Oh, The Irony (vol 2)

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This was telling from a recent WT:
w06 9/1 p. 4 Religion—What Good Does It Do?
You have probably noticed that many clergymen today use religion to elevate themselves with high-sounding titles and to obtain money from their flocks.
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No comments from a year ago.

Maybe it was before it's time, but it seems topical now seeing that September will have the Governing Body asking UK congregations for more money for the new bethel.

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bemused

Indeed. Governing Body, Circuit Overseer, Elder (especially if not very old) are all high-sounding titles that help give authority and power over the obedient masses.
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At the convention I heard frequent references to Pioneer Elder blahblahblah.

It's not enough to be called an elder if you are pioneering it seems. The higher status should be advertised.

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Brainfloss

high sounding titles like "Mentally Diseased Apostates"