Excellent work LMsA
Yes the all JC story does not make any sense. We know that apostasy trials require certain pre conditions. One individual cannot be disfellowshipped for apostasy in a single JC. Apostasy trials are very complex and in any case the individual must get the chance to change their mind. These steps are missing in LE's story. The idea that Tom had more important concerns about Lloyd's behaviour in the UK has always baffled me. Why? I mean if he was being trialled for apostasy why bother with the stuff he did in the UK. Porn? Online sex chats? I laugh.
Let's assume for a moment that he was being judged for two sins: apostasy and porneia. As an example. What sin the elder would prioritise over? Apostasy or porneia? If the JC has less experienced elders within, then these men could decide to give emphasis on the porneia bit. It is simple, easy to deal with and most common. Apostasy is far too complex. The elders must take days or weeks to prepare. I attended one once with 13 elders. Some would ask the CO for advice. In any case they know that the JC would not be able to deliberate immediately. Some elders are shockingly too unprepared to be able to deal with apostasy. Would a Bethel rep be a necessity? Not in the slightest. Perhaps a CO or a DO (at that time they were still in force) but a Bethel rep never. There are English speaking congregations in Croatia I am certain they would be the first choice in case of a language barrier.
No I am certain mr Evans wasn't disfellowshipped for apostasy. His story does not make any sense. Perhaps he could have eventually after the 1st and 2nd admonition but that day there was another sin on the plate, a sin Tom was really concerned about even more concerned than the apostasy (if ever).
