TEST
Reverse Shunning
by JV 17 Replies latest jw friends
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Dansk
I wouldn't go out of my way to shun a JW. I just wouldn't go out of my way for them.
Ian
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defd
I have. There are some I stay away from in my congregation.
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xjwms
I just treat others the way I would like them to treat me.
It works for me
Right or wrong.
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xjwms
I agree with defd here.....
Some I would rather avoid.
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IP_SEC
I like the thought of giving them a big hug... then a big smooch on the cheek. Then they would have to double shower just to get all of the debil/deminz coodies off. Nyuck, nyuck, nyuck.I think if you reverse shun
1. You might give the impression you are afraid of them, or
2. "yep he/she is just another pissed off, disgruntled exwitness"
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Doubtfully Yours
I do reverse shunning all the time, when I attend the seldom meeting. I walk in and just shoot straight for where my relatives are.
Greeters and all other crowd that usually gathers by the entrance door to do the love-bombing, all get passed over. I don't even make eye contact with most of them at the KH.
I see them in public places/stores, and pretend they're just like any other unknown person in there.
You see, I'm practicing for what's to come very soon.
DY
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Jamelle
I have rarely had the opportunity to do any reverse shunning - the few times I've seen a Witness I used to know it's a passing moment in traffic or in a crowded shopping area.
The thing is - I don't like any of those people that were in my congregation. I know their dirty little secrets - I know what kind of people they really were/are. Peyton Place anyone? The handful of people I remember fondly I've never seen - don't know how I would react.
When I do see I usually ignore, pretend they are not there. It still makes me have a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach. I know that whatever I do will get twisted out of proportion and someone will be on the phone to my parents before the dust settles. Not that I ever have contact with my parents but I don't want to purposely make their lives harder. They do a good enough job of that themselves by staying in "The Lie".