The Truth or the Way ??? Just a thought

blueztunez

I don't bother to query the "Brothers" about their doctrine any longer I just get the old run around (not so here) so my question or rather statement is this. The Truth (I feel) is in the bible and well the jw's do use the text to some degree BUT why oh why are they not in "The Way" as the first century christians called their beliefs ? "The Way" being a practice of christian beliefs\values ect . My take on this is that they do have the truth... (minus the wt org) but they don't live "The Way" cuz IF they did they'd be happy and not praying for harmageddon to fall upon them any day. I never understood why the jw's pound home the "fact" that the END is so close, I thought if they have a christian spirit they ought to be living in gods spiritual kingdom on earth right now AND enjoying it...heck I'm a half baked christian and I'm diggin it now and if I should be judged rightous (in the end) I'll be diggin it later. This is why I think they use the expression "The Truth" instead of "The Way". Any insights ?

Double Edge

. This is why I think they use the expression "The Truth" instead of "The Way". Any insights ?

Well, after all is said and done, maybe their "truth" really isn't "The Way". just a thought from one who has visited numerous Christian Churches, including the dubs and find them marginally "Christian".

ColdRedRain

There is a religion that calls itself "The Way"... It's also a cult.

LittleToe

They miss the point that Jesus was talking about himself, rather than any religion, in John 14:6.

OldSoul

Spot on, Little Toe!

Jesus was plainly saying that he was the way, the truth, and the life. There is no need to interpret, "I am the way, the truth, and the life." It is a clear statement.

I get the same thing regarding the WTS treatment of Paul's personal choice regarding honoring the consciences of others. It wasn't an order. Someone choosing not to certainly wasn't an offense that would lead to disfellowhipping. Paul was encouraging others to adopt the same view he had, but wasn't insisting. I doubt he had a clue that his discussion would turn into part of the new Fence Around the Law (of the Christ).

Respectfully,
OldSoul

Siddhashunyata

Letting Life live through you is The Way. It is not belief , nor is it dogma. These things are dead.

Brummie

They used to call themselves "The Way" many years ago.

Brummie

zen nudist

Jesus was plainly saying that he was the way, the truth, and the life. There is no need to interpret, "I am the way, the truth, and the life." It is a clear statement.

it seems to me that when most christians say this or quote it, they indicate that Jesus is some idol that people can bow to and its all done... but if someone in that time period said they were THE WAY.... they meant they were the ROAD to travel, their life was to be followed... as THE WAY, not just accept that they existed and a smile in their direction is what matters now.... Jesus said pick up your crosses and follow me... a pretty harsh thing to say back then equivelant to.... I am headed to death row, you coming?

Carmel

Does that make the rest of us curds?

carmel of the no-whey class

FairMind

The WTS pretty much ignores Jesus and since He is the WAY they don?t have the right to call themselves ?The Way?. I guess the truth fits better since the truth is what ever the WTS says it is.

FM

The Truth or the Way ??? Just a thought

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