....and it`s GREAT!!! over the past few days, when ever I start to think of the witnesses,I hear Bob Dylan...I`ll try to explain. When I was still attending the meetings and still regarded my self as a witness.I would often hear very nasty remarks from other witnesses, mostly Elders and full time pioneers, about those that only came to the hall for the Memorial or C.Os visit.The most memorable time was while out on the minestry with an Elder.A young couple went by pushing their baby in a buggy.( They just are not intrested in the JW religion any-more, so don`t attend meetings.Full Stop). The Elder I was with, made a very nasty remark about them which was totally uncalled for and out of order in my books.So I was moved to remind him of Jesus` s illustration of the Prodical son...ie..the son wanted his inheritance early so he could go out into the big wide world and enjoy wine/women and song. The father gave his son the dosh,and very lovingly told the son he would always be welcome back.In other words,he wasn`t shunned for wanting to leave and go into the world...it was his choice, and his choice alone;( just like the young couple in question). I did not mention that I dissagree with the WTBS on dissfellowshiping.I could have added, Later, when the Prodical son returned home,his loving father held a huge welcome back party( fatted bull etc..),the son couldn`t of enjoyed a party held specifically in his honour, had he`d been dissfellowship for Bonking all them prostitutes etc..if every one present refused to talk to him...!!! The eldest son was the only one totally pissed-off. I believe that Jesus Christ was the founder of Christianity, and the very name, Christian, means He and He alone sets the rules, we calling ourselves Christian should follow Him; not the imperfect old farts in Brooklyn.I didn`t tell this elder that, because I could see from the look on his face, that he was already pissed-off by me putting him right about that young couple...he may have got me dissfellowshiped, for talking against the Society...
Okay, maybe it is abit naff all these ones coming out of the woodwork just for the Memorial,COs visit and other special meetings,even weddings.But only Jesus and God can read hearts,these self-rightous Nerds have no right to judge.It used to really sicken me to stand at the book counter and hear these supercillious creeps in The In-crowd run down these ones and cowardly talk behind their backs.I wish that for just one time, they could see themselves as I see them. I divorced the WTBS a few months ago,my list of reasons has grown since reading your posts on this Forum, and I`m thankful to you all, but one of my main reasons for leaving them was because of their cold heartedness and out-right hatred of those that just wanted to leave or dissociate themselves for their personal reasons....
Over the past few days, when ever I look back and think of the things I mentioned above^, I keep hearing Bob Dylan shouting out the words to his song......`I know the reason you talk behind my back, I used to be among the crowd your in with..... I wish that for just one time you could stand inside my shoes,and for just that one moment I could be you..... you`d know what a drag it is to see you....
Theres other good verses in that song,I really recommend you listening to it......Do you know any like it??? I love having this Ally Mcbeal sickness, I hope it lasts forever...Oh how I love Native New Yorkers....!!!