help! need some articles

unstopableravens

i am looking for wt articles that would be on the wt cd, that talk about other religions using "new light" and its in invalid excuse, i have two the feb 2013 wt about the mormon and the 70s awake on catholics and eating meat on fridays, is there any more?? and i also need the wt that says something along the lines of: the only way to come to a correct understanding is to view evidence on both sides of an issue. thanks!

BlindersOff1

The Reasonable Choice
Reasonable persons agree that the only fair method is to examine the evidence on both sides, both for and against a disputed theory. That is how one arrives at the truth.
*** Awake 73 10/22 p. 6 Examine the Evidence ***

"We need to examine, not only what we personally believe, but also what is taught by any religious organization with which we may be associated. Are its teachings in full harmony with God's Word, or are they based on the traditions of men? If we are lovers of the truth, there is nothing to fear from such an examination." -The Truth that Leads to Eternal Life, Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society, 1968, p. 13

*** g84 8/22 p. 28 From Our Readers ***
The Catholic Church occupies a very significant position in the world and claims to be the way of salvation for hundreds of millions of people. Any organization that assumes that position should be willing to submit to scrutiny and criticism. All who criticize have the obligation to be truthful in presenting the facts and fair and objective in assessing such. In both respects we try to live up to that obligation.-ED.

unstopableravens

blinders thanks! i hope to find more,

BlindersOff1

"It is important, then, that you "keep testing whether you are in the faith," as Paul declared. Keep checking to see whether the things you believe are in keeping with God's Word. But the question is, Are you willing to put your religion through such a test? There is nothing to fear, because if you have the right religion you can only be reassured by the examination. And if what you believe is not in keeping with the Bible, then you should welcome the truth, because it leads to light and life." Watchtower 1958 May 1 p.261 Is Your Religion the Right One?

Also
*** w54 4/15 pp. 229-231 How God Gives Faith

Also
You can let others tell you what you are allowed to think and believe. Or you may wish to investigate some of the evidence yourself and reach your own conclusion.
AWAKE 9/06 p. 3 Whom Should You Believe?

unstopableravens

wow that last one hmm intersting

Splash

Don't know if any of these are useful?

SHOULD WE EXAMINE OUR BIBLE BELIEFS?

YES - Millions now living will Never Die (1920) page 13

Every man should be persuaded in his own mind and no man should permit himself to be deterred from examining a question based upon the Bible because a clergyman or anyone else makes the unsupported assertion that it is dangerous or unworthy of consideration. Error always seeks the dark, while truth is always enhanced by the light. Error never desires to be investigated.

YES - Watchtower, May 1, 1958 p.261; Is Your Religion the Right One?

It is important...that you "keep testing whether you are in the faith," as Paul declared. Keep checking to see whether the things you believe are in keeping with God's Word. But the question is, Are you willing to put your religion through such a test? There is nothing to fear, because if you have the right religion you can only be reassured by the examination. And if what you believe is not in keeping with the Bible, then you should welcome the truth, because it leads to light and life.

YES - w64 4/1 p. 195 - "How can you put your religion to the test? By using the Bible as your measuring rod. That is the rule beside which you can put the doctrines and practices of your religion to see if they measure up to God’s standards. Extremely helpful, too, is the discussing of Bible doctrine and religious practice with those who have made a serious study of the Bible—Jehovah’s witnesses."

YES - w89 1/15 p. 6 Are You Open to New Ideas?

Rather than blindly accepting every new idea presented to us, we need to do careful and exact research, just as a judge would in hearing a legal case.

YES - w91 4/8 p. 23 -"Test your beliefs against God’s Word. Honest self-examination, comparing your beliefs with the Scriptures, will help you determine if your faith will pass the all-important test of God’s approval."

YES - w01 4/15 p. 21 -"Thus, true Christians do not need to look to any human as the source of inspired revelation. They are careful not to ‘make the word of God invalid’ because of human tradition."

YES - w02 4/1 p. 3 Should Faith Be Based on Reason?

Does it not strike you as odd that the person who does extensive research just to buy a car—which one day will end up on the scrap heap—would say regarding his religion, ‘If it was good enough for my parents, it’s good enough for me’?

YES - Watchtower, February 1, 2003, p.32

Certain first-century Jews might sincerely have believed in their way of worshiping God, but their zeal was “not according to accurate knowledge.” (Romans 10:2) For us to be acceptable to God, our sincere beliefs must be based on accurate information.

NO - km 9/07 p.3 -"Does "the faithful and discreet slave" endorse independent groups of Witnesses who meet together to engage in Scriptural research or debate?"—Matt. 24:45, 47. -"No, it does not."

unstopableravens

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BlindersOff1

An Open Mind Wins God's Approval

Avoid Religious Prejudice

When people are approached with a religious message, they may react in one of several ways. Some will say: "Absolute truth is impossible to find"; "all religions are only out for your money"; "science has disproved religion"; "religion is just a crutch for weak people." These views, and others like them, tend to close the mind and cut off investigation before
it has begun. It is prejudice at work.

*** AWAKE 84 11/22 p. 8

Awake 84 11/22 pp. 3-4 An Open or a Closed Mind-Which Do You Have

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