They got their pagan symbols through their founder Russell who was either a free mason or closely connected to them. A lot of the terms Russell used such as watchtower and golden dawn were derived from Enochian magic.
Pagan Symbols
by I.O.C. 34 Replies latest jw friends
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serendipity
HI IOC, welcome, I think.
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jaffacake
Having re read this thread, perhaps IOC thought we were active JWs here and maybe he thought Auldsoul's reply was from a JW attacking him for being an 'apostate'.
Was his attack on Auldsoul based on a misunderstanding?
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lonelysheep
I ask a simple question and I get a typical no brain dumb fuck response from some bedwetter that skirts the issue.
WTF, IOC? That wasn't called for.
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DaveNwisconsin
Maybe it was all they could afford at the time and now that they have it, they are stuck!
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Sirona
IOC,
Welcome to the forum. Please read the posting rules before you post.
Thanks
Sirona (who likes pagan symbols)
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AuldSoul
Also, the make images in its honor:
(notice where the Bible is in relation to Watchtower and Awake!)
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The Lone Ranger
its seems your were looking for a serious answer to your question, in that case I suggest you ask the Watchtower's Governing body.
no good asking the Motor Machanic why the Butcher does things in that way, go to him.
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The Lone Ranger
Also, you said "a symbol", the WTS has used many pagan symbols in its history, you should have enought sense to put out which symbol are you referring to?
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AuldSoul
More graven images to their God:
Even using the Bible as an idol is forbidden by the Bible, but they include that right on their idolotrous jewelry, too.
Some may say, "But this stuff isn't made by the WTS!"
That is true, however the silversmiths weren't in the employ of the temple of Artemis of Ephesus either. Speaking of Artemis of Ephesus:
Notice the watchtower atop her head? It is easier to see in this statue:
And even easier to see in this one:
and this one:
but it is obvious in this one:
Gosh, I wish I wasn't such a bedwetter.
AuldSoul