When someone is DF....

by lavendar 17 Replies latest jw friends

  • lavendar
    lavendar

    .....is it announced to everyone at the main meeting, or do they just not say anything? Does the Elder tell everyone WHY the JW is DF?

    Thanks....I was just curious.

    Lavendar

  • JK666
    JK666

    During the Service Meeting, the announcement is read: "So-and-so is no longer one of Jehovah's Witnesses." There no longer is a difference between this announcement than if one disassociates.

    JK

  • sweetface2233
    sweetface2233

    The announcement is made after the general announcements during the Service Meeting (normally Thursday night, but it could be another week night depending upon the congregation's meeting schdule). The reason for disfellowshipping is not given in a formal announcement (for risk of law suit). However, just like this board, there is enough gossip and rumors that spread for everyone to get the general idea.

  • lavendar
    lavendar

    Thanks, JK!

  • lavendar
    lavendar

    Okay, thank you too sweetface! I always wondere how they did it.

  • Open mind
    Open mind

    Many decades ago it was announced that "So-and-so has been DFed for ___________" And they would say porneia, smoking, etc.

    Then it became "for conduct unbecoming a Christian".

    I'm guessing a few more lawsuits later it became "has been DFed".

    And even more lawsuits under the bridge to now where at the MOST it is announced "So-and-so is no longer one of JWs" and in the case of neutrality & blood issues no announcement is made at all.

    Just a quick walk down memory lane. All part of our rich spiritual heritage.

    Open Mind

  • civicsi00
    civicsi00

    Although it's never announced WHY someone was DF, you can usually find out from any gossip queen why they were DF.

  • GoddessRachel
    GoddessRachel

    In my area they used to do local needs parts about whatever the person was DF'd for the same night they made the announcement. Anyone else have this in their congregations or was it just a local gem?

  • llbh
    llbh

    Hi GoddessRachel,

    In my area they used to do local needs parts about whatever the person was DF'd for the same night they made the announcement. Anyone else have this in their congregations or was it just a local gem

    No they used to do that in England, not sure if they still do. It could usually be worked out what they did from the talk, how sad on that on all levels. Regard David

  • GoddessRachel
    GoddessRachel
    No they used to do that in England, not sure if they still do. It could usually be worked out what they did from the talk, how sad on that on all levels. Regard David

    I agree, how incredibly sad. Rachel

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