So says a woman in the news who is "sinfully" living with her boyfriend. She has become a marked woman and now the church tells her, AFTER she left the group that they are still going to announce to the congregation how she has sinned, in harmony with Jesus' direction in Matthew 18.....Sound familiar??
Mat 18 & Jesus Says To Lay Bare The Sins of the Sinner To The Congregation
by minimus 6 Replies latest jw friends
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minimus
By the way, this is happening in Jacksonville Florida and the woman is most upset that the church is threatening to expose her even after she left the group and joined a different church that is less judgmental.
The only difference between this Grace group and JWs is that they are going to announce her specific (sexual) sin. JWs simply give a talk (wink wink) about the wrongdoing after the announcement has been made.
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sir82
The only difference between this Grace group and JWs is that they are going to announce her specific (sexual) sin. JWs simply give a talk (wink wink) about the wrongdoing after the announcement has been made.
It's interesting to trace the history of JWs DF announcements.
At first they did say "John Smith has been disfellowshipped on the grounds of fornication (or whatever)"
Then years later they announced "John Smith has been disfellowshipped for conduct unbecoming a Christian"
Then years later they announced "John Smith has been disfellowshipped"
Then years later, now, they announce "John Smith is no longer one of Jehovah's Witnesses".
All of this within my lifetime - and I ain't that old! Each change obscures the issue, and reduces the Society's risk for slander.
Just as a side point, it would be a fascinating research project to trace out the whole history of the JW disfellowshiping process...why 3 elders? why restrictions? what changes have there been over the years, & why? Etc.
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LovesDubs
The Bible also says that people who sin should be stoned. It also says being fat is a sin. It says that a woman with her period should go seclude herself for a week because she is unclean.
The entire book is outdated and has become more of a WEAPON people use against each other.
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minimus
Sir, excellent history lesson.
Now we need a Barb, Blondie or Leo to get the research done!
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Bonnie_Clyde
The only difference between this Grace group and JWs is that they are going to announce her specific (sexual) sin. JWs simply give a talk (wink wink) about the wrongdoing after the announcement has been made.
It's interesting to trace the history of JWs DF announcements.
At first they did say "John Smith has been disfellowshipped on the grounds of fornication (or whatever)" Then years later they announced "John Smith has been disfellowshipped for conduct unbecoming a Christian" Then years later they announced "John Smith has been disfellowshipped" Then years later, now, they announce "John Smith is no longer one of Jehovah's Witnesses".
Mongolia - I remember every one of those changes including the one where they named the specific sin. Must have changed for legal reasons.
Bonnie