one theory why tony was booted out was because he was a stickler for not changing the shunning doctrine.
he actually said the words we will never ever change it.. they are slowly deleting all of tony’s videos and now losing court cases and losing government hand outs in places like norway.. it’s looking very likely they will release new light on shunning policy after losing this latest one in norway.. .
what are the odds they coincidentally get new light from jehovah and lighten up their shunning policy ?.
I seem to remember that before 1980/81 people who dissociated were not treated like disfellowshipped ones??
Then there was an announcement around 1980/81 that we were to treat disfellowshipped and disassociated ones both the same...
The pre 1980/81 years seem like much simpler times if you wanted to leave the watchtower voluntarily without recrimination and shunning...
a slightly tongue in cheek, but also serious roundup of jw speak and why trying to reason with them is like trying to chip through concrete with a plastic spoon.. how many can you think of??.
elder: 'yes.
i read through the material you asked me to at your judicial meeting - you're right we're both in a cult!
Until last week you would probably not have heard this line!
"Is this your first time at a Kingdom Hall.."
"My first time? Certainly not, I'm the Congregation Co-Ordinator from New Jersey on vacation!"
you heard me correct, this is not a joke, and it is not april fools day!
the asl portion of the governing body updated #2 (march 2024) has been released a bit early and someone caught it.
summary: .
the actual changes to a DF person is small.
I've been disfellowshipped.
Walking into a strange hall were no one spoke to me at all for over 12 months to try and get reinstated was a huge emotional battle at every single meeting I attended.
People being able to acknowledge/say a warm greeting to me would have made a massive difference to me back then...
(Of course I can only speak for myself on this.)
many are talking on whatsapp about what to wear.
sisters wearing slacks and brothers wearing all sorts of different tops.
Christian Congregation Of Jehovah's Witnesses
Dear Brother Bagpuss,
We thank you for your recent letter enquiring whether your new 'suit' would be appropriate attire for the forthcoming special talk, along with a picture of yourself in the suit.
Before we respond, we notice you are NOT wearing a beard in the picture you sent us.
Please keep up with the all new chariot and resend your pic WITH beard and you can be assured of our favourable response..
you heard me correct, this is not a joke, and it is not april fools day!
the asl portion of the governing body updated #2 (march 2024) has been released a bit early and someone caught it.
summary: .
FFGhost
There are many many MANY elders out there who get their “jollies” from being the “tough guys”, who view themselves as champions, protectors, guardians of moral sanctity and the chaste pureness of “Jehovah’s congregation”. Now they’re going to be chasing after DF’ed people after a few months and begging them to return? Nope I can’t see it.
Great point FFGhost.
One elder I have known for years said his congregation is totally made up of hardliners with himself getting bullied/shouted down at every single elders meeting.
i am sure we were all shocked at the governing body update #2 with the unusual and impulsive changes set forth.. i am an insider at whq, and when i was on reddit and in communication with avoidjw i explained to the best of my ability that the approach on disfellowshipping was going to change based on the new light at the 2023 agm, that the jubilee rumor was false, and there were going to be changes on how jws approached disfellowshipping in response to the norway situation if it didn't turn out in watchtower's favor.
the decision came because of a legal blow to watchtower, not because "holy spirit" wad directing a faithful slave, who is going to become the "evil slave", more explanation on this soon.. everything i stated came true.
i left reddit exjw community due to the immature and mentally unstable nature there, and yet as has been the case my words came true.
Goodness a lot to digest there redsetter2 - many thanks indeed.
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you heard me correct, this is not a joke, and it is not april fools day!
the asl portion of the governing body updated #2 (march 2024) has been released a bit early and someone caught it.
summary: .
WingCommander
I luv how Mark Sanderson's tie is basically the Norway flag's colours. The irony!! Or is it?
Yes! I googled Norwegian tie...
we still have quite a few elderly here that came in as young families in the late 1960's-early 70's because soon, yes very soon they would enter the new system and never grow old.
it's now one year away from 50 years since 1975. just in the last couple years i've seen them come down with alzheimer's, cancer, brain tumors, becoming invalid etc.
the children of them that are now around 60 are just so distraught at seeing their parents deteriorate.
Beth Sarim
That's because the closer you get to "truth" and debunking someones beliefs,, the more angrier,, hostile and aggressive they become.
That makes so much sense.
I totally agree with that - thanks.👍
uh oh, looks like the mega thread gave up the ghost, so while i investigate / fix it just continue the discussion here .... it's been a long 9 years lloyd evans / john cedars.
It's certainly possible.
I bet Dijana is sorry she ever laid eyes on that crud encrusted lazy lump now.
we still have quite a few elderly here that came in as young families in the late 1960's-early 70's because soon, yes very soon they would enter the new system and never grow old.
it's now one year away from 50 years since 1975. just in the last couple years i've seen them come down with alzheimer's, cancer, brain tumors, becoming invalid etc.
the children of them that are now around 60 are just so distraught at seeing their parents deteriorate.
Yes, I was thinking about this!
The group of 'young ones' I grew up with in the congregation are all approaching their 60's now.
My close friends parents who believed the end was imminent in 1975 are mostly all passed away or in their 80's..
If I point this out to my still in family they snarl at me and become frighteningly aggressive...
