BETHEL NEWS: Bethel Elder Arrangement to be dissolved as of Aug. 31, 2006

by Elsewhere 122 Replies latest jw friends

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  Justitia Themis

  daniel-p

  That is interesting that speak of having two sets of elder, one in the congregation and one at Bethel, to which to report. On several occasions, this 'system' has led to grevious problems. I know of situations where child molestation by a Bethelite was reported to the Bethel elder. Nothing was done. The congregation elders wanted to act, but had no jurisidiction over the Bethelite. Now, assertions of child molestation by Bethelites are reported to the congregation elders. This change was made about a year ago.
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  daniel-p

  "The congregation elders wanted to act, but had no jurisidiction over the Bethelite."
  
  I believe this is why the arrangment has been changed, because it essentially creates a second rank of Elders. But hey, Jahoobar's chariot keeps right on going, making changes where necessary, eh? Of course, his arrangments are perfect so why would they need to be changed? Oh well, its not my place to question those "glorious ones."
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  toreador

  Daniel P,

  I havent read all your posts, but are you still at Bethel?

  Toreador