I don’t have time to get into detail about it, but basically being raised as a JW screwed me up. Basically they show you a negative view of the world and yourself as a place hopelessly sinful and corrupt. You aren’t supposed to closely associate with non-JW’s they always said, ‘Bad association spoils useful habits.’ My boyfriend never really comprehended how bad it was and still doesn't. He didn't believe all the stuff I told him about it until last night. My sister sent me an email about a dream she had about Armageddon. It included all of the usually JW terms and some of the beliefs of the cult. It wasn’t really that bad and didn’t come close to exposing the painful beliefs of the JW’s but he got really upset when he read it. He actually started to cry once he saw how screwed up it was. He apologized for not believing me about my bad upbringing. I was angry a bit but also relieved because he for so long didn’t believe what I said, but at least now he does.
Most JW’s will not tell you about all of the negatives and psychological damage growing up in it can cause. There are the moderate JW’s the ones that don’t really abide by all of the beliefs the sect encourages. These people are usually normal and aren’t like the old time JW’s which are strict and separated from the world. The old time JW’s psychologically destroy their children with their strict and mindless beliefs. If you don’t know about JW’s you should do some research. There are many bias sites though and their official site ignores negative things about their belief. I suggest buying a book or finding any internet site with .edu.
If you would like to read about my sisters dream of Armageddon then ask and I will send it to you. It is vital to understand the struggles of others blowing a person’s pain off only hurts them more.
2007-05-21 05:29:29 · 16 answers · asked by trinitybombshella 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I had to help a former JW recover (she's now Wiccan, and come to me as a student with a LOT of trouble) and I've never seen a girl with such low opinions of herself and others. I am pretty much prepared to believe anything.
2007-05-21 05:36:32 · answer #1 · answered by LabGrrl 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Are you saying JW upbringing made you a tad anti-social? It happens.
I was raised in Armstrongism or what was known as WCG. Yeah I was always told people are bad. The people who don't believe the way 'we' do.
Well, people are bad in general but it has nothing to do with your church. You should give everyone a chance and come out of that anti-social mentality.
If you believed anything they ever told you and your new friends(boyfriends) disagree with that and ridicule you for them, the they aren't friends at all.
If your sister's email was upsetting to him then that's why it took so long to understand what you told him. He had nothing to go on but your word. He witnessed what you were saying.
This does not make the JW's wrong. It merely says your boyfriend doesn't subscribe to their belief.
2007-05-21 05:42:36 · answer #2 · answered by Truth7 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
One must be drawn to God by faith that is based on knowledge of him and his purposes, which knowledge is obtained from his word of truth, the Bible. Appropriate, therefore, are Jesus’ words: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6, NW) The same fact is shown in the statement of Jesus, at John 6:44 (NW): “No man can come to me unless the Father, who sent me, draws him, and I will resurrect him in the last day.” To the same effect the apostle Paul wrote the Hebrews: “Moreover, without faith it is impossible to win his good pleasure, for he that approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him.” (Heb. 11:6, NW)
Humility is required. It takes a humble person, conscious of his spiritual needs, to come to Jehovah in dedication. It requires a humble recognition of inherited sin and weaknesses and a repentance that is sincere. These good essentials were evident in a course of early converts to Christianity. “Now when they heard this they were stabbed to the heart, and they said to Peter and the rest of the apostles: ‘Brothers, what shall we do?’ Therefore those who embraced his word heartily were baptized, and on that day about three thousand souls were added.” (Acts 2:37, 41, NW)
Naturally, we are free to choose which path to take. But, since our eternal welfare is at stake, that choice is virtually important. Hence, discernment is "acuteness of judgment." It is "the power or faculty of the mind by which it distinguishes one thing from another." A person with discernment perceives subtleties of ideas or things and has good judgment. (Romans 16:18)
August 12, 1979, “La Stampa” pointed out that Jehovah’s Witnesses in Italy are “the only religious community having such a surprising growth rate. However, they practice what they preach . . . Their preaching is not just words but a way of life . . . they are the most loyal citizens anyone could wish for: they do not dodge taxes or seek to evade inconvenient laws for their own profit. The moral ideals of love for neighbor, refusal of power, non-violence and personal honesty (which for most Christians are ‘Sunday rules’ only good for being preached from the pulpit) enter into their ‘daily’ way of life.”
2007-05-21 05:45:07 · answer #3 · answered by jvitne 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Maybe Jesus was a drunk and false because the Pharisee said so.
The world is a great and secure place to live, ask that to the majority of people and they will tell you if JWS are wrong.
And by the way it is easy to see you are false because we don´t accept dreams as revelation.
Good idea, send us the email to see the "proof" maybe we can "open" our eyes.
2007-05-21 05:35:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
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2016-11-25 21:59:42 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your parents raised you with a good head on your shoulders. You were protected from the world by not dating at 10 like the rest of the girls. You were protected from unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases by abstaining from sex before marriage. You were also protected from rape and gangs and illegal drugs by refusing to hang out with wild kids.
You probably finished high school. You seem to be old enough now to be out on your own and you throw a lifetime of good down the tubes to have a boyfriend. He will never agree with you about childrearing. He will always celebrate pagan holidays. He will be patriotic and force you to behave as he does. You are probably having sex with him.
What a slap in God's face. You have good parents. They did their job protecting you. I was raised Catholic and I was under the same strict rules. I didn't get to go out till I was 17 1/2 and I was glad because my friends were getting pregnant out of wedlock and I was too smart for that.
When I was in my 20's I found the truth. Jehovah's Witnesses came to my door and taught me about the bible. I was so relieved to finally be able to learn about God and his purposes. I never looked back. I raised 6 children in the truth and most of them are still happy to be part of the world wide organization of pure worship.
They too went through a time like you are now but they realized that Satan had the rest of the world by the throat. He is going down and he was enticing them to sin so they can go down with him.
Stop and reconsider what you are doing. Men don't usually marry the sluts. They live with them for a while and move on to a girl they can bring home to momma.
Pray about your life and be nice to your parents. They gave themselves for you. It's hard to raise a child with love and caring these days. Most parents don't want to be bothered by their kids so they just let them do anything they want so as not to have to deal with them.
Your parents did everything with you.
And for you.
You bring reproach on Jehovah.....even your name says you are apostate.
2007-05-21 05:58:12 · answer #6 · answered by debbie2243 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
The biggest flow in JW doctrine is their non-belief in Jesus being the Son of God.
John chapter 1 verse 1 says
"In the beginning was the word and the word was with Jehovah AND THE WORD WAS JEHOVAH, he was in the beginning with Jehovah."
Then in verse 14 is states
"Then the word became flesh and dwelt among us and we beheld His glory the glory of the only begotten of the Father (Jehovah) full of grace and truth."
When I've tried to discuss this passage of scripture with JW's they would ignore it and try to talk on something else.
If the truth is there staring you in the face you either have to face it or go on and try to ignore it.
Jesus also stated in John 14:6 that
"I am the way and the truth and the life no one comes the the Father (Jehovah) except by Me."
So this states that we must go through His Son to get to Him (Jehovah).
What do you think about this?
2007-05-21 05:49:43 · answer #7 · answered by chris4him 2 · 0⤊ 6⤋
It's like one of those times you see battered kittens or puppies on tv or descendants of atomic bombs you think it can't be possible and for some it may be harded to understand why people will do such things "all is pure to those who are pure"
2007-05-21 05:37:44 · answer #8 · answered by **** 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋
It's hard for people to really understabnd.
I've gone through it in different situations, slowly he will.
But that's really weired because my mom had a dream like that too.
Give him patience, he's giving it to you. It's good for him to come to these realizeations, then he will understand you better.
2007-05-21 05:33:33 · answer #9 · answered by danksprite420 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Get your boyfriend one of those books or a list of the good websites about the JW's....
And thank you for sharing. Many people do not realize how much JW is a cult....
2007-05-21 05:57:35 · answer #10 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 0⤊ 6⤋