This year I have learned so much and what I keep being taught repeatedly through experience this time instead of what someone tells me, is that much of what the Society taught us about the world and many of the things in it is pure nonsence!
I'm just giving one example for now even though there are many.
My son who is in elementary school has over a period of time expressed a desire to do something extracurricular.
OH the shame!!!
Now out of all the different things out there we chose Karate.
JWs frown on this because its a form of self defence, a competitive sport and they have labeled it and all Martial Arts in fact as demonized.
He is learning Shotokan Karate.He loves it and not one demon or demonized thing has happened so far and never will.
In fact I like what they are teaching my son.
This saying is on the wall of the school or Dojo,
"The porpose of Karate is not to conquer others, but to conqure the weaknesses of oneself."
Sounds real evil hugh?
It also teaches self confidence which the Society frowns upon.Wouldn't want to think too much of oneself would we?
Self control-Jws should like this one.
Respect for self and others
The Dojo precepts are as follows,
Ophold the principles of propriety and courtesy.
Cultivate a spirit of effort.
Perfect a mind of patience.
Live the way of truth.
Do not loose self control or act in a violent manner.
I told my husband that it was great to teach good values and principles to my son in a fun way instead of all those meetings.
Any one else doing Martial Arts?
Our JW families and friends would freak if they knew about this!
Ranchette