The Truth vs Theories

by freemindfade 3 Replies latest watchtower beliefs

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  freemindfade

  I had a thought today, would so many people sign the witness version of the billion year contract if instead of calling everything (even the religion) "THE TRUTH", they were more like science and called it "THEORIES".

  It's funny because "THE TRUTH" changes all the time, where as really the truth does not. In science you say something is a theory it can change and become more accurate (New Light),

  Maybe the WTBTS wouldn't look so stupid about changing their doctrine if they called it THEORIES, but then, I imagine not as many people would sign on the dotted line with their baptism if it wasn't touted as "THE TRUTH"

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  flipper

  FREEMINDFADE- Good thread topic my friend. The problem that we face when discussing the " truth " versus the " theory " equation regarding religion is that when our society we live in throws into the mix RELIGION - people get very insecure and look at religion as a " sacred cow " of sorts where they want answers to all their life's situations and problems. AND they want an answer as to the " meaning " of life- the general public , and people like JW's included who aren't ready to accept the " theory " within their belief systems because they feel that EVERYTHING has to have an explanation in life. They cannot accept that there are certain things in life that we really just do NOT know about. Like if there is even a God, or what happens when we die ? People get freaked out not knowing those answers- so they force their version of what they consider " truth " down their religious members throats so they can THINK they know all the answers. LOL.

  So I don't believe the WT leaders or even JW members would ever admit that a " theory " is possible - because they live and base their insecure lives on what they claim is definitive " truth ". But actually it's bullshit. So like you say not as many would sign on the dotted line as members if the WT started selling " theories ". It's the WT Society's way of keeping control and power over jW's saying that tHEY the GB have all the answers. " Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. " Take care guy, we'll have to catch up sometime ! Peace out, Mr. Flipper
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  StrongHaiku

  Definitely a good thread topic. I would offer this...

  "A scientific theory is a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world, based on a body of facts that have been repeatedly confirmed through observation and experiment. Such fact-supported theories are not "guesses" but reliable accounts of the real world."

  I would not want to dignify what the WTBS provides by calling it a "theory" (in the same par as scientific theories). I think, what they often propose is a "guess" (or maybe a "hypothesis" at best). From my perspective, they have yet to provide the evidence to graduate their "guesses" into "theories". If anything, what they have provided often negates their own hypothesis. Just a thought...

  
  
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  Vidiot

  freemindfade - "Maybe the WTBTS wouldn't look so stupid about changing their doctrine if they called it THEORIES..."

  To the loyal rank and file, it doesn't look stupid.

  It looks smart.

  And the WTS doesn't give a shit if it looks stupid to "Satan's World".