The WTS feels that they are the true religion because they place tons of literature based on their own interpretations and because they show true Christian love for one another. This forum is testimony to the validity of their cause so I won't bother to repeat the obvious.
But if a true religion were to exist, I belive it shoud be based on the following:
1) The development of the human being.
- Helping it's members improve their lives not just in a spiritual sense, but also in a secular way by promoting education and self improvement at all levels. By educating it's members, a true religion can produce people who are of true value to their communities - instead of sending brainwashed door-knockers and-kid touchers into the world.
2) Showing their true love of God and humanity by performing acts of charity that truly matter.
- Even Jesus performed real acts of kindness to humans, he fed people, and cured the sick. He didn't just spend all of his time 'talking' about the kindgom to come. A true religion should take the lead in humanitarian projects. It should not build it's reputation on publications full of misinterpretations.
3) A true religion should encourage Bible literacy, but should leave the interpretations and predictions to God and Jesus.
- A true religion should promote the hope that God has placed before mankind, but it should avoid predictions and interpretations. It is enough to know that Jesus is the Son of God and that Satan is their opposer and ours. The Bible was not created as an enigmatic source of frustration. It was written to provide us with a clear and simple hope - that we can all live again in a better world by having faith in God and the sacrifice of His Son.
- A true religion should also promote the open and honest discussion of Bible topics but should avoid dogmatic doctrines. Religous doctrine should apply only in the most practical and reasonable sense.
4) True religion should avoid using rank and lofty 'class systems' to govern itself.
- It is possible for a religous organization to govern itself if the lead is taken by men and women who are well educated, responsible, and have shown their love of mankind and of God through their works and fine ethic both in and out of the home. These members can be elected from within the congregation. Unlike the so-called 'governing body' of the WTS, these members will use their talents to help promote a safe, diverse, and productive environment so that all can participate in making this world a better place.
5) Those who take the lead will also promote the well being of it's youth at all levels.
- Children and teenagers will be taught to become physically and morally fit. The family bond will be strengthened by teaching parents to engage in constructive activities with their children, as opposed to leaving them in the wandering hands of a 'bible teacher'. Education and cultural awareness will aslo be of paramount importance to our youth. Wherever outside intervention is necessary to protect the welfare of a child, it will be used without exception.
6) Charitable projects will be nonprofit in origin. All proceeds will be used to address the needs of the local community.
- The sale of publications will not be forced upon our members nor allowed. If any funding is needed, it will be obtain through legal channels and it's proceeds will be used to address the needs of the local community. Our members will not be exploited as 'publishers' or distribution outlets. Their minds and their hearts will be employed in a dignified and honorable manner by helping others the way God truly intended.
7) Voting in political elections will be allowed. Military service will be left to the conscious of it's members.
- Until God bring his kingdom to earth, our members will be allowed to vote in recognition of the fact that governments have the right to maintain the good order and welfare of it's citizens as stated in the Bible. Voting is nothing more than supporting the decision making process of it's citizens - not the rule of Satan. It is the belief of this writer that Satan rules where chaos and religous tryrants are present. Although Democracy is imperfect, it is the only alternative we have until God's kingdom is restored on earth.
- Furthermore, all of our members have the right to defend themselves, their family, their way of life. Just as you would call a policeman to protect you from a rapist, or a thief, a soldier is also called upon to protect the needs of the population as a whole. It is up to the individual member to decide if military service is appropriate for him or her.
If you have any thoughts on this, or would like add to this please let me know. Perhaps you can help me come up with a name for this?