how are disfellowshipped people treated when they die?.
the congregation would generally not be involved.
the kingdom hall would not be used.
Well said alamb. Many people that were disfellowshipped have gone on with their lives, and many times have desisted from the very thing that caused them to be removed from the congregation.
For example, many begun to have sex relations before getting married but later married. They are no longer practicing fornication. Jesus said, "go and practice sin no more."
If Jesus can forgive us of our sins it is no ones business to hold anything against us.
Pureheart
how are disfellowshipped people treated when they die?.
the congregation would generally not be involved.
the kingdom hall would not be used.
How are disfellowshipped people treated when they die?
The congregation would generally not be involved. The Kingdom Hall would not be used. If the person had been giving evidence of repentance and manifesting a desire to be reinstated, a brother’s conscience might allow him to give a Bible talk at the funeral home or graveside, to give a witness to unbelievers and to comfort the relatives. Before making this decision, however, it would be wise for the brother to consult with the body of elders and give consideration to what they may recommend. In situations where it would not be wise for that brother to be involved, it may be appropriate for a brother who is a member of the deceased person’s family to give a talk to console the relatives.
These are the reasons given for disfellowshipping actions:
The Christian congregation is justified in expelling unrepentant wrongdoers from their midst. Why? Because the congregation must be a haven from immoral predators and other willful practicers of sin. This action prevents the sinner from spreading corruption in the congregation, and it protects the congregation’s good name. It can move previously unrepentant sinners to take their first steps back to God. Also, it demonstrates love for the wrongdoer by encouraging him to repent and “turn around so as to get [his] sins blotted out, that seasons of refreshing may come from the person of Jehovah.”—Acts 3:19.
Questions: Can a dead person do any of the things mentioned above? Is it not true that “those who have died have been acquitted of their sin?”
Pureheart
as some of you are aware, i am getting married next year.
jessica, who posts here as mickey67214 is my fiancee.
her and i plan to get married march 23, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. central time.(u.s.a.
Congratulations Jayhawk1. Much happiness!
Pureheart
(originally posted by armageddon1975 on yahoogroups).
"a donation to a charity.
good idea.".
Excuse me Farkel,
I thought that it was a book that Brother Russell wrote and wanted published, but died before it could be published. Brother Rutherford had it published. And so originally it was Russells writtings. If you have more info on the subject, please share.
Pureheart
those darn jws are so contradictory!
the official site recites the photo drama of creation in its history.
see if you can find the statement 'the first christmas'!
OH MY GOD!
Thankyou ISP! I cannot find this stuff on my own. Thankyou a hundred times!
Pureheart
(originally posted by armageddon1975 on yahoogroups).
"a donation to a charity.
good idea.".
"Brothers...with great pleasure we announce....the re release of The Finished Mystery"
That is my favorite book in all the world. You go Brother Russell!
Pureheart
just noticed the thread with the lady sporting a panama so i thought it might be as well to reconsider hatiquette...er hat etiquette wts style............ *** w52 4/15 254-5 questions from readers ***.
questions from readers.
 is it proper for men to tip their hats to women?g.
Hi ISP,
Another great piece!
I am so irritated with this foolish male dominating thinking. This is my personal opinion.
If you want to become the boss of an already established group, and have total control, what steps would you take to achieve your goal?
1. Eliminate your liabilities.
Main Liability: Man is great, and greater, with a woman at his side.
New bossman have to deal with that kind of strength. That strength must be eliminated. New bossman has been successful. He has shut women completely up in the congregation. If she says anything that is perceived as rebellion, she is dealt with severely and labeled a Jezebel. Any man that sides with her is also labeled as a Jezebel.
It is all about control. So presenting this foolishness to mindless, credulous people works everytime.
Highly irritated,
Pureheart
jw urban legend making the rounds:.
a few months ago a brother from vero beach, florida in the course of his .
normal door-to-door ministry witnessed to a women of "middle eastern .
Come on now, give em a break!
those darn jws are so contradictory!
the official site recites the photo drama of creation in its history.
see if you can find the statement 'the first christmas'!
Magnificent ISP! Is it possible for you to give us more of the Photo-Drama of Creation?
Pureheart
hey yall,.
is 144,00 a literal number?.
(revelation 14:1-4) and i saw, and, look!
Hello Aguest,
I don't know what to say in response to your post. When I read it, I thought that I was reading a Watchtower article on the 144,000 in reverse. BREAK IT DOWN BABY!!!!!!!
Pureheart
