so as i am "listening" to the wt study going on this question was asked.
"how do you feel about refined understanding?".
some of the comments were:.
I feel like we can trust everything the governing body tells us now that we know they are the FDS."
Every leader of the WTBTS for the last 130+ years has been wrong about every significant thing they ever taught. Everything.
How does that indisputable fact inspire "trust"?!?
This should be a major WTF moment for everyone.
Let's review: It's a cult!
after reading that great post about the june 1 article on science i got to thinking.
although it is great to believe there is this huge group of guys in the jw writing department that are constantly looking to mislead us by twisting the words of scientist etc... i really think it is more likely they are google researchers that do not have the ability to grasp the thoughts that are being expressed in the scientific article they quote mine from.. i honestly believe the reason that this happens is because of the individuals they use to write these magazines.
these are not college educated men.
If you've never read the series of Awake! articles on propaganda referenced in my post above, you really owe it to yourself to do so.
They are very well written and clearly define what propaganda is and how many different groups and individuals have used it in the past and continue to use it today.
When you then understand that the writers of the WT publications clearly understand propaganda, can recognize it in the work of others and know how to use it, it then becomes obvious that at least some of their use of its techniques in their own writings is deliberate. (I'll acknowledge that some may also be unconscious due to their beliefs and biases).
But the key point is this: If the writers of WT publications are guilty of even one single deliberate act of using the techniques of propaganda in a dishonest way to lie, deceive or otherwise mislead, then it is prima facie proof that they are not God's representatives.
It's really that simple.
after reading that great post about the june 1 article on science i got to thinking.
although it is great to believe there is this huge group of guys in the jw writing department that are constantly looking to mislead us by twisting the words of scientist etc... i really think it is more likely they are google researchers that do not have the ability to grasp the thoughts that are being expressed in the scientific article they quote mine from.. i honestly believe the reason that this happens is because of the individuals they use to write these magazines.
these are not college educated men.
Reposting from one of my favorite 00DAD threads:
"WT Publications are all propaganda!" admits the Awake! magazine
Read this lovely little admission and judge for yourself:
THERE is a difference—a big difference—between education and propaganda. Education shows you how to think. Propaganda tells you what to think. Good educators present all sides of an issue and encourage discussion. Propagandists relentlessly force you to hear their view and discourage discussion. - Awake!, June 22, 2000, pp. 9-11 – [Emphasis added]
So what is it? What DO YOU think?
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If it walks like a duck and it quacks like a duck, then what is it?
the following material was prepared by herbert l. rosedale, esq.
and michael d. langone, ph.d.. i've highlighted the section i found most interesting.. nic'.
review of definitions.
i know there are many posts discussing the may money requesting televangalism...er... broadcast i mean!
but i wanted to start one where anyone can put what they have heard any non-exjw, non-apostate witnesses say good or bad about the broadcast.
i don't see how it can't rattle followers... but then again i might be surprised how they can twist things (2+2=5).
Just to qualify this a little, since I stopped going to meetings and have clearly shown my apostate side, she has gone into drone overload, more service, studying more, not even missing the occasional meeting, and sadly reporting everything I say and do to the elders.
How can ANYONE act like this and not see that they are in a cult?!?
the video streaming of the german branch visit program was excrutiating 3.5 hours long.. i just went to see the last 45 min (part of mark sandersons talk).. i think sanderson is quite a sympathetic speaker and he kind of made a loving impression.. he didn't mention controversial stuff (except for one thing i will come to soon).
he mostly talked about how to find joy, even when life is not easy, and how much the gb loves the rank and file.. one point seemed soooo important to him.
parents and children.
Can someone remind me, please? How old was Jesus when HE got baptized?
after reading that great post about the june 1 article on science i got to thinking.
although it is great to believe there is this huge group of guys in the jw writing department that are constantly looking to mislead us by twisting the words of scientist etc... i really think it is more likely they are google researchers that do not have the ability to grasp the thoughts that are being expressed in the scientific article they quote mine from.. i honestly believe the reason that this happens is because of the individuals they use to write these magazines.
these are not college educated men.
BB, something's messed up with your hyperlink. This one works:
somebody on another thread suggested that those still in could express their opinions on steven lett's performance.
i am still in and i was shocked, dismayed and saddened by it.
i became a witness over 30 yrs ago and the issue of donations was a non-issue for so many years.. now, it is a huge one for the org.
Stephen Lett: "In 130 years Jehovah's Org. has never solicited funds and we are not going to start now"
Good, then don't.
But then he goes ahead and does.
What an effin' liar!
Let's review: It's a cult!
i was an extremely sincere, zealous pioneer.
i really cared about the people in the field.
i thought their lives were in danger.
John Acquila, wow, a book burning! That's ironically chilling.
steven hassen is a well known name for many, if you do not know him google can help.
this information is certainly not new, but as almost every exjw has deep affection and concern for active jws it is certainly my wish and i hope the wish of other exjws that any active jw considers this information.
this information cannot be deemed as apostate, it is just stating the opinion of someone who has spent much of his adult life in helping people to realize what a cult is.
Driving Force (aka DF), thank you for the detailed analysis.
Now let's review: It's a cult!
