I don't know why anyone is moved to give them anything when you decide to leave. I guess we all have different ways of doing things. I simply never went back.
Going out with a collective bang?
by slimboyfat 18 Replies latest jw friends
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thetrueone
But I really detest the fact that the announcement at the Kingdom Hall no longer makes any distinction between those who are disfellowshipped and those who disassociate themselves.
This is just another unscriptural thing the WTS. does on their own in publicly announcing such a thing .
Yes by all means, quite counter productive to place yourself within an organization, holding doubting regrets upon the reason of you being there
and playing a supporting role.
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undercover
Hey, SBF... do you have JW family? Especially in the same household, or at least parents or siblings? Would DAing cause major harm in an otherwise okay relationship?
Not trying to influence one way or the other, but it is something to consider. You could still achieve doneness with the organization and yet remain on fairly good terms with family, and do it without DAing. Not easy, but it can be done.
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Billy the Ex-Bethelite
"And I've been thinking that the best way to do that might be to announce my own disassociation during a comment at the meeting."
Announce that for their false prophecies, flip-flopping teachings, and unscriptural practices, you're disfellowshipping Watchtower Corporation and the local congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses because THEY are all apostates.
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dinah
Why do you even feel the need to annouce anything? They have no power over you until you give it to them. I think most are so brainwashed that if you did make a comment during a meeting or even from the podium you would be dismissed as "apostate"
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dinah
Burns, you have a pm. (Sorry we have no notification to tell us we have one)
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AnnOMaly
Another option. Write a brief (non-preachy) letter outlining your personal decision to leave to any nearest and dearest in the congo. That's it. No official letter to the elders. No scene-making at the KH. Quiet, classy(?). Word will get around anyway and by the time the announcement is read, the important ppl to you will know the real reasons.
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LostGeneration
It would be cool if there were a worldwide DA day. Say New Years day or something like that!
Problem is some want to get out immediately, and couldn't wait, others aren't quite ready for one reason or another. Its the "herding cats" thing, in the end each has to do what is best for them, and at the right time.
I agree with the others, sending the elders a letter lets them control the situation, and thus the announcement. Either do the comment thing or send your letter to everyone but the elders.
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jwfacts
If I do disassociate I want to throw a spanner in that by making it clear that I choose to leave of my own free will. And I've been thinking that the best way to do that might be to announce my own disassociation during a comment at the meeting.
That is a great way to do it. You can really clear up that it is your choice on ethical grounds, and not have an announcement that makes it appear you were d/f for immoral reasons. Try to record it. I would love to have it on my site as an encouragement for others to do as well. I have littletoes talk and recording, but few people will get the opportunity to d/a during their public talk.
Do you stand to loose any family and close friends with such a move, and if so are you sure it is not worth just fading?