I didn't realize I was brainwashed , until I reasearch and got out of it..which took many years . I now ask them a lot of question on here trying to get them to see things in a different light..and realize that they are being mislead. My question ..Why do I feel bad about asking them tough questions and start to almost feel guilty again..when I know I am right..How long does it take to let go of the brainwashing..Its like it is always lingering. I don't like it..and I resent the fact that this has happen to me.
2007-08-28 02:15:47 · 22 answers · asked by angel 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I was a JW's since birth.
2007-08-28 02:25:19 · update #1
It happened to me. I think "brainwashed" is a bit harsh though. These are our family's beliefs. They have faith in what they practice and have our health and wellness in their best interests.
I grew up in a Catholic community. I left the faith a while back but still have episodes where I just want to believe for the sake of having an answer about something. It doesn't go away overnight, and hasn't for me yet.
Stop trying to disprove them. Many people (my family included) center their entire lives around their religion. To have someone try and disprove all of that is not only rude, it's going to make them all the more insistent to not listen to what you're saying. I find it better to avoid religious discussions with people so no one gets offended or angry. If you really want to debate with someone of that religion, go to a priest/rabbi/monk/whatever. Part of their roles as religious leaders is to provide guidance and have answers based on their belief system.
2007-08-28 02:26:03 · answer #1 · answered by ferrisulf 7 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Do more research, ask more questions. I went through exactly what you are going through and still am. My dad thinks my husband is the one who brainwashed me into leaving my old religion but what he doesn't realize is the ideas and beliefs I've come up with are my own, in fact there are some things I believe in that my husband disagrees with me, if anything my husband has helped and is helping to undo the brainwashing I got from when I was a baby up until the point i realized what i was taught didn't make sense, and i am still learning, when arguing with members of your old religion pay close attention to their answers and/or reactions, most of the time when you use their "so-called beliefs" against them their answers will sound absurd if they answer at all.
2007-08-28 09:32:15 · answer #2 · answered by Cat's Eye Angie 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I dont know what you mean by being brainwashed,...'brainwashed by the religion you were in???
I dont know if it was God's true religion or one of Satan's false religions. God's true religion, you just can't join that church, you have to be called by the Father, that send Jesus Christ. God is not calling every one right now. Satan also has a lot oof false churches out there, teaching false gospel. You most likely was a part of one of satan's false religions, and your mind was fighting against the false teachings. With satan influence, the true saven day sabbet was changed from saturday to sunday, so the sun god could be worshiped, while the people are thanking they are worshiping the true God,
They teach that every one is going to heaven, when no one is going, in fact God in coming down to earth with His Kingdom, (the one Jesus went to build), and He will be with his people for ever, Rev.21.
You do believe there is a God, that created every thing,( read Job 28). The proof is every where, look at you, you are very unique, you could not have just happen.
I came from a very religious family, I went to a lot of churches, I study the Bible, which I still do, but I dont go to the so call church any more, why? because I have not found God's true church, I dont thank he ha called me yet, but I do believe He is watching over me, I seem to following a path. and I have miss a lot of thang annd mishaps. I walked through a tornado once with an open umbrella, and nothing touch it, not even the rain.
You can read and study your bible sat home, talke to your God in privet as you should, avoid sin, and you be find. God will kinow you and keep you safe, just have faith.
I've been a part of God's true religion for over sevevty years.
2007-08-28 10:13:29 · answer #3 · answered by Herb E 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Actually, it sounds like you are doing very well. 35 years is a long time to have one's brain wired toward a certain end. Keep reading and searching, as you are doing. You are just fine. The "committee" in your head needs a strong leader - that leader is you.
(After all - if it were'nt for YOU, the committee would have no place to hold their meetings ! :)
Ps - Maybe it's defeating your purpose a bit to continue trying to "change" these folks. What you focus on continuously, you will naturally create more of. Even if that focus is negative. Try ignoring them completely and get on to something new and fresh and fun that you've always wanted to try!
*bless*SJ
2007-08-28 09:31:51 · answer #4 · answered by The Church Lady 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
35 years, come on it should never have lasted that long. Your feeling guilty because deep down you've realised that ALL society is brainwashed into believeing something and you're just taking them out of one brainwashing to put them into another which may be even more harmful.
2007-08-28 09:23:53 · answer #5 · answered by Kaela 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Looks like you are a victim from the stolen generation. So do what others do and sure them for the maltreatment that you suffered from their intense brainwashing that has damaged your clear lateral thinking on the level playing field of life.
2007-08-28 09:25:27 · answer #6 · answered by Drop short and duck 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I was trapped by it for 28 years. It takes a long time to heal. The best thing for me was to keep learning and reading.
Compassion is the best antidote to the guilt you may feel from time to time.
Religion is a powerful memeplex that overwhelms and takes over your mind and heart. Healing will take time.
2007-08-28 09:21:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
35 years is a long time. Good luck ever shaking that demon.
Glad I saw the light alot earlier than that.
2007-08-28 09:20:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
Pascal's wager will always be with you. You, and I, know to the depths of our toes that is all a big scam, but there will always be that little kernel of doubt that was planted when we were young. That is what the fundies are really after. not to lead you to believe or to 'save you' but to make sure that there will always be Pascal's Wager in there somewhere. in the end they rely on guilt and fear...
2007-08-28 09:22:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
In time you'll get over it.
My mum has only just got
that stuff out of her head it took
her 40 years, but she is fine now.
And one more thing good for you
and good luck.
2007-08-28 09:22:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋