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  why disfellowshipped?

  by knothead34 in

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  as a new unbaptized publisher, i would really like to know why some of you were disfellowshipped if you don't mind sharing your stories.

  thanks.

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  knothead34

  sorry, smartone, I meant "I understand" not I understank! Bad proofreader!
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  why disfellowshipped?

  by knothead34 in

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  as a new unbaptized publisher, i would really like to know why some of you were disfellowshipped if you don't mind sharing your stories.

  thanks.

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  knothead34

  I want to thank everyone again for their thought provoking and heartbreaking stories. I know that my question may seem abrupt and person to some, but I figured that those who didn't feel comfortable sharing their stories wouldn't and those who did would.

  smartone i understank where you are coming from, however the other posters are correct in saying that you will soon learn more than you think you knew about the WTS. I don't profess to agree with everything that is said here but I don't agree with everything the WTS tells me either. One thing that I have seen others say has occurred to me also. That the witnesses do seem to fall back on the "light getting brighter" argument. The thing is, in the bible when Jehovah revealed his purpose to his people and prophets those things came to pass. You never see an incident where the prophets came out and said "oh wait, that prophecy was wrong, we gave you an incorrect revelation, the new revelation is this". Now you can argue that the WTS does not claim to be prophets and I will tell you that there is a very fine line in what they are saying they are(Jehovah's conduit) and a prophet. I was reading some of my older Watchtowers last night and from my reasoning book and notice that even thought they may say that they aren't prophets, they do make direct parallels. I will continue reading and then email you those watchtower publications and pages. It seems that with the WTS their light completely changes like a stop light. It's red(you can't do it), it's amber(it's up to your conscience) or it's green(it's ok now). If they are God's organization, then sadly they aren't paying enough attention to what Jehovah is trying to tell them IN SOME CASES, not all.

  That being said, I know that the WTS and members are imperfect, but Jehovah is not. I was having doubts long before I came to this website and the only reason that I am still attending the meetings is because I don't like to make rash decisions. I like to work through things to the fullest extint to make sure that whatever decision I make, I can live with without regrets. Do I think that this website is apostate. Maybe, some of them, but definitely not all of them and their stories are worth reading.

  One last thing, I am going to try to read these posts the same way that I read the WT publications. I will research the material if I can to see if what they say are true.(not the personal df cases but doctrinal and scriptural things)

  Ok, enough! sorry so longwinded. welcome to the board, i just joined 5 days ago. By the way, why did you decide to visit this board?
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  why disfellowshipped?

  by knothead34 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  as a new unbaptized publisher, i would really like to know why some of you were disfellowshipped if you don't mind sharing your stories.

  thanks.

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  knothead34

  thank you all for your stories. These really are astounding and disturbing reasons. I fully believe that one reaps what they sow. while I have continued to go to the KH, I have had doubts for many months now and am just curious to others experience. I guess you could say that I am collecting a lot of data.

  Thanks again
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  THE NEWS IS BIGGER THAN DATELINE, BBC, CBC, ETC.

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  if i told you that something bigger is on the horizon than dateline, bbc, cbc, sunday (australia), and all other tv programs which exposed the sexual child abuse cover-up by watchtower in 2002-2003, would you believe me?

  have i ever misled you?

  i'll answer that--no!

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  how does everyone know that the WT watches this website? very interesting
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  why disfellowshipped?

  by knothead34 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  as a new unbaptized publisher, i would really like to know why some of you were disfellowshipped if you don't mind sharing your stories.

  thanks.

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  knothead34

  i did misspeaches and thank you so much for you response.
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  why disfellowshipped?

  by knothead34 in

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  2. friends

  as a new unbaptized publisher, i would really like to know why some of you were disfellowshipped if you don't mind sharing your stories.

  thanks.

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  knothead34

  Thanks Satanus

  Glad to see you coming to my defense. thanks for the info on your disfellowshipping. That sucks, for them not you i'm guessing:)
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  why disfellowshipped?

  by knothead34 in

  1. jw
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  as a new unbaptized publisher, i would really like to know why some of you were disfellowshipped if you don't mind sharing your stories.

  thanks.

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  knothead34

  was ray franz annointed?
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  why disfellowshipped?

  by knothead34 in

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  as a new unbaptized publisher, i would really like to know why some of you were disfellowshipped if you don't mind sharing your stories.

  thanks.

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  knothead34

  first of all La Capra, I don't really give a crap whether or not you think I'm living a double life or the WT for that matter. I am allowed to question to see why other people have a problem with the WTS. You presume to think that I don't know that what I'm doing would be in direct violation of the WT's stance on apostacy, but I do and frankly don't care. It is my double life to lead. I don't need anyone on this board to tell me what I'm doing or what I will do in connection with my religion. If I wanted anyone's opinion as to what I am doing I would ask for it. Just stick to the topic that was posted. I wanted to know about other people's disfellowshipping experiences, not why you feel I should not join the witnesses. After I have searched and collected all the information that I want and need, then I will make an informed decision on what I will do and with what organization (if any) I will do it with. Until then thanks but no thanks for you humble opinion
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  why disfellowshipped?

  by knothead34 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  as a new unbaptized publisher, i would really like to know why some of you were disfellowshipped if you don't mind sharing your stories.

  thanks.

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  knothead34

  I posted this question for the sole purpose of finding out why people were disfellowshipped. I do know why people get disfellowshipped and I assume that most people on this board do also so I will not list the entire spectrum of reasons. I appreciate everyone's responses. If you were disassociated instead of disfellowshipped, that's fine too. I am not trying to figure out if I am going to be disfellowshipped or marked or anything like that. I am simple INTERESTED in other people's stories. OK?
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  why disfellowshipped?

  by knothead34 in

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  as a new unbaptized publisher, i would really like to know why some of you were disfellowshipped if you don't mind sharing your stories.

  thanks.

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  knothead34

  I actually do know the reasons why the society disfellowships people, i was just curious as to everyone's individual experiences. nothing more