If it's simply a shepherding call, then why don't they just tell you so?
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For the same reason Watchtower never gives a straight answer on JW.Org: if they tell you the truth, you'll lose interest.
Sheparding Call
by DS211 32 Replies latest jw friends
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DS211
I wont! I know how they can manipulate a wife.
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Captain Blithering
Good luck dude. I've got a CHAT planned for Sunday.... ohoh!
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Fernando
The balance of power needs to be corrected.
You ask the questions.
They provide satisfying answers.
Not the other way around.
(Some of my favourite questions: "what is the Good News according to Paul?" or "Is legalism apostasy").
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OUTLAW
Im guessing this is a sheparding call asking if we are ok or need anything..
..................................A WBT$ JW Elder Sheperding Call..
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Rufus T. Firefly
Simply request that elder to put what he has to say in a letter and mail it to you. That will be the last you hear of it.
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DS211
Lol outlaw well done.
Rufus actually thats a good idea...if i need subtlety ill tell him i need it in writing to use as a reference for personal study or family worship eh? Lol
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KateWild
DS, you have had some good feedback. All the best mate I hope it goes well, let us know how it all went buddy. Love Kate xx
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DS211
I wonder--if i do ask a question, just one, it woukd be this:
"Elder, why do we call people worldly? Isnt that an offensive term, like calling someone petty, cheap, stupid?"
Now if he asks why i can just say
"I find that this term offends me quite a bit. All of my family are not Witnesses and when i hear this term, especially in a derogatory way, it offends me and i am deeply discouraged by it."
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happy@last
Language and terms used are important to a cult. If you stop using it or questioning it alarm bells will ring with them.
...OUTLAW