Hi all,
Watchman, as many know from reformer websites such as (1) e-watchman.com and (2) e-jehovahs-witnesses.com discussion board, has been officially disfellowshipped from all congregations of Jehovah's Witnesses!
Here is the link to the sudden change in status for him:
http://www.e-jehovahs-witnesses.com/viewtopic.php?p=41406&sid=196154f73a3336c977fb1315fb5183e4#41406
Here is Watchman's account of his own disfellowshipment, under the new arrangement.
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I just wanted to make a brief announcment to the forum that I was disfellowshipped this past Saturday, March the 19th, 2005. However, I have already appealed the decision. So, I will be getting ready for round II. I really don't want to give any of the details since it is ongoing, but I felt obligated to inform you friends of the lastest developments in my case.
I feel saddned that I have been branded as an apostate and will have to carry that stigma from the standpoint of the congregation and all of my non-virtual friends in the organization. However, from Jehovah's standpoint I feel as triumphant as Paul when he wrote to Timothy saying: "I have fought the fine fight down to the end." Except, in my case, the fight ain't over yet. In some respects it may be just beginning.
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