Ignore It!
Since when do they visit "everyone" to re-arrange groups?..
He`s a lying Sack of 
.................. ...OUTLAW
Just recieved a mail from an elder
by bohm 29 Replies latest jw friends
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OUTLAW
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Heaven
leavingwt...
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Elsewhere
By joining the cult you agreed to be subjected to the authority of the elders.
The elders will make arbitrary decisions based on whatever mood they might happen to be in at any given moment.
So long as you remain a JW you will always be subject to the elders.
This control will only end once you are no longer a JW.
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purplesofa
text him back
however you rearrange me, just let me know. I have no input on this.
I appreciate it.
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leavingwt
Hey, I hope it all works out for you. Each person has such a unique set of circumstances.
They will likely follow-up with more questions.
Make sure your responses address HOW YOU FEEL. They cannot question how you feel.
"I would feel very umcomfortable speaking with anyone right now."
"I feel like I'm being pressured into doing something I'm not comfortable with."
Etc, etc.
If they attempt to dismiss your feelings, they expose themselves as uncaring ______________.
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yesidid
I think leaving's note is great.
May I though suggest adding "near" to future. So it would read:
"Thank you for the email, brothers. I really appreciate your concern. I'm presently coping with some personal concerns. I won't be available to meet with you as you've asked, but I'll certainly let you know if I'm available in the near future."
That way you have only committted your self to the near future and when that is gone, you have no further obligation.
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The Almighty Homer
He's telling you a deceiving half truth when they just want to let you know of the new arrangements.
Elders can be so tritely deceiving, can of reminds of the entire organization in a whole doesn't ?
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leavingwt
That way you have only committted your self to the near future and when that is gone, you have no further obligation.
Good suggestion.
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yesidid
Make sure your responses address HOW YOU FEEL. They cannot question how you feel.
"I would feel very umcomfortable speaking with anyone right now."
"I feel like I'm being pressured into doing something I'm not comfortable with."
Great stuff Leaving. Noted for future use.
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nugget
The way I would deal is accept what they have said at face value and email the following:
I really appreciate your wish to meet with me to discuss the group changes. However I know how busy you are and as I am happy to comply with what Jehovah deems necessary please feel free to asign me where ever is felt appropriate. There is no need to meet with me to discuss changes as I appreciate that any change will be made with my best interests at heart. Please update me with details of new group arrangements when they are finalised.
If they insist on a meeting after this then they were lying about the reason for the visit in the first place and Jehovah hates liars so feel free to remind them.