Sometimes people express the opinion that the 'truth' is nothing more
than a corporate cult that pretends to be a religion.
In the near future, we should be able to discern how valid this is,
if growth dramatically slows. At that point, a real corporate
subculture will compromise whatever religious beliefs are necessary
to maintain expansion. A truly religious subculture would adhere
to their beliefs regardless of outcome - like the Shakers, who became
a footnote in history.
If they do continue to quietly 'go mainstream' as they have and
start compromising on various issues, it's hard to figure what
happens after that. Somebody on this board referred to the Governing
Body as 'geniuses' because of their success in deception.
Knowing that many aren't that bright (or just senile), I have to
conclude that their success isn't because they are smart, it's only
because Witnesses are so dumb!
So, who knows? If they obscure, deceive, dissemble and propagandize
enough, the average Witness may not question changes on blood
or voting or whatever. It's not about truth or facts - it's about
inertia, habit, and sheer gullibility that serves as the firm
foundation of Watchtower Inc.
It's gonna be interesting to watch....
metatron