Yesterday I saw an old friend from a long time ago, like when we were kids. I went up to her and said hi. She responded a shy hello. When I asked how she was doing she responded that she was disfellowshipped. At first my JW thinking kicked in and I recoiled. She kept walking and I went after her and let her know that didnt matter to me anymore. We had a long talk and exchanged info to keep in touch. It was liberating and I know she felt good not being ignored by someone else. Just wanted to share that with everyone...
Disfellowshipped.....
by New Castles 20 Replies latest jw experiences
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Doubtfully Yours
Well done New Castles!
Disfellowshipping is a horrible practice!
DY
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Stefanie
That was nice. You probably had a big impact on her. I can imagine the good feeling she had when she wasnt ignored. I hope you keep in touch with her.
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Markfromcali
It must have been a touching moment, thanks for sharing that with us.
You know, I knew a few young guys in my area that was disfellowshipped, and I remember people in car groups saying 'so weird those disfellowshipped people all hang out together' - well for one thing, who else do they have? But more to the point has it occurred to your insensitive hearts that maybe, just maybe because they were so hurt that their hearts has opened up in love to each other, as opposed to you judgemental fools??
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New Castles
I totally understand, never quite understood the desfellowshipping thing anyway...
Stef, I will definitely keep in touch
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EyeDrEvil
Bravo, New Castles...
Didn't JC say that his followers would be identified by the LOVE they showed to their fellow man?
YOU showed love. DISFELLOWSHIPPING is NOT a loving provision or policy.
EyeDrEvil
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shotgun
New castles
That must have really made her day, good on ya!
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SuperMommy
No only is it not a loving practice, but it not a just one. There is no justice in putting out a friend because of a mistake. Forgiveness is a much more loving reaction.
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sunshineToo
That was very nice, new castle.
Yes, please keep in touch with her. She needs a friend.
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Sentinel
I'm proud of you for being able to do what your heart told you, and not blindly following those rediculous "outcast" rules. I'm sure your friend is going through a bad time right now, and the love and kindness you showed her was greatly appreciated.
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