by Juan Viejo2 12 Replies latest watchtower scandals
We have found many JWs who are willing to help others when in
need. But the organization is totally lacking in compassion
and assistance. The churches are much more sensitive to
these needs and provide soup kitchens, clothes collections
and many other charitable acts as part of their ministry.
The Watchtower, in contrast, may encourage their brothers
and sisters to reach out. But it does not provide monetary
and materially toward this effort.
I bet the WTS would be more then happy to give you a loan to rebuild your house as long as the WTS is listed on the deed. The only catch is once you pay off the loan, they keep the deed and sell your house out from under you. Have faith, it's Jehova's way. Just sell your soul to the Devil contact the R.B.C. and they will set you right up.
Want to see how the official Watchtower media website describes the "disaster relief" activities?
Just go to http://www.jw-media.org/ .
There is a section that says "Disaster Relief Efforts" which includes Witnesses meeting in Kingdom Halls and doing a new quick build. Not a single photo of anyone passing out food, rendering first aid, rebuilding private homes - nothing.
Currently their "top story" is about the "relief work in Japan. The tagline says:
"In the two weeks since the devastating earthquake and tsunami struck Japan, Jehovah’s Witnesses have been working hard to provide assistance to their fellow believers and other victims in the affected areas. Emerging details are helping the Witnesses and others performing relief work to get a clearer picture of what is needed to help the victims..."
But nothing specific is outlined - just that they are getting a "clearer picture of what is needed..."
Apparently they recognized that the original article they posted that said "aid was being rushed to the brothers in the affected areas," the updated article posted March 25th states:
" The Witnesses’ branch office in Japan established contact with local congregations to assist them in obtaining information on the 115 Witnesses who were reported missing as of March 15; that number has now been reduced to 16. While initial reports indicated that five places of worship used by the Witnesses, called Kingdom Halls, were destroyed, the branch office has now confirmed that three Kingdom Halls were destroyed and another three Kingdom Halls were damaged extensively or flooded. Sadly, the branch office also confirmed that the death toll among the Witnesses has risen to four."
So what is the nature of their relief efforts, financed by the their millions of dollars "donated by the worldwide work"?
"One of the teams of Witnesses providing relief to the disaster victims reported that 11 truckloads of supplies were sent to one affected area during the first few days. Despite the many challenges faced by the victims, congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses in the areas devastated by the tsunami have continued to hold worship services, providing spiritual comfort and encouragement to both the Witnesses themselves and their non-Witness neighbors in the area."
Hey, maybe we could cancel the meetings and go to the damaged areas and help look for people or set up first aid and feeding stations? No, we continue to hold worship services and provide "spiritual comfort and encouragement." Way to go Watchtower! Eleven truckloads? Knowing the Watchtower, they were probably short bed Nissan pickups loaded with out of date Watchtower and Awake! magazines for people to read while they are waiting for some food, water, and meaningful assistance.
JV
