I was baptized June 1, 1985. Thats the day they started using the NEW baptismal questions in their baptismal talk on the baptismal day to all the baptismal candidates. Did any of you actually HEAR those questions they made you stand up to hear read? Would any of us at that moment in time actually have said anything but a resounding "YES!!!" when asked those questions? I sure as hell dont recall what I was asked. They coulda said "Do you all solemnly swear to run nude through Central Park with a book bag throwing rose petals and tracts in the air as you go?" Id have said yes!
This is what they ACTUALLY ASKED US from that point forward:
1. On the basis of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, have you repented of your sin and dedicated yourself to Jehovah to do his will?
2. Do you understand that your dedication and baptism identify you as one of Jehovah's Witnesses in association with God's spirit-directed organization?
I shudder at my stupidity...and just where the hell are the Father Son and Holy Spirit here?