Creative Disassociation

by hillary_step 27 Replies latest jw friends

  • hillary_step
    hillary_step

    Hello,

    Well, you have to admit it most DA letters are boring.

    Especially so are the ones that contain 15-20 pages full of quotes from the Golden Age of March 15th 1917, or an obscure reference to a slip of the pen made by some overworked and knackered out member of Writing.

    Lets be honest, most XJW's do not read past the first few paragraphs, but we all expect our letters will be read by the WTS or its representatives, analysed and then responded to. The reality is that they are rapidly scanned for 'juicy bits' and dumped into a bin marked, 'Oh, God not another one!.

    So how about a little more creativity, something that brings a frown to a forehead or two. Heres an example:

    Dear Brothers,

    I would like to disassociate myself from membership of the Jehovah’s Witnesses on the grounds that my tailor has convinced me that my suits would last much longer if I did not have to attend so many meetings.

    I would also like to take this opportunity to assure you that I bear no grudges toward any individual Jehovah’s Witnesses, whom I view as having been cunningly deceived into aligning themselves with the Watchtower Society; not realizing that this Organization is actually a front for a sinister plot involving an international coalition of textile manufacturers.

    As evidence I would draw your attention to the original founder of the WTS, Charles T. Russell, whom I am sure you realise was a Master Draper. You may not be aware however, that it was he who supplied suits to many of his followers at artificially inflated prices, which eventually led to his nick-name 'Lapels' Russell.

    I would ask that each one of you searches deeply into his heart and then researches his wardrobe with an honest heart to determine where he stands on this issue.

    Yours theoretically -- HS

    PS - I will be nailing this letter to all the doors of the twenty-eight Congregations in the city as soon as I buy a hammer. Does Bro. Jackson still get discounts at Home Depot?

  • refiners fire
    refiners fire

    Hey Hill.. you have 666 posts up.

  • Englishman
    Englishman

    HS,

    You're a Lutheran?

    Englishman.

    Bring on the dancing girls!

  • Mr Ben
    Mr Ben

    Dear Bros,

    After reading in the xx issue of Awake! that every cell in our bodies is replaced by a totally new one within 5 years or so, I have now realised that the person you baptised 10 years ago is long dead, indeed replaced twice by imposters. Thank you for revealing to me that I cannot, therefore, be who I am. Neither can you. Who are you anyway? What's going on? #!!*# this! I'm outa here man!

    Religion n.
    An organisation designed to promote atheism.

  • hillary_step
    hillary_step

    E'Man,

    You're a Lutheran?

    lol - If you mean by that do I build guitars, no.

    Mr Ben,

    Thats the spirit. I think I detect a little British 'umar there!

    HS

  • refiners fire
    refiners fire

    Mr Ben, did you make that up yourself?
    If you did, stick around, we need witty people here.

  • Mr Ben
    Mr Ben

    Apparently the first sentence was made by him, but by the time I reached the end I was myself.
    (Hey, what was that about taking off the "old personality"?)

    Religion n.
    An organisation designed to promote atheism.

  • Joyzabel
    Joyzabel

    HS, nice concept. Now, I'll have to think up my excuse.
    I like Mr Ben's idea. Since I started publishing, I've changed 9 times. (I wonder what I am now?)j2bf

  • LB
    LB

    Now that is hysterical. Should the time come for me to send off such a letter I'm going to copy that one. I love it.

  • larc
    larc

    Hillary,

    I like your letter. Here is one I have in mind:

    Dear Brothers,

    Since I am making so much money in my business, I will no longer be attending meetings because of my busy schedule. Since I make major contributions to the Kingdom Hall and to Brooklyn, I know that you will not disfellowship me. Since I am big on time management, could you do me a favor? Please video tape each meeting and edit it down to the good parts, such as a new joke or something said that was inspirational or thought provoking. That should cut my viewing time from one hour down to two minutes at best.

    Thank you, in advance for your assistance in this regard.

    PS,

    Please remember who is paying the mortage, me. Also, remember that I know all the skeletons in your closets. I think this will help you through prayer and suplication to come up with a theocratic decision.

    Yours in the truth, for ever, and always.

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