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  What is the most insensitive thing an Overseer or Elder has ever said and done to you?

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

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  what is the most insensitive thing an overseer or elder has ever said and done to you?

  i have had many insensitive things said to me by some elders, but for some reason one self-righteous elder was always on my case.

  he didn't like the fact that i missed meetings, didn't like that i never went out in field service, that i didn't answer at the weekly meetings and he didn't like that i carried my books and magazines in my hands and not a service/book bag.

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  I wasn't hurt by what they said as I was expecting nothing else from them anyways. I was so used to being double face with them that I actually said thank you for coming and right after they left, called my mother. And yet, to this day, I still regret not confronting them about their inhuman intervention/ I should have thrown them out of my place.

  I regret not confronting the Elder who was pretty nasty to me. There were many times I should have thrown a punch at him, times I should have called him out and times I should of thrown him out of my house.

  This Elder was a self-righteous bastard, who always had to impress the District and Circuit Overseers when they paid their biannual visits. He would avoid talking to me or even shaking my hand at our Kingdom Hall. He always brought over the Overseers to my house to show how much concern he had for the lost sheep. He tells me during one visit in my home, ''how much he loves me and hopes that I take their advice on showing up at the meetings more often and to start back in field service.'' I should have called him on it to the Overseers but didn't.
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  What is the most insensitive thing an Overseer or Elder has ever said and done to you?

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  what is the most insensitive thing an overseer or elder has ever said and done to you?

  i have had many insensitive things said to me by some elders, but for some reason one self-righteous elder was always on my case.

  he didn't like the fact that i missed meetings, didn't like that i never went out in field service, that i didn't answer at the weekly meetings and he didn't like that i carried my books and magazines in my hands and not a service/book bag.

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  What is the most insensitive thing an Overseer or Elder has ever said and done to you?

  I have had many insensitive things said to me by some Elders, but for some reason one self-righteous Elder was always on my case. He didn't like the fact that I missed meetings, didn't like that I never went out in field service, that I didn't answer at the weekly meetings and he didn't like that I carried my books and magazines in my hands and not a service/book bag. He would pay me visits and tell me, ''the only reason you come to the meetings is to make your family happy.'' He was right, but the reason wasn't his business.

  Here is a conversation that I had where his self-righteousness came out. I was talking to my mom after the meeting and he jumps into the conversation:

  My Mom: ''Are you coming over today so we can see the Kids?''

  Me : ''Yes! We will come over later today.''

  Here comes self-righteous Elder to bother me as usual:

  Elder to my mom: ''How are you feeling?''

  My Mom : '' Well, you know I have a lot of health issues. I wish my health was as good as my son's.''

  Elder to my Mom: ''Well, he may be physically healthier than you but not '' spiritually'' healthier than you.''

  He walks away.
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  Strange midweek meeting '' initial call '' demonstration

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

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  can it get any weirder?

  here is a demonstration of a midweek meeting demonstration, showing a sister out in field service talking to a householder.

  they are both wearing masks due to covid.

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  I got the impression that this is not formal field service but informally seeing someone wearing a mask and commending her for that.

  From what I watched, this looks like a formal field service visit. Notice what the elder says before introducing the sister's demonstration:

  
  

  
  
  
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  Strange midweek meeting '' initial call '' demonstration

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  can it get any weirder?

  here is a demonstration of a midweek meeting demonstration, showing a sister out in field service talking to a householder.

  they are both wearing masks due to covid.

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  Can it get any weirder? Here is a demonstration of a midweek meeting demonstration, showing a sister out in field service talking to a householder. They are both wearing masks due to COVID.

  What country is letting Jehovah's Witnesses preach house to house during COVID? How can anyone understand what they are saying talking through a mask? The sister shows the householder a minute and a half video about the Jehovah's Witnesses. The householder gives the sister her phone number so she can talk further about Jehovah.

  I sat through many unrealistic demonstrations, but this one really takes the cake!
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  Can a person resign from being one of Jehovah's Witness?

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

  1. watchtower
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  can a person resign from being one of jehovah’s witnesses?.

  frequently asked questions.

  a person can resign from our organization in two ways:.

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  • w88 4/15 pp. 26-31
  • Discipline That Can Yield Peaceable Fruit

  
  

  10 We can be just as sure that God’s arrangement that Christians refuse to fellowship with someone who has been expelled for unrepentant sin is a wise protection for us. “Clear away the old leaven, that you may be a new lump, according as you are free from ferment.” (1 Corinthians 5:7) By also avoiding persons who have deliberately disassociated themselves, Christians are protected from possible critical, unappreciative, or even apostate views.​—Hebrews 12:15, 16.

  14 The situation is different if the disfellowshipped or disassociated one is a relative living outside the immediate family circle and home. It might be possible to have almost no contact at all with the relative. Even if there were some family matters requiring contact, this certainly would be kept to a minimum, in line with the divine principle: “Quit mixing in company with anyone called a brother that is a fornicator or a greedy person [or guilty of another gross sin], . . . not even eating with such a man.”​—1 Corinthians 5:11.

  
  
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  Can a person resign from being one of Jehovah's Witness?

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

  1. watchtower
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  can a person resign from being one of jehovah’s witnesses?.

  frequently asked questions.

  a person can resign from our organization in two ways:.

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  Overrated
  

  In my case, I stopped all Jw activities. I don't know if they did their little announcement

  What if a person no longer preaches or attends your meetings? Do you view that person as having resigned?

  No, we do not. Resigning, or disassociating oneself, is different from becoming weak in faith. Often, those who for a time slow down or stop in their worship have not abandoned their faith but are suffering from discouragement. Rather than shunning such ones, we try to give them consolation and support. (1 Thessalonians 5:​14; Jude 22) If the person wants help, congregation elders take the lead in providing spiritual assistance.​—Galatians 6:1; 1 Peter 5:​1-3.
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  Can a person resign from being one of Jehovah's Witness?

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

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  can a person resign from being one of jehovah’s witnesses?.

  frequently asked questions.

  a person can resign from our organization in two ways:.

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  Can a Person Resign From Being One of Jehovah’s Witnesses?

  Frequently Asked Questions

  
  
  

  Yes. A person can resign from our organization in two ways:

  • By formal request. Either orally or in writing, a person can state his decision that he no longer wants to be known as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

  • By action. A person can take an action that places him outside our worldwide brotherhood. (1 Peter 5:9) For example, he might join another religion and make known his intention to remain part of it.​—1 John 2:​19.

    However, the elders are not authorized to coerce or pressure someone to remain as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Each person makes his own choice regarding religion. (Joshua 24:15) We believe that those who worship God must do so willingly, from the heart.​—Psalm 110:3; Matthew 22:37.

    There is one thing missing in this article. They leave out the part where the Elders write a brief summary, sign it and send in a form (S-77). The Elders make an announcement the congregation that, '' --------- is no longer a Jehovah's Witness. Now, you join a group of ''apostates,'' where you will be shunned.

    
    

    CHAPTER 18 “SHEPHERD THE FLOCK OF GOD
    

    4. As soon as possible after the hearing, a brief summary of the case should be prepared and signed by the committee and the Notification of Disfellowshipping or Disassociation (S-77) form should be filled out and submitted to the Service Department. (See 22:21-27.) The body of elders should be informed of the disassociation.

    5. The coordinator of the body of elders should approve the announcement before an elder reads it to the congregation. It should read as follows: “[Name of person] is no longer one of Jehovah’s Witnesses.”

    6. Since disassociation is an action taken by the publisher rather than the committee, there is no arrangement for an appeal. Therefore, the announcement of disassociation can be made at the next midweek meeting without waiting seven days.
    
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  Ban on Independent Meetings

  by lssjr in

  1. watchtower
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  source - march 2021 announcements - - https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/5085868283920384/2021-march-147-english-german-announcements-reminders.

  this is a sobering reminder of what happened some 40 years ago when raymond franz and others were literally kicked out from the jehovah's witnesses for having pre-arranged private spiritual discussions.lesson: paragraph 7 is another example of the i and t in dr. steven hassan's bite model of the 21st century cult - information and thought control at its best!!!!

  "my gosh, there must be a lot of independent meetings these days.

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  Good lawd-amighty, where is that photo from in R&R's post? It has all the hallmarks of being a legit WT publication photo.

  It is real. Here is the video:
  
  

  Jehovah’s Witnesses find joy, strengthened family bonds as they adapt to ongoing pandemic

  https://www.cedarcityutah.com/news/archive/2020/10/02/mgk-jehovahs-witnesses-find-joy-strengthened-family-bonds-as-they-adapt-to-ongoing-pandemic/
  
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  Ban on Independent Meetings

  by lssjr in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  source - march 2021 announcements - - https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/5085868283920384/2021-march-147-english-german-announcements-reminders.

  this is a sobering reminder of what happened some 40 years ago when raymond franz and others were literally kicked out from the jehovah's witnesses for having pre-arranged private spiritual discussions.lesson: paragraph 7 is another example of the i and t in dr. steven hassan's bite model of the 21st century cult - information and thought control at its best!!!!

  "my gosh, there must be a lot of independent meetings these days.

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  Brother David Splane:

  ''Jehovah’s people receive ample spiritual instruction and encouragement at congregation meetings, assemblies, and conventions as well as through JW Broadcasting and our publications. Under the guidance of his holy spirit and on the basis of his Word of truth, Jehovah provides what is needed through the faithful and discreet slave. Care should be taken not to organize or promote meetings for spiritual feeding beyond what has been pro-vided by the organization. Such meetings could detract from what Jesus Christ is accomplishing through his congregation on earth today. Adhering to this direction will help all of God’s people to “be completely united in the same mind and in the same line of thought” and to remain “stabilized in the faith.”—1 Cor. 1:10; Col. 2:6, 7.

  
  

  Brother Brown: ''That is not wise counsel from our spiritual brother, David Splane.''

  Brother Jackson : '' I think we should continue with our ''spiritual meeting'' that in not authorized by the organization. This ''over-lapping generation teaching'' is making us look us fools. I cannot explain this teaching to myself, nor to anyone else.''

  Brother Brown : '' Brother Splane taught us that the first group of ''this generation'' would witness and understand the events of 1914, and the second group would be those who were born before the last individuals in the first group died. Fred Frantz somehow shows up in the picture. There are arrows pointing up, down and question marks. I feel that he's making it up along the way, and just stalling for time.''

  Brother Jackson: '' This organization has lied to us from the get-go. With more unauthorized Bible studies, we will find some more members who will agree that we have been played.''
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  Ban on Independent Meetings

  by lssjr in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  source - march 2021 announcements - - https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/5085868283920384/2021-march-147-english-german-announcements-reminders.

  this is a sobering reminder of what happened some 40 years ago when raymond franz and others were literally kicked out from the jehovah's witnesses for having pre-arranged private spiritual discussions.lesson: paragraph 7 is another example of the i and t in dr. steven hassan's bite model of the 21st century cult - information and thought control at its best!!!!

  "my gosh, there must be a lot of independent meetings these days.

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  * by causing even more people to research interdependently.

  It's amazing what you find out when you research and take off the rose-colored glasses of the Watchtower Society teachings. If you really dig deep and really research the Bible, you will find it just made up stories to make the Jewish people stand out from people that lived in their generations.