The new Awake magazine is a classic example of the purpose
of Watchtower propaganda. The Nov. 22 issue is entitled
"Stem Cells - Has Science Gone Too Far?".
Examine that title carefully. Notice how it gives emphasis
to apprehension, doubt, yes, even fear about the future.
Notice how the article carefully 'bends away' from the
incredible promise of this technology - of possibly curing
every loss of function in the human body.
Notice how the article 'stretches' to find anything negative
and fearful it can - as if they hope the research will
slow down or never arrive or always cost too much (pg. 7).
Keep in mind that , for millions of Witnesses, this propaganda
MAY BE THE ONLY THING THEY REGULARILY READ on the subject of
science. In effect, they can only see matters thru the
deceptive prism of Watchtower perceptions.
And why would the Watchtower find common cause with Catholics,
Fundamentalists, and political religionists in trying to
stop stem cell or biotech research?
Because it will make them obsolete.
Because it will mean that they, and all their magazines,
mitres, and authority will join the ranks of slide rules
and buggy whips
and they know it!
The 'bait and switch' propagandists at the Watchtower
have no real interest in seeing the lame walk again,
or the blind see, or the deaf hear.
Their greedy goal is TO HANG ON TO POWER A FEW MORE
YEARS and emphasize their cherished allies, fear and
ignorance, to keep their organization 'idol' alive.
I say, Godspeed to the researchers
and the noble cause of seeing Mr. Reeve walk again.
(even if that seems naive)
metatron