Hi,
It is a sad situation when the religion controls someone so much that they cannot even respect the decisions of their own family, put the differences to one side, and continue to have contact with those family members.
Unfortunately this is not an isolated incidence.
A JW is so controlled by the religion that they fear going against it, they become so brainwashed by it that they automatically assume they are always in the right because they are a JW. It doesn't matter what you say to them, how you try and reason with them, what questions you ask them, they will not budge.
With the JW religion, they are taught, through their Watchtowers and other publications that they are Gods religion, therefore anybody saying anything against them is persecution, and should be expected. Anything or anyone that contradicts the teachings from the Watchtower are controlled by Satan, this includes the media.
I tried for a long time to talk reasonably to a close family member who is a JW - they refused to get involved with social activities, or to keep their religion to the background ie put it to one side to allow family ties to continue. They were totally unable to do that - the religion had such an influence. All my attempts to compromise were thrown back in my face and I wasted a year of my life trying to negotiate peace!
If I were you I would give the JWs hell. Don't stop what you are doing just because your mother is a mind controlling cult.
Try not to let the situation depress you - focus on your own life, your own goals and ambitions.
Let me know if you need any specific info on the organisation and its teachings on certain matters. i have all the ammunition!! I have fired it at quite a few people already - all with good results!!!!
Nowfree