JAN 2013 SHUNNING ARTICLE COULD MEAN JWS NOT AS OBEDIENT
by steve2 32 Replies latest watchtower bible
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finally awake
I agree with Steve's comment about the quality of the relationship prior to the DF or DA affecting how completely the shunning rule is followed, but I believe there is also another factor - the basic personality of the shunner. If that person naturally sees things in a very black or white manner, they are more likely to shun completely (or ignore the rule completely) than someone who sees the shades of gray. Also, a person who is very submissive may push their own feelings down and follow the WTS instructions to the letter.
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fresh prince of ohio
Just another Counsel Point ™ that will have the following effects:
For the self-righteous, hardliner types who delight in giving the complete shun to any that have fallen off the righteous path, more smug satisfaction.
For the conscientious and sensitive types who don't delight in giving the complete shun, but who do it anyway out of a misguided sense of obedience, more internal suffering at the cruelty, and yet the seeming necessity of it.
For the conscientious and sensitive types who also don't delight in giving the complete shun and who just can't bring themselves to do it in a few select cases, guilt and shame.
For the non-hardcore, non-conscientious-and-sensitive types...more yawns.