"Spiritual Need." One of the JW's favourite catchphrases.
"We are conscious of our spiritual need" they say in a self-congratulatory way.
"The vast majority are NOT conscious of their spiritual need" they say in a condemnatory way, to provide some reason why no one listens to them any more.
So what is it?
Here's my definition: "spiritual need" is an irrational fear of the unknown. An inability to face life without convenient pre-packaged ideas so that you don't have to try and figure things out for yourself. The "need" is a want, a desire for the ease of dependence.
What do you think? Any other definitions?
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