So It Begins...

by TimothyT 23 Replies latest watchtower beliefs

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  Billy the Ex-Bethelite

  It's difficult to say for certain what they'll do. They may shrug and say, "we don't have proof, so we'll leave it in Hojovah's hands." Particularly if they're otherwise busy or you're out of sight. However, if they have much enthusiasm, they'll spy on you to get the evidence they think they need. Or if the CO is gung-ho he'll send a JC after you.

  At this point, it looks like you're getting on with life pretty well. You realize that they don't have "the truth." The DC is a complete waste of time. All of it is really their loss. I think the other team is glad to have you.
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  faundy

  All the elders knew I was gay. I stopped going to meetings. I have never been disfellowshipped and I've lost count of the sins I've committed.

  They still treat me like I'm disfellowshipped though. They'll ignore me in the street. It's like they disfellowshipped me themselves without so much as a 'by your leave' from the elders.
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  talesin

  I had a friend who was df'd in absentia for being an apostate (attending another church).

  He threatened legal action. As they had NO PROOF, JUST GOSSIP (ie, not 2 witnesses),,, they had to undisfellowship him! PUBLICLY!!!!

  It was such a gleeful moment! mwaaa hahahahaha!!! Wish I had had the stomach to attend THAT meeting. :D

  tal
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  mummatron

  if u have been baptized and refuse to answer their calls or go to their "counselling" they will kick you out saying you are DISASSOCIATED.

  That happened to me. It took them almost 2 years to come after me mind you, but they eventually got hold of my number and started calling. By that time I was living with my then-fiance in a 1-bed house, so I'm guessing they assumed fornication although I'd obviously faded a long time ago, was totally inactive. My fiance answered the phone and the elder kind of sweet-talked him into a conversation and into handing the phone over to me. I was very vague and gave closed but polite answers to his questions, pretty much told him I was happy, didn't want to meet with them for a "chat" (we all know that would've entailed) by saying "nah, I'm good thanks" and "aww, I'm so busy with work and uni I couldn't fit it in anyways" etc.

  If they do get to you and you don't care about getting DF'd, admit to something else (show 'em your bingo card, lol) and steer the conversation away from your sexuality, it's none of their business.

  Good luck!