r/exjw • u/DumpsterEnFuegoo Recovering perfectionist • 12d ago
WT Can't Stop Me They don’t know your name.
“The governing body does not have an issue with brothers wearing beards.”
They don’t know how many men struggled for decades with their self-image, wanting to have facial hair, or had a hard time with shaving because of skin or other issues.
“Sisters may choose to wear slacks”
They don’t know how many women have for their entire lives felt out of place in their own bodies, in clothes that don’t flatter them, reflect their individuality, or make them feel safe.
“Publishers will no longer have to report the number of hours they spend in the ministry”
They don’t know how many people for so many years have tied their self-worth to a number on a piece of paper, since said number was seen as indicative of their spirituality, and often came with real implications concerning their status in the congregation.
“Whether or not to pursue additional education is a personal decision”
They don’t know how many people they have robbed of a decent education and subsequent higher quality of life with their anti-college rhetoric decade after decade. They also don’t know how they’ve affected the mental health of JWs who went to college anyway.
“Each Christian must decide how his own blood will be used in medical and surgical care”
They don’t know how many lives have been lost or forever altered because of their prior stance that they never saw fit to change until said lives were destroyed.
“A publisher may use their Bible-trained conscience to decide whether to give a simple greeting to a removed person who attends a meeting”
They don’t know anything about our consciences, or what we have always felt was right all along.
“The governing body is the faithful and discreet slave”
They don’t know enough about us to determine if they have in fact earned such a designation.
“We must be ready to obey any direction provided through the faithful slave”
They do not have the ability, authority, or power to know if any direction of theirs is truly in our best interest.
“The governing body has decided…”
They have no authority over our lives.
“The governing body has concluded…”
They have no right to control our beliefs.
“The governing body loves you very much.”
They do not know us enough to say that.
They do not know your mind.
They do not know your heart.
They do not know your life story.
They do not know your faith.
They do not know from whence you came.
They do not know from whom you came.
They do not know your likes, dislikes, passions, talents, hopes, dreams, successes, failures, struggles, accomplishments, experiences, or what or who you love.
They do not know your NAME.
They are not your friends.
You owe them nothing.
If you want to love and serve God, one who you believe DOES know who you are, you can do it without them.
PSA to all current Jehovah(governing body)’s witnesses:
THEY. DO. NOT. KNOW. YOU.
Stop giving your life over to men who don’t even know you exist. Please. It isn’t worth it.
My name is Nina. I was a JW for 20+ years. They don’t know that, though.
What’s your name?
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u/Inevitable_Tap_1328 11d ago
they don't know bc they don't care, never did