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<blockquote data-quote="DazedandConfused" data-source="post: 584224" data-attributes="member: 831"><p>Since I have a lot of family that are JW's, I can tell you that most of them dislike going "out in service" (making door to door calls) with a passion. Only the zealots truly like it. Most only do it because of the intense pressure. However, they must hide it because otherwise they would be questioned extensively by The Elders. They also have to logs their hours, or as they refer to it, "counting time". The more time you spend out in service (not necessarily bringing others in), the more status you gain within the congregation and the organization. They even have titles such as "Pioneer" for those that spend so many hours "spreading the good news". </p><p></p><p>I won't go further because of the rules about religion on this forum, but my extended family was destroyed by this organization because of their doctrine of shunning. I also know odd, funny things about them that I use when they make the unfortunate decision to knock on my door. I offer to show them my Smurf collection. Yes, you read that correctly. My Smurf collection. Years ago rumors spread like wildfire through the congregations that they are demonized. JW's are terrified of anything thought to have demons. </p><p></p><p>My sister once offered to show them her Smurf ceremonial head dress. :grins:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DazedandConfused, post: 584224, member: 831"] Since I have a lot of family that are JW's, I can tell you that most of them dislike going "out in service" (making door to door calls) with a passion. Only the zealots truly like it. Most only do it because of the intense pressure. However, they must hide it because otherwise they would be questioned extensively by The Elders. They also have to logs their hours, or as they refer to it, "counting time". The more time you spend out in service (not necessarily bringing others in), the more status you gain within the congregation and the organization. They even have titles such as "Pioneer" for those that spend so many hours "spreading the good news". I won't go further because of the rules about religion on this forum, but my extended family was destroyed by this organization because of their doctrine of shunning. I also know odd, funny things about them that I use when they make the unfortunate decision to knock on my door. I offer to show them my Smurf collection. Yes, you read that correctly. My Smurf collection. Years ago rumors spread like wildfire through the congregations that they are demonized. JW's are terrified of anything thought to have demons. My sister once offered to show them her Smurf ceremonial head dress. :grins: [/QUOTE]
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