Yes. Worse yet, elitist elder to boot. Its a good think I wasn't...worse yet an ass kissing, elitist/elder. I have friends that are and they have parts on almost every single special and circuit assembly. Ass kissing doesn't do it for me, especially old wrinkly, CO ass.
Were you an elitist?
by DevonMcBride 12 Replies latest jw friends
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LouBelle
I knew a lot. I knew how to make an answer sound really special - for the most part those were heartfelt - because I did at that stage believe it was the truth. But then I also used to ask myself those very awkward hard unanswerable by the society questions (in my heart)
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M.J.
Relevant quote from Releasing the Bonds
Members are made to feel part of an elite corps of mankind. This feeling of being special, of participating in the most important acts of human history with a vanguard of committed believers, is strong emotional glue to keep people sacrificing and working hard. As a community, they feel they have been chosen by God to lead mankind out of darkness into a new age of enlightenment. Cult members have a great sense not only of mission but of their special place in history—they will be recognized for their greatness for generations to come. In the Moonies we were told that monuments and historical markers would someday be erected to commemorate us and our sacrifices. Ironically, members of cults look down on anyone involved in any other cult groups. They are very quick to acknowledge that “Those people are in a cult” or “they are the ones who are brainwashed.” They are unable to step out of their own situations and look at themselves objectively. This feeling of elitism and destiny, however, carries a heavy burden of responsibility. Members are told that if they do not fully perform their duties, they are failing all of mankind…The rank-and-file member is humble before superiors and potential recruits, but arrogant to outsiders. Almost all members are told when being recruited that they too will become leaders one day. However, advancement will be achieved only by outstanding performance or by appointment…they consider themselves better, more knowledgeable, and more powerful than anyone else in the world. As a result, cult members oftem feel more responsible than they have ever felt in their lives. They walk around feeling as though the world is on their shoulders.