Mark Sanderson - Why Is the Newest GB Member Suddenly So Prominent?

by Oubliette 62 Replies latest watchtower beliefs

• 

  Oubliette

  - Apognophos: I think I get what you're saying now. I was objecting to what I thought you were implying, which is that he was "dominant", not just "prominent" (noticeable).

  Thanks.

  I certainly never even thought of implying that Sanderson is "dominant." Not sure why you might have inferred that.

  On page one of this thread, Cedars wrote: I'm not convinced Sanderson is receiving disproportionate coverage to other GB members since his appointment.

  To which I responded, "It may not be disproportionate, but he certainly is very prominently placed."
• 

  breakfast of champions

  "Have you ever seen what happens when an elder or ministerial servant gets appointed? They usually get slammed with privileges. Accounts, sound, literature, territory, assisting older friends, moving people, parts, etc.."

  I know you don't want to hear this, but I think STFU got this one right: this is the new kid on the block and they want to "use" him for as many "privileges" as possible. I think that's what the visibility is all about.

  I have heard Sanderson speak on multiple occasions and he's never struck me as any more or less smug/jerk-offish than the others - which isn't saying much.
• 

  OneGenTwoGroups

  Sanderson, just another white religious celibate old fart. Probably a repressed homosexual. Since there is only eight of them, it would make sense that he would get screen time.

  BTW, I see Splane, Losch, and Morris battling it out on Wednesday mornings on who's got the best ideas. They've definitely have the biggest egos. Morris is the cockiest of them all.
• 

  ohnightdivine

  People in the congos I know are posting their old photos with Sanderson on social media.. for bragging rights, yes?

  The others even set them as cover photos for FB. Quite funny and annoying.

  It isn't any different from people who pose with celebs or politicians and don't hesitate to let the world about it.
• 

  Vidiot

  ohnightdivine - "It isn't any different from people who pose with celebs or politicians and don't hesitate to let the world about it."

  A selfie with Sanderson is A-OK, but Obama's a no-no, huh?
• 

  Vidiot

  OneGenTwoGroups - "I see Splane, Losch, and Morris battling it out on Wednesday mornings on who's got the best ideas."

  Watchtower Hunger Games.
• 

  zed is dead

  Maybe his prominence has something to do with his bloodline - his mother was a Rutherford. Maybe that is more than a coincedence?

  zed
• 

  flipper

  He's probably massaging the right " power teat " of another prominent GB member. Just my 2 cents
• 

  JOHNROSS93

  I may be the only one here who heard Mark Sanderson's First Talk. As I recall, he stood on a box to reach the mic. He was a truly nice, kind, compassionate boy. His father was one of only TWO people from my JW childhood who were kind and loving when I was DF'd. He always stopped to ask how I was if we ran into each other out in the world. He was genuinely interested, kind, and took the time & interest in me (albeit briefly) despite the admonishment to shun. He never preached or coerced me to "come back." He was happy to see me "as is." Mark, too, always asked after me to relatives. He has a good heart. I can't condone the same JW policies that he surely supports as a GB member, but I can say with confidence that he's a good man. I knew him as a dedicated Pioneer and not into it to "move up the ladder" but rather because he believes what he teaches. Since he is a devout JW (obviously) I'm happy for his "success" in being invited to the GB. My sincere hope is that he can bring some kindness and compassion to a otherwise dogmatic, self-serving, & "CYA" group. I am still a DF'd former JW, and I disagree VEHEMENTLY with the shunning policy, child abuse cover-ups, out of control regulations of personal lives, etc. However, I think there are JW's like Mark who genuinely believe they can help and save people before Armageddon arrives. The Org needs MORE KIND FOLK like him and less Power hungry, letter-of-the-law types that have been in power for so lonG.
• 

  Focus

  JOHNROSS93:

  The "Mark Sanderson" you alleged knew and now commend so highly (not only in this thread) is, if he ever existed, evidently long dead.

  The zombie now in its place is a SPIRITUAL RAPIST **.

  Try to understand this, and stop raising any hopes, thanks, about reform.

  The thought that the evil G.B. would elect to join it anyone who hadn't clearly displayed the vilest cult credentials is ludicrous. They never, never, never want another Raymond V. Franz.

  Thousands probably pray he dies painfully and soon, just like all leaders of this evil cult... of course, I am more charitable.

  Focus

  ("NO COMPROMISE WITH EVIL!" Class)

  NOTE: ** For the definition of a "Spiritual Rapist", I refer you to the Watchtower Society's own usage of "spiritual fornication" (see Watchtower 1986 March 15 p10-15, "Do Not Be Quickly Shaken From Your Reason") and spiritual pornography (any material critical of the Watchtower leadership).