http://pr-gb.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2402&Itemid=9
I believe that this article reveals how the the WT Society feels about donating to any charity except for themselves.
How do Jehovah's Witnesses feel about charirty?
by Gill 13 Replies latest watchtower scandals
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Gill
http://pr-gb.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2402&Itemid=9
Sorry peeps but this link does not appear to be working.
It is the article on Prince's new perfume in which donations are being made to charites but NOT the Watchtower Society. There then follows quotes from the Watchtower society on how charities waste money and basically show how they frown on charitable giving.
If anyone can help with the link I would be most grateful as it is quite interesting to see the Watchtower unmasked so regularly these days on the internet as well as in local and national newspapers.
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MidwichCuckoo
The link wasn't working for me...but when I googled ''Prince's new perfume donations charity'' the page you have posted is first on list and is readable from there Hope that helps
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Paralipomenon
23,720 Reasons Why You Might Be Careful of Donations to Prince’s Religion
It is estimated that around a half million dollars will be raised for these various organizations. Each charity listed has a philanthropic purpose that helps individuals in need. Is Prince obeying the mandates of his newfound “truth” in this regard? It is interesting to note that for over sixty years Jehovah’s Witnesses have discouraged charity donations suggesting that they enriched the employees of foundations with little going to actually benefit the poor. Note the following quotes from the 1951, 1973, and 2003 Watchtower and Awake respectively.
***Watchtower 1951 11/1 p. 644 Charity in Christendom ***
“In Jesus’ time it was customary for prominent Jews to be announced by the blast of a trumpet as they made public donations at the temple in Jerusalem. Without equivocation it can be seen how Jesus condemned this. Today’s givers in charity do not stop with a little trumpet. Their beneficent works must be boomed to the skies in the press, over the radio, on the newsreels and now by television…”
“Jesus advocated using one’s substance for preaching the good news of God’s kingdom. (Matt. 19:21, NW)...Today Christians carry on the most charitable work of all history. Their preaching of ‘this good news of the Kingdom in all the inhabited earth for a witness’ brings spiritual healing to new praisers of God.—Matt. 24:14, NW.”
*** Awake 1973 11/22 p. 26 Is It Always Wise to Give to Charity? ***
A Balanced View
No question about it, as Jesus said, “You always have the poor with you.” (Matt. 26:11)… So the time-worn saying, “Let the buyer beware,” might well be rephrased, “Let the giver beware.”
And, of course, those who are Christian ministers are in position to give something far better than silver and gold. And what is that? The truth of God’s Word, which brings comfort, hope, peace of mind and which can even result in life eternal. (Matt. 10:8; compare Acts 3:1-8.)
***Watchtower 2003 6/1 p. 7 Giving That Pleases God ***
When it comes to organized charity, though, we need to be cautious as we evaluate the many appeals we receive.
Giving That Does the Most Good
“There is a kind of giving that is even more important than charity…. Jesus’ chief interest was in helping others spiritually....In fact, among his final instructions to them was the command: “Go therefore and make disciples of people of all the nations.”—Matthew 28:19, 20.”
So according to the directives above Prince would be better suited to “preaching the good news” as opposed to donating funds to assist those in need. This policy has long been practiced by Jehovah’s Witnesses. Members believe the world is passing away so why give money to support a world that is ruled by Satan. Charitable giving is clearly directed to go to the home office to support the “preaching work” as the best way to spend estates and inheritances. Each year millions and millions of dollars are directed to “Watchtower” the corporate entity of Jehovah’s Witnesses to be used or spent however the “Governing Body” chooses. Jehovah’s Witnesses are directed each year with specific articles on how they can give their Life Insurance, Annuities, Estates, and whatever else they can squeeze of value from members to the corporation to accomplish the “preaching work”. What is the “preaching work?” Basically the annual distribution of about one billion pieces of Watchtower printed literature that keeps to a simple message, unless you agree to immediately join Jehovah’s Witnesses and also become a distributor of their literature, God is going to kill you. When a Jehovah’s Witness calls at your door and asks for a donation for “free” literature, your money is used not only to make more literature but is spent on some things you might not wish to donate toward. In May of 2007 the Associated Press revealed that sixteen victims of abuse were paid the largest settlement in the history of the organization to sign gage orders and cover up the sexual abuse they experienced as children.( 4 )
This was the result of a five year legal battle that involved millions of dollars in attorney fees to protect the rights of child molesters within the religion. Victims were ostracized and even disfellowshipped for trying to reveal the identity of their molesters while Watchtower lawyers went to court to defend the “religious right” of convicted child molesters to prevent information from being revealed that would have convicted them of further crimes against children. Is this a charity fund that any rational person would be proud to donate to? In addition to protecting child molesters in the courts, donations to Jehovah’s Witnesses also maintain a database of 23,720 alleged molesters within the religion’s home office in New York. This database was first reported in 2002 ( 5 ) and may now contain well over 25,000 child molesters that have been discovered and hidden within the administrative files of Watchtower. These abusers remain unknown to the public or even church members as an administrative policy of Watchtower to protect the “religious right” of their member/child molesters. When law enforcement seeks to find information on the in church confessions of these pedophiles Watchtower donation funded attorneys declare “ecclesial privilege” and demand that this information is confidential thus guaranteeing the continued freedom of child molesting members. These same protected molesters are required by mandates of the church to participate in the “preaching work”. Yes JW pedophiles continue to call at your door to give you some literature, offer a home bible study and suggest that you make a donation to support their work. Could this be the reason that Prince omitted Watchtower as a deserving charity to donate to for the release of his new fragrance?
So as the newspaper article suggests you might find 3121 reasons to purchase Prince’s new fragrance and see a portion of your $40-$70 go to a worthy cause. Yet as Prince struggles for balance between worthy charity donations and his new found “truth”, we hope the public can see 23,720 reasons to not make a donation to Jehovah’s Witnesses until they open their pedophile database to law enforcement and allow the criminal prosecution of their child molesters. Please make Jehovah’s Witnesses aware that while you might accept a free piece of literature you will not be donating to their “Worldwide Work” as you do not wish your money to assist the protection of pedophiles. -
Gill
Thank you Paralipomenon and MC!
I just find it fascinating how the WT's attitude is being exposed for all to see. And all they can yelp is 'It's all persecution!' even when it is ALL TRUE!!
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Gopher
Let's have a little balance here. The WTS can be faulted for a lot of things, but .....
I have never seen a "mandate" from the WT Society regarding giving to charity. Mandate implies something is mandatory. JW's cannot be brought into the backroom and counselled or reproved for giving to "worldly" charities unless such charities are obviously religious, such as Salvation Army, Catholic Charities USA, etc.
And what the WT says is true to an extent - some prominent people who give to charities primarily do it for public relations. However, to imply that EVERY big giver is an attention hog -- well that's wrong.
And again the WT is right to say be careful about which charities you donate to. (I.E., some charities really do operate to line the pockets of their operators.)
There is no clear statement or inference in any WTS literature restricting members from contributing to charity.
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edmond dantes
How do JWs' feel about charity?
Terrible, unless they are in line for it.
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edmond dantes
One thing the Jdubs overlook.Jesus made sure that hungry people were fed,the lame and sick cured .Since when did anyone hear The Governing Body encourage anyone to become anything other than a Whacktower sales person.
How can you preach to someone who is so hungry that they have only days to live if they don't get food inside them pretty quickly.What about medical attention.? Broken bones ?" answer ," Stop complaining any excuse not to go door to door."" I need a blood transfusion" answer, "Give over no you don't."
Spiritual food my eye!
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lrkr
In ISOCF by Ray Franz, he talks about someone being DFd for involvement with/donating to the Red Cross. You should have seen the looks we got when my wife was talking about donating to the Red Cross after the tsunami.
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Terry
Reality Check!
Jehovah's Witnesses are NOT charitable people. This is by indirect pressure from above. (No, not Jehovah--the Governing thugs).
JW's trumpet their own readiness to help themselves in times of disaster. The trumpet blast comes in articles in the millions of magazines which serve as publicity for their incestuous "generosity" to fellow JW's.
Somebody tell me, quickly: WHO ever actually donated to a public charity and gained approval by an elder, a congregation or was held up to be a good person and an example to follow? NOBODY!
JW's are uncharitable for a reason: "By their fruits you will know them". JW's are NOT true christians.
No person who gives to their OWN is charitable. If you help your sister or your brother in your own family you can't claim it as a charitable donation!.
All the so-called "false religious denominations" of Christendom build hospitals, women's shelters, clinics, day care facilities, colleges, etc. which actually HELP people (of any faith) to better their lives.
Name one JW hospital, woman's shelter, clinic, day care facility or college.
Just one.
Go on.....I dare you!