so i am reading from many that they have an excellent thought-stopper for jw's.
(remember reasoning from the scriptures used "thought-stoppers?
)"if you just show them [this scripture or use this logic or expose this problem with the organization], you will shut them down.".
That's all really great, balanced advice.
One of the best take-aways that I got from Hassan's book is this: never discuss doctrine.
Why not? Because mind-control groups aren't really about doctrines or beliefs. Sure they all have this or that ideology or belief system which they tout as "the truth" but that's just the window dressing. The fact that those beliefs can change and often do change at the whim of the cult leader is proof of that.
Cults are about one thing: control.
since my awakening i have tried to understand why and how people could continue to believe so blindly in a proven false "religious" cult that has such an extensive and detailed record of scandals, lies and cover ups???
i've come to the personal conclusion that there are three major reasons.
i call them the 3 f-ups!
Yes it is. And anymore it's not much of a publishing company. That's probably why they're constantly begging for money at every turn.
this is the first of a multi-part article that tells my story, and how ajwrb got started.. https://www.openmindsfoundation.org/saving-thousand-lives-year-reform-watchtowers-policy-blood-transfusions-part-one/.
Lee, thanks for sharing.
You and I actually spoke on the phone more than a decade ago. At that time you were trying to recruit me into the movement of reforming the org.
I'm glad you've finally realized the futility of that well-intentioned but hopelessly naive idea.
Great story. Well written and informative. Many newer ones won't be familiar with the Bulgarian Scandal.
Thanks for sharing!
jp
september 7, 2017 to all congregations re: 2018 special conventions.
september 9, 2017 to all bodies of elders re: 2018 special conventions—instructions for congregation secretaries.
2018 special convention application.
Gotta love this actual quote from the letter:
“Your congregation has not been selected [but], ... please be assured of our warm Christian love and best wishes.”
september 11, 2017 to all congregations in the united states re: global assistance arrangement for the 2018 service year.
And yet another money grab.
The bastards that run this religion business scam cult clearly have no shame!
article from the above news paper... .
http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/hull-jehovahs-witnesses-speak-out-444185.
maybe boe in north east england having an attack of zealous fervour!
Incredible. Sadly, it's nothing new really, just a more virulent strain of cult-behaviour.
This religion destroys families. That's the truth, the real truth.
what is the funniest or strangest thing to happen to you or your partner when knocking on doors?.
mine was seeing a greenhouse with mannequins inside.
scary...paul.
Yes it would. It might even be worth going back .... no, never mind. It wouldnt!
Glad we have this place to share!!!
what is the funniest or strangest thing to happen to you or your partner when knocking on doors?.
mine was seeing a greenhouse with mannequins inside.
scary...paul.
UTC, the same thing happened to me but 30 year ago!
after 33 years as a jw and leaving 25 years ago i think prayer can be summed up with the jews praying at the wailing wall.. all they are doing is talking to a brick wall ,and getting no feed back.
and they expect an answer to their prayers ?!.
christians /other beliefs might find that funny but they are no better off.. prayer is always a one way street you talk either vocally or mentally to god however you never get the same back .. if god " so loved the world that he doesnt want any to be destroyed but have everlasting life " then whats the problem with him audibly answering his servants prayers ?
If you talk to God, you are praying. If God talks to you, you have schizophrenia
september 7, 2017 to all congregations in the united states branch territory re: donations for disaster relief work.
PREDICTION: Expect similar follow up letters for Irma ... Jose ... and Katia.
The GB and the rest of the WT leadership are nothing more than heartless and immoral opportunists seeking to greedily benefit from the tragic losses suffered by others. Letters like this right from the source are clear proof of that.
It's important that we continue to expose them for who and what they are!
