This discussion forum has opened my eyes to some of the early writings of the JW faith and how different they are from today.
A while back I decided to read a few pages each week from a publication the was pre Rutherford. I started reading the "Finished Mystery" volume 7 of the studies of the scriptues this morning. (while not written by Rutherford it was published by him after the death of Paster Russell)
On page 26 the following is quoted in reference to Rev 2:6
2:6. But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitanes.- "Conquerors of the people" - the clergy. - Rev. 2:15.Any Jehovahs Witness that would make such a statement today would get thrown out and deemed fit for destruction, yet these words came from the very man that the GB of JWs today claim was hand picked by God to bring back the truth. What hypocrites!Which I also Hate. - When the Lord's people hate the idea of a class that seeks to be "lords over God's heritage"(1 pet. 5:2,3), they hate something that the Lord hates.
-stealth
[edited for spelling]