And people are curious why JWS have their designed think - speak vocabulary ?
JWS are mentally indoctrinated to use the words instructed and chosen by the WTS.
Chosen phrases have different meanings in JW land to be sure.
The latest change in Watchtower vocabulary to catch out the unwary
by slimboyfat 44 Replies latest watchtower beliefs
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ohiocowboy
Neat thread! Here is a site that has a list of terminology that JW's use, and it can be helpful if one wants to keep up with the changing lingo.
On the left hand side, click on definitions. Enjoy!
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irondork
Must do back calls.
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Aussie Oz
So if it's 'public' witnessing...what is door to door work if not public?
They should just call all that activety ''keepum busy work''
Oz
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MrMonroe
With their obsession over their absence of "leaders" (evidenced by the deletion of terms such as presiding overseer) and how they're all just followers of Christ, it's surprising that the term "Governing Body" has remained in use so long.
There have been innumerable debates on the talk pages at Wikipedia over the use of the term "leaders" referring to those at the apex of the religion; zealous Dubs have insisted on changing it to "those who take the lead", to which the obvious response is that if they're taking the lead in a religion, they are religious leaders.
And ditto the "Governing" Body: as governors, they are rulers and leaders, no question. But at some stage will their sense of modesty force them to adopt some equally disingenuous phrase to show the faithful they are just followers of God and Christ? To which the faithful will all respond, "Yes! That term was obviously wrong! Jehovah is certainly blessing this organisation!"