DESPERATELY LOOKING for the WT internet quotes!!!!

TTBoy

I've been looking for over an hour to find the thread on WT views on internet usage or the KM insert on the internet. Any help would be appreciated. TY

TT

Edited by - TTBoy on 30 September 2002 19:52:3

Edited by - TTBoy on 30 September 2002 19:52:33

biblexaminer

here's a start..

http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/forum/thread.aspx?id=36586&site=3

TTBoy

OHH GOD thank you so much, that was the exact one I've been looking for!!

abbagail

Hi TT: Here's another thread I had saved... Grits

WT Quotes Bashing MEDIA & Internet: http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/forum/thread.aspx?id=36934&page=1&site=3#500905

Stephanus

j2l:

All credit goes to Dmouse for his hard work scanning that crap.

I'll eventually get around to archiving the old issues on my KM Scans site, so I don't have to post the whole damned thing on a page here...

UnDisfellowshipped

Thanks to Stephanus and DMouse for those Great Scans of the KM!

Here are a few Quotes I found:

The Watchtower August 1st 1993 Issue, Page 17:

"Modem computers have opened other avenues to bad association. Some commercial firms enable subscribers using a computer and a telephone to send a message to electronic bulletin boards; a person can thus post on the bulletin board a message that is open to all subscribers. This has led to so-called electronic debates on religious matters. A Christian might be drawn into such debates and may spend many hours with an apostate thinker who may have been disfellowshipped from the congregation."

"connecting a computer to an electronic bulletin board can open the way to serious spiritual dangers. Just as an unscrupulous individual can place on a bulletin board a virus - a program designed to corrupt and destroy computer files - apostates, clergymen, and persons seeking to corrupt others morally or otherwise can freely place their poisonous ideas on bulletin boards. Unless a bulletin board, even one labeled "JW Only," is properly supervised, with its use being limited to those who are mature, faithful servants of Jehovah, it could expose Christian users to "bad associations." (1 Cor. 15:33) The Society has received reports that such so-called private networks have been used not only to speculate regarding spiritual matters but also to give bad advice, spread gossip and false information, plant negative ideas, raise questions and doubts that subvert the faith of some, and disseminate private interpretations of Scripture. On the surface, some information may appear to be Interesting and informative, and yet it may be laced with poisonous elements. Christians look to "the faithful and discreet slave" for timely spiritual food and for clarifications."

Our Kingdom Ministry September 1995 Issue, Pages 5-6:

Maintaining a Balanced View of Computer Technology: Technology has been hailed as a great saver of time. For example, at the click of a computer button, a user can instantly access huge amounts of information. Computers can often do in seconds what would have taken hours or weeks to do by other means. When properly used they are a helpful tool.

Will It Really Save Time?: On the other hand, such technology does not come to the user without substantial costsboth in money and in time. Hours may be required to learn how to make the computer do some tasks. Moreover, a person who becomes intrigued with the technology itself may consume time that could be better spent...

Other Serious Pitfalls: As outlined on page 17 of the August 1, 1993, issue of The Watchtower connecting a computer to an electronic bulletin board can open the way to serious spiritual dangers. Just as an unscrupulous individual can place on a bulletin board a virus - a program designed to corrupt and destroy computer files - apostates, clergymen, and persons seeking to corrupt others morally or otherwise can freely place their poisonous ideas on bulletin boards. Unless a bulletin board, even one labeled "JW Only," is properly supervised, with its use being limited to those who are mature, faithful servants of Jehovah, it could expose Christian users to "bad associations." (1 Cor. 15:33) The Society has received reports that such so-called private networks have been used not only to speculate regarding spiritual matters but also to give bad advice, spread gossip and false information, plant negative ideas, raise questions and doubts that subvert the faith of some, and disseminate private interpretations of Scripture. On the surface, some information may appear to be interesting and informative, and yet it may be laced with poisonous elements... Computer networks extend worldwide and can bring unlimited valuable information into the home or workplace. They offer much-needed services to businesses and organizations as well as to individuals who need to keep pace with personal or business interests in the fast-moving society in which we live. At the same time, computer networks are plagued with problems such as pornography, divisive hate propaganda, and detailed information on how to perform vile and wicked deeds.

Awake! November 8th 1995 Issue, Page 29:

As Australian schools connect up to the Internet global information network, they are also linking up to what amounts to a moral minefield. According to The Sydney Morning Herald newspaper, they can access "X-rated photos of nude children, orgies, video clips from on-line brothels, a bill of rights for people wishing to have sex with animals and information on how to join a masturbation chat-line." The article adds: "Passwords or proof of age were not requiredjust an ordinary dial-up connection."

Edited by - UnDisfellowshipped on 1 October 2002 6:36:16