The Watchtower Won't Release 'Apostates'!

by metatron 24 Replies latest jw friends

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  metatron

  Think about it:

  The corrupt old men who rule the Watchtower preach that 'apostates' are injuring their congregations

  BUT WON'T LET THEM GO!

  They could invent a new rule stating that anybody who doesn't turn in time for a year is simply

  not a Witness anymore - no "disassociation", no names read off. They could put a time limit on

  people who have faded away - saying that after X number of years, no judicial committee will

  bother them. Heck, even Castro let "worms" get out of Cuba!

  The Society would rather risk decay in their flock - Why?

  Because it's a cult and they know it. Because they are afraid of an exodus. Because

  they know they're lying about Witnesses being zealous and loyal and willing volunteers.

  Because they know they can control some people with 'hostages' - as in disfellowshipping

  separating friends and relatives. Because they know their doctrines are mostly nonsense.

  That's why they can't let people go free

  That's why they MUST FIND A WAY TO PUNISH THEM.

  That's why they can't "permit" any elder to simply resign ( you're not allowed to, per their letter)

  metatron
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  Love_Truth

  Right on!

  Me and my GF were just tallking about this a few hours ago. It's to put fear in the ones who are still in the cult, and it's to "punish" the ones who left for speaking out, "wrongdoing", etc. With the caveat that if you belong to a "Spiritually Strong" family with lots of Money, Elders and Ministerial Servants, you'll get slap on the wrist. Otherwise, they'll come after you with the intent to DF or DA.
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  Cicatrix

  The Society would rather risk decay in their flock - Why?

  Because they need a visible "example" for their followers. It's known as scapegoating. Someone has to act as a bad guy contrast to all the "love and light," so warning lessons can be taught to keep the sheep from wandering out of their little pen. Jung theorized that militant groups have a tendency to project their shadow fears on someone or something else to justify whatever their platform may happen to be. For Hitler, it was the Jews, for Jehovah's Witnesses, it's Satan and other "independent thinkers" ie-anyone that doesn't tow the party line around their necks, anchor and all.

  And from personal experience, I can tell you that you don't have to be an elder or someone in a prominent position, nor do you need to publicly speak out against the organisation. Refusing to give any reason at all brands you as dangerous, also.
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  minimus

  Those that are "inactive" certainly may not necessarily be "apostates", per the Society. If someone is actively going against the Society, don't worry, they'll "release the apostates".
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  Farkel

  metatron,

  I've been watching your work for years. You know this. This is probably the first time I've had any disagreement with what you've said referring to the WTS leaders (GB):

  : Because it's a cult and they know it.

  I'm not convinced the WTS (GB) "knows" they are running a cult. I'm not convinced that when they make a bowel movement they even notice it either, actually. I AM convcined that notwithstanding the possibility that they might make bowel movements in their panties, they have enough braincells left to think their panties don't stink and every thing else they do is STILL speaking for God. Such is their narcissism and arrogance.

  Farkel
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  Rabbit

  That's why they can't "permit" any elder to simply resign ( you're not allowed to, per their letter)

  -- metatron

  Is this 'New Light' -(er and less-filling?) I've known a number of Elders that voluntarily 'stepped down' for personal reasons...
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  ozziepost

  I agree with Farks - well, not about the bowel movements but certainly about them not recognising they run a cult. I think they sincerely believe they run the true religion, misguided though that may be.
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  Englishman

  Ozzie,

  Fair comment, but is sincerity enough of a reason to excuse their anti-social behaviour?

  A lot of people sincerely believe things, but those beliefs are only held on to because they walk around with their eyes shut.

  Englishman.
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  ozziepost

  Nope, sincerity is never enough. Nevertheless, I'm sure Hitler sincerely believed in his rantings and the GB beleive their own publicity too. Why wouldn't they, when they are massaged by those around them day by day?
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  Englishman

  Why wouldn't they, when they are massaged by those around them day by day?

  Yeah..sort of a self-perpetuating process.

  Englishman.