I get sick and tired of hearing the Watchtower lie that they
have no 'clergy- laity' distinction.
The hypocrisy in this is almost incredible. The Society wants
the judicial system to classify elders as CLERGYMEN. They want
legal, clerical privileges to be given to elders so they can't
be compelled to testify against child molesters in congregations.
I am also informed that they have accepted a clergy classification
in disputes involving Kingdom Hall ownership.
Bethelites, have at times, sought personal discounts in the world
- offered to members of the clergy.
Do they have paid clergy? Yes!
Circuit Overseers have health insurance and auto insurance
paid for by the circuit. They have a car - paid for by the circuit.
Their expenses, in visiting congregations, are paid for within
their circuits - and they may get a stipend from the Society
as well.
As for distinctions within the congregation, when are ordinary
brothers - or SISTERS - ever invited into meetings of the body
of elders? Aren't they all considered confidential in general?
When have you ever been allowed to read the 'Theocratic Talmud'
that each secretary is required to keep - of confidential
letters to bodies of elders?
Want to go further into questions of why Sister Poor n'Nohusband's
kids are made an example of - by df'ing, while Brother Elder's
kids get away with everything? Need I go on?
it's easier for them to lie,
than to act truthfully
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