Troubled by reports of the very problems that were supposed to be only the mark of false religions peadophilia (and hiding it) and hypocrisy (supporting the UN) many honest hearted JWs, it seems, have slowed down their meeting attendance and field ministry.
What has the society done to calm these very real worries concerning ACTUAL, not imagined, problems.
Simple. They scream ALL LIES!!!
The Watchtower for March 1 2003. Study article Be Courageous and Strong!
Paragraph 6:
We also need courage when opposers maneuver the media into spreading bad reports about God's servants or when they try to restrict true worship by 'scheming trouble by decree' (Psalm 94:20) For example, how should we feel when newspapers, radio, or television reports about Jehovahs Witnesses are distortions or outright falsehoods? Should we be shocked? No. We expect such things. (Psalm 109:2) And we are not surprised when some believe the published lies and distortions, since 'anyone inexperienced puts faith in every word' (Proverbs 14:15) Still, loyal Christians refuse to believe just any statement made about their brothers, and they certainly do not allow bad publicity to cause them to miss Christian meetings, to slow down in the field ministry, or to waver in their faith. On the contrary, they 'recommend [themselves] as Gods ministers'...
Edited by - dmouse on 18 January 2003 5:19:20