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  Question for elders or ex elders

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  could anyone tell me what the policy is when a dfed person wants reinstatement?

  are they questioned about their behavior while dfed or does that have any relevance since they were outside wts policy during that time?.

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  northern girl

  Nosferatu:

  Good to hear from you. I guess we are just on different pages (possibly from the same book though).

  It may seem a 'pain' to serve a loving god, but anything worthwhile is worth much effort. God never said it would be 'easy' to serve him, but again the path to destruction IS 'easy'.

  The elders do not punish ... they serve as representatives of Jehovah; carrying out his will. What seems difficult serves as a cleansing agent to keep the cong. clean. Don't get me wrong, I don't like being DF'ed, but agree with the need. I wouldn't want to be in a religion that accepts token repentence.

  I DO realize that if I go back that there will be things that I do now that will not be possible then. I have 'become accustomed to your face' too and will miss this venue.

  Take care ... northern girl.
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  Question for elders or ex elders

  by northern girl in

  1. jw
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  could anyone tell me what the policy is when a dfed person wants reinstatement?

  are they questioned about their behavior while dfed or does that have any relevance since they were outside wts policy during that time?.

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  northern girl

  Thanks again ... you all have been very helpfull.

  I've read a lot of the "flock" book. Maybe it's just me, but a lot seems to be left to the discretion of the committee. It also appears that two different committees can come up with totally different findings, but both findings are final and acceptable. (appeals excluded). Of course the basics are there to make decisions on and really, I guess that's all that is necessary, since each case is based on the individual.

  I'm quite sure though that all that occurs in the persons DF'ed days is not up for discussion at the reinstatement hearing ... the way I see it anyway. Seems the most important thing is their present way of thinking and living. A few of you have already said as much, but I was glad to be able to read the book for myself.

  Thanks again ... northern girl.
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  Question for elders or ex elders

  by northern girl in

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  could anyone tell me what the policy is when a dfed person wants reinstatement?

  are they questioned about their behavior while dfed or does that have any relevance since they were outside wts policy during that time?.

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  northern girl

  Thank you everyone for your input.

  I am going to read all I can in the 'Pay Attention' book. Seems this is one of those gray areas, but of utmost interest to me. Thanks again.

  northern girl.
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  Question for elders or ex elders

  by northern girl in

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  could anyone tell me what the policy is when a dfed person wants reinstatement?

  are they questioned about their behavior while dfed or does that have any relevance since they were outside wts policy during that time?.

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  gumby:

  The way you say it, it sounds like the elders know about the persons 'short comings' while OUT. If they aren't aware, is the person obligated to tell them ... northern girl.
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  Question for elders or ex elders

  by northern girl in

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  could anyone tell me what the policy is when a dfed person wants reinstatement?

  are they questioned about their behavior while dfed or does that have any relevance since they were outside wts policy during that time?.

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  northern girl

  My point is though, not what a person was DFed for but their lifestyle while DFed. Is this any business of the elders since the person was not IN anyway.

  I'm not talking about murder or anything like that, just not up to the standards of the WTS. Is the person expected to 'fess all?

  northern girl.
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  Question for elders or ex elders

  by northern girl in

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  could anyone tell me what the policy is when a dfed person wants reinstatement?

  are they questioned about their behavior while dfed or does that have any relevance since they were outside wts policy during that time?.

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  Could anyone tell me what the policy is when a DFed person wants reinstatement?

  Are they questioned about their behavior while DFed or does that have any relevance since they were outside WTS policy during that time?

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  What would the elders do if I returned to the hall

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  i'm inactive since many years.

  the last time i went in the field service was in 1996 or 1997. i'm inactive on and off since 1991. didn't go in the field service since 1997. attended maybe 40 meetings in the last 6 years.

  what would happen if i decided to go back to the hall for good, and i would tell the elders i don't want you to visit me, or question me on the last 10 years or so.

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  JH :

  Since you haven't been to any meetings in so long, aren't you considered DAed?

  What I'm wondering is if you were to go back, whether DAed or a walkaway, why would you have to confess anything since you weren't considered a JW in your absence?

  If you have been living outside the WTS policies, you aren't responsible for adhering to their ways, are you?

  I don't know and would like to know for myself ... northern girl.
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  Growing up a gay Jehovah's Witness (My Life Story)

  by m0nk3y in

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  i feel the need to express how i feel and felt about my life as a gay man.

  i was brought up from birth as a jehovahs witness.

  this has played a major part in my life and it has been a real struggle to get past.

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  Loveroftruth : Replacing the Mosaic Law was .... judge no one concerning the sabbath and abstain from blood.

  The scriptures were writen by these imperfect men ( inspired by God).

  We usually don't have to ask ourselves what Jesus would do because he tells us in scripture.

  If I sound preachy, don't read what I write.

  northern girl.
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  Growing up a gay Jehovah's Witness (My Life Story)

  by m0nk3y in

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  i feel the need to express how i feel and felt about my life as a gay man.

  i was brought up from birth as a jehovahs witness.

  this has played a major part in my life and it has been a real struggle to get past.

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  northern girl

  Alan or do you prefer O Great Wise One.
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  Growing up a gay Jehovah's Witness (My Life Story)

  by m0nk3y in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i feel the need to express how i feel and felt about my life as a gay man.

  i was brought up from birth as a jehovahs witness.

  this has played a major part in my life and it has been a real struggle to get past.

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  northern girl

  Gee ... thanks a bunch.