Really, you would think that the women's movement never happened, by the tone of paragraph 16.
The godly conduct of Christian women is noted by the angels. The Bible shows that "the woman ought to have a sign of authority upon her head because of the angels." (1 Cor. 11:3, 10) Yes, angels are pleased to see Christian women and all other earthly servants of God comply with theocratic order and headship. Such obedience is a fitting reminder for these heavenly sons of God.
Actually, it is PAUL that says this, his opinion, (didn't he say he was a madman? Didn't he say he was caught away to a 3rd paradise for some reason? Was Paul schizophrenic? Did he have visions that today would put him into lockup?) and some think it is because the women in the early groups were more involved and powerful than the men. Paul also said there is no man or woman, no jew or greek; which Paul should we believe?
But really, anytime you hear the word obedience in an article the issue is all about power; all must obey the elders, and women must be obedient to both the elders and their husbands.
Articles like this contribute to the ongoing rot in the organization; what motivation is there for women when the thrust of material about them is about being obedient to men? The WT has plenty of advice about obeying, but none about innovation or developing real leaders, not just company men who tow the line.
The line is not working; who at WT headquarters knows how to go forward when every single thing they have forecast has crumbled? No 1914, 1915, 1925, 1975; no generation; no crumbling of religion, no throwing money in the streets. The blood doctrine will be abandoned within 10 years, you can see the writing on the wall. Voting is a cloudy issue. Alternative military service is now an option; I know 5 men who went to prison and one who was sentenced to alternative military service for refusing it when it was forbidden. The single thing you come away with from the DC in the summer? Go in service more, even though it isn't working; obey the elders, and for God's sake, PLEASE USE ONLY ONE TOWEL. And don't even think of going to college; those who go to college want riches, or fame, or are lacking in faith. Well, WT, you get what you ask for: a fellowship who can't think, who makes less than all their peers, and now can't CONTRIBUTE at the level you want.
The WT is to religion what North Korea is to the free world: Leadership is abominable, the structure is in decline, the people are cowed and suffering, but leadership can't be voted out or fired, only "obeyed" and "respected".
pp 12:
In reproving those who "speak abusively" of Jehovah’s anointed servants, the apostle Peter points to the fine example of the righteous angels. Although they have great power, the angels humbly refrain from making judgmental accusations "out of respect for Jehovah" (Read 2 Peter 2:9-11.) Let us also keep free from improper judging, respect those entrusted with oversight in the congregation, and leave matters in the hands of Jehovah, the Supreme Judge.
Another paragraph where they put themselves in God's league; breathtaking how arrogant they are. So that means that when the elders told little 8 year old Angela that she misunderstood her brother raping her and she should let bygones be bygones, we should all respect that advice? Would Jehovah tell those elders, Hey good job, little Angela will get over it and meanwhile we avoid bad publicity (at least for now)?
The WT is led by short term thinkers; by conformists; by corporate level lawyers; by men who never studied Greek, or Hebrew, or Aramaic; never read about German scholarship in the 1800's; by men who may believe that child sexual abuse is caused by little girls climbing into older mens laps; by men who do think that a 5 year old child can hold her hand up and stop an adult from sexually abusing her. Don't believe me? Just check the latest Teacher book.
Great job Blondie
