by karter 23 Replies latest jw experiences
I remember we got specific instruction not to watch the NBC Dateline stories exposing the situation when that came out in 2002.
This wasn't just the local PO's opinion or his initiative, it came from somewhere higher up the food chain. I always suspected he got a letter from Bethel but never saw it. I know it had to come from higher up because EVERY JW I knew in EVERY nearby congregation had the same direction and heard the same announcement the same week.
Normaly, they could simply say " Look at what damage this one brother did! ". "The scriptures warn us that there are rocks under the water at our love feasts". "Like Judas, Satan can enter into a brother to cause problems for the entire association of brothers". "That is why it is Soooo important for all of us to guide our hearts and minds to avoid allowing Satan a foothold into our hearts and minds. That includes, pornography, R-rated movies, APOSTATE web-sites, AND bad association with those who no longer walk orderly with jehovahs progressive people...in person and on the internet".
Hey did that sound like next weeks meeting???
No doubt today a kindly persuasive WTBTS Elder/Attorny is pleading with Candice and her Attorney. "We are soooooo sorry for what this weak sick man did to you". "those Elders were good brothers they just did not understand what was happening". "Can't you find it in your heart to forgive?" We would like to offer you unlimited medical assistance, a nice home for you and your horse and enough income for you and your horse to live without having to work." We are willing to pay you $500,000 today so you can pay off bills and buy a nice home cash, and $50,000 per year for the rest of your life, or as long as this system lasts. Just sign here, (confidentiality agreement). And all this terrible stress can be gone today." "Sister, we know you want to get re-instated this week , and quit your job, so you can shop for that little ranch this week. You don't REALLY want to fight us in court for the next xxxx years...simply to risk having nothing but bills left at the end do you?"
To her Attorney "Listen, you did well. We could really use an attorney like you on our team. A guy like you could go far with a little quick capital. You don't really want to fight us alone for xxxx years when we bring in our A team...do you? If your client is willing to settle for let's say 3 mil...we will set here up with some cash for a home, and a lifetime annuity so the poor girl will always have a home,and can get therapy. You will have 1 mil to pay off your expenses and sink in your business today." We will tell everyone we are appealing, and we can all leave this nasty business behind us today" - just have your client sign here.......
There is a way out for the organization, though a narrow escape can be made. They must humble themselves, admit they were wrong, repent and resolve to change, then follow through with action.
It won't happen though. Their self aggrandizing pride is going to be their undoing in this.
