OK well per my post yesterday most of you know I was suddenly disfellowshipped after my letter of Baptism nullification. I called the Presiding Overseer to ask why. I specifically listed in my letter that I was not to be disfellowshipped nor was I disassociating myself. He said that not being baptised mean that I was not a witness so they announced, MY NAME is no longer one of Jehovah's Witnesses. I replied that is the same announcement you make for someone that is disfellowshipped or disassociated. He said they followed what my letter said, they did not announce that I was disfellowshipped or disassociated, but merely that I was no longer a witness. I asked if people could still talk to me after that announcement. He said it is up to the individual. So I asked if my friend sees me and another witness sees her with me will she get in trouble. He said NO, it is a conscience matter if she speaks to you and up to each individual. In light of this I have reworded the Baptism Nullification letter for any who may choose to use it. It is pasted below. Here are the guidelines: no where can you say you do not want to be a witness, no where can you say they don't have the truth or that you don't believe they do.
CONFESSION
Date: 1-27-06
To:
From:
IN THE COVER LETTER, be sure to follow the guidelines here as well. My cover letter worked because I covered it under Preacher Paritioner law as a confession. Even when my dad, an elder from another congregation, called they would tell him nothing about my letter.
CONFIDENTIAL
Dear Presiding Overseer:
As a current member of the congregation I consider this letter and the attached notarized confession to be privileged as allowed for by law under preacher, parishioner privilege. I realize that you may need to share this letter and the attached document with the ___________Body of Elders and with members of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society. This is fine. As privileged communication, I ask that this letter and attached document be shared with no one other than the afore mentioned individuals. If news of this letter and attached document are spread among the congregation, I will seek legal council.
I have attached a confession stating that I was forced into baptism by my parents and want my baptism nullified. I will not change my mind considering this matter. I have been thinking about it for years now and have made my decision carefully. Please know that I have no intention of associating with any Jehovah’s Witnesses with the exception of my parents. I also bear no malice towards the organization of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Should you need further clarification on this matter you may reach me at ___________. I will not accept any sheparding calls.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,