I don't go to many meetings now. I still feel the need to go every now and again for my husband's sake. I usually go on a Sunday, maybe once a month or so and I look at the WT article under discussion to see if I can stomach it before I go, a lot of the time I feel I just can't do it. However, I have noticed in the past that every so often there is an article I feel I can just about do it, generally kinder, more christian and less dogmatic. I was wondering if maybe there is at least one person there who is softer than the others, Also, I want to know which GB member is in charge? Any thoughts?
The writing department
by tornapart 15 Replies latest watchtower bible
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sir82
David Ianelli was, maybe still is, on the writing committee.
If you ever heard him give a talk, you could instantly recognize the articles he wrote, or least contributed heavily to. Certain phrases, a certain style, a certain emphasis.
He was very big on imitating Jesus' kindness, compassion, mercy, etc.
I haven't seen anything clearly in his style for many years though, which makes me wonder what happened to him.
With so many cutbacks there is a need for far fewer actual writers. Maybe he got reassigned.
Anybody out there know for sure?
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sparrowdown
Nah, don't fall for it, it's just "mother" playing "good cop bad cop" to keep you confused and confounded.
Cult psychology 101. Keep em confused with conflicting tones.
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tornapart
sir82 .. yes, I'm sure there is at least one person who has been like this there. For the last couple of years maybe I haven't noticed these softer articles.. Maybe it's possible that, like some of the more kindly elders, they either feel like they are fighting a losing battle and have left, or the hardliners have pushed them aside. -
Oubliette
What SparrowDown said! -
tornapart
Don't worry Sparrowdown and Oub... I'm not falling for anything. It's just that having to sit through something like this, even if only for 1 hour a month, makes it easier if it's kinder. Also, having said that, Ray Franz was a GB member for 10 years..... and he was genuine. If it wasn't for him many of us, me included would never have completely woken up. -
sparrowdown
Personally, I think there is more chance of the easter bunny existing than a soft, gentle voice hidden in the WT writing department.
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sparrowdown
I hear you tornapart, whatever gets you through the meeting.
Maybe drawing horns and moustaches on the artworks along with funny thought bubbles would be more therapeutic. It worked for me.
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Oubliette
TA, I don't worry about you, but I do feel for you. It's painful to listen to all that drivel in the WT.
Again, what SparrowDown said!
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tornapart
LOL Sparrowdown, sounds like a good idea!