Why are they missing meetings?
Whatever the reason, it's valid. Support them in their decision to take care of themselves in whatever way they are doing it.
If they are not at meetings, they are probably taking a rest, rejuvenating, working, caring for ill children/parents/selves.
Whatever the reason, encourage that specific behavior and activity. It *is* important. And if you let them know that it helps prevent burnout, they will not feel so guilty the next time the feel the urge to miss again.
Missing meetings is a sign of someone finding the importance of balance and 'normalcy' - what ever that is!!
Yes??
-Aude.
They have been taking care of family, yet they feel guilty for not going to the meetings.
Sounds like your friend is still communicating with you, so thats good.
I think it is wonderful that they are still in communication with me. I don't know what I would do if they were not, and for my family that would suck if they ever stopped having anything to do with me for trying to save them.
I've heard a few comments recently that the JWs are suggesting that armageddon is particularly close - that this is why Jehovah arranged for the two different magazines and other changes in the organisation. Of course this is the age old strategy that the borg uses to keep everyone on their toes.
Oh, really? What kinds of comments? Do you have paraphrases or exact quotes of what was said to give this idea? I am currious.
The continued false sense of urgency ties into the control the organization wants to maintain. Loyalty to the organization - the #1 doctrine of the WT Society. The best way to keep them loyal is to keep them lapping up your spiritual milk (skim though it is).
Loyalty to the organization is all I see from those I know in the organization. Aside from them going to the meetings, I do not see them reading the Bible. I cannot even read the Bible around them because I'm afraid/embarassed. I don't want them to approach me and say that I'm doing it all wrong. I've made notes in my Bible (during my own study's) of what the verse means to me, not in a way that seems like I am trying to make my own interpertation, but just my own feelings of it. I do have an idea though, to leave it setting out one day, to see if they pick it up and kinda read my notes. But then again, they might not touch it because it is not a NWT.. it is a NKJV.
Would it be wise or a good idea to leave it out so they stumble on it some day?
Maybe others who have helped their friends to see the danger of the JW religion can chime in with more specific help.
If there are any here, please share your experience and ways that worked for you!
That is all for now. Thanks for your advise.. Please take a look at my responses. Thanks again.
