Think about it:
The corrupt old men who rule the Watchtower preach that 'apostates' are injuring their congregations
BUT WON'T LET THEM GO!
They could invent a new rule stating that anybody who doesn't turn in time for a year is simply
not a Witness anymore - no "disassociation", no names read off. They could put a time limit on
people who have faded away - saying that after X number of years, no judicial committee will
bother them. Heck, even Castro let "worms" get out of Cuba!
The Society would rather risk decay in their flock - Why?
Because it's a cult and they know it. Because they are afraid of an exodus. Because
they know they're lying about Witnesses being zealous and loyal and willing volunteers.
Because they know they can control some people with 'hostages' - as in disfellowshipping
separating friends and relatives. Because they know their doctrines are mostly nonsense.
That's why they can't let people go free
That's why they MUST FIND A WAY TO PUNISH THEM.
That's why they can't "permit" any elder to simply resign ( you're not allowed to, per their letter)
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