Posted by felix a [angler] on November 18, 1999 at 15:39:18 {KEdmzBXaT6P6iqioOwugXXuUsiPcoA}:
This is Grace’s story, see if it doesn’t sound familiar and let me know what you think.
"A few months later, Grace entered a local college as a journalism major, bowing to her parents’ insistence that she remain at home (this time her father had his say) because off the uncertain political situation, rather than attend a university in ******** where a music course was available."
While there she encountered a particular group and this is how she proceeds to describe what happened next.
"they are careful at first to do things step by step, gradually… you don’t feel guilty because they explain it all to you. You feel you are doing a big thing. They make a standard for you to follow and you say that I am doing things right according to their standard … If you once believe in them, it’s natural to go on believing …It’s just like poisoning… it goes deeper and deeper."
She went on to express these thoughts as well about her experience.
"When you are young and trying to find an answer, you wonder, "Am I wrong and are they right?" You are still on the point of trying to build something for yourself…. Should an individualist work with others or stay apart? I am sure I am doing the right thing. I couldn’t fit in so I got out…I gave up. But I am wondering about all of the others who are still there…. When you think of things like that you just can’t get an answer. Too much involved."
When I read Graces story it really struck a very personal note with me at certain points. It also helped me to appreciate something more about Jehovah’s Witnesses. How about you?
regards,
felix a