In Millions Now Living Will Never Die, Rutherford, 2nd president of the WTBTS, had this to say in regard to Clergy and Religion:
APPEAL TO THE CLERGY
It is not my thought to hold up the clergy to ridicule, but rather would I appeal to them that they fulfil their duty and obligation to the people in this hour of distress. I would remind them that the commission given to all followers of Jesus is not to convert the world and bring them into some organized system. Their commission is not to collect money from the people to carry out these purposes. Their commission is not to persecute others. But their divinely Page 103
given commission is plainly set forth by the Lord in these words: "The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;
Just thought that was a little ironic, considering...
~Merry