Fun with Watchtower Covers
Fun with Watchtower covers, from TruthBook Blue (this is number ten in a series!)
If you read this blog, I am quite sure that you already have an idea of what I might have to say about the following question:
Does “the faithful and discreet slave” endorse independent groups of Witnesses who meet together to engage in Scriptural research or debate?
This question – and its answer by the Governing Body – appeared in the September “Q&A” section of the Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Ministry publication.
It’s a great example of Watchtower-speak. They start off with a simple question about endorsement. Of course,there’s no reason that they should feel they have to “endorse” independent studies. However, they gradually move into a prohibition against reading anything but the Society’s publications – even suggesting that learning Hebrew or Greek might not be such a good idea.
And people still try to argue with me about the way the control their members and take the god-position.
Tightening the leash: the Watchtower’s attempt to put an end to Jehovah’s Witnesses’ apologists is an excellent point-by-point analysis and rebuttal posted by The Apologetic Front.
Before this talk, I didn’t really have much of an idea as to the extent to which the Watchtower has control over its members. Now I can sadly say that I do.
I remember once at my aunt & uncle’s house when I was babysitting…I found a book about how to refute or talk to other religions (I can’t remember what denomination they were) and I opened it to find an entire section about JW’s. I thought ‘what could they possibly say?’ and looked a bit further. I saw a list of things that JW’s believe and then below the list were the questions they could ask re: whatever the belief was. I read one subject “JW’s don’t believe in the trinity” and when I got to the answer I had to slam the book shut. I was terrified that I’d get ‘in trouble’ or be found displeasing to Jehovah for even opening the book. I was a teenager and scared to death. This article from the KM really made my stomach clench. Oy.
Hey what are those watchtower covers about..
Its like they are just putting words and phrases in there….?
Melvin Lee’s last blog post..Remove Car Dents with Dry Ice! (Cool!)
Melvin – Yes, that’s right. This series of videos uses the Watchtower format to present some critical interpretation of their methods and motivations. It is humorously done. This is a form of commentary called satire. Sometimes the jester has something to say.