I did 30 years as well what a waste but let me tell you I’m living my best life right now and making up for the time that was stolen from me by this disgusting scam/ business /cult posing as a religion
Yeah this is a very sloppy affair I assumed they’d have something resembling structure for something like this lol maybe they are uncommon so they don’t know how to run them
Maciej jestem dumna z Ciebie. Rozegrales to po mistrzowsku.No I twoj angielski jest perfect,ani cienia akcentu.Ja juz jestem free od tych faryzeuszy prawie 3 lata. Serdecznosci and Blessings.Ada
What a shameful kangaroo court the so-called judicial committee of the Watchtower Society is. The elders there tried to reflect on their responses to Maciej. Such unmitigated cowardice, not to mention callous and arrogant attitude. Thank you, Eric, for exposing the evasive and disingenuous behavior of the elders who were accusing him of "apostasy".
The problem is JW’s have invented their own definition of apostate. From the very beginning its not meant for their followers to even realize there could be a difference between the two.
This channel is a goldmine of information and damning evidence to the evil within the org. Thank you for sharing this. I’m grateful to have stumbled across your channel and appreciate what you do.
@@mamajan99 I was never a JW but my best friend is. Didn’t know anything about JWs when we first met so started digging and holy moly the rabbit hole I fell into lol
One of the best recordings. He did a great job countering them. Aggressive without being rude. I wouldn’t have been able to be so patience. I would have called them cowards for not reading the extra scripture.
The GB has said several times in the past year “follow our directions, whether they make sense or not”. Why would you do that when they have made so many errors in judgement over the past 140+ years.
Superb Eric, THANK YOU. After 46 years in the Jw's my wife and I couldn't take any more. So we disassociated ourselves. Pointing out to the elders the very real difference between being an apostate and a heretic. They readily agreed and said "from the points you have made Derek, we can clearly see you and your wife are not apostates". We are still shunned though! And I'm pretty sure nothing was said about this point during their announcement to the congregation that we were no longer Jehovah's witnesses. To be honest, the way the elders went about things in their dealings with us, shows their total dishonesty. I received a telephone call from them on my mobile. I could see there were three of them on this call, this was clearly a conference call. I politely asked them their reason for calling, and was told, "oh, it's just a friendly call Derek, in the hope that we can change your mind about leaving us". Clearly they could not. About three days later I received a letter from them stating something like 'after our judicial hearing, it was decided that you would be disassociated'!!! They were deliberately trying to make it sound that they decided to disassociate us, because they had no grounds to disfellowship us. How on earth in a right minded person or persons, can a "friendly telephone call", suddenly turn into a judicial hearing? They are well aware what the elders handbook says on this subject. I wrote three letters asking them, among other things, why they felt the need to lie to me over their "friendly telephone call", when it was clearly a judicial hearing. I have had three replies, but not one of them even mentions the subject. In fact they ignore those questions. We are so happy to be free from the weight these blind, pharasaiclal elders place on those taking up Jesus invitation at Matthew 11: 28,29,30. I would like to add Matthew 11:27 “All things have been committed to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him." In support of a recent post of Eric's where he say's about their air brushing of Jesus from their organisation. Thank you Eric my dear brother, for you support.
Having served on many judicial committee meetings, I can tell you with a certainty that if you are called for a judicial inquiry, in all likelihood the decision has already been made to terminate your standing within the congregation. The decision has been made….. it’s just a matter of announcing it.
Yes, that is entirely possible, not in this case however. Their telephone call, 2021, during Covid restrictions, was in response to our letter of disassociation. The call duration was approximately 20 minutes. About 7 minutes of which was spent by one member asking us to consider just fading from the congregation. Adding, that way we can all still come round to see you for a cup of tea in the garden, as usual. You are a very spiritual couple and hate the thought of losing you. We had both been pioneering.
@@derek2557 Wow! That's remarkable. Consider just fading so we can stop over your place for a spot of tea? That's a hoot!!! Sometimes you just have to see the humor in this bunch.
I have to comment on this from the standpoint of this particular body of elders, they did not want to loose you as friends and a brother and sister, they did not want to be forced to do the organizations bidding. I feel as sorry for them as I feel pride in your stand for whatever reasons you made it. This travesty makes otherwise good people do wicked things...
Yes I agree. I wrote to the elders 3 times asking them to explain their wording re the judicial hearing. Their guidance is, that if a person is not disassociating in an attempt to escape a judicial hearing, then no judicial hearing is necessary. As I and my wife had done nothing wrong, that wasn’t a consideration. Hence my puzzlement at the wording of their letter to us. There were so many emotions, still are. We loved them so deeply, still do.
That honestly was quite sickening and horrific. I wonder how the congregation would feel if they heard the disgusting laughter like it's a complete joke wicked wicked men
He’s practically begging the elders to read two little verses in the Bible. Their total refusal is astonishing, of course we know how they like to pick and choose Bible verses out of context to support their false beliefs.
…the underlying threat of humility, being removed, marked, pushed around by various cliques in the congregation are a constant dynamic set in motion by the GB and years of doing so which keeps the worst form of black magic hiding the love of truth from these poor duped humans …disgracing the name of our Heavenly Father in all their misguided justifications…
I cannot express how this video has helped me today.... im being hounded by the elders they are desperate to talk with me , over apostacy..... this audio is fantastic..... and helping me to be able to make a stand if and when they get me in a judicial! Thankyou so much for a you do x 💗
When a person meets in this type of authoritative situation, they put themselves "under" the authority of an unchristian, ungodly hiarchy situation. Why would anyone voluntarily do that?
@@MarilynNemeth I did it to make fun of them. I was technically accused of refusing to stop associating with a disfellowshipped friend so I brought my friend to the committee meeting as a joke to say he was there to testify that he never associates with me. They wouldn't let him in lol.
This was never going to end well, so many emotions in me right now, all familiar with the last two hours. I wonder, are elders trained to behave like this in judicial committees or does this just come natural to these ones ? Bother Eric, your loving message at the end of the video was really kind, there is a whole family of us out there, worldwide. Love to you all.
@Karen Westberg Well, when you join, if you have been informed of the policies, then you have agreed to participate in the shunning policies. Such a policy requires a punishment of members who have been classified as unrepentant sinners. These might include, parents, siblings, grandparents, cousins, former close friends etc.
@@radrook7584 I was repentant. Yet still disfellowshipped. They harp on about unrepentant sin. Even when you are genuinely repentant. 3 men who dislike you for many other reasons will see to your demise.
Thank you Eric for sharing this brother's experience of this judicial committee. I respect and love that you speak truth from the scriptures with great explanation 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Brother Wilson. The elders of the congregation in Los Gatos CA USA disfellowship me after I confronted them for using thousands of dollars $$$ from our donations to pay airfare for friends from Bethel NY. I recorded the conversation and I would share it to your channel.
I wanted to go to my judicial hearing. I was going to give them so much truth about Jesus they were going to fall back in their chairs! But I did reach out to my church and they said they are not there to listen to me but to judge me and i didn’t have to put myself through that. So I listened to them, reluctantly, and then I started listening to these recorded judicial hearings and they are told so much truth from the Bible and refuse to listen! I was shocked! And i am grateful to God for keeping me from that! He is so faithful!!
I'm coming to that same conclusion. It would use up a lot of adrenalin to meet with them. Even a conversation about declining to meet with them would take an expenditure of energy to which they are not entitled.
This is why I faded and did not even want to go through a Judicial hearing, the outright madness that it is, and the anger that would spew from me because of the moronic logic that elders have would absolutely drive me up a fucken wall. You people have wayyyyyy more patients than I could ever hope to have.
Very interesting about the vaccine issue! I know that really opened my eyes. I did not think they would go there. They did, and I woke up. Appreciate your videos, Brother.
Exactly the focus of a surprise visit from the elders : "Do you believe that Jehovah has an earthy organization directed my the Governing Body of anointed men?" Answer this question wrong ... you're screwed ! My answer ..." Jehovah is my God, His son is Jesus, his timetable is accurate and perfect, and when it is time for me to be judged, I damn well guarantee that He wont be asking any men what decision to make: ... Weather I am granted life or condemned to death, at least I'll know that the decision was fair and not based on any mans' imperfect reasoning." Probably not the answer they were expecting, but they had something to think about as they left. DONT GET SUCKERED INTO THAT QUESTION. (thank you brother Eric)
The elders came to my house a few years ago. They asked me if I trusted the faithful and discreet slave. I said yes, because Jesus said so. Fortunately, they did not ask me if I believed that the Governing Body was that slave! They simply assumed that I accepted that fact.
Jehovah God had an earthly organization with the nation of Israel. But Jesus told the Samaritan woman at the well that they would neither go to Jerusalem or the mountains there to worship. But they would "worship" the father in spirit & truth. God's children are everywhere not at one specific location of headquarters.
By their fruits… this was terrible. So unloving. They were there for one reason, to destroy a true child of God. I’m so sorry and so embarrassed that I, at one time not too many years go, was one of these ravenous wolves. Lord Jesus, please forgive me!! As a brainwashed lifer, I knew not what I did.
I’m kind of astounded toward the end of this judicial meeting the elders right out refusal to read the extra 2 verses that he’s asking them to read. They seem bent on not reading the whole context. It seems rather than read they just have already made up their minds to give a judgment.
@@MarilynNemeth I know but it’s still shocking. They don’t really seem concerned with what scripture has to say. It’s no different than what the Catholics did during the reformation. If someone didn’t so much as fall in line with their teaching the were excommunicated or worse burnt at the stake
@@MarilynNemeth Agreed. Majic was already presumed guilty even before the mock trial began. Furthermore even if Majic asked for forgiveness he still would of been Dfd. Apostasy is one of the worst offences next to immorality. They would then coerce him to attend meetings humiliating him for at least one year, meanwhile after 6 months hes allowed to write groveling letters to the elders saying why he deserved forgiveness and back into Jehovah's wonderful loving organization.. NOT.
Marciej, you are a hero and Legend. You did very well maintaining your composure against 4 ignorant GB mules. I think the lesson for anyone listening to this is just walk away, once you are able. This organization is a waste of human life and potential. You will get shunned. But just cut off these ignorant elders. Change your contact and location if possible. Block these guys. Its super hard though, cos many can’t do this. Soo sad!!
This brother resonates me. When 2 elders talked to me via phone call [ pandemic time 7/2021] I thought it was just knowing why it was almost 2 months that I was no longer attending the zoom meetings.. But little did I know, it was my judicial hearing. They have asked questions like 1.reasons of absences on zoom meetings 2.What is my viewpoint on the GB. Do I still believe that they are the channel of God to provide spiritual food for His organization? 3 . What is My viewpoint to them as elders. So I told them all my doubts .Why I have doubts.The false teachings of the GB that I found out by means of my daily Bible reading. I told them everything .. And talking with them for almost 2 hrs made my phone empty battery. And then they said "we will call you again next week same day same time to see if my decision was final.. They were so annoying.literally annoying. And after the 2nd call they said "I have to submit disassociation letter to them. So I did. I stated all my reasons why I needed to leave.So they announced my name after the midweek meeting : sister T.S. is no longer a witness. now I'm free and happy. . And thank you Eric for your zoom meeting. For catching me
Perfect.. Thank you. The timing of this video could not have been more perfect. My very down hearted ex jw friend really needed a boost. He loved it too. Even made his smile return. I guess it really helps to know , your not the only one.. From the bottom of my heart. Thank you
I've heard a lot of judicial committee recordings but this is the First deliberation ive heard. That was an awesome catch 👍🏾 They spent more time reading the company policy than they did actually "deliberating"
What you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the housetops...LUKE 12.
Shocking!!! Those elders heard that he’s had a terrible ordeal with the society over his land and he’s become stumbled. This didn’t have any cause to have a judicial hearing. They could have simply shown love and understanding and offered to go through his new understanding of what he’s reading in the Bible, but instead of that they are constantly bringing up the question of whether or not he believes in the organization. They haven’t done their shepherding at all and just hiding behind theyre tripartite.
Thanks Eric! The last time I was in a back room, I was at my lowest point. Happier than ever now, but that’s a long story. Anyway, as I was walking out distraught and puffy eyed from crying, one of them cracked a stupid joke and they all cracked up laughing. I turned around and stared through the jerk’s soul and said “That’s NOT F#*?!$& funny! I’m done!” Faded and never went back. Life is amazing now!
EXCELLENT JOB, MACIEJ!!!!!! English is not even your first language, and YET! YOU HAVE DEFENDED YOURSELF SO WELL! SO MUCH BETTER THAN MANY WHO ARE FLUENT IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE.
épilogue : *** w74 15/7 p. 440 Les chrétiens persécutés - “un spectacle théâtral pour le monde” *** “Un spectacle théâtral pour le monde” - En quel sens ? 6 Dans I Corinthiens 4:9, l’apôtre Paul décrit d’une manière frappante les souffrances qu’ont endurées les chrétiens ; il dit : “Car il me semble que Dieu nous a exhibés les derniers, nous les apôtres, comme des hommes voués à la mort, parce que nous sommes devenus un spectacle théâtral pour le monde, et pour les anges, et pour les hommes.”
I approached an elder and said if I should be treated like the men of the nations. I said well you go door to door talking to the men of the nations don't you. He said yes and I replied you talk to them and yet you will be shunning me so does that make any sense. I got no reply but left the elder with his mouth open looking confused. It was an uncomfortable silence.
If I will be called to such court,I would refuse to attend, since I do not want to be abused. I am still JW but I cant hide how much I despise Governing body.
If they are going to say that James 5 applies to people who are 'spiritually' sick, there should be no disfellowshipping since it says the sick one *will* be made well and if he committed sins, he *will* be forgiven.
@@MG007. "apostates are mentally sick", the GB are on record saying this. When is it ok to shun the sick ?. This guy totally owns this meeting, way to go dude.
So much respect, dude! You are someone who understands deeply the concepts of logical fallacies, and you hardly trip. How did you maintain composure? Astonishing.
Hats off, a round of applause for Maciej!!! I don't know how you did it. Every time I hear these, I am reminded and determined to never meet with them. I just could not do it. Plus, I live in a state in the US that requires two-person authorization to record so I would be tortured for no benefit. Love and respect for all of you who go through this.
What you could do is tell them upfront that you are recording them and when they tell you to turn it off, you could just sit there, say nothing, and just smile beatifically. It will drive them bonkers. They will eventually refuse to conduct the meeting and disfellowship you anyway, but you will be able to cherish the look on their faces for the rest of your life.
@@meletivivlon3335 LOL!!! That is funny! I already told one elder to "get behind me Satan" I do cherish the look on his face and that was two years ago. I still chuckle today.
This JC was live-streamed. I had several witnesses as per their advice prior to the JC. They said: "You can have as many witnesses as you want". So I did... I asked them if they are okay with the witnesses and as you heard they ignored my question. I cannot help it if some of the very many witnesses recorded it. Who knows, maybe even the elders leaked it. Difficult to say at this point :)
@@mattwski4236 Good for you!!! To live stream it, that is amazing. I would never have thought to do that. Glad you did. Sorry you had to go through all that. It is heart breaking.
Maciej really got them when he bought up the faithful and discreet slave portion of scripture being a parable. They had no come back. It unsettled them and made them angry. They were so condescending! Disgusting. I can’t believe I belonged to this organisation. Thanks for sharing this video Eric. All the best Maciej with moving forward from this unchristian organisation.
Great video and yet what a disgrace from the elders .. one point . He did not lie . He just agreed that the elder said there was no recordings permitted .. they did not ask him if he was recording it 😁😁
I LOOOOVE HOW YOU HANDLED THEM!!! MY FAVORITE IS HOW YOU CALLED THEM ON TRYING TO DEFLECT OR SWITCH SUBJECTS...THAT'S THEIR FAVORITE SCHEME. WHEN THEY CAN'T ANSWER A QUESTION....ONE OF THEM JUMP IN AND TRY TO SWITCH THE SUBJECT!!
These elders ARE quite obviously afraid of the Bible. They’re afraid of truth, even afraid of finding it out for themselves. I can’t believe how deep the GB has their hooks in these men. Sorry, but I would have lost all composure and patience with them after an hour of this travesty. I was screaming at my phone just listening to this.
@damonrandall9844 - I know how you feel as we all feel similarly and yet Maciej did so well to keep his composure. We can't fight with Satan and his minions.
This was a fantastic inside watch. No direct accusation of apostasy. When the elders diverted to defending their man made organization they lost all site of assisting a “lost sheep”.
C'est un travail énorme, Eric, tout témoin qui a connu cette expérience comme moi, se reconnaît, Maciej est très affuté, c'est un frère qui mérite notre respect.
There is absolutely 0% concern for the brother's life - they seem to be like lawyers that must protect the organization at all costs. The words from the organization's book were referenced, not the Bible, no prayer to heal him was said.
When he was explaining in detail about the property that was snatched from his family it reminded of the classic film Judgement at Nuremberg. He felt compelled to explain how his family was wronged, like he was on trial and had to defend, and he was telling people just as cold and stoic as any prosecutors: They couldn't care less. They didn't even admit that was wrong that Bethel was not acting in accord with scriptures, such as it is better to be wrong then to lose your brothers (even though they were the ones wronging his family), admit that love of money superseded what was right, THEY KNEW WHY that family gave that property and should have given it back. I would classify that as immoral. Not only didn't they give it back, they weren't even thankful for it. They justify it in their minds that it was for "Jehovah" so therefore no other principles need to come into play.
This was painful to listen to. If only the average JW would hold each other in such high regard as they do the GB it wouldn’t be so wrong. It’s as if the GB’s motives and actions cannot be called into question. Satan has truly blinded their eyes. Until these elders are ready to receive real truth then they’ll forever be slaves of men.
rappel : En vertu de l’article n°36 -2022, récent de « la tour de garde » : *** w22 août p. 30 § 18 Les serviteurs de Jéhovah aiment la justice *** 18 Troisièmement, laisse Jéhovah juger les autres. Tandis que nous nous efforçons de respecter les normes de justice de Jéhovah, nous devons veiller à ne pas juger les autres et à ne pas nous croire plus justes qu’eux. Nous n’avons pas le droit de les mépriser et de les juger selon nos propres normes. Rappelons-nous que c’est Jéhovah le « Juge de toute la terre » Genèse 18:25. Il ne nous a pas confié la responsabilité de juger les autres. Et d’ailleurs, Jésus nous a ordonné : « Arrêtez de juger, et vous ne serez pas jugés » Matthieu 7:1. ((Citation : « Ces choses, nous en parlons aussi, non pas avec des paroles qu’enseigne la sagesse humaine, mais avec celles qu’enseigne l’esprit » 1 Corinthiens 2:13)).
Thanks to Maciej and BP for putting this up. It’s a pity only 11,054 people have seen this illuminating discussion before disfellowshipping that clearly demonstrates why the Bible makes clear that you don’t follow men. This is a damn disgrace proper golden calf analogy came to mind throughout.
@@BeroeanPickets Perhaps🤷♂️ Or just admonishing others to discreetly walk away from it all and just leave in peace could help them avoid unnecessary stress. "Discretion is the better better part of valor"
encore : *** w 23 janvier p. 2 Sois convaincu que la Parole de Dieu « est vérité » *** ARTICLE D’ÉTUDE 1 Sois convaincu que la Parole de Dieu « est vérité »
You know what? Yeah, this JD defense was AWESOME, but as a enthusiastic of defenses at Judicial Mettings, he commit some mistakes, the author of this channel point some of them(like, kind of 'answer question' that he was not supouse to answer) . And BTW, i work in a theory that maybe you could defend youself, but you may had to use a APPEAL Judicial Metting.That way, they cant put 'new things' on the table, once the APPEAL should consider JUST the previous issue . A trick, is let them DF you fora silly reasons or silly arguments, and try defeat it on the appeal.
So growth = blessing? Under that reasoning then the Catholic Church is the most blessed! Even though they ran the crusades! 1200 years they are the most prosperous.
Their refusal to look at the parable of the Fds in Luke and their refusal to look at the biblical context says a lot. I would have thought that a caring shepherd would have taken this guys concerns on board about the society investigating his net worth and humbly enquired about this with the Branch, even if this wasn't true. If nothing else, but to clarify matters.
This guy is amazing. I love him. Puts them in their place so eloquently and factually. I love how he says it's now become entertaining.
I listened to the whole thing . He's a legend.
ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING!!! I’ve been a witness for over 30 years and I’m done with this SCAM. These men need to pay for their crimes against humanity!
Then keep exposing them whenever possible. The more they are exposed, the better.
I did 30 years as well what a waste but let me tell you I’m living my best life right now and making up for the time that was stolen from me by this disgusting scam/ business /cult posing as a religion
They literally just threw a tantrum about the mere thought of reading a whole chapter instead of just their proof texts. Unbelievable
No matter how much sense you make, they will NEVER agree with you.
That shows how much foolish pride and outright stubbornness they have.
What a terrible arrangement this judicial system is!
Thank you for bringing this to us.
@Karen Westberg
No, cult.
The blasphemy is they claim is God arrangement. And is not a mistake because they have a book to guide them. Thanks God I scape from the Tower.
Yes it is. Its a kangaroo court
@@vinnyrodriguez2699 Yes, no chance to face your accusers, no defense just prosecution behind closed door.
Yeah this is a very sloppy affair I assumed they’d have something resembling structure for something like this lol maybe they are uncommon so they don’t know how to run them
Brother Maciej - we stand behind you. Be cheerful for they persecute our Lord Jesus. We pray for you
@Lino- Beautifully said!
Maciej jestem dumna z Ciebie. Rozegrales
to po mistrzowsku.No I twoj angielski jest perfect,ani cienia akcentu.Ja juz jestem free od tych faryzeuszy prawie 3 lata. Serdecznosci and Blessings.Ada
What a shameful kangaroo court the so-called judicial committee of the Watchtower Society is. The elders there tried to reflect on their responses to Maciej. Such unmitigated cowardice, not to mention callous and arrogant attitude. Thank you, Eric, for exposing the evasive and disingenuous behavior of the elders who were accusing him of "apostasy".
I Wish , More People TRULY Understood . .
the DIFFERANCE Between an APOSTATE . . . as Opposed to a HERETIC !
@aka the Heretic - well said, and it is the crux of the matter!
The problem is JW’s have invented their own definition of apostate. From the very beginning its not meant for their followers to even realize there could be a difference between the two.
This channel is a goldmine of information and damning evidence to the evil within the org. Thank you for sharing this. I’m grateful to have stumbled across your channel and appreciate what you do.
Sounds like you have "stumbled" and fell INTO the TRUTH! LOL! Good to see you here sister!
@@mamajan99 I was never a JW but my best friend is. Didn’t know anything about JWs when we first met so started digging and holy moly the rabbit hole I fell into lol
Excellent video thanks for sharing this. The JW's judicial committee is a total shame and this video proves it.
Much like a "kangaroo court" to me, the so-called "judicial committee" of the Watchtower Society is.
One of the best recordings. He did a great job countering them. Aggressive without being rude. I wouldn’t have been able to be so patience. I would have called them cowards for not reading the extra scripture.
The GB has said several times in the past year “follow our directions, whether they make sense or not”. Why would you do that when they have made so many errors in judgement over the past 140+ years.
As Isaiah said; they have eyes that cannot see, ears that cannot hear. That's what Watchtower likes since they are blind guides.
Obedience overrules mercy, love, peace, and forgiveness.
Evil guv nobody.
Yes! Like take a poison shot!
Watchtower is becoming like Jim Jones and forcing rhe kool-aid on everyone.
Exactly!
pourquoi ? ***parce que nous sommes devenus un spectacle théâtral pour le monde, et pour les anges, et pour les hommes.”***
Superb Eric, THANK YOU.
After 46 years in the Jw's my wife and I couldn't take any more. So we disassociated ourselves. Pointing out to the elders the very real difference between being an apostate and a heretic. They readily agreed and said "from the points you have made Derek, we can clearly see you and your wife are not apostates". We are still shunned though! And I'm pretty sure nothing was said about this point during their announcement to the congregation that we were no longer Jehovah's witnesses.
To be honest, the way the elders went about things in their dealings with us, shows their total dishonesty. I received a telephone call from them on my mobile. I could see there were three of them on this call, this was clearly a conference call. I politely asked them their reason for calling, and was told, "oh, it's just a friendly call Derek, in the hope that we can change your mind about leaving us". Clearly they could not. About three days later I received a letter from them stating something like 'after our judicial hearing, it was decided that you would be disassociated'!!!
They were deliberately trying to make it sound that they decided to disassociate us, because they had no grounds to disfellowship us. How on earth in a right minded person or persons, can a "friendly telephone call", suddenly turn into a judicial hearing? They are well aware what the elders handbook says on this subject. I wrote three letters asking them, among other things, why they felt the need to lie to me over their "friendly telephone call", when it was clearly a judicial hearing. I have had three replies, but not one of them even mentions the subject. In fact they ignore those questions.
We are so happy to be free from the weight these blind, pharasaiclal elders place on those taking up Jesus invitation at Matthew 11: 28,29,30. I would like to add Matthew 11:27 “All things have been committed to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him." In support of a recent post of Eric's where he say's about their air brushing of Jesus from their organisation.
Thank you Eric my dear brother, for you support.
Having served on many judicial committee meetings, I can tell you with a certainty that if you are called for a judicial inquiry, in all likelihood the decision has already been made to terminate your standing within the congregation. The decision has been made….. it’s just a matter of announcing it.
Yes, that is entirely possible, not in this case however. Their telephone call, 2021, during Covid restrictions, was in response to our letter of disassociation. The call duration was approximately 20 minutes. About 7 minutes of which was spent by one member asking us to consider just fading from the congregation. Adding, that way we can all still come round to see you for a cup of tea in the garden, as usual. You are a very spiritual couple and hate the thought of losing you. We had both been pioneering.
@@derek2557
Wow! That's remarkable. Consider just fading so we can stop over your place for a spot of tea? That's a hoot!!! Sometimes you just have to see the humor in this bunch.
I have to comment on this from the standpoint of this particular body of elders, they did not want to loose you as friends and a brother and sister, they did not want to be forced to do the organizations bidding. I feel as sorry for them as I feel pride in your stand for whatever reasons you made it. This travesty makes otherwise good people do wicked things...
Yes I agree. I wrote to the elders 3 times asking them to explain their wording re the judicial hearing.
Their guidance is, that if a person is not disassociating in an attempt to escape a judicial hearing, then no judicial hearing is necessary.
As I and my wife had done nothing wrong, that wasn’t a consideration. Hence my puzzlement at the wording of their letter to us.
There were so many emotions, still are. We loved them so deeply, still do.
That honestly was quite sickening and horrific. I wonder how the congregation would feel if they heard the disgusting laughter like it's a complete joke wicked wicked men
He’s practically begging the elders to read two little verses in the Bible. Their total refusal is astonishing, of course we know how they like to pick and choose Bible verses out of context to support their false beliefs.
The "loving shepherds" sounded like they enjoyed the whole proceeding. Especially the the younger one.
@@superdave1263 seemed like an excited buzz in the air when the elders where discussing to DF.
They don't want to read the Scriptures in context. What a disgrace. Terrible!!
…the underlying threat of humility, being removed, marked, pushed around by various cliques in the congregation are a constant dynamic set in motion by the GB and years of doing so which keeps the worst form of black magic hiding the love of truth from these poor duped humans …disgracing the name of our Heavenly Father in all their misguided justifications…
I cannot express how this video has helped me today.... im being hounded by the elders they are desperate to talk with me , over apostacy..... this audio is fantastic..... and helping me to be able to make a stand if and when they get me in a judicial! Thankyou so much for a you do x 💗
You don’t have to meet with them!
No I know I keep putting them off....
When a person meets in this type of authoritative situation, they put themselves "under" the authority of an unchristian, ungodly hiarchy situation. Why would anyone voluntarily do that?
when you tell them the facts about their beliefs they'll be less likely to want to talk to you anymore cause they're scared of what you know.
@@MarilynNemeth I did it to make fun of them. I was technically accused of refusing to stop associating with a disfellowshipped friend so I brought my friend to the committee meeting as a joke to say he was there to testify that he never associates with me. They wouldn't let him in lol.
Wow I’ve heard many recorded judicial committees but never have I heard the deliberations. Their behavior was sickening.
@ Bess McNeill - yes, that is a good word choice, sickening.
But that's exactly what he was taught when he decided to join-right? If not, then the baptism was invalid since it did not involve informed consent.
This is why they do it in private and not in front of the congregation
There's another one or 2... in 1 ,it was in Hull UK, they say that they will go and follow the CO instructions and purge the congregation.
thank you for teaching the truth
The modern day Pharisees😞 very shameful! Thanks for the recording!
Thanks for listening
Apart from Maciej's apparent knowledge of scriptures, you can tell he's a wise man. The way he handled the JC shows this.
Thank you Maciej. Thank you Eric and team. I have been asking the wrong questions and i expect to go thru this myself soon.
God's blessing upon you.
This was never going to end well, so many emotions in me right now, all familiar with the last two hours. I wonder, are elders trained to behave like this in judicial committees or does this just come natural to these ones ?
Bother Eric, your loving message at the end of the video was really kind, there is a whole family of us out there, worldwide. Love to you all.
@Mr. Gordy - Elders who put men ahead of Christ will have no love for truth, but only love for procedure and power. Thank you for your kind words!
@Karen Westberg Of course
@Karen Westberg It's called deontological reasoning, or reasoning strictly by rules which allow absolutely no deviations.
@Karen Westberg Well, when you join, if you have been informed of the policies, then you have agreed to participate in the shunning policies. Such a policy requires a punishment of members who have been classified as unrepentant sinners. These might include, parents, siblings, grandparents, cousins, former close friends etc.
@@radrook7584 I was repentant. Yet still disfellowshipped. They harp on about unrepentant sin. Even when you are genuinely repentant. 3 men who dislike you for many other reasons will see to your demise.
I will never go to
one of them if I'm out I'm out I don't need a judicial committee PERIOD telling me anything
Smart!
I COMPLETELY AGREE.
Continuous submission to nonsense!
He keeps saying so you don't want to read the scriptures? Overlooking the context. You're afraid to read it. I love his laughter. So true and honest.
Thank you Eric for sharing this brother's experience of this judicial committee. I respect and love that you speak truth from the scriptures with great explanation 🙏🏼🙏🏼
I appreciate you saying that
Brother Wilson. The elders of the congregation in Los Gatos CA USA disfellowship me after I confronted them for using thousands of dollars $$$ from our donations to pay airfare for friends from Bethel NY. I recorded the conversation and I would share it to your channel.
Thank you. Please email me at meleti.vivlon@gmail.com
@@BeroeanPickets of course brother!
@@BeroeanPickets I just sent it. Thanks Brother Wilson!
I wanted to go to my judicial hearing. I was going to give them so much truth about Jesus they were going to fall back in their chairs! But I did reach out to my church and they said they are not there to listen to me but to judge me and i didn’t have to put myself through that. So I listened to them, reluctantly, and then I started listening to these recorded judicial hearings and they are told so much truth from the Bible and refuse to listen! I was shocked! And i am grateful to God for keeping me from that! He is so faithful!!
I'm coming to that same conclusion. It would use up a lot of adrenalin to meet with them. Even a conversation about declining to meet with them would take an expenditure of energy to which they are not entitled.
This is why I faded and did not even want to go through a Judicial hearing, the outright madness that it is, and the anger that would spew from me because of the moronic logic that elders have would absolutely drive me up a fucken wall. You people have wayyyyyy more patients than I could ever hope to have.
This is a wonderful breakdown. I’m very impressed and the gentlemen commentating is very comforting
Very interesting about the vaccine issue! I know that really opened my eyes. I did not think they would go there. They did, and I woke up. Appreciate your videos, Brother.
Exactly the focus of a surprise visit from the elders : "Do you believe that Jehovah has an earthy organization directed my the Governing Body of anointed men?" Answer this question wrong ... you're screwed ! My answer ..." Jehovah is my God, His son is Jesus, his timetable is accurate and perfect, and when it is time for me to be judged, I damn well guarantee that He wont be asking any men what decision to make: ... Weather I am granted life or condemned to death, at least I'll know that the decision was fair and not based on any mans' imperfect reasoning." Probably not the answer they were expecting, but they had something to think about as they left. DONT GET SUCKERED INTO THAT QUESTION. (thank you brother Eric)
BINGO ❗😉👍
The elders came to my house a few years ago. They asked me if I trusted the faithful and discreet slave. I said yes, because Jesus said so. Fortunately, they did not ask me if I believed that the Governing Body was that slave! They simply assumed that I accepted that fact.
@@harpitanjagestapsarl3304 😆 😉👍
Exactly, I know jehovahs judgements are righteous and true, the government body have no love for the truth
Jehovah God had an earthly organization with the nation of Israel. But Jesus told the Samaritan woman at the well that they would neither go to Jerusalem or the mountains there to worship. But they would "worship" the father in spirit & truth. God's children are everywhere not at one specific location of headquarters.
By their fruits… this was terrible. So unloving. They were there for one reason, to destroy a true child of God. I’m so sorry and so embarrassed that I, at one time not too many years go, was one of these ravenous wolves. Lord Jesus, please forgive me!! As a brainwashed lifer, I knew not what I did.
I’m kind of astounded toward the end of this judicial meeting the elders right out refusal to read the extra 2 verses that he’s asking them to read. They seem bent on not reading the whole context. It seems rather than read they just have already made up their minds to give a judgment.
It is at judicial meetings. Their judicial meeting is designed for the one summoned to beg for forgiveness and get in line with Watchtower teaching.
@@MarilynNemeth I know but it’s still shocking. They don’t really seem concerned with what scripture has to say. It’s no different than what the Catholics did during the reformation. If someone didn’t so much as fall in line with their teaching the were excommunicated or worse burnt at the stake
@@MarilynNemeth Agreed. Majic was already presumed guilty even before the mock trial began. Furthermore even if Majic asked for forgiveness he still would of been Dfd. Apostasy is one of the worst offences next to immorality. They would then coerce him to attend meetings humiliating him for at least one year, meanwhile after 6 months hes allowed to write groveling letters to the elders saying why he deserved forgiveness and back into Jehovah's wonderful loving organization.. NOT.
It is like they are salivating to kick people out. They desperately need to find those who they can use as an example to the rest of the congregation.
Marciej, you are a hero and Legend. You did very well maintaining your composure against 4 ignorant GB mules.
I think the lesson for anyone listening to this is just walk away, once you are able. This organization is a waste of human life and potential.
You will get shunned. But just cut off these ignorant elders. Change your contact and location if possible. Block these guys. Its super hard though, cos many can’t do this. Soo sad!!
This brother resonates me. When 2 elders talked to me via phone call [ pandemic time 7/2021] I thought it was just knowing why it was almost 2 months that I was no longer attending the zoom meetings.. But little did I know, it was my judicial hearing. They have asked questions like
1.reasons of absences on zoom meetings
2.What is my viewpoint on the GB. Do I still believe that they are the channel of God to provide spiritual food for His organization?
3 . What is My viewpoint to them as elders.
So I told them all my doubts .Why I have doubts.The false teachings of the GB that I found out by means of my daily Bible reading. I told them everything .. And talking with them for almost 2 hrs made my phone empty battery. And then they said "we will call you again next week same day same time to see if my decision was final.. They were so annoying.literally annoying. And after the 2nd call they said "I have to submit disassociation letter to them. So I did. I stated all my reasons why I needed to leave.So they announced my name after the midweek meeting : sister T.S. is no longer a witness. now I'm free and happy. . And thank you Eric for your zoom meeting. For catching me
May the spirit continue with you.
@@BeroeanPickets thank you bro Eric.I hope thesame thing with you
Sad but typical judicial committee foolishness. Maciej was presumed guilty even before the mock trial began.
@Frank Zee -- yes, that is the crux of the matter! Well said.
YES.
Perfect.. Thank you. The timing of this video could not have been more perfect. My very down hearted ex jw friend really needed a boost. He loved it too. Even made his smile return. I guess it really helps to know , your not the only one.. From the bottom of my heart. Thank you
@Val Henry -- I am so glad this was helpful to you and your ex jw friend!
I've heard a lot of judicial committee recordings but this is the First deliberation ive heard. That was an awesome catch 👍🏾 They spent more time reading the company policy than they did actually "deliberating"
On my channel is a recording of the deliberation, the lady left her handbag in the room recording.
What you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in the
inner rooms will be proclaimed from the housetops...LUKE 12.
Shocking!!! Those elders heard that he’s had a terrible ordeal with the society over his land and he’s become stumbled. This didn’t have any cause to have a judicial hearing. They could have simply shown love and understanding and offered to go through his new understanding of what he’s reading in the Bible, but instead of that they are constantly bringing up the question of whether or not he believes in the organization. They haven’t done their shepherding at all and just hiding behind theyre tripartite.
The great awakening is real. Nothing can stop what is coming.
The WT will cease to exist along with all it's psychopathic members.
Hang in there Marciej
Thanks Eric! The last time I was in a back room, I was at my lowest point. Happier than ever now, but that’s a long story. Anyway, as I was walking out distraught and puffy eyed from crying, one of them cracked a stupid joke and they all cracked up laughing. I turned around and stared through the jerk’s soul and said “That’s NOT F#*?!$& funny! I’m done!” Faded and never went back. Life is amazing now!
Great Job Eric 👍 Thanks
Excited to hear this!
Brother Maciej made so many great points ! Thank you for sharing this video.
Very welcome
EXCELLENT JOB, MACIEJ!!!!!! English is not even your first language, and YET! YOU HAVE DEFENDED YOURSELF SO WELL! SO MUCH BETTER THAN MANY WHO ARE FLUENT IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE.
épilogue :
*** w74 15/7 p. 440 Les chrétiens persécutés - “un spectacle théâtral pour le monde” ***
“Un spectacle théâtral pour le monde” - En quel sens ?
6 Dans I Corinthiens 4:9, l’apôtre Paul décrit d’une manière frappante les souffrances qu’ont endurées les chrétiens ; il dit :
“Car il me semble que Dieu nous a exhibés les derniers, nous les apôtres, comme des hommes voués à la mort, parce que nous sommes devenus un spectacle théâtral pour le monde, et pour les anges, et pour les hommes.”
I approached an elder and said if I should be treated like the men of the nations. I said well you go door to door talking to the men of the nations don't you. He said yes and I replied you talk to them and yet you will be shunning me so does that make any sense. I got no reply but left the elder with his mouth open looking confused. It was an uncomfortable silence.
@Steven Rose - Thank you for sharing that excellent reasoning!
If I will be called to such court,I would refuse to attend, since I do not want to be abused. I am still JW but I cant hide how much I despise Governing body.
This brother is so intelligent, good job!!
If they are going to say that James 5 applies to people who are 'spiritually' sick, there should be no disfellowshipping since it says the sick one *will* be made well and if he committed sins, he *will* be forgiven.
Exactly
@@MG007. "apostates are mentally sick", the GB are on record saying this. When is it ok to shun the sick ?. This guy totally owns this meeting, way to go dude.
I believe "sin" is a symptom of being sick. Your posting is the first time I've heard of anyone else speaking along the same lines.
We are all sick in varying degrees.
I’m only a few minutes in and already I have sooooo much respect for Maciej
So much respect, dude! You are someone who understands deeply the concepts of logical fallacies, and you hardly trip. How did you maintain composure? Astonishing.
I love Maciej! Please tell him I hope he’s doing AWESOME.
Thanks for Exposing them for what they really are. (Followers of men and not THE CHRIST)
Sounds like a political party not a Christian congregation.
Hats off, a round of applause for Maciej!!! I don't know how you did it. Every time I hear these, I am reminded and determined to never meet with them. I just could not do it. Plus, I live in a state in the US that requires two-person authorization to record so I would be tortured for no benefit. Love and respect for all of you who go through this.
What you could do is tell them upfront that you are recording them and when they tell you to turn it off, you could just sit there, say nothing, and just smile beatifically. It will drive them bonkers. They will eventually refuse to conduct the meeting and disfellowship you anyway, but you will be able to cherish the look on their faces for the rest of your life.
@@meletivivlon3335 LOL!!! That is funny! I already told one elder to "get behind me Satan" I do cherish the look on his face and that was two years ago. I still chuckle today.
This JC was live-streamed. I had several witnesses as per their advice prior to the JC. They said: "You can have as many witnesses as you want". So I did... I asked them if they are okay with the witnesses and as you heard they ignored my question. I cannot help it if some of the very many witnesses recorded it. Who knows, maybe even the elders leaked it. Difficult to say at this point :)
@@mattwski4236 Good for you!!! To live stream it, that is amazing. I would never have thought to do that. Glad you did. Sorry you had to go through all that. It is heart breaking.
This was amazing to listen to, thank you so much for this.
The appeal is coming soon. It is even better.
@@mattwski4236 so cool, thank you.
I object to the meetings being secretive but this guy did an amazing job 👏🏻👏🏻
They are not wanting to listen to him they are proving they are a cult . They are putting these men GB above God himself .
Maciej really got them when he bought up the faithful and discreet slave portion of scripture being a parable. They had no come back. It unsettled them and made them angry.
They were so condescending! Disgusting.
I can’t believe I belonged to this organisation.
Thanks for sharing this video Eric. All the best Maciej with moving forward from this unchristian organisation.
Absolutely shocking
Great video and yet what a disgrace from the elders .. one point . He did not lie . He just agreed that the elder said there was no recordings permitted .. they did not ask him if he was recording it 😁😁
The sad thing is this - all of us HERETICS here once had the same beliefs & obedience as these elders.
At points they are literally heckling him. He was very well spoken. Yah was with him!!
This is the best video you’ve put out. It really shows this is just a boys club and has no care for peoples lives.
I LOOOOVE HOW YOU HANDLED THEM!!! MY FAVORITE IS HOW YOU CALLED THEM ON TRYING TO DEFLECT OR SWITCH SUBJECTS...THAT'S THEIR FAVORITE SCHEME. WHEN THEY CAN'T ANSWER A QUESTION....ONE OF THEM JUMP IN AND TRY TO SWITCH THE SUBJECT!!
“Have you stop cheating on your wife?”
He answered “yes” and I think he was being honest.
🤫😬😂
An odd answer for someone who later said he never has cheated on his wife, right?
I know this guy 30 years and there is a story there.
@@helenohara423 wow...I bet that story is a shocker 😉
And yet he is an elder in good standing with the congregation...wow!
Absolutely disgusting!
How blinded the elders are to
the mind of Christ!
They should be ashamed.
These elders ARE quite obviously afraid of the Bible. They’re afraid of truth, even afraid of finding it out for themselves. I can’t believe how deep the GB has their hooks in these men. Sorry, but I would have lost all composure and patience with them after an hour of this travesty. I was screaming at my phone just listening to this.
@damonrandall9844 - I know how you feel as we all feel similarly and yet Maciej did so well to keep his composure. We can't fight with Satan and his minions.
That is correct, its a parable !!
An elder is an elder is an elder. All bad
Right👌
This was a fantastic inside watch. No direct accusation of apostasy. When the elders diverted to defending their man made organization they lost all site of assisting a “lost sheep”.
I was nervous in the beginning but now it’s become entertaining.. 😂😂
Extraordinary my bother simply the best example of the love that never fails inside this org. ☕️
This video is GOLD!!!!!!! I have no words!
oh wow.. what hiporcites. how disgusting. And why is it all so funny to them?
The GB and all elders are the masters of mindfuckery. I despise them all.
C'est un travail énorme, Eric, tout témoin qui a connu cette expérience comme moi, se reconnaît, Maciej est très affuté, c'est un frère qui mérite notre respect.
Kudos to Maciej for keeping his composure. My anger issues would never...
There is absolutely 0% concern for the brother's life - they seem to be like lawyers that must protect the organization at all costs. The words from the organization's book were referenced, not the Bible, no prayer to heal him was said.
When he was explaining in detail about the property that was snatched from his family it reminded of the classic film Judgement at Nuremberg. He felt compelled to explain how his family was wronged, like he was on trial and had to defend, and he was telling people just as cold and stoic as any prosecutors: They couldn't care less. They didn't even admit that was wrong that Bethel was not acting in accord with scriptures, such as it is better to be wrong then to lose your brothers (even though they were the ones wronging his family), admit that love of money superseded what was right, THEY KNEW WHY that family gave that property and should have given it back. I would classify that as immoral. Not only didn't they give it back, they weren't even thankful for it. They justify it in their minds that it was for "Jehovah" so therefore no other principles need to come into play.
@Earthwisdom -- well said, it is so outrageous. So immoral. A blatant expression of arrogant dismissal.
Proud of this guy, well done. Most of JW’s elders don’t live in the real world, they live in a bubble.
Wow.. How many times did they mention to “submit to the organization”. 😬😬😬😬
@Kat Mears -- 35 times in the course of 2 hours! They are obsessed with one thing.
@@BeroeanPickets so true
This was painful to listen to.
If only the average JW would hold each other in such high regard as they do the GB it wouldn’t be so wrong.
It’s as if the GB’s motives and actions cannot be called into question.
Satan has truly blinded their eyes.
Until these elders are ready to receive real truth then they’ll forever be slaves of men.
So telling that they would not answer his question about checking on his finances if the organization told them to.
To Hell with this Kangaroo Court. I'm glad to be POMO, having left the organization on my own terms and I'm Never going back EVER!!!
@1:15:45 they actually seem to be against reading a passage. They try everything to prevent reading of it in context
Maybe because the HolySpirit and the context of the scriptures would convict them... 😳
rappel :
En vertu de l’article n°36 -2022, récent de « la tour de garde » : *** w22 août p. 30 § 18 Les serviteurs de Jéhovah aiment la justice ***
18 Troisièmement, laisse Jéhovah juger les autres. Tandis que nous nous efforçons de respecter les normes de justice de Jéhovah, nous devons veiller à ne pas juger les autres et à ne pas nous croire plus justes qu’eux. Nous n’avons pas le droit de les mépriser et de les juger selon nos propres normes. Rappelons-nous que c’est Jéhovah le « Juge de toute la terre » Genèse 18:25. Il ne nous a pas confié la responsabilité de juger les autres. Et d’ailleurs, Jésus nous a ordonné : « Arrêtez de juger, et vous ne serez pas jugés » Matthieu 7:1. ((Citation : « Ces choses, nous en parlons aussi, non pas avec des paroles qu’enseigne la sagesse humaine, mais avec celles qu’enseigne l’esprit » 1 Corinthiens 2:13)).
Thanks to Maciej and BP for putting this up. It’s a pity only 11,054 people have seen this illuminating discussion before disfellowshipping that clearly demonstrates why the Bible makes clear that you don’t follow men. This is a damn disgrace proper golden calf analogy came to mind throughout.
Well said. You see the whole picture.
Going to their Kangaroo Court is a waste of your precious time.
@M G -- Perhaps the one advantage is recording it to help prepare others who will be facing the same lions.
@@BeroeanPickets
Perhaps🤷♂️
Or just admonishing others to discreetly walk away from it all and just leave in peace could help them avoid unnecessary stress.
"Discretion is the better better part of valor"
I did to to show others they don't need to fear them. Proverbs 29:25
encore : *** w 23 janvier p. 2 Sois convaincu que la Parole de Dieu « est vérité » ***
ARTICLE D’ÉTUDE 1
Sois convaincu que la Parole de Dieu « est vérité »
This is incredibly amazing. This guy, Maciej is the ONLY person who ACTUALLY defends himself, during a Judicial Committee.
You know what? Yeah, this JD defense was AWESOME, but as a enthusiastic of defenses at Judicial Mettings, he commit some mistakes, the author of this channel point some of them(like, kind of 'answer question' that he was not supouse to answer)
.
And BTW, i work in a theory that maybe you could defend youself, but you may had to use a APPEAL Judicial Metting.That way, they cant put 'new things' on the table, once the APPEAL should consider JUST the previous issue . A trick, is let them DF you fora silly reasons or silly arguments, and try defeat it on the appeal.
Well said I like his answers on the fds, very well said good man
Repentance! What did he do wrong? Legalistic dogma instead of spiritual healing.
Thank you both for a fantastic job. An ex JW. ♥️🙏
Thanks for listening
It just sickens my very soul Everytime they laugh.
Maciek, I've been in your shoes in 2004...... thank you for recording and publishing it.
Part 2 is out:
ruclips.net/video/NDrid-6dCxk/видео.html
So growth = blessing? Under that reasoning then the Catholic Church is the most blessed! Even though they ran the crusades! 1200 years they are the most prosperous.
Their refusal to look at the parable of the Fds in Luke and their refusal to look at the biblical context says a lot.
I would have thought that a caring shepherd would have taken this guys concerns on board about the society investigating his net worth and humbly enquired about this with the Branch, even if this wasn't true. If nothing else, but to clarify matters.