How to help a former Jehovah's Witness to get it touch with the real world?
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Share these Scriptures with that so-called "former Jehovah's Witness":\n\n(Proverbs 26:11) Just like a dog returning to its vomit, the stupid one is repeating his foolishness.\n\n(2 Peter 2:22) The dog has returned to its own vomit, and the sow that was bathed to rolling in the mire.
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I think you should consider a study with Jehovah's Witnesses
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My mother is a Jehovah's Witness. I studied with them until I was 14 years of age. Actually, I had it forced down my throat until I became so "rebellious" that I was finally permitted to make my own religious decisions. Growing up it was extremely difficult not being able to participate in any holiday activities, not having birthday presents, or cakes, or parties, or even birthday recognition. Having to leave class at school in 2nd and 3rd grade because they were having a party! Being dragged door to door (them knocking on my door may not count, but being forced to do it at the ages of 6-13 certainly does) watching other kids eating cereal and watching cartoons in their pajamas and I'm dressed for church knocking on the door with my weirdo religious fanatic mother. It is still difficult for me around this time of year. Trying to reconcile in my mind all the issues associated with my Santa deprived childhood. Whew, I needed to get that off my chest! If I had more space, I could tell ya' a million more.
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Ignore these pigs Sister.\nYou may contact me: truebeliever_777@yahoo.com\nGod bless.\n:)
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First, you need to drop all the positive and negative lists. These are great sometimes, but they are just confusing you, and they do not work when it comes to "a calling". What you need to do is say to the Lord, "We are going to stay until you make it clear to go--and where." Then ask Him to confirm it with a peace and provide open doors to make it happen.\nNEVER make a choice based on 1.)money and 2.)fear.
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As a sister myself, I'd probably talk to them. Ask them why they've decided to do it. ask them questions about the christian religion to test them on how much they've thought it through. and even ask them straight out how much they've thought it through. Maybe remind them that religion is a serious commitment. \n\nAs far as them trying to convert you, I'd just simply state that it's not something you're interested in doing and that you'd appreciate it if they'd refrain from pressuring you into it.
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Face up to your fault in creating the baggage, learn from what you did, forgive yourself, then forgive those around you. Don't spend all of your time thinking about things that happened to you in the past. So many people define themselves by "what happened to me." Jesus f'ng Christ! Once you cross a difficult bridge, burn it behind you and move on. The guy who cheated you and stole your fortune and nearly ruined your life is not your enemy. You are your own worst enemy. Just move on. Lessons learned are like bridges burned. \n\nI have close friends who have done something called the Landmark Forum and tell me that it helped them to finally let go of the demons from their past. It is pretty intense and I'm sure some people take it too far. The message, however, seeem orthodox. Rather than take a few baby steps, this program focuses on life transformation. Might be worth looking at.
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The first step is to separate yourself mentally from this chaotic world, then research an event that ties into the lives of the most prominate people to the lives of other people who were victimized because of who they were. Last and very important, always seek your Father "God" in everything you experience or read or listen to-then you will find out that he has always been within you all along.
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Please write to the geographically closest branch office:\n\nhttp://watchtower.org/how_to_contact_us.htm
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First off, good luck trying.\n\nSecond off, many religions encourage people to be the force that makes the world a better place. I know that for my barmitzvah, a large part of the preparation was community service.
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To convince a Jehovah's Witness otherwise, you have to avoid the direct confrontation, the 'right-versus-wrong' mentality that characterises many debates over apologetic issues. These only lead to a greater stubbornness and refusal to agree with the other party, and this goes for anyone who is being confronted and argued with.\n\nWhat you can do is take the role of a questioning seeker, asking the JW questions about issues that are not in agreement with Christianity. This should take the form of honest enquiry with a seeming intent to seek clarity from the JW. But ask questions about things in their own NWT scriptures, focusing on passages that seem to contradict what they believe. If any part of the bible contradicts or casts doubt on thigns JWs believe and it has survived in the NWT version then it can cast doubt on the mind of the JW.\n\nSubtly the JW is confronted with their own scripture's contradictions by a person asking honest questions, and not a hardline debater try to beat an opponent into compliance. It is not underhanded, it is simply honest questions that the JW is supposed to ask him/herself, only someone is prompting those questions.\n\nPray for the Holy Spirit to work on that person all the while. In the end all you can do is point to the truth, and expose untruth, but do it in a way that will actually get through. In the end it is the Holy Spirit that changes a person, and not the person who asks the questions - they are but instruments and messengers of God.\n\nI think that is both effective and loving, and ultimately it is the love and power of God in people that is the greatest witness. The early church's disciples had power in signs and wonders and these confirmed the message of the gospel preached. And above all, it was the evident love and change in people that made them stand out.
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I wanna meet Moses cuz' how did he keep his cool with those whining, unthankful Isrealites?? I mean, I lose it with my kids....but 40 years of that?? ......I don't THINK so. Well, he had Jehovah's blessing, so maybe I need to do some more praying....
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It's a big problem. The fact that this person has cut off all contact with family and friends is a danger sign of cults; they want their message to be the only message that members experience, and thus they tell their adherents to break contact with their former life and associates. You may want to get an "interventionist", a social worker or counselor who specializes in such extreme cases. \n\nThis is a time for caution. If you overreact, and try to force her hand, she will respond by retreating even further from you and your family. It's like telling someone who is agitated to "calm down", that only makes them madder. Try to maintain contact, and try to be as open and accessible as possible; do lots of listening, and try not to tell her what to do. Work with the rest of your family to try and stay in touch with her.
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I have no answer except to tell you to phone several nurcing homes in your area.  Or speak to several local clergy who have been involved in the spiritual well being of people in nurcing homes.
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Just tell them that you know they do not necessarily support what you believe, but you are very happy about what you have been called to do, then tell them what it is you have been called to do, and tell them, I know you may not agree with it, but I would really like your support, your love, or your encouragement. My dad is a non-believer, and I told him this when I told him about a certain decision and he handled it very well and told me that even though he doesn't agree with what I believe, he will support me and love me.
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Accept them as friends.  Ask God for wisdom on how to witness.  God loves them unconditionally but He doesn't approve their choice of lifestyle.
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jehovah's witnesses....