Saladin

Dear Witness,

I can only answer with the restrictions of not being part of an overt group this way,

By exposing contradictory statements.

22 hours ago, Witness said:

“But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment.”  Matt 12:36

Does this exclude the Watchtower leaders who mislead thousands with failed prophesies?  

Our responsibility is to uphold Truth – never a lie.  Our responsibility is to uphold scripture, not men’s doctrines.  

22 hours ago, Witness said:

Nana, you have totally misunderstood my intentions.  If anything, I defend the anointed - my brothers and sisters -  against a wicked slave.  I worry about their lives.  I worry and pray for all JWs.  Rev 11:3

These words are simple, yet direct.  They tell the story.

Perhaps those that are allowed by managment to be as salty with their responses can further your agrument.

1 hour ago, Witness said:

The GB has exalted itself above all others, acting as Master over the anointed Body of Christ.  They have replaced Christ as the Head.   Is this what Christ expects them to do?  Ezek 21:25; Matt 23:12; Matt 20:25-28; 1 Cor 12:23-26

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Dear Witness.

unfortunately, I cannot be as aggressive and salty with my comments as you can. So, I'm restricted to my comments. I believe my remark of being rude still carries to your response.

I believe one of my posts was deleted for an unknown reason that had nothing to do with violating any civil conduct, other than having that authority to do so.

I do respectfully disagree with your assessment. Further understanding of logistics would carry over to accountability and responsibility.

Consider this,

The condition, wherein a person is expected to take ownership of one's actions or decisions, is called accountability. Responsibility refers to the obligation to perform the delegated task. ... Responsibility is assigned whereas accountability is accepted. The origin of responsibility is the assigned authority.

http://keydifferences.com/difference-between-responsibility-and-accountability.html

1 hour ago, Srecko Sostar said:

"Babylon the Great" is Bible terminology and i put that in context of my life, not your :))

O' I see. Then, I will use someone else's logic as a response.

2 hours ago, Anna said:

You are right, wrong choice of words. I should have said "it could be misunderstood to mean".....all sorts of things actually. Just too ambiguous. Those kind of statements are exactly the type that cause people to speculate on very "specific" things and then get to having those kind of "narrow minded" ideas you mention. Thankfully the older wise sister put things into proper perspective. Also, it gets people hung up on some kind of specific "announcements" or "revelations". I've seen it, friends discussing this and speculating  on it, especially when there is some significant shift on the world scene

1 hour ago, Srecko Sostar said:

Why? :)) "Witness" based her conclusion and perspective in explanation based on Bible text. So Bible is rude and is not enough civilised compared to today's  view on normative,  from 21 century people who have different stand than society and people before 2 or more millenniums.  

And she is polite in communication.  But if she is firm in her standpoint and other looks on that as rude, i think it is not her problem.  Bible talking about many things, some of them are so nice and loving but some are disgusting and are not material for My book of Bible stories for JW kids or any kids

No Comment.

The Librarian

 

Posted Sunday at 04:32 PM

@TrueTomHarley I am enforcing the no rudeness rule heavier than before.

Anna

Posted Sunday at 06:01 PM

other poster's comments (not the rude ones) helpful and inspire her to do more research and "reason out a matter" .

3 hours ago, Witness said:

Sadly, Wt’s “steward” “beats” his fellow servants into submission to their regimen. 

Dear Witness

This is a rude and not a civil attitude for a Christian to have.

If comparisons are to be made, then Scientology comes to mind.

8 hours ago, Srecko Sostar said:

You point out very good what in fact happening in JW religion. Leaders must openly claim in front of their members that they are "the only one". If they would not doing that way, what reason would people have to join this particular religion and not some other :))) who claim the same, hahaha. 

Dear Srecko

When have you seen the POPE be undiplomatic in public? Why do people in general move from being a Catholic to being a Protestant or Mormon?

There is nothing funny when serving God, and teaching others to serve God by scripture. This is not a nice attitude of any person willing to discuss scripture.

2 hours ago, Srecko Sostar said:

Parables as GB used in the past before they changed a view on Bible text - type and anti-type interpretations. Well also the "parables" are included in this changed position of GB scholars, i suppose :)))

Dear Srecko

Consider the many changes Christendom has made, after the death of our Lord Jesus Christ. Has, the JW community changed scripture? or its understanding of scripture. These changes will continue as God provides clarity to those that are willing to accept and obey his commandments.

2 hours ago, Srecko Sostar said:

GB claim that WT JWorg is "the only organization supported by JHVH, "the only true religion

Dear Srecko,

To a greater extent, so does any other religious leader that claim that right for its church. So, what is the difference, by speaking in this terminology?