thanks transhuman....great work!!
lp
Does anyone have a screen shot of the jw FAQs on shunning?
by l p 15 Replies latest jw friends
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AnnOMaly
For Blondie.
From an April 2000 snapshot:
Do you shun former members?
Those who simply cease to be involved in the faith are not shunned. In compliance with the Scriptures, however, members can be expelled for serious unchristian conduct, such as stealing, drunkenness, or adultery, if they do not repent and cease such actions. Disfellowshipping does not sever family ties. Disfellowshipped members may continue to attend religious services, and if they wish, they may receive pastoral visits. They are always welcome to return to the faith.—1 Corinthians 5:11-13.
http://web.archive.org/web/20000304012018/http://www.jw-media.org/beliefs/beliefsfaq.htm
From a May 2004 snapshot:
Do you shun former members?
Those who become inactive in the congregation, perhaps even drifting away from association with fellow believers, are not shunned. In fact, special effort is made to reach out to them and rekindle their spiritual interest. If, however, someone unrepentantly practices serious sins, such as drunkeness, stealing or adultery, he will be disfellowshipped and such an individual is avoided by former fellow-worshipers. Every effort is made to help wrongdoers. But if they are unrepentant, the congregation needs to be protected from their influence. The Bible clearly states: 'Remove the wicked man from among yourselves.' (1 Corinthians 5:13) Those who formally say they do not want to be part of the organization any more are also avoided. What of a man who is disfellowshipped but whose wife and children are still Jehovah's Witnesses? The spiritual ties he had with his family change, but blood ties remain. The marriage relationship and normal family affections and dealings can continue. As for disfellowshipped relatives not living in the same household, Jehovah's Witnesses apply the Bible's counsel: "Quit mixing with them." (1 Corinthians 5:11) Disfellowshipped individuals may continue to attend religious services and, if they wish, they may receive spiritual counsel from the elders with a view to their being restored. They are always welcome to return to the faith if they reject the improper course of conduct for which they were disfellowshipped.
[black bold emphasis mine]
http://web.archive.org/web/20040727000351/http://www.jw-media.org/beliefs/beliefsfaq.htm
C. 2009/2010 onward, the 'Disfellowshipping/Shunning' segment was replaced with a video.
The written segment came back with the new 3-in-1 site and is as you see it today.
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konceptual99
Nice one AnnOMaly
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wasblind
Do you shun former members?
Those who simply cease to be involved in the faith are not shunned. In compliance with the Scriptures, however, members can be expelled for serious unchristian conduct, such as stealing, drunkenness, or adultery, if they do not repent and cease such actions.
Warning:
Beware of the Sly, Slick and the Wicked WTS. Dig a little deeper and you will find
all disfellowships ain't based on a " Wrong " that had been done. Questions from the sheep or volunteer work
for secular charities such as the Red Cross. An Organization that has helped homeless Witnesses
could get you canned from the Org.
Disorderly ones
"Occasionally, someone not known to be guilty of practicing a grave sin for which he could be expelled nevertheless displays flagrant disreguard for the theocratic order. This could include being grossly lazy or critical ____Organized to do Jehovah's Will book page 150
" A person might renounce his place in the congregation by his actions, such as by becoming part of a secular organization that has objectives contrary to the Bible and, hence is under judgement by Jehovah God. If a person who is christian chooses to join those who are disproved by God, a breif announcement is made to the congregation, stating : " [ Name of person ] is no longer one of Jehovahs witnesses. " Such a person is treated in the same way as a disfellowshipped person. ______Organized to do Jehovah's Will book page 155-156
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wasblind
What secular organizations are under Jehovah's judgement ?????
All of them, Becuase they are part of this world
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Aussie Oz
If they updated the website to include the fact that they do shun, that would be a kick up Vincents bum from Brooklyn...
Not sure they would do that...
Oz