It just struck me that Rutherford's use of ambiguous language to cozy up to the Nazi's to get certain favors is strikingly similar to the Society's use of ambiguous language to cozy up to the UN beginning in 1991. The September 8, 1991 Awake! contained a couple of articles that apparently praised the UN (anyone not familiar with JW doctrine about the role of the UN in Bible prophecy would certainly read it that way) as part of the Writing Department's effort, no doubt led by Awake! editor-in-chief Harry Peloyan, to obtain a UN library card. The second article end with this little masterpiece of doublespeak:
Jehovah?s Witnesses firmly believe that the United Nations is going to play a major role in world events in the very near future. No doubt these developments will be very exciting. And the results will have a far-reaching impact on your life. We urge you to ask Jehovah?s Witnesses in your neighborhood for more details on this matter. The Bible clearly paints a picture showing that the United Nations will very shortly be given power and authority. The UN will then do some very astonishing things that may well amaze you. And you will be thrilled to learn that there is yet a better way near at hand that will surely bring eternal peace and security!
AlanF