discreetslave ... if the article is in the magazine, I know it seems nice to think it is for you and just what you needed by some sort of divine guidance, but the truth is, if it is in the magazine, then it is something that is a big problem for many. Take heart in knowing that you aren't alone.
So many people are questioning the organization because it needs to be questioned and it is becoming obvious to more and more people, that is why articles are published about it.
Information about the problems of the rank and file are sent to the branches by the circuit overseers, that is why articles are published.
Shepherding visits are often emphasized as one of the most important things to do, yet they seem to be a defficiency in so many congregations. If God's Spirit was directing this, it would be done, not because you stopped turning in a field service report or your hours dropped, but because it was God's Spirit behind it.
If God's Spirit was directing the organization, problems in the organization would be dealt with openly, not covered up ... the organization wouldn't respond out of fear of its authority being compromised.
The religion is a man-made corporation that has taken on an identity of its own, everything is done to protect the religion.
The list goes on.
