Two relatively recent examples where this hypocrisy is epitomized is first, Keep Yourselves In God's Love, entailing pages 86-96, Chapter 8,'God Loves Clean People'.
Directing our attention to paragraph 10 it states the following:
"Today, we as true Christians must be careful not to become contaminated by false worship. (1 Corinthians 10:21) Caution is essential in this regard, for the influence of false religion is pervasive. In many lands, various traditions, activities, and rituals are connected with false religious teachings, such as the notion that something inside us survives death. (Ecclesiastes 9:5, 6, 10) True Christians avoid customs involving false religious beliefs. We will not allow pressure from others to cause us to compromise the Bible's standards of clean worship.-Acts 5:29."
By then note their attitude towards Pinatas per September 22, 2003, Awake!, page 24, 'The Piñata - An Ancient Tradition' :
"We found that for many people in Mexico, the piñata has lost its religious significance and is considered by most to be just harmless fun...A main concern is, not what the practice meant hundreds of years ago, but how it is viewed today in your area. Understandably, opinions may vary from one place to another. Hence, it is wise to avoid turning such matters into big issues."
Meanwhile, the origin of the Piñata and the history behind it shows usage attached to celebrating the coming of Spring and part of the Posada in the Catholic culture. Furthermore, it symbolizes sins and the breaking of the Piñata equates to the destroying of sins, while the flowing candy and treats from the broken Piñata symbolizes the forgiveness of sins and the releasing of blessings
Secondly, in 2004, the Watchtower Society had a campaign with a tract entitled Keep on the Watch!
On Page 3 under the section 'The Religious Scene', it states:
"Priest sexually exploit young people; church cover-up. Decline in attendance; church buildings sold."
The obvious hypocrisy and realization that the same could be said of their religion no doubt highly, if not completely, influenced the cancellation of the January 2008 campaign to place this track once again. I n a very brief Letter to the Body of Elders, dated November 14, 2007 it states:
"Please inform the congregation of the following adjustment to the January 2008 literature offer. Instead of the brochure Keep on the Watch!, the book What Does the Bible Really Teach? should be offered. If householders already have the book, publishers may offer any 192-page book printed on paper that discolors or any book published prior to 1992 with the exception of Creation, Mankind's Search for God, and Young People Ask."
So, I would have to side with not poking fun at other religions. They just end up with egg on their face.
Secondly, in 2004, the Watchtower Society had a campaign with a tract entitled Keep on the Watch!
On Page 3 under the section 'The Religious Scene', it states:
"Priest sexually exploit young people; church cover-up. Decline in attendance; church buildings sold."
The obvious hypocrisy and realization that the same could be said of their religion no doubt highly, if not completely, influenced the cancellation of the January 2008 campaign to place this track once again. I n a very brief Letter to the Body of Elders, dated November 14, 2007 it states:
"Please inform the congregation of the following adjustment to the January 2008 literature offer. Instead of the brochure Keep on the Watch!, the book What Does the Bible Really Teach? should be offered. If householders already have the book, publishers may offer any 192-page book printed on paper that discolors or any book published prior to 1992 with the exception of Creation, Mankind's Search for God, and Young People Ask."
So, I would have to side with not poking fun at other religions. They just end up with egg on their face.
