Re-activate me?

by punkofnice 35 Replies latest watchtower beliefs

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  punkofnice

  There was a knock at my door and I thought it was my take-away being delivered.

  Long story short, it was 2 Elders calling to see me. I guess to re-activate me. Once they said who they were I recognised them. To be fair, one I'd known since childhood and he was a kind of hero of mine.

  He asked me, 'How do you feel about the Brothers(tm)?'

  Now, this is the new me....I replied, 'I love them all but the Governing Body are not who they say they are and I'll never go back to the meetings. But...I don't want to go into it because I don't want to be impolite.' I was being kind when I said it....and they knew that I meant them no malice.

  A few years ago, I'd have argued and been unpleasant. Not anymore.

  Much was said, including what rumours had come back to me about myself. I actually made them smile. They left on good terms understanding that there was no chance I'd ever be a Jobot again.

  Then my kebabs arrived.

  I just wanted to share that.

  Have a splendid day one and all.

  Love Unky Punky.....or you can call me Paul.
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  FragrantAddendum

  love you too, paul

  💖audrey
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  blondie

  Yes, no reason to get your blood pressure up. We just wave them away. Yes, they love to visit unannounced! We may get one but we are neither df'd or da'd, just walked way. Good for you.
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  LongHairGal

  PUNK OF NICE:

  I had JWs come to my door last summer (two brothers). I am a longtime ‘Fader’…

  They were just in the area and weren’t specifically looking for me because nobody knows me here.. I was polite to them but told them plainly that I am Out and would not go back and would never tolerate JWs coming up to me asking for money.
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  enoughisenough

  Punkofnice, they wouldn't have come save for being obediant to the 9 headed god they worship that is trying to change the old rules of conduct in order to soften judges/jurors for to win monetary lawsuits. ( I bet I didn't bust your bubble.) That is one thing all the faded or df need to understand...if they get a visit, it really isn't about trying to help them. MONEY<MONEY<MONEY I hope the ones who came by with a convention invite come back...I have more to say!! (not holding my breathe )
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  WTWizard

  I wonder how many, in North America, would understand it if you tell them, in German, that you are an apostate and do not wish to become a jokehovian witless again. In most areas here, few people understand German and especially among the jokehovians that will not spend field circus time learning this language.
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  Vanderhoven7

  Welcome back Punky!

  You handled that with class my friend.
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  moomanchu

  enoughisenough

  "the 9 headed god they worship"

  That is prophetic and made me LOL!
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  Phizzy

  Great to hear from you Paul ! and good to hear you are looking after yourself with a healthy Diet ! LOL.

  I wonder if your visit was a one off, or if perhaps as C.O's go round they are pushing Elders to do a tidying up ?

  Two Elders at your door does not mean the ONLY reason they are there is to re-activate you !

  If they could get someone they call on to say something they could condemn them for, they would do it like a shot, nice and tidy, Box Ticked.

  I wish you all the best for the future, drop back in here from time to time, are you still playing ? either for yourself or maybe a Band ?
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  Vidqun

  My aunt houses a missionary couple, working (surfing?) where the need is great. I knew his family. He was about 10 at the time. Yesterday he cornered me to tell me that they care and they want me to come back (reactivation?). By the way, I was kicked out because I did not agree with many things they taught.

  Sorry, Punky, I'm not as nice as you. First of all, they keep on telling friends and family that it was my choice (for being disfellowshipped). So I went to great lengths to explain to him the difference between disfellowshipping and disassociation. When you are disfellowshipped ("removed") you had no say in the matter. The three elders have the last say. So I would appreciate if they stopped lying.

  We touched on the UN, lack of love, empathy and compassion, also the gene therapy program and of course the governing body. He exclaimed "the faithful and discreet slave" would never do or say anything to hurt or disadvantage the brothers.

  Well, it was the wrong thing to say to me. First slave group to rule and judge their fellow slaves. Perhaps they should have sticked to dishing out (spiritual) food. Then I encouraged him to carry on reading those verses and see what happens when the slave becomes wicked.

  I wanted him to fetch his Bible so we can discuss Rom. 14:1, but he declined. Weird that JWs these days would not want to reason from the Bible. As though they are not very sure of their beliefs. Guess there's no chance of me losing my "removed" status. I thanked him and reassured him "all's well that ends well." I will keep the peace and remain as I am.