I've been pre-approved!

Dawn

My husband who was never a JW does not see the humor in this - but I knew ya'll would.

Occasionally I will ask my mother (a devout JW) a biblical question to get her thinking. I used to ask her a lot of questions, but it put a strain on our relationship and I finally decided I just needed to love her and accept her the way she is. However, there are some times when I just can't resist. So - I asked her something from the bible that I knew she couldn't answer without really twisting what the bible said.

My mom forwards my question on to an elder, who sent me a letter and basically never answered the question either - but did commend me on continuing to read my bible and be considering these things (of course - neither my mom or this elder know that I am now a Christian who regularly attends church, and in fact, am in a children's leadership role at this new church).

Here's the cincher - this is the last part of the letter...

Now xxxx, let me again encourage you to submit your brief letter for reinstatement to the flock of Jehovah's people. Satan will indeed put obstacles/stumbling blocks in your path - but view them as stepping stones to life and not stumbling stones/blocks. This is one of the best long-term investments you'll ever make. I know XXX would be overjoyed to see you there when he is awaken from sleep. Hurry now, lets get going!

So - I guess, since I've been out so long, I've been...........pre-approved for reinstatement. I just need to hurry now - and submit my brief letter. Kind of like the 0% interest pre-approved credit card!! I'm so excited - do you suppose that if I Hurry now and submit my brief letter, they'll still let me work in children's leadership?

the_classicist

Lol, I think they are just deperate, the elder would count the reinstatement as a conversion , "OK now I'll just change reinstated, to newly baptised. Voila!"

BONEZZ

Dawn,

The proof is in the fine print... "after a short grace period the WTBS retains the right to change the terms at any time."

Also, " Arbitration: In the event of a dispute you agree to arbitrate with no counsel in the court of WTBS appointed carpet-cleaners."

-BONEZZ

mtbatoon

Did you get a free pen with it? Personally I'd hold out for brass effect carriage clock.

AK - Jeff

I would ask if I can have 'duel-citizenship' here? Get all the way to the final meeting and ask if it is ok to remain in the other church too?

Then tape record the effort at exocism that would follow and put it on the site -

Jeff

AlmostAtheist

Watch out. They tempt you back with a great introductory rate, then they stick you in the shorts.

(Read the fine print)

((Oh that's right. They don't RECORD the fine print...))

Dave

BrendaCloutier

Gosh, that sounds like a great offer. Very generous of him/them.

Personally, I'd decline in a hearbeat!

I love the concept of approaching them with "dual citizenship" and keeping your childrens work going. Hey, great opportunity to get the young ones interested and maybe even baptized!

Dawn, you're great! Keep up the bible questioning. I assume here you intend to refuse this elder's offer of reinstatement. Goodonya!

Hugs

Brenda

jeanniebeanz

They tempt you back with a great introductory rate, then they stick you in the shorts.

Yes, do be careful. They may be plotting to DF you twice! hahaha

congrats on the youth leadership role in your new church, btw.

J

talesin

Hey, I got one of those pre-approved deals, too. Though it wasn't in writing, just verbal. Mine even came with a HUSBAND!!! Who has seen my pix and has lots of $$$, an eligible elder, and would love to meet me.

tal

Big Dog

Did they tell you what happens if you miss one payment?

I've been pre-approved!

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