What a difference a word makes!

by ozziepost 12 Replies latest watchtower bible

  • Narkissos
    Narkissos

    Well, I don't know whether "through" and "in" makes such a big difference. What I do remember is that my first and last Judicial Committee hearing (strange word isn't it? It seems to me the appointed "elders" did everything but hearing), in 1986, began with the words, "Well, we called you because we think you are talking too much about Jesus," and ended with disfellowshipment on the grounds of 2Jn 9-11... It really made me laugh however sad I was. When you are used to read an organization's doctrine into a text, what the text plainly states doesn't matter anymore...

    Speaking of word changes, I was definitely shocked when "God's Spirit" was replaced with "Organization" in the questions for baptism, in the early 80's. That was a meaningful change for sure...

  • ozziepost
    ozziepost
    "Well, we called you because we think you are talking too much about Jesus,"

    Amazing isn't it that local elders could even think of saying such a thing? A Dub is supposed to be a "true christian" (in their words) yet is viewed as 'apostate' for speaking the name of Jesus!!!!!!!!!!!

    Their own words condemn them as antichrists!

    Ozzie

  • Panda
    Panda

    Oz, excellent post! Good grief to think that we often felt honored to get such significant info, that somehow the changes for more loyalty to the organization was a good thing..yikes, that brainwashing just doesn't go away.

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