Most of them are more honest than the average person
I am hoping you are kidding.
by JH 66 Replies latest jw friends
Some of them honestly to have the very best intentions. My mum helps anyone who needs the help, regardless of their social status, their history (d's, d'a etc), their mental health etc etc. She gives her time, her money, she lends what she can. She prepares every study, she is active. She has very poor health but suffers for her religon.
It breaks my heart. This is never reciprocated to her. I wish she would wake up and smell the roses.
I guess they like other Bible translations and use them in their literature.
Don't go off to war.
Don't believe in the trinity, use God's name.
Don't believe in pressuring people to give money every time you go to the Kingdom Hall. I really felt that.
Help people with public speaking.
Have a strong desire to await the New System and live on a paradise earth. I wish they were right on 1914, by the way. (I am sorry if you guys are disappointed with me. But I am sure there is a better life than this one.)
Invite discussion on current topics.
I guess, they use their Bibles a lot... But at times obscure the meaning by putting to much interpretation on Scripture. There was a guy on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire for example, in Australia. I guy did a "phone a friend," and he phoned up the Anglican Priest and asked him what is the third book of the Bible, and he couldn't even tell you! A JW would tell you this in a second!
Most of them are more honest than the average person
JH, I agree. I don't think I have ever really seen a dishonest real witness. There was a husband of one, but not a true JW. HL
Funny isn't it?
Some have great difficulty bringing themselves to admit anything positive about JWs. It's as if they need to demonize them in order to feel justified in having left the group.
And some of us have no problem saying, "Yes there are lots of wonderful human beings within the organization." We know that, in so admitting, this does not in any way give credence to the Watchtower Society as being what it purports to be.
Of course there are disgraceful people among them--just as there are among any group. Sometimes it's because the organization in which they've placed their trust compels them to act in such a way. Sometimes not. But largely these are people who genuinely believe in God and usually live their lives believing he's taking note of their actions. When they disfellowship or shun, it's because they believe God is pleased with their loyalty. I'm not suggesting their actions are ultimately justified. I just feel very sorry for them--and hope they come to discover what I finally did as soon as possible.