@ Zilgee the belief as always been since Jehovah is the father, organization is the mother.
What they find difficult to come to terms with is those who refuse to worship the mother(organisation) as God
Organization is God
by Longlivetherenegades 15 Replies latest watchtower beliefs
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Ding
Quite ironic, given that Russell wrote, "Beware of organization. It is wholly unnecessary."
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Konagirl
@Longlivetherenegades
Thank you for Ray Franz's quote. Here's a segment - "Or it can refer to those who form the authority structure that directs and controls that community."
Each fully indoctrinated elder, represents the image of the “spirit-directed organization”. They must uphold this image, representing its divine power of authority. It is a crafted idol supported on a pedestal that cannot be questioned. Sadly, they, the elder body and all JWs, serve a “created thing”, and live a life of futility.
21 For even though they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God or give thanks, but they became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish heart was darkened. 22 Professing to be wise, they became fools, 23 and exchanged the glory of the incorruptible God for an image in the likeness of corruptible man and of birds and four-footed animals and crawling creatures.
24 Therefore God gave them over in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, so that their bodies would be dishonored among them. 25 For they exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. Romans 1:21-15
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Konagirl
@enoughisenough - "Then there are photos of people standing around the JWorg sign with uplifted hands and faces. ( I remember not liking or really understanding why that blue sign ended up on the Kingdom Hall and the street side signs."
Or, bowing down in fear of facing the elder judicial committee!
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enoughisenough
Konagirl, where is that picture from?
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Konagirl
@enoughisenough,
My friend found the picture online and used photoshop to remove the statue and insert the logo!