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In 2014, the Jehovah’s Witnesses Organization published a new book, “God’s Kingdom Rules,” which has been studied by JWs all over the world. This new book attempts to sync the teachings, mission and activities from the early days of Brother Russell to the present day and projecting into the future. What I find to be interesting is how the JW Organization’s changes in doctrine and practice are presented in the context of new light and progressive insight, rather than as contradiction and inconsistency that have caused some of their members to leave the organization as a result.
In my opinion, this publication is partly an effort at Internet information damage control. Interestingly, “Bible Students” are cited 43 times. There appears to be a focus on reclaiming the Bible Student legacy that has been carried forward for a century by today’s JW Bible Students.
In recent years, many blogs, forums like this one, as well as internet sites continuing growth over the Internet in the availability of increasingly more accurate information on early Watchtower history are causing some JWs to question their own beliefs.
Ignoring historical changes in doctrine and practice may no longer be an option. As more and more JWs uncover this information, they often don’t know what to do with it. Solution! The JW Organization is now presenting these details with their own narrative and perspective on events. With a positive spin placed on the historical changes, perhaps most JWs will be satisfied and view other points of view as lies and distortions of the truth. But what do you think?
I would simply add that ANY man-made religious ORGANIZATION that needs to gather members in order to keep itself alive is
something to avoid. I include in this all organized churches that focus on GROWTH rather than fellowship. There are small flocks of believers that are scattered around the globe who come together to edify one another in the faith and look after one another's well-being, and I don't have a problem with that. But when you need a printing press for your world-wide outreach, I see that as a big red flag. If your church is "one of many" and has a headquarters -- another red flag. If your church needs you to sign a statement of faith and become on official member - that is another red flag. If your church owns real estate and is not using it to house and feed the poor - red flag. That's the way I see it. I think people will figure this out in due time. I
RainMusic, why are your redflags redflags? printing materials take labor and cost money
issusing charity and financial support to members would make a pandoras box. however they way they pressure brothers and sisters to constantly preach, dodge education and hindering their potential to financial support themselves is not good either.
I would simply add that ANY man-made religious ORGANIZATION that needs to gather members in order to keep itself alive is
something to avoid. I include in this all organized churches that focus on GROWTH rather than fellowship. There are small flocks of believers that are scattered around the globe who come together to edify one another in the faith and look after one another's well-being, and I don't have a problem with that. But when you need a printing press for your world-wide outreach, I see that as a big red flag. If your church is "one of many" and has a headquarters -- another red flag. If your church needs you to sign a statement of faith and become on official member - that is another red flag. If your church owns real estate and is not using it to house and feed the poor - red flag. That's the way I see it. I think people will figure this out in due time. I
The local church's main objective should be to "go and make disciples". If you don't see growth, you're not doing it right.
All the complaints listed against the JW's have had parallels in traditional Christianity. The only difference being that the Christian ones were of greater magnitude and severity.
The local church is a place to gather or assemble, it's not an Army recruiting center.
The local church has many functions. One is to heed Christ's words to "go and make disciples". Surely you remember Jesus sending out the 72 for that purpose.
The local church is a place to gather or assemble, it's not an Army recruiting center.
They mistake the great commission to spread the Good News. They THINK it means to spread belief in their particular creed and dogma to gain membership.
The local church has many functions. One is to heed Christ's words to "go and make disciples". Surely you remember Jesus sending out the 72 for that purpose.
Carry no purse, no wallet, no shoes; and salute no man on the way.
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