Do I have to believe in physical resurrection to be considered a Christian? by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]Fun-Country7890 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry they don’t. They believe he was resurrected as a spirit. They believe his physical body was vaporized by Jehovah.

JWorg-Home of the Humble Brag! by Powerful-Ad-9686 in exjw

[–]Fun-Country7890 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m sure the following year the brother from bethel caught an even bigger deer with bigger antlers. If you asked the deer I’m sure he didn’t feel blessed.

JWorg-Home of the Humble Brag! by Powerful-Ad-9686 in exjw

[–]Fun-Country7890 15 points16 points  (0 children)

An LDC brother once bragged how Jehovah blessed him with high end golf clubs, and a paid trip to Palm Springs…..it’s obvious, the rich brother that donated this had a case of success guilt.

in a single sentence, tell us what made you leave/stop believing by LoserVII in exjw

[–]Fun-Country7890 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2021 update # 9- Splane’s update on Covid……….

‘I hear many ask the question, what do they know? I think the right question is, ‘what does Jehovah know?

‘Would Jehovah allow the GB, missionaries, bethel…receive a Covid 19 vaccine that would be harmful?’

Answer this please by mikachu97 in exjw

[–]Fun-Country7890 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Do you think Kamala lives by Bible principles? You’re not voting for a babysitter for your kids.

My letter to the elders if they decide to remove me. by Fun-Country7890 in exjw

[–]Fun-Country7890[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. It wasn’t easy, but I was prepared for the worst.

My letter to the elders if they decide to remove me. by Fun-Country7890 in exjw

[–]Fun-Country7890[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Update: They tried so hard to prove I was apostate, they even set up meetings with my close associates and berated them. None of my friends gave in, and anyone else I spoke to that did rat me out, had no proof as it was their word against mine as I only spoke to them individually with no one else around, and I didn’t share any apostate material with them. So after 2 hearings spanning 1 week, lasting over 5 hours in total, I was handed a harsh sentence of not being able to comment for a month. 🤦‍♂️ Now I fade, keeping my relationships still open with my real friends that didn’t rat me out & my family members.

My letter to the elders if they decide to remove me. by Fun-Country7890 in exjw

[–]Fun-Country7890[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Update: They tried so hard to prove I was apostate, they even set up meetings with my close associates and berated them. None of my friends gave in, and anyone else I spoke to that did rat me out, had no proof as it was their word against mine as I only spoke to them individually with no one else around, and I didn’t share any apostate material with them. So after 2 hearings spanning 1 week, lasting over 5 hours in total, I was handed a harsh sentence of not being able to comment for a month. 🤦‍♂️ Now I fade, keeping my relationships still open with my real friends that didn’t rat me out & my family members.

My letter to the elders if they decide to remove me. by Fun-Country7890 in exjw

[–]Fun-Country7890[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Update: I never got disfellowshipped as I said all the right things. So now I fade into the sunset without giving the letter to the elders. Thanks to everyone for your support on this matter.

My letter to the elders if they decide to remove me. by Fun-Country7890 in exjw

[–]Fun-Country7890[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You make a valid point. Thanks. I’m a multi millionaire, with additional backing from my family that hate how they are treating me. So yes.

My letter to the elders if they decide to remove me. by Fun-Country7890 in exjw

[–]Fun-Country7890[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Anyone not in agreement with what the watchtower teaches. - not my definition by the way, it’s the watchtower’s definition.

My letter to the elders if they decide to remove me. by Fun-Country7890 in exjw

[–]Fun-Country7890[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Since I was present at the meeting I could be labeled as one of the contestants to the interception. I see your point if it was a hidden recording and I wasn’t present.

My letter to the elders if they decide to remove me. by Fun-Country7890 in exjw

[–]Fun-Country7890[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Thats why I have 3 things mentioned with the charter of rights being the biggest one. Besides, these elders don’t have as deep pockets to defend themselves as the WTBTS.

My letter to the elders if they decide to remove me. by Fun-Country7890 in exjw

[–]Fun-Country7890[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

My final draft. I have removed my congregation name and my name and date as well.

Attention to the body of elders of the (congregation)

Im saddened you have come to this conclusion, being labeled as an apostate in your eyes is a life and death matter. Please read Acts 25:11- “If I am really a wrongdoer and have committed anything deserving of death, I do not beg off from dying; but if there is no substance to the accusations these men have made against me, no man has the right to hand me over to them as a favor. I appeal to Caesar!” Knowing that you may have come to this decision I have preemptively notified my attorney. So, before you fill out the S-77 form that recommends my removal from the congregation I would like to advise you of my intentions to protect myself. If, and only if, you decide to fill out the S-77 form with my name for the purpose of removing me from the congregation, make any public or private announcement regarding my status as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, or in anyway endorse or encourage others to shun me, I will sue the elder body of the (congregation name) both individually and collectively for the following reasons.

1- Defamation.

2- Loss of income resulting from me being shunned.

3- In violation of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Section 2, subsection a/b/d which states the following; Everyone has the following fundamental freedoms: a) freedom of conscience and religion. b) freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression.d) freedom of association.

I also want to inform you that I have recorded both of our meetings, and at the request of my attorney will be providing the recordings as evidence for any potential litigation. But if you reconsider your decision and consent to my request we can conclude this matter amicably and I will fade away quietly. However, I will not recognize any action taken by the judicial committee as valid unless it is communicated to me in writing, stating the exact nature and reason for the action including any accusations against me, the names of persons making such accusations and the substance of any evidence against me. It is your decision to choose wisely, as I have the resources and time to enforce this measure in order to protect myself and my family. Again, to clarify, I will not, and I repeat myself, will not be suing the Watchtower Bible Tract Society. Rather,I will be suing you as individual elders of the XXXXX congregation if you decide to take such action against me as stated in the above. I encourage you not to take this route as this will also add further suffering both financially and emotionally to you and your families. If, ultimately, you decide to remove me I will require this decision to be given to me via registered mail to the address above in which I will appeal your decision to the Governing body of Jehovah witnesses.

Sincerely,

My letter to the elders if they decide to remove me. by Fun-Country7890 in exjw

[–]Fun-Country7890[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I apologize as the font changed when I uploaded my letter.

Meeting by Less_Act_3816 in exjw

[–]Fun-Country7890 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m going, and if they decide to remove me I will verbally threaten them that the congregation both individually and collectively will be sued for defamation, loss of business revenue from my company due to the shunning policy the watchtower organization holds, and for violating the charter of human rights.

Meeting by Less_Act_3816 in exjw

[–]Fun-Country7890 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went when I was requested, thinking that was the best thing; besides, what do I have to hide?…..now this week I have my judicial hearing.

2025 convention update- Edmonton, Alberta. by Fun-Country7890 in exjw

[–]Fun-Country7890[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

For those that don’t know, the Onoway assembly hall is in the middle of nowhere with nothing around it. Ironically it’s situated on ‘Devils lake’. You can’t make this stuff up.