This page is not for most people. It is only for those who have some special interest in Jehovah's Witnesses. It is an addendum to the page "Example_Danger_ClaimingSpiritualFood.html". That letter is important truth, but this page is only for support, for those who question whether the event conveyed there is accurate. So...

If you desire to corroborate the facts of what Edgar said about himself, we provide here a copy of the first letter [view page 2] written to Edgar by Joe, along with Edgar's letter of response with his stated qualifications. It would seem inappropriate to quote from Edgar's letter without showing his statement in context.

Even though it was requested that Edgar clarify the story he told Joe, he doesn't respond to it [directly and openly] in his letter. Men like Edgar seem ashamed [and/or they are instructed not to by their leaders] to discuss this secret policy of unquestioning obedience to their organization, and certainly not in writing. We provide Edgar's letter, then, for those who might want to examine Edgar's statement of his qualifications in context. We also post the letter written to Edgar by Joe, which letter prompted Edgar's response. You will note, if you do consider Edgar's letter, it is curt and dry. Edgar withholds kindness becasue, as he says, he has faith in the organizational arrangement which disfellowshipped Joe. While Edgar cites the Bible only once in passing, he extols over and over his faith in the prominent members of his cult. He explained to Joe, along with his personal example, he will unquestioningly do what ever the organization tells him to do, just as he did when he lied to Sam many years previously. It is sad he has not learned to place his faith in the Bible after all those many years. It clearly calls into question the value of what his organization is teaching him. (Matthew 5:37) Edgar's letter confesses he supports the organization's judgment that Joe is wicked, without knowing the facts (he thus supports them in admitted ignorance). Any person who would join in rendering judgment against another should certainly have all the facts before doing so. (Matthew 18:15-17) [It might be wiser not to raise ourselves as judges over anyone at all. (2 Cor 4:1-6)] Opposite avoiding judgment, JW's seek out people who will join in rendering judgments, without any knowledge of whether the person being judged is guilty of anything. Smacks of the Dark Ages doesn't it? Should anyone really want or even tolerate that or themselves or their family? Be clear, that is what membership in JW's will bring you will demand of you.

Click here to view Edgar's letter to Joe.

Click here to view the letter by Joe which prompted Edgar's.

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