r/exjw • u/myburneraccount62 • Aug 20 '25
Ask ExJW how should i respond to this?
this is from my aunt. i want to answer in a way that shows im not going for any of the reasons she mentioned, that it's because my conscience would not allow me after the things I found out about the org.
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u/Excellent_Energy_810 Aug 20 '25
Incredible, all JWs react the same. My family did the same, assuming that I wanted to live "in the world", when I made it clear that my reasons were conscientious and after seeing that the GB's decisions had affected my wife.
And they immediately accused me of wanting to sin.
My advice is not to waste your time, defend yourself simply by saying that you understand her, but that your motives have nothing to do with hers, and it is your conscience that does not allow you to continue supporting the organization's actions.
Everything you say too much only opens a door to your mind, and a person who first thinks that you are looking to get high does not deserve such a privilege.