https://youtu.be/6GA9v7fFRwk?si=0LOR5QqUaPMQ8ck4
What you are about to watch is another leaked instalment from the recent Annual Meeting delivered by Kenneth Cook with the theme "Help to tear down and build up" and highlights tge new take o disfellowshipping that will from now concentrate on major wrongdoing whereas minor wrongdoing will be dealt with kind and love.So the Watchtower's at it again, rewriting the narrative like an old TV show that conveniently forgets a character's past. For decades, the organization has been the ultimate gatekeeper, quick to kick out members for even minor missteps—let's not forget how Jehovah's Witnesses have had to grovel and practically beg to be reinstated. And now, they want you to believe they're just the epitome of mercy and love? Sure let's watch it together.
This latest sermon paints a very touching picture of mercy, reminding us that the elders are so eager to assist those "removed from the congregation." How noble, right? They make it sound like it’s been this constant, compassionate outreach—when in reality, the past is filled with stories of harsh disfellowshipping policies. Want to come back? Better crawl and prove your worth.
They even go on to say that while Jehovah’s standards haven’t changed, their “understanding” of mercy has. Oh, so now it’s an *adjustment*? Convenient. All those years of rigid, unforgiving rules—those weren’t mistakes, of course, just “adjustments.” It’s like a company blaming its customers for misunderstanding the return policy.
And the Watchtower makes it clear: if you've been disfellowshipped, it’s not Jehovah turning his back on you—no, no, it's just that you didn’t meet the mark. But hey, if you show even a glimmer of repentance, they’re happy to have you back. Such generosity! And yet, anyone who's been on the receiving end knows how humiliating the process can be. It’s a long, grueling wait filled with judgment, as if they’re doing you a favor by giving you a second chance.
But now, we’re expected to view the organization as the embodiment of mercy, with Jehovah's so-called warm appeal to "return." All the while, they continue to remind us that justice and righteousness are just as important, just in case anyone thought they were letting their standards slide. It's like saying, "Yes, we love you, but don’t forget—step out of line, and we’ll be back to square one."
And what about the "tear down and build up" analogy? They compare returning members to houses that can either be repaired or need demolishing. The message is clear: if you're worth it, they'll fix you up, but if not—well, they’ve got the wrecking ball ready. How's that for mercy?
It’s quite a show of selective memory. All of a sudden, it’s all about extending mercy during the Great Tribulation and looking forward to welcoming back repentant ones, as if their history of disfellowshipping and shunning isn't still affecting countless lives.
So, yes, the Watchtower may claim they're full of mercy now, but let’s not forget the years of crawling they’ve demanded before someone could even hope for a little taste of that so-called love.