WTS Letter to Elders (page 2)

AlmostAtheist

"This would serve as a protection for the elders, as well as for the sister, because it is possible for an elder to develop improper feelings for a sister he is comforting or counseling."

Oops, you're right! Thanks, I missed that line.

Dave

The WTS sends a colored ID card for the KM School. Each time the "school" is conducted the color of the badge card varies. The recepient of the card has to write in his name and congregation, and when he arrives at the "school" he has to show it to the Attendants at the doors to gain entrance.

Usually elders from the same location are all gathered together laughing/talking, exhibiting much fanfare & excitement for the privelege they have to attend such a special meeting. They generally all know each other and there are no problems getting in; three or four "schools" ago I was able to get in without my badge card. Last "school" a brother from another circuit, in line in front of me, was able to get in without his card...some brother ahead of him vouched for him.

At the beginning of the "school" the headmaster makes an announcement that no recording devices are to be used. Will they do a frisk and search this year? I don't know, but I think I'll take my chances. These guys are amateurs it won't be too hard to record the program.

If there are two or three other elders reading this that are willing to record the program, we can make the contents of this sensitive meeting available to any that want it.

Shania

Hey DMP, thanks for giving me an inside look at what goes on in the Boys Club............toward the end my hubby didn't like going he said it is all rehashed garbage and updates to be put in your" little how to in force the rules flock book."..........from that letter we can see that to be true.............then hubby said he would go out to dinner with (liberal) elder friends who would question what was taught at the KM school---------------one brother said " is it just me or are the service meetings part boring and redundant?"

My hubby said everybody agreed with that they most certainly are!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We are grateful to friends like you who keep us posted...........but how on earth can you keep it up? My hubby knew for about 3 years he wanted out but felt stuck because of being the PO for 10 years, how to you bow out gracefully------------so we appreciate all you have to go through to keep us posted...............................may the force be with you my brother

doinmypart

Shania -

I'm still a JW because I don't want to mess up the family life. I figure all of us have to deal with bad situations in life, and some people have dealt with much worse...this is just a crazy situation I have to deal with.

Don't misunderstand...there are days when JW life/bad policies/etc. irritates me to no end and my blood pressure is through the roof. Maybe things will reach a critical point for me and I will be finished with it all, but until then I continue to do the elder-thang. At least as an elder I don't get too much of my conduct/decisions questioned, and I have a view of the inner workings of a unique organization. I've somewhat managed to juggle JW things with more important things in my life...hobbies, spending time with the family, doing NORMAL things.

As long as the WTS keeps a controlling grip on my family, I do what I can to make things uncomfortable for them online and locally.

iiz2cool

If there are two or three other elders reading this that are willing to record the program, we can make the contents of this sensitive meeting available to any that want it.

I'd sure like a copy of such a program.

Thanks for posting the letter. I saved a copy.

Walter

observador

As long as the WTS keeps a controlling grip on my family, I do what I can to make things uncomfortable for them online and locally.

You have my smile of approval.

Observador.

frankiespeakin

I think the WT is leading a paper trail and meeting trail that will open them up for law suits.

frankiespeakin

I wonder if the WT knows how phony they look to the elders for forbidding them to make recordings most of the elders must know by now the WT is doing this to protect the organization,,they are being counter productive by all this secrecy,, and now with all the schools being recorded by many elders like Doing....I'm sure the WT is well aware that they have already cooked their own goose legally,,the paper and secret elder meetings trail from DO down into PO quite a trail that some legal eagle can use with grace to win his case.

WTS Letter to Elders

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