Steve2. Perhaps this comment was more about the general lying nature that is instilled into the JW psyche, and when under pressure to actually tell the truth, that person is under the hammer, fear happens. It's then that a person is so vulnerable to threats and the like. I do believe that the world view is changing though........just wish it would hurry up.
My sister has lied outright about child abuse. I watched in horror as she and her husband did it! They told me that it was not good to muddy the name of God and it was for the greater protection of the organization. Mind you, they are of the older sort of class, but still.......when confronted with absolute statements they made, they outright lied. It was an incredible experience watching them do it.
She had been fond of saying that... "Jehovah hates a liar"... It used to be one of her pet statements followed by her lovely ........Kingdom of Heaven ...look of righteousness.