Any Escalation Channel?

by book 5 Replies latest jw friends

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  book

  Any thoughts, ideas, suggestions: Is there a way to escalate issues after congregation elders?

  Of course, we are taught that God "hears" all prayers - complaints and grievances. However, I may not get a human reply always, a divine response, or I may not get any clear closure at all. I would not know if and when there is an answer.
  
  It seems that once dominant elders neutralize sympathetic elders, the case lingers. In my case it lead to prolonged bitterness and grudge. Unfortunately my case is not serious enough to be a judicial case that would obligate the elders. Otherwise, they don't really care if you get sick just don't disturb their paradise. Some elders accused me of manipulating the situation and short of saying that it's my fault. Therefore I must suffer the consequences.
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  Think About It

  Book.........welcomr to the board. No doubt you are going through a range of emotions right now. This forum can help you cope. Hang in there buddy.

  Think About It
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  asilentone

  book, we are happy to have you, but you have few views right now, maybe you should have better title to attract more viewers to view your thread, but hang in there, some of us have been there.
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  asilentone

  they might think you are talking about Cable TV by your title.
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  elderelite

  Book,

  I dont know the situation of course but you have options. You can go to the CO or call the branch.

  HOWEVER, both of those will get the local elders involved anyway. And after getting a call from branch about a pub in your congregation... well let me just say that never helps. Local elders are pretty much the final say. VERY rarely are they ever overuled. sorry.
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  book

  Thank you for your kind comments elderelite and all.

  I asked the local elders "assigned" to my case to escalate it - to the CO. One declined my request, another was reluctant and never answered until I forgot & we parted ways. My case was in fact transitioned to more than 8 elders in 2 congregations.

  The CO was difficult to reach and 2 distant counties away. I had an opportunity to "steal" his time on his visit. However, I am the anxious insomniac type and I was previously warned by an elder "do not make a scene". I was already suffering nervous breakdown and over-stress, therefore I decided not to try at all.

  The society should have a modern case handling system.

  I could not truly serve God under my case. For now, I'm just hoping for positive answers from prayers.