My sister was invited to a Judicial Committee (page 2)

opusdei1972

Indeed she has talked with them in other meetings and she has pointed out that she does not support the Societies' policies.

truthseeker100

Another addendum to the elders manual is they are not to pursue judicial action against people who threaten suicide.

Tell your sister to write a letter saying that the very thought of such a meeting makes her feel suicidal and she is going for therapy and will let them know how she is.

(dont ever get back with them)

OR - if your sister happens to be seeing a therapist currently, have the therapist write a letter stating that the person is "too fragile" for this meeting at the present time.

I know someone who did this - worked like a charm.

Millie210 You evil girl you! If we are ever in a fight I hope your on my side.

millie210

Millie210 You evil girl you! If we are ever in a fight I hope your on my side.

I know, right?

I shouldda be a lawya!

stuckinarut2

The Elders will NEVER put anything in writing!

I have noticed through my recent turn of events, that every time I have asked for things to be written down, or a summary of the reasons for my "deletion", they avoid the topic!

I have simply politely asked for a "brief letter clearly outlining the reasons for the decision" from either the body as a whole, or at least one elder. I have received nothing but a vague phone call chat...

They certainly wont commit to a written letter re a judicial committee! NO ELDER wants his name on such material!Not in this litigious world!

pontoon

Stuckinarut2-----That sounds like a great way to handle it. Puts the ball back in their court. It's what I'll do when/if my invitation to a judicial comes, but after over four years now I think they have pretty much given up on me.

stan livedeath

Indeed she has talked with them in other meetings and she has pointed out that she does not support the Societies' policies.

whoops--that should do it. toast comes to mind

Village Idiot

The therapist ploy that millie210 suggested sounds great but I doubt it would be worth the cost of a therapist. Keep in mind that she will be tried in absentia - as I was - so whatever you do, do it fast.

TTATTelder

A therapist is cheaper than a lawyer usually. The cool thing about the therapist angle is it carries the fear of litigation without the cost of a lawyer. Pretty slick....

How could they question it - you know - with that whole "weaker vessel" stuff? LOL....

-TE

cofty

They have no authority unless your sister chooses to give it to them.

She could simply tell them she has more important things to do on Friday - a yoghurt in your fridge that is going out of date has to be eaten.

Or - If being DFd is inconvenient write a letter telling them she will personally sue the individual elders who have any part in harming your reputation with your friends. Hopefully they are beginning to grasp that the society will not cover their back in legal matters.

TTATTelder

I know of someone locally that is a known vocal apostate. The brothers wanted to meet with him. He threatened to sue each brother individually and the WTBTS if they pursued it. Stopped it cold. No meeting. There was a marking talk and that was all. It's been a few years now. So the threat alone can work.

-TE

My sister was invited to a Judicial Committee

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