What I don't get is that we were 'told' to ask people at the doors if they were just 'given' their religion from their parents and then if they said yes, to use it to have them question if it was really the true religion for them. But if we are born into this, are we allowed to make sure it is correct? can we investigate? No.I have to figure things out for myself, not be forced into a belief or be tormented if I don't just follow blindly.
Sns,
This is a classic "do as I say", issue. We have gone door to door asking people to change thier religion touting that ours is the true religion of religions. This closed minded way, by not allowing any doubt, research or question, is hypercritical. Because we ask others to question thier own religion, in compairing "ours" against thiers. Trying to force our religion on to them by confusion and comparison.
Yet, by not allowing us to question our own religion.. makes one think they have more to hide than other religions.
The reason I say that is, because in many other religions~ searching is part of the religion. In order to obtain "enlightenment" you have to work through the enigma known as life and spirtual meaning.
It is very important that you are allowed to find that "inner peace" and balance for yourself. It is way too easy to be spoon fed your religion. Many are too lazy to look into thier belief system. The attitude of my parents, greatgrandparents and so on .. all believed this way and I am going to carry on this tradition. Doesn't always work.
Closed minded and ridged. This clinging to a belief no matter if it is wrong~ allows people to continue in the paths preset for them. It is a way they are able to absolve themselves of personal responsiblity for thier actions. Well I have always believed this way and because of this teaching. It gives me the right to trash your esteem; and spiritual well being. Taking personal responsiblity for your beliefs and actions is the only way you are going to be able to like and respect yourself, as well as others.
I know the WTS fears this scrutiny... and I have found out why too. The more you dig the more you find out that they do not have all the answers. They pretend to know all.. but in learning for yourself you find they don't know. They don't know the true meaning of humanity or love. To them love is ruling by fear, hate, confusion, etc.
Sns, I know this is something we all have to seek for ourselves. Especially after being force fed religion. I wish you good journey.
Take care,
X.