Here are the reasons why Jehovahs Witnesses are shunned from the Internet!
Beans
Why JW's Ban the INTERNET
by Beans 6 Replies latest watchtower beliefs
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Marcos
Yeah, it would be nice if they could see the irony in #4:
"If you forward information that turns out to be inaccurate, you bear a measure of responsibility for the sorrow or confusion this can cause. (...) Surely we would not want to do anything that would mislead or discourage any of our brothers."
Once again they condemn themselves.
Marcos
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heathen
Oh Gawd is that so pitifully condescending . I don't know how any mature adult would even sit there and be treated like a mindless lump . We'll just forget about all the good there is on the web there are deemonz out there. waaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
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JeffT
They have good reason to be afraid. This week I got in e-mail contact with a guy from my political board who is an ex-mormon now working as a Christian missionary in Spain. When people all over the world can compare notes on this stuff, they've lost control of the information flow.
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Beans
JeffT
INFORMATION FLOW, is right on the money!
Chances are the generation before us won't be using the computer and really won't be challenging there faith to Jehovah, but the youth of today are all over technology and thrive on INFORMATION.
What they are finding is exactly what the Watchtower does not want them too!
Beans
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Elsewhere
Sending emails to each other is a GREAT idea!!!
Our Kingdom Ministry November 1999 pp.3-6 Use of the Internet-Be Alert to the Dangers!
They enjoy sharing experiences from the field ministry and appreciate hearing about events that occur in connection with Jehovah's Witnesses and the Kingdom work around the globe. They like to be informed about anything outstanding that may happen to our brothers, such as a crisis or a natural disaster, and they want to know if there is something they can do to help. Such interest shows the unity of the brotherhood, proving that we do indeed love one another.Oh SH*T... that was a bad idea!!!
Our Kingdom Ministry September 2002 (For Britain) p. 8
Cautions regarding E-Mail: Some claim to feel more in touch with Jehovah's organization when they receive what they consider to be fresh information via E-mail. This may include experiences, notes on events at Bethel, reports of disasters or persecution, and even confidential information released at Kingdom Ministry Schools. Others seem overly eager to send such messages, hoping to be the first to reveal the information to their friends.
3 At times, information and experiences have been distorted or exaggerated. Or perhaps in an effort to be sensational, some have conveyed a false impression. Those who are hasty to reveal such matters often do not have all the facts. (Prov. 29:20) In some cases, even when a story is unbelievable, it is passed on as a curiosity. Such inaccurate or misleading reports amount to "false stories," which do not promote genuine godly devotion. -- 1 Tim. 4:6,7.
4 If you forward information that turns out to be inaccurate, you bear a measure of responsibility for the sorrow or confusion this can cause. When David received an exaggerated repot that all his sons had been killed, he "ripped his clothes apart" in anguish. However, in truth, only one of his sons had died. That was distressing enough, but this exaggeration caused David added distress. (2 Sam. 13:30-33) Surely we would not want to do anything that would mislead or discourage any of our brothers.
5 God's Appointed Channel: Bear in mind that our heavenly Father has an appointed channel of communication, "the faithful and discreet slave." That "slave" has the responsibility to determine what information is made available to the household of faith, as well as "the proper time" for it to be dispensed. This spiritual food is available only through the theocratic organization. We should always look to God's appointed channel for reliable information, not to a network of Internet users. -- Matt.24:45.Edited by - Elsewhere on 15 December 2002 12:15:52
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Roddy
Elsewhere >>Sending emails to each other is a GREAT idea!!!<< ... >>Oh SH*T... that was a bad idea!!!<<
LOL! I think that is what happened.
Still, I can't describe how stupid they tried to make us rank & file JWs feel like. The WTS has no clue what the JWs thought of the article in private.
I think the Pharasees were more honest. They held their contempt for the stupid common folk plain and openly. They weren't bother with 'political correctness'.