Shunning is Stupid
Shunning is stupid. If it wasn’t a thing, I would have kept friendship with many JWs I loved and still care about. That’s exactly the tragic part of shunning—it forces an artificial and unnecessary loss of relationships. It’s not about personal choices but about control. Many former JWs would have remained friends with those they love if not for this policy, but the organization makes it impossible. It’s heartbreaking because love and genuine friendships should never be conditional on religious obedience.
