I think that the percentage that follow varies with the race. Just like what Sofia says with the Hispanics, Blacks don't follow it as much. Especially with family members. My older brother was D'fed over 20 years ago and the JW that knew him will still say hi and talk briefly with him. He is a Barber and he cut a lot of the "brothers" hair over the years. Even a few of the elders that were around the time of him being D'fed, have talked to him a lot. Guess time kinda looses some rules foe them. I've been around other black JW families and I've seen how they do too. Keep one face for the D'fed person in public but change in private. I think the white JW are more strict with the WT rules from what I've seen, going from a All black hall to predominantly white hall. In general, I will give it 90% adherence
just a question
by poopie 22 Replies latest jw friends
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idiotnomore
In my experience I would say roughly 85%. I rarely shunned anyone when I was in and I didn't care if anyone saw me or not. I can't say the same in their reaction to me however. -
EdenOne
On my side of the world, I'd say 9 out of 10 if the subject of DF is apostasy, and 8 out of 10 if otherwise. Plus, out of those 9, some 4 will shun you "lightly" (i.e. avoid unnecessary contact with you, but will say hello if they can't avoid it) even before you're disfellowshipped.
Eden