I am saying, scooby, that this machine is primarily for witnesses, that the witnesses will not, have never (as an organization) given to charity unless it's own members are the primary benefactors. I am glad that this machine will help people, whatever their religion.
My main point is that it is self serving and dishonest for this religion, of which I AM a member, to give this machine and blow their trumpet about it as they did. Their motives are not for the good of the community at large; this gift primarily was given to save the lives of witnesses to the limitations of it's design and indicated benefits. The organization I grew up with, the WTS, and live with now, is not concerned with the community at large, and does not encourage it's members to give to charity as a major part or even minor part of their worship. I have a business, I send around the United Way envelope and all I get is, "oh, don't they fund abortions, or don't they have a political wing."
They have NO concept that yes maybe they do, but the greater good makes it worthwhile. Most witnesses consider charity only if it furthers the "kingdom" message, or as in this case, keeps a few witness blood crises out of the newspaper.
I object to their donating this in such a public fashion and for their reasons in doing so.
I did not mean to offend you in any way.