So I mailed out letters today...

by coolhandluke 14 Replies latest jw friends

  • coolhandluke
    coolhandluke



    Letters to my family went out today. I have been apprehensive to put them in the mail. I suck it up mostly out of curiosity for their being read. My mother is expectant as well as is my brother. They are surprisingly upbeat about it all. My brother called me unexpectedly on Saturday night after his Circuit Assembly. He is on the road to my mothers/grandmothers approval by his impending baptism and in such a position has taken over the responsibility of raising my treasured nephew. In this "good space" he has extended the invitation of living with him. That was surprising to say the least.

    My best friend who remains inside has expressed curiosity at my baiting him regarding the UN and 607. I told him that my belief was that he'd read the material, file it away in his mind and invoke, "Whom are we to go away to? You have the sayings of everlasting life." Funny how whom is not Jesus, but the organization. What should I do with him? How should I respond to the inevitable landslide of emotions that my letter will produce?

  • damselfly
    damselfly

    I know it's hard but it's important to remain as calm as possible. If they have heightened emotions it becomes very easy to get worked up yourself and then all your logic and reason flies out the window.

    The more you are able to remain sane the better you will be able to express yourself. So your mom knows about the letters and is expecting them? And your friend? Hopefully it means a seed of doubt will be planted in their minds and they will be willing to listen to your words.

    Big hugs ((((((CHL)))))))

    Dams

  • coolhandluke
    coolhandluke

    Thanks Dams.

    My friend is expecting the scans. He requested them. "...with my own eyes." I just hope that they will think for a moment outside of what they are. It is my hope that they not attempt to defend their faith, simply examine it.

  • Ingenuous
    Ingenuous



    Dams has it right - being as calm and open and validating as honestly possible. Presenting proof when requested without opinion/personal analysis, then giving them the dignity the Org doesn't - trusting their hearts and intelligence to lead them where they need to be. (Which may not be exactly where you want them to be for the moment - but when you throw a handful of "seed" out there, you never know what, when, or where it will take root.) Letting them try to defend their worldview is part of the process - at least it was for me. As I heard my own shallow arguments and tried unsuccessfully to live with them, the work of awakening began.

    There's an article on freeminds.org, " How I helped my family leave the WT" with a really nice guide to technique. Hang in!

  • coolhandluke
    coolhandluke

    Thanx. Ya'll iz mah girlz. I have my own cheering section with hot apostababes!

  • TooOpinionated
    TooOpinionated

    Just wondering if there have been any responses?

  • coolhandluke
    coolhandluke

    Not yet. Still waiting. End of the week. I'll keep you updated!

  • Legolas
    Legolas

    I would tell him to read 'In Search Of Christian Freedom' by Raymond Franz!

  • coolhandluke
    coolhandluke

    I'm trying to ease him in. I need to read that book myself. How does it compare with COC? (Which I have yet to read as well)

  • Legolas
    Legolas

    They are both good, but ISOCF is more for, in my opinion, people to see that it really is a lie and how they can find freedom!

    I can only say to read it I find it hard to put into words what I mean!

    Somebody else might be able to better then I!

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