Therefore the "faithful and discreet slave" does not approve of any literature, websites, or meetings not under its direction.
This new statement creates growth opportunities for a Talmudist ...
Literature: Dante's Divine Comedy, is it or is it not under the direction of the FDS? If not, it is on the "not approved" list. "Sister So-and-so, I noticed you reading People magazine the other day. Is that literature under the direction of the Faithful and Discreet Slave?" "No, Professor, I didn't read about Algernon. You see, I am a conscientious objector to University literature." "I wish I could review the Employee Handbook, boss, but it is clearly literature produced without the direction of the Faithful and Discreet Slave." "WHAT? You have a LIBRARY card? Do you realize how much literature the library has that isn't produced under the direction of the FDS? Er, yeah, about that UN library thing ... I have a question ..."
Web sites: No more ordering online for the faithful JW. The Bible makes it clear that mature christians go to outlet stores. Paul was constantly in the marketplace. No, your child should not Google "hippopotamus" if they are at an age of accountability; what if others found out that you had such a cavalier attitude toward the clear instructions from the Faithful and Discreet Slave? You can just forget about filing your taxes conveniently, the FDS has NO authority over the services Web sites, so they are unapproved.
Meetings: "I know I was supposed to be in that focus group to discuss the new direction the company is taking, boss, but my religion does not approve of meetings that aren't directed by the Faithful and Discreet Slave. What's that about the Employee Handbook? Yes sir, I'll clear out my desk."
You get the idea. Talk about adding a LOT to the Talmud, and creating reasons for JWs to gossip and slander one another even further. WOW! Next the FDS will have to revise this statement slightly and produce a list of approved and disapproved resources.
Disgustedly,
AuldSoul