Posts by The wanderer

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Shunned by an old friend

by fullofdoubtnow in

jw
friends

in all the years i was a jw, although i had many acquaintances, i only had 3 really close friends.

two of them are no longer jws.

one is trev, who is obviously a lot more than a friend to me now, and my friend marion left the wts a few months ago, with a lot of encouragement from me.. my other friend is still very much a jw, and when i was announced as no longer a jw last year, she phoned me to tell me how very upset and disappointed she was.

The wanderer

Linda: I am sorry you had to undergo that form of
emotional abuse. Sadly, the brainwashing propaganda
is such, that nothing can surpass it.

Not the love and affection from family or friends.

I have read, experienced, and talked to others about
such situations and can still hardly believe it my-
self.

Very Respectfully,

Richard

(The Wanderer)

45

How do Cults recruit and keep their members?

by The wanderer in

jw
friends

how do cults recruit and keep their members?

it starts with learning something new that was not known before.

in the case of jehovah's witnesses, the individual is introduced.

The wanderer

Dear Ms. Jgnat:

With all due respect, I think it is important to point
out that there is a difference between someone who was
a practicing Jehovah's Witness and someone who was not.

I lived the life for 14 years, and although, that pales
in comparison to many individuals on this board, my
understanding comes from first hand experience.

Who better to understand the mindset and emotions
of a Jehovah's Witness than another Jehovah's Witness?
Or a cult member at the very least?

It is not something that you can experience through a
second or third party, nor something, that you can
read and find in a book.

I have been in the "trenches" and on the "front lines
of fire" with these people, and there is nothing
that can substitute or replace that experience.

Again no disrespect intended, just my viewpoint
on matters.

Respectfully,

The Wanderer

27

The Power of the Watchtower Society's literature

by The wanderer in

jw
friends

the power of the watchtower society's literature a few days ago an individual on this board was contemplating.

going back to the kingdom hall.

details other than the thought was there.

The wanderer

Dear CoCo:

Exceptional commentary! No doubt
about that.

The Wanderer

45

How do Cults recruit and keep their members?

by The wanderer in

jw
friends

how do cults recruit and keep their members?

it starts with learning something new that was not known before.

in the case of jehovah's witnesses, the individual is introduced.

The wanderer

Dear Jgnat:

Well, I was giving you my own personal
perspective on the matter and what
drew me in could have possibly
drawn others in.

If you do not mind me asking, how long
were you one of Jehovah's Witnesses
and how did they draw you in?

Respectfully,

The Wanderer

21

WTS is a cult

by OnTheWayOut in

wts is a cult.

this excerpt is from steven hassans book.

he says that there are four components.

The wanderer

Terrific information Wayout! Thank you for the information. The Wanderer

45

How do Cults recruit and keep their members?

by The wanderer in

jw
friends

how do cults recruit and keep their members?

it starts with learning something new that was not known before.

in the case of jehovah's witnesses, the individual is introduced.

The wanderer

Dear SammieLee:

Your comments on this subject are
tremendous.

Respectfully,

The Wanderer

27

The Power of the Watchtower Society's literature

by The wanderer in

jw
friends

the power of the watchtower society's literature a few days ago an individual on this board was contemplating.

going back to the kingdom hall.

details other than the thought was there.

The wanderer

The Power of the Watchtower Society's literature

A few days ago an individual on this board was contemplating
going back to the Kingdom Hall. There is no need to go into
details other than the thought was there.

Reading the Society's literature

Another member on this board regularly posts the Society's
literature, but with added commentary. However, when I
found myself reading the articles, I found myself in
agreement with—the Society!

Serious questions that need to be asked

If you are an individual that still attends meetings, how
do you keep yourself insulated from the Watchtower's
propaganda?
If you are an individual who has thought about re-
attending meetings have you thought about the
strength of the Watchtower's propaganda?

Fortunately, because of what I know, it saved me
from the brainwashing propaganda.

Please add you commentary for an informative
and lively discussion.

Respectfully,

The Wanderer

45

How do Cults recruit and keep their members?

by The wanderer in

jw
friends

how do cults recruit and keep their members?

it starts with learning something new that was not known before.

in the case of jehovah's witnesses, the individual is introduced.

The wanderer

How do Cults recruit and keep their members?

It starts with learning something new that was not known before.
In the case of Jehovah's Witnesses, the individual is introduced
to a belief which is support by a biblical scripture.

The pretty design graphics

Artists rendering of what paradise-like conditions would look like
with all the human races united and under one umbrella of peace
and harmony with each other and the earth's wildlife.

The "mental regulating" that takes place

After the "truths" or belief system has been readily accept-
ed there is a steady diet of drilling or "inculcating" that takes
place. Missing a meeting would be tantamount to sinning.

Questions for consideration

What kind of individuals do you think get readily "taken" ?
What other methods do cults employ regarding recruiting?
What is your point of view regarding cults and there methods?

Please add your viewpoints and commentary so that all may learn

Respectfully,

The Wanderer

35

I watched "KNOCKING" DVD

by garybuss in

jw
friends

it was l o n g. loads to think about.. .

lots of extras.

i think i watched them all.

The wanderer

Dear Gary:

What was your perspective on the matter though?

Were there positives or negatives?

Can you give us just an overview of this DVD?

I really do not know if I could sit through
such a thing without holding my nose.

Respectfully,

The Wanderer

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Reflectionslooking through the mirror of time

by The wanderer in

jw
friends

reflectionslooking through the mirror of time looking back in retrospect to the person that i once was, there.

were a number of things regarding my past witness life that.

were disagreeable to me.

The wanderer

Dear friends:

It makes me feel good on a personal level to
know that there are some success stories
concerning individuals on this board.

It should also strengthen the hope in others
who have gone through similar circumstances.

Very Respectfully,

The Wanderer