Hi everyone,
I am a not a Jehovah Witness but I have just gotten out of a relationship with a devout one. I mean no offense to this post but am simply curious and would like some help in understanding.
My ex claimed to be a devout Jehovah Witness. He studied the bible for 10 years. He also full heartidly claims that he is the son of God. He also suffers from schizophrenia, which I believe attributes to his behaviours and beliefs.
He was verbally, emotionally and physically abusive towards me.
He believed that all women are "sluts", all women are only %75 complete, all women are in league with the devil, women should be submissive etc.
If I didn't memorize scriptures from the bible after reading them then I was in trouble. I wasn't allowed to speak or do anything without permission etc.
The reason why I have deciced to post on here is because every abusive action he did was justified by his religion.
I suffered a lot from being with him, both physically and emotionally.
He has told me that he is a minister sometimes at one of the local Kingdom Halls.
I want to believe that it wasn't because of religion that he was this way, and I would like some insight.
Please any help would be appreciated :-)