I was an MS for 10+ years and an elder for 3. In all those years I never once conducted the Watchtower.
If an MS was to conduct, I suspect it would be because of extremely unusual circumstances. I would also suspect that the MS that conducted the Watchtower would be a major arse-kisser.
on whether or not she chooses to shun?.
Of course, as long as the decision is to shun.
some of y'all may know why i am asking this, but i am curious about it.. sexting in the elders book says it's enough to warrant a jc but it's very loose at it... what's y'all opinion?
do elders care alot of it?
what if it's an old case?
Saethydd,
I know of at least one case of a person being disfellowshipped for it.
You got to be kidding. If I was going to be disfellowshipped for some sexual issue I would at least expect an exchange of body fluids. Otherwise, what is the point?
ray publisherer interviewed one-time bethelite peon "brock talon" about four years ago and i'm now reading talon's book journey to bethel.
for those of you who may not be jws (and even those who were and are), that journey provides a fascinating insight into the pecking order at "god's house"... at least how it was in the early 80s.
and it's a book even the rank-and-file faithful would find amusing.
I have read the book and can give a strong recommendation. Even as an oldtimer in the JW religion, I learned a few things reading this book.
i'm currently cleaning up our bookcase and need to decide what goes into the trash.
i'll keep the watchtower books that are not available online anymore (e.g.
the brown "reasoning" book).
I have the aid book, the thick green bible - the one published in the 60s, and a few very old pre-1914 publications that belonged to my grandfather.
i saw this recent account on youtube recently and wondered if anyone had any good spook stories?
haunted books?
ouija boards?
My ex-wife screamed at me that I had demons flying through my head.
I know that is not a "great" or even "good" demon story, but it's all I got.
i read on another thread how this site has helped another user and that for them it has been a form of therapy.. for me yes, jwn has most certainly been a form of therapy.. i recall the days i first came to jwn (in 2004) and couldn't believe i had found people who were of the same opinion as myself in regards to the society.
it was this site that led me to reading ray franz's book 'crisis of conscience' which i read twice within a week.
it also led me to jw facts that goes into every nook and cranny regarding the society's teachings, policies and history.. note: i also visit many other sites and watch you tube videos a lot, but gravitate here most of the time.. coming here to express my inner most thoughts and feelings has helped me no end and allows me to overcome my frustrations.
Signing on to the JWN site is a part of my life and has been for 12+ years. It is rare that a day passes that I don't sign on. While I don't post in each of my visits, I keep up with the major discussions.
Thank you to all who participate. You are all a lifesaver.
if so you are now free!!!!!!!!
i could sit in a secluded cabin, in a thunder storm and no lights, all alone with no fear of demons jumping out of the woodworks....evil spirits can play hell in your life, what a relief......
I would play the game. Unfortunately, I know at this point what the game is - and it is not the demons.
i saw this recent account on youtube recently and wondered if anyone had any good spook stories?
haunted books?
ouija boards?
I love good demon stories. I know a story is good when I get chills. That hasn't happened for a long time.
it is my birthday today.
given that i turn 60 today means that i graduated high school in 1975. time flies when you are having fun.. i remember the council i got about not worrying about a career because this wicked system was rapidly coming to a conclusion.
now i am 60 and most of those bastards are dead and the end is still in the future..
Thank you for the responses.
One random thought that I had related to growing up a JW and birthdays. While I never had a birthday cake, my mother always baked what she called a "snowman cake" for my brother, sister, and me on our birthdays. Even as a good JW, she knew how to break the rules. God bless her.
I miss those "snowman cake"s and I miss my mother.
