Posted by jimmyjames [jimmyjames] on April 05, 1999 at 00:22:48 {6.uz.4vynMOfSZqlzZ0Uijuk77B9Xg}:
In Reply to: *Missing the Cong. posted by Congr. Misses You .. on April 04, 1999 at 17:52:23:
Despite the many sad stories about JWs on this site, in fairness, it should be noted that these are one-sided. The people accused, in most cases, cannot defend themselves from these accusations.
That's true. I agree.
Let's take just one of these points. The one about JWs not caring about those who leave -- wrong. There are many who mourn the loss of dear friends for years (Phil. 3:18a). I don't know your story, however -- as a whole --
JWs welcome back any who return (Luke 15:4-5). Of course, the person whose opinion actually counts is God's.
I also agree with this. As a jw, I never felt negative feelings toward anyone who was disfellowshipped and I doubt anyone
will feel that way towards me. It's just that their stuck obeying these rules that keeps them from showing it.