by Apostate Kate 43 Replies latest watchtower beliefs
4 : an effective or leading spokesman for a cause, doctrine, or group
The above, from the Marion Webster Dictionary, does NOT require one to be inspired. It is in this sense that "prophet" is used. Actually, from the very beginning C.T. Russell publicly declared that the Watchtower magazine was NOT inspired.
I have not missed a meeting for about 4 weeks and I have heard nothing about it
I was at the Kingdom Hall today and no such letter was posted on the Bulletin Board. In fact, I can say with some certainty that I have not heard of any such letter. Besides, it sure does not sound like the type of letter that would be posted for not only the witnesses, but the public, to see!
From the 1996 Watchtower article quotation Blondie posted. "...they would have waited on Jehovah to clarify these matters, which he did in his due time."
How does the writer of this article know that Jehovah clairfied the matter? From what source did he get that information? How does he know it was not instead, MEN, not Jehovah, who changed the written position of the organization?
The write makes no proof that Jehovah took the action of clarification, and so is guilty of the Fallacy of Presumption.
From the website: http://www.philosophypages.com/lg/e06b.htm
Fallacies of Presumption
Unwarranted Assumptions
The fallacies of presumption also fail to provide adequate reason for believing the truth of their conclusions. In these instances, however, the erroneous reasoning results from an implicit supposition of some further proposition whose truth is uncertain or implausible. Again, we'll consider each of them in turn, seeking always to identify the unwarranted assumption upon which it is based.
This is done over and over in Watchtower publications, attributing something to the actions of Jehovah without proof, as if saying it is the only proof needed, when in reality it is only wishful thinking on the writer's part.
--VM44
I have not missed a meeting for about 4 weeks and I have heard nothing about it
OH you poor fella!!!!
Nothing of the sort has been posted or even read at the Southwestern Ontario congregation I'm officially assigned to....but the BOE in that particular congregation are always behind when sharing letters etc.If no one else can confirm this and I eventually hear about it, I'll let you all know.
Thank you Midget please do let us know if anything comes up.
I'll be at the meeting tonight, If there is a letter, I will find it. More than likely i'll be able to take it beacuse nobody will even notice that it's not on the board.
I'll be at the meeting tonight, If there is a letter, I will find it. More than likely i'll be able to take it beacuse nobody will even notice that it's not on the board.
Hahaha...funny man! I always DID like Carl Sagan...I met him personally when he gave a talk at West Point in 1983. A very nice man he was. I was sorry to see him go.
3 True, the loyalty of one may impress and influence others, but it is exhibited, not for that purpose, but because of one’s allegiance. Nor must one person’s loyalty be the controlling factor to force others to the same conclusion. However, where a group are all of the same opinion and determination from personal conviction, and all voluntarily united, then such is a loyal company. Today Jehovah’s witnesses are the only group of people holding true to God’s law, his rule of action. They are loyal to the highest authorities in the universe, Jehovah and Christ Jesus, and faithfully adhere to the theocratic government, giving unswerving allegiance to it and to its King. Also these witnesses recognize the arrangement Jehovah has established by creating the "faithful and discreet slave", now having the complete responsibility over all the Master’s goods and possessions on earth. They acknowledge readily and willingly the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society as the legal servant of the "faithful and discreet slave", and are loyal to it, also to the truth and to their brothers in the faith. Loyalty is known only when it is demonstrated, and it is actually revealed when there is trouble, adversity and temptation. Once it is manifested, however, confidence in the loyal one results.
But let us never forget that the motives of this "slave" were always pure, unselfish; at all times it has been well-meaning.
Which can be said for all religious-backed persecutions! Fundamentalist bombers believe they are doing the will of God. During the Spanish inquisition the perpetrators of heinous torture excused themselves on the basis of its being backed by God (via the Roman Catholic church). So, we are to forgive Watchtower's own heinous crimes because they were pure motives and at all times well meaning!
How apt 'Borg' is when applied to the Organisation!
Ian
