How Modern Jehovah's Witnesses Differ From Those of Decades Past

[Jack Ryan]

Modern JW Baptismal question contradicts previous Watchtower claims

[Jack Ryan]

Which sort of Jehovah's Witness Are You?

Like the ones back in the 1950's or more like the ones in 2018?

Oh... I should also mention that the 1950 JW's did not "dis fellowship" (effectively killing) their loved ones when they sin.

[Evacuated]

2 minutes ago, Jack Ryan said:

Modern JW Baptismal question contradicts previous Watchtower claims

???

[Evacuated]

4 minutes ago, Jack Ryan said:

Like the ones back in the 1950's or more like the ones in 2018?

Do you mean 1950s ones that have survived through to 2018? Or dead 'uns?

[The Librarian]

@Jack Ryan You are not understanding that back then Jehovah's Witnesses did not see themselves as a religion in any way.

Times have changed.

We are now a fully fledged RELIGION. (whether you like us or not) 😎

[Jack Ryan]

Bottom line: Watchtower said you can't be baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses, only as a Christian -- "sects have nothing to do with it." And yet the second baptismal question says that being baptized identifies you, not as a Christian, but as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. Flip-flop.

[The Librarian]

@Jack Ryan You are pointing out a change. Yes. 

We have changed our questions many times over the years. Not only since 1950.

Here is a list as our understanding changed:

 

[Srecko Sostar]

20 hours ago, Outta Here said:

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Yes, Jack made correct claim. Structural change for baptismal candidate was made in June 1 1985 when they put into Question No 2  very  Corporative element, with actually asking  candidate to say, Yes, for membership in one of Watchtower inc. sister companies.

Today, i think how CCJW (formed in 2001 for US?) is in fact Organization where JW membership is legalized. In other countries exist other legal entities under different names. 

Second question before 1985 was this:

On the basis of this faith in God and in his provision for salvation, have you dedicated yourself unreservedly to God to do his will henceforth as he reveals it to you through Jesus Christ and through the Bible under the enlightening power of the holy spirit?

I hope, for you Quotta, that difference in question detail is more than clear! 

[Evacuated]

5 hours ago, Srecko Sostar said:

that difference in question detail is more than clear! 

You're probably answering the wrong question.

[Srecko Sostar]

17 hours ago, Outta Here said:

You're probably answering the wrong question.

:))))) one of best thing in our mutual conversation is this; that  we can make each other to have fun and laugh.