Right we're still only on 625 responses, and I don't think it's worth doing another review of the results until we hit 650 or more.
In the absense of results, I will publish some of the more recent comments (those that are publishable that is).
This is what people are saying to the Governing Body (spelling mistakes not mine):
- I think those men though sincere, are arrogant and presumptuous.
- How can they be the principal part of the Faithful and Discreet slave, directed by God's spirit, and be the only channel of truth when they have gotten so many things wrong and have changed so many teachings??
- I believe the Governing Body is corrupt to the core. These men control millions, making decisions on their behalf and potentially ruining their lives. There is no transparency, there is no honesty or openness and most importantly there have been no apologies for their past mistakes.
- the double standards applied by the elders in my congregation when it came to discipline on members of the congregation and their own family sickened me. i was hauled over the coals and the PO's son was doing the same thing, that they knew about, and he got to be a MS. once i read more about the history of the JW's esp how they slate the UN and then join hands behind everyones back is another double standard. i cant handle the hypocrisy anymore.
- Just a bunch of men who are themselves victims of a mind set that entraps them. They should though be made to accept responsbility for the dictates they pass in the name of God that cause much pain and suffering and even death.
- if "old light" was so important back then that people got disfellowshipped and shunned, why it's not important any longer?? because "old light" turn out to be false?
- GB are self-appointed dip-sticks
- The abuse of families with the shunning policy is immoral. It has never worked on normal people except for them to return for their families then fade.
- I believe on one hand they feel they are working for Jehovah, but on the other are completely aware of the "fleshly" reality that is the organization. The duality they face is as real as that of the everyday R&F except they are unable to pass the onus onto anyone else. The GB believe it is their responsibility not to teach about Jehovah, but rather to keep as many people in - this is their mandate, retention, and let the growth happen on it's own.
- They are the true apostates of Christianity
- Teaching that love and brotherhood are conditional is hateful.
- A bunch of old men being exactly what the bible warns us against. False Prophets!
- The Governing Body does not deserve to tell anyone how to live and mankind would be better off without them.
- I want 40 years of my life back.
- The Governing Body are bunch of corrupt men! They claim to be the inspired channel of God, but have no proof. Instead the proof is against them, routinely having to update the Watchtower publications to correct past errors. Why would God tell them the wrong things only to change His mind and say new things. HE WOULDN'T! I think they know what they are doing and would not give up the power and prestige the positions hold within the organization for truth; with the exception of Mr. Franz who did the correct thing by stepping forward to expose the organizations internal workings.
- I think that they are a self-righteous and controlling group that has not shown true Christ like qualities
- I believe that the Governing Body is just as disjointed and inefficient as the secular human governments they preach against. Christian love has been replaced with dogmatic fear mongering.
- The Organization is a cult. Thanks to God I saw through their tricks years ago.
- I don't believe in a god so they are just a bunch of clinging to power
- Finding out about the affiliation as an NGO began my leaving the witnesses for good and then researching much more after belonging for 60yrs.