So I'd like to take a poll: Which topic would you like to see a JW discuss most? Another way of putting it, what topic do you think would undoubtedly cause him to wake up to 'the truth about the truth'. Evolution, 607, 1914, blood, Trinity brochure, the name Jehovah, child abuse, disfelowshipping, etc.?
Ethos, you seem genuine at this particular moment, I like way you are respectfully presenting your inquiry. You seem to have a want for understanding of this subject while remaining faithful to your religion. I can respect that, however have you admitted yet that you are breaking the rules by being here? That's why JW apologists are profiled and judged is because of HOW ADAMANT the Society is about NOT going to apostate websites... but yet here you are. A common theme among all JW apoligists is simply ignoring this argument or brushing it off even though it's kind of a trump card. Why are you here? To defend an organization that has explicitly instructed you not to do so? For JW apologists they start out with an audience scratching their head when posting on an apostate forum.
Anyway, I would say the most devistating set of facts are the child molestation court cases namely the most recent one of Candace Conti. For years the argument was the Watchtower had a long line of secret settlements where victims would be hushed, which is damning evidence for sure, but now the apostates have an actual conviction of the corporation in Brooklyn from a CA jury. When presented with these facts a Witness has to say that this group of 12 people unanimously voted incorrectly on a child abuse case if they wish to save face for their organization and their god. This is when a defense becomes very far fetched. Witnesses will take the tiny out and say that it could be a fraud or a conspiracy, but they have to question the very foundations of which their nation stands. This exposes the Watchtower's bogus view of the State and their beleaguered doctrine of neutrality. Romans 13 clearly indicates that governments that have 12 person juries, alongside any superior authoirty, are put in place BY GOD. The language is quite clear:
Romans 13 - 5 Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience. 6 This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, who give their full time to governing. 7 Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.
The court system is a privilege allotted to us by our government and it deserves the proper respect as do it's official rulings whether we like them or not. As of right now the Watchtower stands condemned by a system that the Bible says God put in place. To deny it's ruling is to deny God, it's as simple as that. But like Outlaw said if a Witness doesn't want to hear it, they simply won't. But to me the child abuse stuff is your best bet of waking someone up cold-turky, but that rarely happens. It's usually a personal process that cannot be altered from the outside.
-Sab
