One thing is for sure, the JW world has become a lot more interesting even exciting place for everyone. Those physically out are wishing they were back in to be a part of it allđ
there is a lot of speculation about future things being permitted but really these latest changes kind of permit everything with only a worst case scenario a 90 ban (rest) and you are begged to come back.but most times it wonât even come to that if you say you are sorry
Smoking, drugs rock and roll. Yes sex, partying watching unsuitable entertainment itâs all gone into light touch category.
Light touch means maybe warning and maybe a visit if young person then parents just have to say they have it in hand. (Exact words in the new direction)
Imagine Elder 1 âso they slept together at the party?â
Parents âwell they were drunk and high and apparently it was only a blow job but they canât really remember, maybe a hand jobâ
Elder 1 âoh that reminds me I have to ask you have you got it in handâ if so nothing will happen
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all seems a light touch approach. Every effort will be made for someone to not be DFâed. if they say sorry that is enough.
In the unusual case where worst case scenario someone is DFed itâs only for 90days and if they go to meetings everyone will still greet them anyway.
I suspect they wouldnât need to go to meetings much if at all and have a rest from it during that 90days anyway.
The direction just basically says beg them to agree to be reinstated after the 90 days nothing about going to meetings during that 90days
the DFâed person doesnât even need to submit a written request - the elders chase after him/her after only 3 months and, it sounds like, in only the rarest of occasions would extend the DF period for longer.