The Witnesses Have Called
Apr. 12th, 2024 01:05 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
poliphilo The Jehovah's Witnesses called a few days back and, not finding us at home, left us what looked like a hand-written letter. Was it really hand-written? Are they that dedicated?
Actually I wouldn't put it past them.
Louis who was working on the roof next door said they lingered on the doorstep for two or three minutes- and that we only just missed them.
I don't mind talking to people about Jesus- only I think the J.W.'s Jesus and mine are two very different people.
Ailz directed me the other day to an article by a former Witness who said that the relentless missionary activity isn't for winning converts (that's just a side effect) but for reinforcing group solidarity. It works like this: you go door to door being rejected and sworn at and it strengthens your belief that you're one of a chosen few of whom the world is unworthy. It may look like you're reaching out but in fact you're being driven further into yourself and your sect.
Like a tent peg that's being hammered and hammered.....
I seem to remember reading somewhere that of all the groups the Nazis banged up in concentration camps it was the J.W.s who showed most fortitude and resilience....
Actually I wouldn't put it past them.
Louis who was working on the roof next door said they lingered on the doorstep for two or three minutes- and that we only just missed them.
I don't mind talking to people about Jesus- only I think the J.W.'s Jesus and mine are two very different people.
Ailz directed me the other day to an article by a former Witness who said that the relentless missionary activity isn't for winning converts (that's just a side effect) but for reinforcing group solidarity. It works like this: you go door to door being rejected and sworn at and it strengthens your belief that you're one of a chosen few of whom the world is unworthy. It may look like you're reaching out but in fact you're being driven further into yourself and your sect.
Like a tent peg that's being hammered and hammered.....
I seem to remember reading somewhere that of all the groups the Nazis banged up in concentration camps it was the J.W.s who showed most fortitude and resilience....
