I got DF'd for getting an Education (Higher). I told the elder body " What should I do to support myself?, Handout Watchtowers and give my expanses to you guys?" The told my I was unruly and not showing a sheep like personality. I told them that they are a bunch of dumb azzes!
What is the Craziest Thing You Are Aware Of Someone Being Disfellowshipped For?
by Sea Breeze 14 Replies latest jw experiences
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LongHairGal
UGOT2BEKIDDINGME1:
I think you got Disfellowshipped for calling them a ‘bunch of dumb azzes’.. if that’s what you actually said.
But, I am not sure a person would be disfellowshipped for going to college. If you gave a ‘milder’ answer it probably wouldn’t have happened. But I’m sure it worked out for the best.
Even though I am a ‘walk away’, I am glad I did not show a so-called ‘sheeplike’ personality when I ignored those fools who wanted me to quit a decent job to be in the full time ministry. Today I am ever Grateful!
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Balaamsass2
An exElder who is a member here told me his crazy story at the Tahoe Apposta fest. He was disfellowshipped in absentia by Watchtower HQ for telling the TRUTH under oath in court in a child abuse case. He was instructed to lie by HQ...he told the truth instead, and was disfellowshipped for rebellion. Who does the Bible say is the "father of the lie?" hummm
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Sea Breeze
He was disfellowshipped in absentia by Watchtower HQ for telling the TRUTH under oath in court
Wow! The truth really did set him free.
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TonusOH
Dagney: As one elder told me "you win no battles with elders."
When you think about the JC arrangement, you see how this is true. Elders are basically Company Men, chosen for their loyalty moreso than their knowledge or understanding of anything. It is a system that produces elders who are rigid, inflexible, and woefully unprepared for a role of providing spiritual guidance and moral support. It should be no surprise that many of them let it get to their heads, as it is the first --and possibly only-- position of authority that they have. They are utterly unqualified for the most important task that they will be asked to perform. It's recipe for disaster.