Here is a recent (last week?) article published in an eastern Kentucky (Hillbilly) newspaper. Note the "quality" of the composition, etc.
This "type" of newspaper might be one that would be receptive to a couter-argument LTE, etc.
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Dedicated to the message, the Jehovah's Witnesses
by KATHY J. PRATER
Features Editor
Dedicated is the one word that comes foremost to mind upon investigation of this week's selected church. "Jehovah's Witnesses" is a religious group that meets five days a week and is committed to delivering their message to each and every household in their congregational area. If that's not dedication, then we would be hard pressed to determine what is.
According to material printed by the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society, several misconceptions prevail when the name "Jehovah's Witnesses" is spoken. The congregants have been called Christian propagandists, a cult, and have been accused of being fanatics who reject medical treatment. Actually, says the Society, Jehovah's Witnesses are none of these things. "Probably the worst thing, though, that I have had people ask me is 'Do you all believe in Jesus?'," said Elder Danny Conner. "Why, I tell them, yes we do. A lot of folks just don't understand, but we're eager to deliver our message and help them to."
So eager, in fact, that dedicated Jehovah's Witnesses go door to door in an attempt to deliver their Christian message to their neighbors and communities. This activity is referred to as "field ministry" by the Witnesses.
Field ministry is an important part of a Jehovah's Witnesses life, as the Witnesses possess a genuine concern for the welfare of their neighbor's and wish, wholeheartedly, to share their thoughts and beliefs with them.
Witnesses also rely heavily on the use of their power of reason. When attending a congregational meeting at one of the Witnesses Kingdom Hall's, you will note that members of the congregation deliver talks upon common subjects, habits and behaviors of today's society. As they speak, it becomes apparent that they have researched their topic, consulted the Bible, and come, by way of reasoning, to a logical conclusion on the matter.
At an evening meet held this past Tuesday at the Kingdom Hall on Water Gap Road, Allen Boyd, a seventeen year old high school graduate, gave a talk on idolatry. Boyd informed the Prestonsburg congregation that no carved images of any sort should be used in worship and that even hobbies, careers, and other daily activities can be logically defined as "idols when we allow them to interfere with our worship of Jehovah," he said.
The congregation assembled at the Water Gap Kingdom Hall presented as a group of meticulously dressed and very well-groomed members who were intently focused on Bible study and interpretation. The members listened as others presented talks and, later, exchanged thoughts during an open-mike opinion session. Thoughts and opinions were backed up by Bible scripture, quotes and study.
In closing, the congregants joined in a song of praise and thanksgiving. Indicative of their belief in reasoning, study and the acquisition of knowledge, the assembled congregants sang, "Happy are those you choose to invite, into your courts of instruction and light...Now our desire is by you to be taught...Praise to Jehovah, our glorious King."
If you are interested in learning more about the Jehovah's Witnesses, you may contact Elder Andrew Stamper, the presiding overseer of the Prestonsburg Congregation, or call the Kingdom Hall at 874-9638 to request either informational materials or a home visit. You may also access the official Jehovah's Witnesses website at www.watchtower.com.
. http://www.floydcountytimes.com/features/fri.htm
