Thinkin about the name change...
As Bible students, they were part of the crowd and learning. As Jehovah's Witnesses they KNOW and are in control...
Why do you think they changed the name?
Bible Students to Witnesses
by KW13 4 Replies latest jw friends
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Maverick
Russell did not want to to call his group anything but International Bible Students, he was apposed any name that would limit or exclude. After the judge stole the assets of this group he couldn't have two Bible Student groups running around, one made up of his followers and ones loyal to Russell, so he came up with the name his group has to this day, the dummies! If you want to read more check out,"Crisis of Conscience" starting on page 60.
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snarf
You hit the nail on the head, as students they were still learning, as witnesses they know. You can convince someone to follow you if you "know" something, but if you are only learning about something, who would follow?
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drew sagan
Lets not forget that they came up with the 'Bible Students' label to cover up a differant label that was applied to them...
"Millennial Dawners"
They really where refered to often as the "Millennial Dawn Cult", but then they came up with the more softer 'Bible Students' label. Radical fundamentalism made more palatable for the masses. -
Maverick
I am not sure but I believe the cult names and defamation of the Bible Students was put on them after the Drunk Judge took over. The WTS still use this means to sully anyone they wish, being the cowards that they are.