Bethel - House of God?

by truth_about_the_truth 4 Replies latest watchtower bible

  • truth_about_the_truth
    truth_about_the_truth

    Isn't it interesting that the JW HQ is referred to as Bethel (House of God)?

    Everyone takes it for granted that the Israelites worshipped Jehovah there, thus making it a fitting name.

    The Bible states otherwise:

    Amos 3:14

    14: "that on the day I punish Israel for his transgressions, I will punish the altars of Bethel, and the horns of the altar shall be cut off and fall to the ground.

    Amos 4:4

    4: "Come to Bethel, and transgress; to Gilgal, and multiply transgression; bring your sacrifices every morning, your tithes every three days;

    Even the Insight book under the subject of Bethel states that the Israelites worshipped golden calves there and was a place known for idolatry. It was so prevalent that it says Bethel became a "symbol of idolatry".

    Well, I guess the name "House of god" is correct but the question is...which god?

    Isn't it amazing that stuff like this isn't even noticed by the avg. JW? Is this an example of the WT deliberately deceiving their followers in front of their face?

  • the_classicist
    the_classicist

    Well that's pretty funny.

    Just remember, don't let facts get in the way of religion.

  • Joyzabel
    Joyzabel
    "which god?"

    El

    Please read Karen Armstrong's "History of God" and you'll learn that Jehovah was one of 70 sons of El. Thus Bethel.

  • Leolaia
    Leolaia

    Actually, "Bethel" even was the name of a god....see http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/10/63035/1.ashx

  • Narkissos

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