Is there ANY JW belief/doctrine that has remained the same from start to now?

I was trying to think of one teaching or doctrine that has remained consistent from the Society's inception to now, and couldn't.

Can you give me one?

Hell and Trinity I'm pretty sure. And I think they have those right.

we're different. we're special. we're God's chosen ones.

They also have: a) "The Bible is the inspired word of God.",

b) "We are God's representatives here on earth!",

c) "We along are His prophets, to interpret His holy word."'

and d) "It's vital that you recognize us as the channel for life!"

But, I know this is not one: "We're bully's scaring you into submission!"

Basically, anyone who has ever doubted 98% of their doctrines has been correct.

"You can tell a tree by it's fruit"

we're different. we're special. we're God's chosen ones. - stillin

No, in Russell's earliest writings he advised people to stay in whatever church they found themself and try to be an influence for good.

He said that no church had a monopoly on the sheep and praised the Evangelical Alliance as an example of the faithful and wise steward.

His modesty was short lived.

I think Hell, trinity and soul-sleep have remained the same.

Premillennialism

Arianism

The end is nigh

cofty....I did not know that Russell advocated people stay in whatever church they found themselves in.

(You learn something new everyday on this board).

hellfire and trinity came immediately to mind. In fact, I believe it was the doctrine of helllfire that got CTR to start looking.

Jehovah is God

Jesus is a created being

The Bible is God's Word

the soul is not immortal

Christ's Second Advent precedes the millennium

Eternal destruction, not torment constitutes the final judgment