Posted by Cygnus [Cygnus] on November 23, 1999 at 14:51:17 {KNpNN6QGfwh1hzMDt7ogL4bdfUTIaI}:
In Reply to: My Update... posted by Gretchen on November 22, 1999 at 18:32:00:
Gretchen,
Here is a Watchtower passage which reveals how young JWs are supposed to feel about "worldly" mates.
*** w87 10/15 29 Opening the Way to Increase in Gibraltar ***
In one case a young Witness, ignoring the counsel from the Author of marriage, started dating a local girl who was not a member of the congregation. But the patient help of the elders in the congregation made him think more seriously about the dangers involved. Finally, he approached his girlfriend and told her that although he felt strong affection for her, his Bible knowledge obligated him to terminate their relationship. 'I want to marry a girl with whom I can live forever, not just for a few years,' he explained.
Though surprised and upset, she was intrigued over just what it was that could interest him more than her companionship. Eventually she started to study the Bible. What began as curiosity blossomed into genuine interest, and she made rapid progress in the truth and was baptized.
You see, when you guys are found out, his elders will step in and insist that he terminate the relationship, unless you decide to study and become one of Jehovah's Witnesses. As far as they are concerned, you are already carrion (see Revelation 19:17,18), and so having a serious relationship with you is a waste of time, unless you acquiesce and join the cult. Because if you don't, you might just influence him to stop going to all of the meetings, or to miss a month or two of field service. And that's a big No-No to the Author of Marriage.
Do you now understand why you are such a danger?