March 24, 2000 TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS IN THE UNITED STATES Dear Brothers: In reporting cases when individuals have disassociated themselves by engaging in nonneutral activities, the following direction should be followed. The implication of their action should be reported in harmony with Scriptural guidelines. Therefore, when completing the S-77 form, please use such expressions as "Violated neutrality" or "Took a nonneutral course." Isaiah 2:4 and John 15:17-19 support these descriptions, as pointed out on page 101 of Pay Attention to Yourselves and to All the Flock. Other expressions should not be used. By reporting matters in this way, we are following the Scriptural direction regarding those who go out from us because they are "not of our sort," while we ourselves remain neutral as to the world and its affairs.-1 John 2:19; John 17:16.
Although this direction applies to the terminology used when reporting disassociations, the same caution is to be exercised in all correspondence with the Society or with other congregations. We pray Jehovah's rich blessings be with you as you continue to care well for the flock of God entrusted to your care . ... Your brothers, OF NEW YORK, INC.
So I guess we need to report the matter to the Service Department for proper action against the GB.
Description (in cases of sexual offense, please be very detailed): Joined in with the rest of Christendom in associating with the United Nations. This association was initiated by the Governing Body, who were not coerced or pressured to do so. As part of the Harlot, the Governing Body rode the back of the Wild Beast for almost ten years before being exposed by ex and current Witnesses. Even after the sin was exposed, the Governing Body refused to admit to their followers that they had done anything that violated neutrality.
Recommended Action As is well known, Jehovah's Witnesses only allow pedophiles to deny responsibility in the face of overwhelming evidence and remain in good standing. Therefore, we recommend disfellowshipping the entire Governing Body, and also recommend that the Service and Writing departments be investigated as to their involvement and/or covering over of this sin.
When a person disassociates himself from the congregation by reason of violating his Christian neutrality, a committee of brothers should consider the evidence establishing the matter. This information should also be kept in a sealed envelope as outlined in the above paragraph.
Here is another painful quote:
At times, members of the congregation who are pursuing citizenship may be asked by the Immigration and Naturalization Service to have their local congregation provide a letter confirming their status as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. Whether a body of elders will provide such a letter of good standing is left to the discretion of each body of elders handling the matter.
TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS 1N THE UNITED STATES November 6, 1995 Page 2
Each body will want to consider. seriously whether providing such a letter is appropriate in light of the individual's standing in the congregation. Since the local body of elders is in the best position to decide whether such a letter should be provided, the Society will not involve itself in determinations of this nature. If the body determines that a letter of identification is appropriate, a brief letter could be provided concerning a publisher's standing in the congregation. The enclosed sample is an example of what you may provide. Any embellishment or elaboration of this letter is not permissible. Additionally, local immigration authorities may ask the applicant to obtain a letter from their "church" outlining the beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses and/or the local congregation respecting the bearing of arms. Please DO NOT COMMFNT on that subject in any correspondence with gov ' 1 authorities Any. such letter may be written by the individual applying for citizenship_rgeardinghis or her personal beliefs on neutrality. It may be that the publisher is told that their application will be denied without said letter. This is the risk they take in pursuing citizenship. The congregation is organized to advance Kingdom interests and not to involve itself in an individual's personal pursuit of citizenship. The congregation cannot comment on matters of personal individual conscience.
Yakki Da
Kent
I need more BOE letters, KMs and other material. Those who can send it to me - please do! The new section will be interesting!!
local immigration authorities may ask the applicant to obtain a letter from their "church" outlining the beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses and/or the local congregation respecting the bearing of arms. Please DO NOT COMMENT on that subject in any correspondence with gov'l authorities
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such letter may be written by the individual applying for citizenship_rgearding his or her personal beliefs on neutrality.
What they really mean is:
Even though everyone knows JW are pansy asses who will not bear arms for their country, do not be so stupid as to put it in writing. Instead, make the poor arsehole seeking citizenship write out his statement concerning neutrality in his own hand.
What a joke. Other churches do all they can to help their members concerning 'worldly' matters, even appointing a mentor to help immigrants establish themselves in their new home. What do JW's do? "Write the letter yourself, sonny boy."
This is typical cult behavior. Make a rule that the JWs cannot be a member of the group if they participate in political or military activities and make organizational sanctions of shunning if one does this. However, so as not to appear as a subversive group, make it appear as though the individual came to these conclusions on their own without any fear of sanctions from their religious group.
