by baltar447 46 Replies latest watchtower beliefs
I just got through listening to the part on Apostates.
They basically ignored any true questions or critisisms in favor of an ad hominem character attack on apostates.
They made the assertion that "Apostates" are 1-Prideful, 2-Ingrateful, 3-Impatient.
Anyone that's listened care to discuss the part?
Well, I had to swallow an awful lot of pride to become an apostate! Impatience had nothing to do with it---if I hadn't woke up I would have waited until I died. Ungrateful? Wasn't even a concept I considered. If they just got to know us, they'd see we are a pretty good bunch!
And if that wasn't bad enough, apostates use propaganda!
None of which is surprising. Demonising your opponent is much more effective than trying to debate his views, especially if you don't have any ground to stand on.
I tried to listen, but that American accent !!! I thought I was listening to W . Chomsky would be a better representation of America, but unfotunately, Regan and W and spring to mind whenever i hear an American accent, Its offputting , I just cant listen to It, incidentely, what were your conclusions ?
prideful? I had to swollow my pride to leave
Ingreatful? Of what all the lies, the time wasted...
Impatient? After all the end is so close.... no just decided to start living my life
Agonus said: apostates use propaganda!
AND twisted reasonings!
I called it!
One thing that won't be addressed in any detail is what 'apostates' actually say. There will be a few cherry-picked scriptures, some ad-hominems,
and maybe even a strawman 'apostate' argument.
As JonathanH said, why debate your opponent when demonising them is easier and more effective? Anything juicy about 'apostate reasoning' and such would only arouse curiosity. Can't have that happening!
They made the assertion that "Apostates" are 1-Prideful, 2-Ingrateful, 3-Impatient.
Wait a minute, did they forget to mention that we are also: mentally deranged, independent thinkers, demonized and very unhappified??
I can see Satan blinding successfully all of y'all fellas and gals.....How sad...
