Well, well, the elder FINALLY called and want to meet again!!!

by Lady Liberty 22 Replies latest jw friends

  • BabaYaga
    BabaYaga

    Great advice from Lil...

    They do not want to meet to answer your Q's - they have already shown by their actions that they are on a "witch hunt" (pardon the phrase).I'm not telling you what to do, just giving you some advice, I would call them and let them know you know about them questioning your family and since they did not apply the advice in Matthew and go to you and your husband first, But rather spread vicous rumors and gossip about you - that you both decided not to meet with them at all. And tell them you don't give a hoot what they do because it will be on their conscience and when THAT day comes, THEY will have to explain their actions to JEHOVAH!

    I just want to say, GOOD FOR YOU, CONGRATULATIONS, and STRENGTH to YOU, Lady Liberty!!! *hugs*

  • jayhawk1
    jayhawk1

    I just don't understand how anybody will allow somebody else to tell them who they can and can't talk to and be friends and family with. The more I read about somebody's feelings on the receiving end of shunning, the more upset the practice makes me.

    I never let the elders tell me who I could and could not talk to. There was at least two seperate occasions I ran into a disfellowshipped person and I still had a conversation with them. At the time I figured if they wanted to come back to Jehovah, perhaps my being nice to them was the ticket they was needing. Why can't these idiots see you really do attract more flies with honey than vinegar?

    Sorry, I felt like venting on the subject. Hang in there and God Bless.

  • JimWood
    JimWood

    Hang in there, we are in this together. Remember that we get strength from each other, we will be thinking of you the same, I?m sure, you have thought of all of us. Today it?s your turn and next week (maybe two) will be my wife?s and mine. All our love, JimWood and 30girl

  • jgnat
    jgnat

    I'd tell them you'd meet after you receive a written apology from the PO about LYING about trying to meet with you.

    Hell

    Freezes

    Over

  • sspo
    sspo

    if there is any comfort, as you well know, those that have had doubts are treated the same no matter where we live.

    The elders cannot prove scripturally 607/1914, so what is the easiest way for the to solve the problem? DF and label people Apostate.................. i don't know how they can sleep at night

  • mama1119
    mama1119

    Wow. They were simply building a case against you instead of getting you the information you requested (because they don't have it). It is easier for them to slander you than come to you with no answers. I am glad you are not going to meet with them. Don't give them the satisfaction. You are one tough gal!!

    MAMA

  • mustang
    mustang

    As advice, go with this suggestion:

    I would call them and let them know you know about them questioning your family and since they did not apply the advice in Matthew and go to you and your husband first, But rather spread vicous rumors and gossip about you

    Your own idea of 'just send any answers to the ?'s in the mail' is a great adder to the above.

    As JT always said about JC's and such eLDER meets: they won't give you a forum (for your questions). They are just ready to 'out you'. So you shouldn't give them any more of a forum.

    Use the above strategies and toss out your last response, but keep them at bay.

    You know what you will hear, via the grapevine, shortly after the next interface, no matter what happens or what you do.

    Best wishes and remember: you are the more noble of the whole lot.

    Mustang

  • Beardo
    Beardo

    Just unplug yourself, walk away, and adjust yourself to being fully disconnected. They are full of shit and in denial. You can present an entire volume of well reasoned information and it will end up in the Watchtower recycle bin.

  • Dismembered
    Dismembered

    Greetings LL,

    Ostensibly you and your husband were way up on the watchtower totem pole for your actions and questions to be causing the stir. You've turned the "rock" their relgion is founded on, into jello. You've scared the proverbial feces out of them. You and your husband should hold your heads up high. Be proud. It will be interesting to see just how many follow both of you out of that sick cult. Strike up the bang for LL & her hubby.

    Your Aunt has probably not been able to get off the toilet (due to colitis) since she heard you were questioning the almighty watchtower.

    Dismembered

  • fullofdoubtnow
    fullofdoubtnow

    (((Lady Liberty)))

    I am so sorry that you are going through this.

    The elders seem to have made up their minds about you, and are obviously prepared to let the lise and gossip continue. They won't answer your questions, because they can't. It seems they are out to get you, and they will probably succeed.

    Stay strong, you know you have plenty of friends on here, and we are all rooting for you.

    Linda

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