside.

As a general rule

I would even go so far to say that many JWs have a much greater quality of life than some "apostates."

This is perhaps the most meaningless post I've ever seen here.... no I take that back, once KLS said "Blah blah blah" That was slightly more meaningless.

stopthepain

I wish logans run would post again about how he's leaving jwd to further his intelect.That is the only post by him I want to see.

love2Bworldly

I have gotten on with my life very much so, and I am not a bitter X-JW. I don't even call myself an X-JW, just someone who was involved in it years ago.

I have learned soooooo much on this forum alone the last 2 months. I had no idea about the hidden sexual abuse, the UN scandal, the change in 1995 by the WS, and so many other things. I often thought that the way the congregation behaved in my area was a local issue, now I see that everywhere many but not all of the JW's are pretty nutty. I believe in 'bashing' the religion because I don't like to see people getting lied to their faces and emotionally abused or abused in other ways. If I'm guilty of 'bashing' then so be it, I will be proud to be a 'basher'!

I also have had no contact with any X-JW's since I left years ago, and feel I have a lot in common with many people who post here. So I enjoy finding these new friends online.

greendawn

At the cong where I was the more normal people were the ones that didn't take too seriously the org's demands and thought of the JWs as a social club rather than a religion.

moanzy

I believe I am getting on with my life. I may still bash the JW's partly because I lost every relative I have to them and partly because my mother is telling everyone that I am CRAZY. I have also been told by my step-father that I lied about our upbringing and made it all up. I don't know how a JW can think that denial will just make everything go away. I prefer to face problems head on even if I don't agree at the moment. I also have a hard time understanding how they can think that they have the right to hurt others as if a divine command when many haven't done anything wrong other than disagree with them.

Even if they ever get it, it will still be too late to bring the missing time with your family back!!!! Very sad state for JW.

Moanzy

TheListener

Me mad, me want bash, me bash much.

Isn't the discussing of one's similar life experiences with others called friendship?

I've seen many new ones who are still questioning what to do in their lives told by posters here to do what is right for them and to investigate, investigate, investigate. That is not bashing. That is encouraging intellectual honesty - which may be considered bashing by the WTS (). I couldn't resist.

Can't we talk about how we feel inside and not be judged for it? Perhaps our anger will diminish in time perhaps it won't - that's a personal matter. But, our experiences will always be fodder for our discussions. Is that any different with others who have similar backgrounds that are unique in some way? If you were an orphan wouldn't you enjoy discussing your life as an orphan with others who would understand? Even being angry about some of the things that happened to you? This wouldn't be considered fixating, but rehabiltating.

I like the posters who are balanced in their viewpoint. You can do both. You can discuss your likes and dislikes about the society and follow the current trends in their teachings and get on with other aspects of your life.

I also liked RichieRich analogy. Also, there must be a good analogy that shows how you can be involved in more than one thing in your life.

Do you ever think that you will stop JW-bashing and get on with your life?

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