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I know Mormons can't have alcohol, but couldn't they just dip their tongue in a glass of beer and not move it? (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 4 months ago by baggachipz@sh.itjust.works to c/showerthoughts@lemmy.world
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[–] 3ntranced@lemmy.world 7 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Worked for a company that was entirely JWs, some of the most genuinely nice people I ever met, but knowing the whole process behind the scenes and how constrictive the lifestyle is, it was always off putting.

I was never witnessed to other than just general inquiry to get to know me in passing by coworkers. But their doctrine basically states that if I'm not a JW, I'm a non-person. I don't know how many of them believe it, but still.

They all have designated zones to do their "service" so if you refuse they'll still come back because they believe their ticket into heaven is to convince you what they say is true.

If anyone else who reads this ever has problems with them coming to their door, best way to get them to take you off their list is say "I've already been excommunicated from another kingdom hall in (insert town from 2hr+ away)"

[–] Wrench@lemmy.world 7 points 4 months ago (1 children)

“I’ve already been excommunicated from another kingdom hall in (insert town from 2hr+ away)”

Well, there's the trick. I don't think I could say those words without breaking. I'd be demanding a shrubbery before I could stop myself.

[–] 3ntranced@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

Yes, shrubberies are my trade -- I am a shrubber. My name is Roger the Shrubber. I arrange, design, and sell shrubberies.