Well, that particular former Jehovah's Witness's experience doesn't match my experience with my own religion. In fact I grew up with JW friends, so I'm not sure it's even representative of their religion.

> This is why you might see me arguing against mocking religious people - it does nothing to convert them and may just strengthen their beliefs.

It's a good idea, and the same principle really applies to any person or group, regarding any framework, religious or not. From atheists to zookeepers.