To DA or not to DA...

by jws 13 Replies latest jw experiences

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  BadJerry

  Wife and I sent letters at the same time saying we were out - (they can keep their dis-word - won't honor them by using it). I could stand up and say how morally right it is to take this type of action, but from what I have learned lately, I would be wrong. The deep-rooted thought processes involved may and does cause strong emotions and mental situations to develop. These may require more help and strength than can be provided here. In our case, we needed a strong demonstration to our three sons about the hypocracy of conditional love and friendship shown by those at the hall. The witness folks (elders and so-called friends) acted as expected by completely cutting off any communication with us. The lesson, though painful, has shown them that just because someone says they love you or are your friend, it doesn't mean they really are...

  so mom, you agree??????

  BadJerry
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  sleepy

  I think that to DA is to play by their rules, it still acknowledges a sort of control over you by the organisation.
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  BluesBrother

  Why make the elders job easy for them ? If they ever catch up with me I will be d/fd , but I will give them a run for their money and they will have to hear what I say

  If you have family and associates, there is no need to cut yourself off from them, just lay low.

  You are right about God and his having no need to allow the J W S to make up his mind for him.

  Take care!
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  rmayer32

  I did it to get them off my ass basically. The constant nagging about meeting attendance from my mother as well as elders when I would run into them out on the streets. This was in 89 also, plus I joined the Navy which I figured they'd find out sooner or later so I da'd myself and left on my terms and basically they've not bothered me since. My mother never did shun me so I was fortunate in that area.

  -Rick