There are some of us who look forward to a time when the Watchtower Society
and all it stood for are erased from history and long forgotten. It would be a shame to
think that some late effort at reform might save it. For this reason, I want to praise
the determination and tenacity of the man so many Bethelites call the "Boss":
Theodore Jaracz
It is common for most elder bodies to be dominated by one or more strong
personalities - so it should be no surprise that one determined man - together with his
cronies - could dominate the actions of the organization. The most enjoyable part of
observing this is considering how effectively he is helping our cause - in lopping off
the future of the Watchtower. Let's see how he can accomplish that:
Never apologize. Never admit that anything was done wrong. Never
reveal anything negative about the organization. Without exposure,
any system can fall into profound decay. This helps 'apostates' accuse the
organization of being arrogant and corrupt.
Appeal to the worst habit of elderly men - pig headed stubborness
Agreeing with the above, refuse to change anything meaningful. Encourage
'apostates' to think of Watchtower leaders as senile, selfish and out of touch.
Drain everything possible Get rid of 'moral capital' earned during persecution
by covering up child molestation problems. Retain deadly, dull meetings
that drain the spirit. Insist on legalisms and repetition that force out brothers
with intelligence and human feeling.
Get rid of the organization's future - young Witnesses. Baptise them before
they can act like adults. Force meetings and magazine peddling on them.
Keep them uneducated, dependant and bored to the point of rebellion.
Do away with all depth of explanation and maintenance of doctrine
in favor of a 'cause we said so' command structure. Use the threat of shunning
to force superficial compliance.
Rule out all reform and charity by accusing others of 'apostasy'
Elevate your self and other Watchtower leaders above Jesus in practical
effect. Christ is a figurehead, referred to perfunctorily, while unyielding emphasis
gets placed on the self elevated "faithful slave" (i.e. you, in effect ) - or who
do you think publishes the Watchtower, anyway? Ain't we great? Aren't we wonderful?
We certainly think so.
If you are a 'loyal' Witness still reading this, you've got a problem. You know
that the Bible is loaded with stories about corrupt kings, priests, and prophets.
The Devil entered into Judas and even Jesus once addressed Peter, "Get behind
me, Satan". Could the organization be gradually ruined by one cold hearted
man?
As for me, I'm quite content to watch the whole thing quietly and discreetly
rot away.
Have I come to bury Brother Theodore?
By no means ... I have come to praise him and wish him God speed in his
work.
sweet dreams, Bethel lurkers
metatron