Thats interesting Docbob......wondering if it was always that way or just more so the past ten yrs due to all the info on the net and a worried WTS....what did they teach you to say incase of what??
The elders serving whose interests?
by greendawn 15 Replies latest watchtower beliefs
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flipper
Yes, much agreed Greendawn, the elders most of them have ulterior motives of supporting the organizations view of everything , even if it flies in the face of reason. Maybe a minute few have good motives to help the members, but their efforts are overshadowed by elders who have either their own agenda personally or the orgs.interests as a primary function. The brother or sister sitting in the corner not commenting is not valued very much, I can assure you that
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DocBob
Thats interesting Docbob......wondering if it was always that way or just more so the past ten yrs due to all the info on the net and a worried WTS....what did they teach you to say incase of what??
Emptywords, that realization started in the early 1990's. I remember, and have in my notes that I still have archived, several reminders from the "faithful slave" about maintaining confidentiality so as to preserve eccesiastical privilege in case of a lawsuit. There was a lot of other stuff geared toward covering the Society's assets.
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emptywords
Thanks DocBob.. it figures, especially since the abuse cases, I guess someone that had people skills and a degree in law or worked for a solicitor would be a better candidate for elder ahead of the others...cynicle aren't I have lost so much trust and feel like I am part of a company.
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LanDi
It's interesting because, Jesus says that " if your eye is making you stumble, tear it off and throw it away from you " in several translations, so you could argue that the elders are serving the greater interest.
But one thing that has always got me, is that Jehovahs Witnesses always first want to check your interest " in the truth " before showing kindness - and all fear apostasy like some kind of Kryptonite - apostasy to them simply is someone who disagrees with their viewpoint, regardless of how well backed up their sciptural viewpoint will be.
But one always wonders with the elders because, it can be well documented how wrong so many aspect of JWitness belief system are, but at the same time they also have alot right - we can debate this for time - but elders always look at " the truth " first and formost and whatever stands in the way of your dedication is an obstruction to your spiritual wellbeing and future safety. I would love to see what goes on behind closed doors in elders meetings, but despite offering they never taped me one. Then you have say, you are convicted of sexual immorality, especially as a woman sat before a bunch of men (some of whom I know are rather 'slimey') being asked for the details - I could argue this is sick but then , in the news this week a church going couple, married 25 years were discovered to be running a porn site and she was a swinging lesbian - yet the church took no disciplinary action - they [ the main churches ] even now try to suggest the bible does not support the concept of marriage before sex - so the Jehovahs Witnesses win some points back there.
Maybe....................
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Bangalore
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