O.k. I will answer this easy questions, here we go:
1. Are you allowed as JWS to visit boards like these or is a matter of conscience?
It's not a LAW, but the Society has not said that it's a conscience matter either. They HAVE given counsel as to the wisdom of avoiding dangerous sites in the internet. This forum would qualify as a dangerous sites for JWs.
2.Do you tell your fellow brothers and sisters that you come to this board?
No way. That would encourage them to visit the forum and I don't want to a cause of stumbling.
3.Do you count your time preaching on this board as service hours and if so, do you let them know where those hours came from? And do you count reading what other people post as service time too?
Nope, I count the time that I spend teaching someone about the Bible. I am not teaching anyone here, so I don't count the time.
4.Do you feel this is a good place to get your spiritual food and that coming here is bringing you closer to Jehovah and his organization?
Nope, actually it drives me crazy with all the different beliefs and posts. Everybody here has an opinion and boy do they let you hear it! LOL. I come here because I stumbled into the site and I can't shake the habit.
5.Do you think that you may plant something in someones head that will change their mind about the organization, perhaps something they have not heard a billion times before when they were in the organization?
Maybe.
6.Have you ever considered that if the people here wanted to hear what you have to say, ummm they would ask one of you? You know, "don't call me, I'll call you". Trust me when I tell you, we could all find a JW pretty much anytime, whether we want to or not.
Good point, but if you are able to find a JW pretty much anytime, why is that? Oh that's right, because JWs are preaching the good news all over the place. Duh!
7.Last but not least,have any of you tossed around the idea that you just might be brain washed?
I've toss around the idea and I've come to the conclusion that I have been brainwashed. I was brainwashed early on to love computers and play with them, now I'm hooked. I was brainwashed into thinking like my family does, damn I catch myself thinking just like my dad did. Oh the horror! I know, I know, you meant religion wise. Sure I was brainwashed. Brainwashed into avoiding drugs, useless associations, following God's commandments about fornication. Oh I was also brainwashed into being a good citizen, loving my neighbor, loving Jehovah, following Christs steps. Damn those Witnesses!
