So my cousins in Seattle have had their regional convention I believe (at the Tacoma Dome). My cousin has a sister that has been inactive for 40 years but doesn't ever speak against the JW's but still inactive nonetheless. So this weekend they are going out on his cousin's boat, her husband is a deacon in the local Episcopalian church. Their adult daughter is going as well she's baptized too. So what is the new rules about shunning of inactive ones? My cousin is an elder so I bet the rules don't apply to him!!! Any info would be appreciated.
Lynnie
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The latest conventions and the new shunning policy?
by Lynnie inso my cousins in seattle have had their regional convention i believe (at the tacoma dome).
my cousin has a sister that has been inactive for 40 years but doesn't ever speak against the jw's but still inactive nonetheless.
so this weekend they are going out on his cousin's boat, her husband is a deacon in the local episcopalian church.
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Elders harassing me
by raven inhi everyone, it has been a while since i've last updated!
(refer to my previous posts for the full story) here is a quick re-cap: 2 months ago my mother found out that i am living with my boyfriend, she told me i was discovered by an "anonymous" tipper who turned me in for "living in sin".. first of all, that is nearly impossible, the congregation i was in is 100's of miles away from where i currently live.. no one would have ever known i was living with my boyfriend unless i told them, which i never did, i cut off all communication with that congregation in part of my attempted fade which was blown into pieces and discovered.. anyways, my mom tells me if i don't go to the elders and confess like a good little sheep, then she is obligated to tell them.. ( don't see why, i don't even live under her roof ) well i never went to them because why should i?
so they met with my mother and she told them i live with my boyfriend... let me remind you, this was two months ago.. i was told i was going to be df'd and that was that.
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Lynnie
I've been out for 40 years but had a very similar experience when I left. I had been gone from the JW's for almost 2 years and my mother gave them my address because she suspected I was living in sin (yes I was!) But I thought after two years no one would bother me but of course she gave them the address and the elders showed up unannounced one night and there was a big party with smoking and drinking going on so...I was df'd but not even sent a letter or anything. Funny how they don't leave some people alone at all but others they do. My cousin Cheryl was able to leave no problem, marry a non-believer and not get DF'd. In fact she told me I could leave the JW's anytime I like because she had. Well her mother was a big $$$ contributor to the KH where we went so in her case they just left her alone. Not me however. I couldn't believe they were still interested in me after 2 years! Jerks!! They should spend time with people that actually want to be in the org, not harassing people that just want to leave quietly!!
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counting time
by Sabin inyesterday jw knocked on my door, i was sitting in the office with the window right next to it, they couldn't see me & i decided not to answer.
they stood there for what seemed ages & as i watched something hit me.
they were here only because they were on the territory.
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Lynnie
Yes it's truly amazing how the pioneers are so interested in "counting time" but can't stop by elderly witness ladies who have given their whole life to the stupid cult. My mom is elderly and had some health issues earlier this year with a hip replacement and when she came home she was a little forgetful and she doesn't drive etc so my uber elder cousin (she's his aunt) and his wife thought I should get a day off of my full time job every week in order to go care for her.(Ive been DF'd for 40 years) She wasn't in a wheel chair or anything just needs some company and perhaps someone to help her with meals a little and take her to the store. I asked how come the pioneers couldn't help out since they were out driving around anyway and I was told in no uncertain terms that they were "stretched too thin" and "it wasn't their responsibility to help with their elderly members." OMG! So now my mom on a fixed income has to pay an agency 3 afternoons a week to come and help her and she's on a fixed income!!! My elder cousin is well off as well because of his non witness dad giving him several rental properties way back when. So yeah can't count time so no help for the elderly that really need it. I hate these people! So they can waste their time and gas driving around bugging people that don't want them but their own members they can't help out at all! -
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Name Things You Can't Do If You Are JW...or not supposed to do
by minimus inwitnesses are not supposed to stand for the national anthem but can stand for a flag salute.. you can't say bless you if someone sneezes, good luck!, or " you too" if someone says, happy holidays.. it is a religion of cannot dos.
everything is pagan and worldly.. what are things that are unacceptable to jehovah's witnesses that really are no big deal to everyone else?
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Lynnie
Yes it depends on who you are and your status in the org and that will determine what you can and cannot do! Seattle seems to be very liberal in that area, people are always doing 1/2 marathons, going to various rock concerts, celebrating New Year's Eve on that actual day. yes you can do what you want as long as you have an elder as a parent or are in with the cool crowd.
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Uber Bethelites in Brazil
by Lynnie inso i see my uber cousins from bethel are flying around the world again, this time in brazil to instruct the brothers on construction purchases in central and south america!
lots of pics with them partying with locals and being wined and dined, something the rank and file will never know!
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Yeah these cousins aren't doing missionary work at all! More like sales meetings and being taken out to the best steak houses in Brazil. I guess you don't need money if you are in the upper ranks of the WTBTS! I'm sure my cousin's dad sends money to both of them as well! Unbelievable! -
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Uber Bethelites in Brazil
by Lynnie inso i see my uber cousins from bethel are flying around the world again, this time in brazil to instruct the brothers on construction purchases in central and south america!
lots of pics with them partying with locals and being wined and dined, something the rank and file will never know!
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So I see my uber cousins from Bethel are flying around the world again, this time in Brazil to instruct the brothers on construction purchases in central and south America! Lots of pics with them partying with locals and being wined and dined, Something the rank and file will never know! -
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Name "UNWRITTEN" Rules That JWs Are Supposed To Follow
by minimus inas with the scribes and pharisees, there are a number of unwritten rules that witnesses are supposed to follow.
here's a couple : "worldly" kids in society depictions are shown quite often wearing their baseball caps backwards.
jehovah's witness youths would not want to imitate that "look".
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Lynnie
We weren't supposed to go to rock concerts and worldly music of any kind was bad 35 years ago. However that "unwritten rule" seems to have gone by the wayside here in Seattle! JW's are always going to music festivals here and I suspect most that are going are elders kids since they seem to have a free pass.
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People who study for years ??
by Clambake inin my cong ( my wives cong.
) there is a lady who attends every meeting , minus the field service just like a regular dub.
it just seems odd she has not taken the dip yet.
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Lynnie
Yes I was wondering that lately as well. Back in the early 70's if people didn't "progress" you were supposed to stop studying with them. But these days I think they just want the seats filled at the Kingdom Hall not matter what. My cousin (born-in) who left the org for many years decided to go back in her early 30's and studied for 2 years! I think it was more for attention than anything else!!! -
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Local Elders whip the Congregation into a frenzy about donating to the Organization
by James Jack inbecause of the may broadcast about how funds are down, our elders have been in their talks "encouraging" or pressuring everyone to donate more to the world wide work.. it freaks me out how we already give them a set amount of $600 a month, plus what is contributed by the congregation(usually $400 to $500 a month).
heck, our local congregation bank account even got below $500 for the first time this past may since i have been doing the accounts(4 years now).
for june, we raised a whopping $2400 to send into the branch.. the most amazing part, is that only a select few contribute on a regular basis every month.
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Lynnie
Here in Seattle we have lots of rich JW's that are always traveling and spending money on themselves and I wonder how much those people actually contribute to the congregation. I'm sure it's not much at all since they are so busy going on trips to exotic lands. Wonder how that goes over? But being a rich JW always puzzled me too since it goes against what the org says but of course these people seem to get a free pass! Oh and they do keep their money to themselves too, not very generous at all or at least the ones I'm acquainted with. -
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Do JWs Really Listen To The Elders And The Governing Body?
by minimus inthere are a few hardcore believers that will do whatever they are told to do but i think a majority do whatever they decide to do.
they are not coerced into anything.
they publicly work along with the program but in reality, do whatever they want to do.. i think the leaders have their hands full..
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Lynnie
Yes I know of several JW's here in Seattle that really do whatever they want, get tattoos, go on vacations with other JW couples when they are supposed to be at conventions, hang out with worldly family members, attend all sorts of music venues and never get harassed by the elders. One of them is an elder's daughter so we know those kids have a free pass but otherwise it's just amazing to me how much they all seem to engage in worldly activities with no consequences!