RE BAPTISMS:
I thought it was odd that, although they can "use an inflatable pool [for baptisms] . . . it should be
installed on a surface that is in direct contact with the ground. It should not be installed on a terrace, flat roof, balcony, etc."
For
several years in the late '90s, I was in charge of the baptism pools at
circuit assemblies. We used a portable spa which was on the ground, but
I never heard that IT HAD TO BE on the ground. Anyone else heard of
this unusual rule before?
The pharisees would be so proud of the WTBTS for making up so many bullshit little rules and regulations - (Matthew 23:23-24).
On
a funny note, one time we tried to baptize a man that was about 6'5"
tall (1.96m). To say he was a "big boy" was an understatement. The spa
we used was only about 4' in diameter (1.25m), which was not a problem
for most people. However, it was really difficult to get this huge man
fully submerged. Every time the "brothers" tried, he'd have a knee or a
shoulder pop up. And, as you may or may not know, according to "revealed
JW wisdom" per the WTBTS, it doesn't count unless the individual is
fully submerged.
So, after about four or five unsuccessful
attempts, the individuals doing the baptism had to get out of the spa,
and with the assistance of a couple of others on every corner of the
little pool they were finally able to get him fully dunked with no bits
or pieces popping out!
Let's review:
It's a cult!
