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isaacaustin

Even IF the apostles preached from door to door (and there is absolutely noshred of evidence they did this at all) but even if they did...that would have been reflective of the technology of the time.

Cynisister

I agree, and my research proves that Paul did not go door-to-door in the fashions of JW's. I just thought it was really arrogant of them to "quote" a supposed authority but not him, and very dishonest. But all the faithful would never question such a seemingly minor thing. I wouldn't have either 7 years ago. So glad to be free at 60!!

C

possible-san

Hi, Cynisister.

and very dishonest.

Yeah.
They are "dishonest."
So, they always do not clarify information, including the author's name, the title, the publishing company's name, the year that published the first edition, the number of pages, etc.

They always get information from Christendom.
Therefore, they cannot make the information source clear to their followers.

possible
http://bb2.atbb.jp/possible/

Earnest

I agree it is unprofessional not to identify where quotes are taken from, whether it involves a key doctrine or not. However, I would only consider it dishonest if the quote was taken out of context and implied to mean something it did not. There are several instances where this has happened but it does not seem to me that this is one of them.

Nor do I think there anything wrong in appealing to an authority for support on one (or more) doctrines even if he writes elsewhere contra WTS on completely different doctrines. This would only be dishonest if it was stated the person supported the WTS as an entity rather than a particular doctrine which seems to be the case with Randolph O. Yeager.

possible-san

Hi, Earnest.

Since I do not speak English, telling correctly in English is difficult for me.
The meaning of the word "dishonest" is "not honest."
Or it means "insincere."
In Japanese, it is called "seijitsu dewa nai (fuseijitsu)."
"Sincerity"(seijitsu) is not merely a meaning of "the person who does not tell a lie."

The "dishonesty"(insincere) of theirs appears enough in their having hidden the author's name of the book and the title.
And it is their usual act.

possible
http://bb2.atbb.jp/possible/

stillajwexelder

When I cite something - I always fully reference it - that is professional

peacefulpete

It's been said many times but the context shows the writer of Acts was addressing Christians not potential converts and the "in your homes" means gatherings set in Christian homes.

Cynisister

I totally agree. When reading works by such authors of JW history like Penton, Gruss, T. Willis(White), you find that each and every quote is footnoted, referenced, bibliographied, etc. I guess I just notice the total absence of such references in the WT literature now, whereas I never questioned these before I was "enlightened".

I appreciate everyone's remarks on my question!

Enjoy your holidays!

C

Narkissos

http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/10/105782/1834211/post.ashx#1834211

It might also be pointed out that there is the same kind of contrast in 20:20 between public (dèmosia) and inside teaching (as represented by kat'oikous, in the houses of believers as meeting places for the community) as can be found in 2:46 between "in the temple" as the place of public preaching and kat'oikon as the place for the communal "breaking of bread".

BurnTheShips

In the Dec. 15, 08 WT (I just scan the mags that my still "loyal" hubby brings home from the kh to see if there's any "new light') a supposed scholar is quoted in par. 6 of page 17 as saying in regard to Acts 20:20: "Paul had spent three years in Ephesus. He visited every house, or at least he preached to all of the people. (see vs 26) HERE IS SCRIPTURAL WARRANT FOR HOUSE TO HOUSE EVANGELISM,,," (capitalization mine for emphasis.)

Wowsers, talk about deceptive. It looks like this quote has already been taken down pretty well here.

BTS

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