Is it therapeutic, or a sign that they need therapy? Or do they honestly think that they're helping people?
2007-09-10 02:09:37 · 10 answers · asked by Cathy 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Probably all of the above. I am one of Jehovah's Witnesses.
When my brother was disfellowshiped most of his comments about other Witnesses were negative. They ranged from, "I don't like so and so" to somewhat wild accusations about others doing things he was disfellowshipped for. It, in my opinion, was largely a matter of trying to sav his conscience. A case of, They did it too. It took quite a while for this bitter phase to end. He rarely if ever has raised, at least to me, an objection or question about my religious beliefs.
Now in the case of someone changing their beliefs on a matter, and then making statements/asking questions about their former beliefs, in earnest.
In this instance it seems the person truly is concerned and truly wish to help others.
In most instances it is a rather clear example that they haven't moved on with their lives. If they are so incredibly bitter after, however much time it may have been since they left that belief system, then chances are they could use some sort of therapy to help them sort things out and either move on, or in some cases realise that their former beliefs, have in fact not changed, and that they might want to go back.
One former user on here who seemed to reincarnate quite often Oshi hana, claimed to be a former Witness. However, her comments as to what we as Christians seemed to indicate she hadn't been. Whether she was or not, allot of her answers were unhelpful and rude. Example, someone asked about how Witnesses handle death, funerals, cremation, etc. Her answer was she hated all Witnesses and wanted her family to die so she could pee on their graves. This in NO way answered the question.
I think something we all forget when we change our views on something is, just because our views have changed doesn't change everyone else. And even if we have NO respect for their beliefs we should try to show some base line respect for the believers. If someone feels they have to resort to name calling or making up lies about the beliefs and the believers then chances are they need to get some help to either reevaluate things or move on.
Hope this helps.
2007-09-10 05:39:22 · answer #1 · answered by Ish Var Lan Salinger 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is the phase they are going through. If they keep trashing their old religion, they will never find peace. Only when they stop thrashing, and be at peace with the past, can they more on.
Religion is a choice. Why be angry with the choice you made. Be it the religion of choice or born into.
It is like divorce. If the person still speaks badly of their ex, they will not be able to able to be in a new relationship wholeheartedly.
2007-09-10 02:19:02 · answer #2 · answered by ogostra 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
All religions are wrong except only one, the religion that the real God accepted for all people.
The only real God is the creator of everything including people, so he sent messengers to people to guide them to the right way.
To know which religion is the religion of God, we must read the holy book of this religion, and seek out in the scripture of this book the following points:
1. Do scripture claim that the author of this book is God, or someone wrote it?
2. Do scripture claim that this book is for all people or for fixed group of people?
3. Do scripture claim that God is Powerful, Merciful, Just, creator, not creation, has no partner, not in need for anyone nor anything, honest, and wise? Or some scripture claim otherwise these adjective.
4. Do scripture agree, or disagree with scientific truths? (remark not theories that can be changed later)
5. Is this book one version?, or revised many times?
6. did the news of this book come true, or come not true sometimes?
Then, if one get sure answers to these questions, of course people get out of trashing their old religion
2007-09-10 04:42:46 · answer #3 · answered by Sami A 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Probably trying to keep others from experienceing what they went through. Depending on how bad the experience.
Look at ex-Scientologists. I'd say they have a bone to pick...
But yes, if it's still causing them to loose sleep at night, they need to get help and move on. Clearly they haven't recovered and won't unless they can make peace with the past and focus on the present and the future.
2007-09-10 02:14:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
A "wrong" idea is "wrong." If it has to do with the color of the sky, the shape of the world, or with the "big daddy" in the sky. The real question is, why is the topic of religion "off limits" to you?
2007-09-10 02:14:43 · answer #5 · answered by Laptop Jesus 3.9 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No idea. I would not waste my time on such trivial nonsense.I am happy to be a Catholic without annoying others with my belief.
2007-09-10 02:38:44 · answer #6 · answered by ROBERT P 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I would guess all three. When you see what harm it has done you want to talk about it and to help others avoid it.
2007-09-10 02:14:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
as an ex catholic im still annoyed that many people still believe that nonsense and are wasting their time like i did
2007-09-10 02:17:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
every religion is wrong (just ask anyone from an opposing faith)
2007-09-10 02:13:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
It's either that or excessive masturbation.
2007-09-10 02:14:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋