Is There Any Real Difference Between Elders & Priests?

by minimus 13 years ago 61 Replies latest 13 years ago jw friends

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  minimus 13 years ago

  I see very little except that priests wear black.

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  elderelite 13 years ago

  Yea there is...... I DONT FU****IN GET PAID FOR THIS!!!! >.<

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  NewChapter 13 years ago

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  RubaDub 13 years ago

  Minimus ...

  Yes, it's just that the JW's wanted to look totally different than the priests. So instead of a black shirt and little white thing (like a tie) that the Catholics wear, JW's wear a white shirt and dark ties.

  Just a different uniform.

  Rub a Dub

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  Chariklo 13 years ago

  Yes, there is. The priest's role is spiritual. Elders have a juridical role.

  Priests can't do anything like disfellowshipping. Disfellowshipping is relatively frequent. Excommunication is very rare.

  Priests never cross-examine like elders.

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  00DAD 13 years ago

  Priests also generally have more training and education.

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  wha happened? 13 years ago

  alot more education. They usually have a degree.

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  elderelite 13 years ago

  AND we dont get paid for this sh**t !!! >.<

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  Chariklo 13 years ago

  Give it up, ElderE.

  Stick with Thor.

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  JW GoneBad 13 years ago

  Chariklo: 'The priest's role is spiritual. Elders have a judicial role.'

  Priests serve to listen to the flock. Elders serve as judge and jury of the flock. Sad but true!

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