by minimus 39 Replies latest jw friends
For me it had to be that I was trained to be judgmental. I'm naturally a person who doesn't believe everything someone says---just because they say it's true. Still, a "good elder" is supposed to be watchful of what might "contaminate" the congregation.
So, it's time to bare your soul. What was your worst JW trait or quality?
I just couldn't keep my mouth shut...
judgmental.
I was intelligent and thought for myself.
I was always in trouble for independent research, or comments based on independent research at the BS.
I was too liberal and open minded.
I didn't get offended by things that 'should have' offended me. Even though I believed in the core values of the JW faith, I didn't see the world as a horrible place. I finished college and progressed with my carerr. I didn't see 'worldly people' as bad. I drank, had worldly friends, and overall still had fun.
Being progressive and intelligent is a bad thing in Watchtower World.
Being afraid of my parents
Self-righteousness.
Too liberal, too questioning, but I was also pretty arrogant, thinking I knew everything about the bible, which is a joke to me now.
I was constantly being told that I didn't "hate what is bad" enough.
I take that as a compliment now.
Actually believing that Jehovah was directing the elders would make my worst quality GULLIBILITY
