Hi, I am a new member here. I am not sure what this site is. Is it those that hate the witnesses? or just those that have left the faith? anyway, I am disfellowshipped and obviously not as smart as most here for I have alot of questions.
I believe the reason I was disfellowshipped was because of my own actions. On the one hand someone here expressed anger at a Witness doing something bad and then the elders turned right around and forgave him, let him stay. On the other hand, some are angry because they did something and were disfellowshipped. Which way is it supposed to be? Is one to be forgiven or not? On one hand, anger is shown if the Witnesses forgive, and on the other, anger is shown if the Witnesses don't forgive. Can someone help me with this?
Also, when I first studied, no one and I mean no one forced me to study. I wanted to because I was interested in learning about bible truths, like Elisha ben Abuyah, the character in As A Driven Leaf said...is there a right way to live? anyway...I don't think anyone twisted anyone's arm to join...one must do so of their own free will. That is my experience. It may be diff. for ppl raised in the truth. So i dont understand why some here say they were brainwashed. I never felt that. I was encouraged to make up my own mind. and the things I learned made logical sense, finally! I don't mean to offend anyone, I just am trying to understand everyone's point of view.
thanks, metfan