question re a jw marrying a non jw???

by nelly1 13 Replies latest jw friends

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  nelly1

  yeah well this is a sister in her late 30's who never found a bro to marry that she was compatable with, she was engaged to one but he turned out to be living a double life, anyway a very close friend whos a special pioneer was told by the elders he cant attend the wedding because she is marrying a non jw, hes in a cong in another town, yet her elders dont know shes marrying a non jw, can the elders tell someone they cant attend the wedding?

  because he has told her hes been told he cant go? is there any scriptual grounds for that?
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  blondie

  Ask minimus and his mother.
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  jayhawk1

  anyway a very close friend whos a special pioneer was told by the elders he cant attend the wedding because she is marrying a non jw, hes in a cong in another town, yet her elders dont know shes marrying a non jw, can the elders tell someone they cant attend the wedding?

  because he has told her hes been told he cant go? is there any scriptual grounds for that?

  No, there aren't any scriptural grounds for it, only made up rules by men. Where is this wedding going to be at? If it is another church, then that is very frowned upon. If not, it could be one of those, "a matter of Bible trained conscience" issues (also known as more Watchtower rules, but not in print).
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  Nellie

  It's not a df'ing offense, but I agree - those who take the plunge usually have an uphill battle to fight afterwards. Privileges are removed and hard to get back.