Kill 'em all and let god sort 'em out
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yes this is how so many elders are trained by the society and it reps over and over again
If You're Not Sure, It's Better To Disfellowship!!
by minimus 17 Replies latest jw friends
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IslandWoman
I'd just like to add, there are some elders that do act in a fair manner and do everything they can to deal with the publishers in a loving way and according to conscience. I've known many and there are even a few of them here.
Just my 2.
IW
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blondie
What happens if you draw 2 "rush to judgment" elders and 1 "let's err on the side of mercy" elder? What happens? Do the other 2 wear down the 1 elder? Does the 1 finally give in to the other 2 even though he really feels the person is repentant? How does that 1 brother justify it in his heart?
Blondie (inquirying minds want to know)
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Gopher
Blondie!!
The elders are supposed to do all things "in agreement" and "with one accord". So if an elder is in a minority position on a decision, he is generally expected to "keep peace" and yield to the majority.
So in your scenario (2 judgmental elders against 1 reasonable one), the majority rules!! That's theocracy for ya!!
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blondie
You couldn't pay me to be an elder! Gopher.
What a morality draining experience.
Blondie
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butalbee
minimus--I can't concentrate on your post w/ that dancing M&M. I really tried, but my eyes just keep wandering back to it. I like it, it it sooooooo cool. But today I guess I'm just a little too loopy.
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Big Tex
This kind of reminds me of how medieval Europe determined who was a witch. They would throw the accused into deep water. If she floated, she was guilty. If she drowned, then she was innocent. Oy vey!
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minimus
You must remember that if the PO is sharp, he will see to it that the right commitees are selected. Usually the PO and another astute elder will work the body to make sure the correct results are attained.