by berylblue 8 Replies latest watchtower beliefs
I'm toying with this idea, esp after reading the excellent suggestions in Shamus' thread.
Yes, they threw me out but I still would like to make a statement and no, I don't mind wasting 37 cents for a stamp for these jokers. It will be the most worthwhile 37 cents I ever "contributed".
Any thoughts?
Rosemarie, if you are DF'd you are already off the books and designated DF'd. Trying to DA yourself at this point could be described this way. If your spouse filed to divorce you and it is final; then you turn around and file papers to divorce your ex-spouse.
Now if you want to send a letter saying how you feel, that is possible but you will still be labeled as "disfellowshipped."
The elder you send it to may not even read it. Some have posted it in the newspaper, but you may not want it to be that public.
Blondie
Yes, Thanks , Blondie, I do realize that so I guess I just need a letter stating the way I feel.
I can see why some here would get reinstated merely to DA themselves. Definitely.
Go and read animals story, about how he had to write a letter that he never sent. Go write your DA letter, tell em what you really think! I found his account powerful in the least.
Steve
I personally would not give them the satisfaction. I do not recognize their authority over me, so I would not even bother worrying about what they think.
Will
That's what burns them the most, seeing you move on and not caring what the JWs do or think. Writing a letter DA'ing yourself after you've been Df'd gives them this satisfaction that you still need there attention. If anything, write them a letter saying that what to erase any records of being a JW and that you request any records they have on you be destroyed.
Maybe try sending them a thank-you letter :
- that you now know how great life is post-JW and not at all how they depicted the world and all people in it;
- that you now have a great relationship with Jehovah (put that in just to irritate them);
- that you have a wonderful world-wide network of friends who are true friends, with unconditional support (thanks to this board )
- that you are pursuing many lifelong dreams and are able to help people in a way that is of true benefit.
Have fun with it !
Even if it is redundant and nothing as far as congregation action happens to respond to your letter, you still have had your say. If this is something that will make you feel better to do, I think you should.
I am taking some suggestions even on this thread...
I am not telling them that I am DAing myself. I am, however, telling them that I want nothing to do with them, and have my hand open to them that if they choose to live up to the bible and my standards, that I will consider going back. Until that time, please destroy any records that you may have about me, or you will hear from my lawyer.
Brian.
(Berry, thanks for the compliment!)
