Jun 23, 2017 · In this video I take a look at the evidence for and against the Governing Body being Gods sole channel of communication to mankind. 2021 Governing Body Update #10. A Governing Body member provides pandemic-related updates. He also shares encouraging experiences that illustrate how to make good use of our time during the pandemic.The Governing Body is a small group of mature Christians who provide direction for Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide. Their work is twofold: They oversee the preparation of Bible-based instruction through the publications, meetings, and schools of Jehovah’s Witnesses. — Luke 12:42. Each member of the Governing Body also takes a turn at the head of the Bethel table, acting as chairman for a week at a time. This has proved to be a very fine arrangement, and there is a rotation of elders at the head of the table in each of the Society’s branch offices. Dec 2, 2022 · 2022 Governing Body Update #8. A Governing Body member encourages us to be ready to adapt when Jehovah’s chariot moves. He also helps us to appreciate the benefits of in-person meetings. 2021 Governing Body Update #10. A Governing Body member provides pandemic-related updates. He also shares encouraging experiences that illustrate how to make good use of our time during the pandemic.Jehovah’s witnesses long believed that the end of the world would come before all their precious anointed 144,000 died. Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that to be a member of their governing body one has to be anointed. The eldest member of the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses was born in 1935. The remaining members were all born after ...Aug 25, 2021 · KINGDOM BULLETIN #19. Now that the Governing Body has implicitly endorsed the experimental mRNA injections, thereby tacitly recommending it to millions of Jehovah’s Witnesses, as a watchman these past 20 years it is incumbent upon me to make you aware of Jehovah’s judgments. First, though, let us consider a few pertinent facts. I, JESUS, sent my angel to bear witness to you about these things for the congregations. I am the root and the offspring of David and the bright morning star.”’… ‘The one who bears witness of these things says, “Yes, I am coming quickly.”’ ‘Amen! Come, Lord Jesus.’' Revelation 22:12-16, 20 Mar 8, 2023 · JW Governing Body @jwgoverningbody Jehovah’s Witness congregation in Rockport that threatened to sue family if they reported the abuse to law enforcement - to hold special open house event March 10, at the newly renovated Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 335 Rockville St., in Rockport 2021 Governing Body Update #1. A Governing Body member shares encouraging experiences that illustrate how Jehovah is blessing our zealous efforts to witness despite the limitations caused by the pandemic. On 11 November 2019 a new Jehovah’s Witnesses company, “Kingdom Support Services (Australasia) Limited” (KSSA), was registered in Australia to “promote throughout Australasia the advancement of the Christian religion as understood and taught by the ecclesiastical Governing Body” and to “co-operate with or provide financial ...Oct 28, 2022 · Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. The Governing Body, an all-male group with varying membership sizes but eight members as of January 2018, is in charge of running the organization. It is housed in the headquarters of Watchtower Society’s Warwick, New York. The Governing Body is a small group of mature Christians who provide direction for Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide. Their work is twofold: They oversee the preparation of Bible-based instruction through the publications, meetings, and schools of Jehovah’s Witnesses. — Luke 12:42.Apr 2, 2022 · Jehovah’s witnesses long believed that the end of the world would come before all their precious anointed 144,000 died. Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that to be a member of their governing body one has to be anointed. The eldest member of the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses was born in 1935. The remaining members were all born after ... NEWS RELEASES 2020 Governing Body Update #1 Hear how Jehovah’s Witnesses in South Korea, Italy, and the United States are dealing with the recent spread of the pandemic.Jan 6, 2011 · Open Letter to the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Dear Brothers, I served for 7 years as an Elder in the Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. I recently relinquished this privilege for the following reasons: 1. My whole life I was taught that Armageddon is going to be here any moment and is imminent. NEWS RELEASES 2020 Governing Body Update #1 Hear how Jehovah’s Witnesses in South Korea, Italy, and the United States are dealing with the recent spread of the pandemic.Mar 8, 2023 · JW Governing Body @jwgoverningbody Jehovah’s Witness congregation in Rockport that threatened to sue family if they reported the abuse to law enforcement - to hold special open house event March 10, at the newly renovated Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 335 Rockville St., in Rockport They make up the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. These spirit-anointed men oversee the Kingdom work and the spiritual feeding program. As in the first century, though, the Governing Body does not consult with each individual member of the slave class before making decisions. (Read Acts 16:4, 5.2021 Governing Body Update #10. A Governing Body member provides pandemic-related updates. He also shares encouraging experiences that illustrate how to make good use of our time during the pandemic.Nevertheless, he added: “But I want you to know that the head of every man [including every member of the governing body] is the Christ; . . . in turn, the head of the Christ is God.” ( 1 Cor. 11:2, 3) Yes, under his Head, Jehovah God, the invisible and glorified Christ Jesus was leading the congregation. Doctrine is rarely the way to open the mind's eye of one of Jehovah's Witnesses. To learn of indiscretion is more effective, being a shocking awakening, particularly when a follower holds the Governing Body in high esteem. This is especially so regarding issues where Watchtower is outspokenly critical of other religious organizations.Good morning Eric, Watchtower 1/5/2005: Who will be resurrected. Paragraph 10: So whether by the earth opening and swallowing them or by fire consuming them as in the case of Korah and the 250 Levites who sided with him, all these rebels ended up in Sheol, or Hades.—Numbers 26:10. paragraph 17 this is what it says concerning the ringleaders—Korah, Dathan, and Abiram: Many who read this ...This means that 0.236% of Jehovah's Witnesses have died of Covid-19, over 4 times higher than the global rate in August 2021 of 0.051%. In December, the 2021 Governing Body Update #10 announced that 25,658 Jehovahs Witnesses have died due to Covid 19. Sadly, this trend is affecting Jehovah's Witnesses around the world.Dec 13, 2022 · As the adherents of one of the world’s most well-known religious organizations, Jehovah’s Witnesses have a current leader – a figurehead who symbolizes the religion’s mission and beliefs. Stephen L. Lett currently serves as the Governing Body Chairman, who is the highest ranking figure in the worldwide organization. The Governing Body is a small group of mature Christians who provide direction for Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide. Their work is twofold: They oversee the preparation of Bible-based instruction through the publications, meetings, and schools of Jehovah’s Witnesses. — Luke 12:42.chapters 7 and 14. Members of the Governing Body do not consider themselves to be infallible, but all Jehovah’s Witnesses are expected to obey their dictates on pain of excommunication. The Governing Body supervises the Society’s publi-cations and appoints a Branch Committee of three or more men in each of the 111 branches of the worldwide ...Mar 3, 2023 · Listen to Livestream: Governing Body Member Of Jehovah's Witnesses, Anthony Morris, Removed From Position and 150 more episodes by Ex-Jehovah's Witnesses-Critical Thinkers » Critical Thought Podcast, free! No signup or install needed. Meet Daria! Your Best Free Therapy Session After Leaving the Jehovah's Witnesses. Changed Date Doctrine 1800s. This article covers some of the lesser known failed predictions and changed date doctrine of the Watchtower Society. For many decades the Watchtower taught that the last days started in 1799, Jesus' invisible presence commenced in 1874 and the world would end in 1914. This article outlines over 20 dates no longer ...The Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses has continued to give a good lead during the service year in caring for the interests of Jehovah’s kingdom earth wide. The Governing Body holds weekly meetings, with all the committees represented, to discuss matters presented to it by the various Branch Committees and to consider recommendations ...Aug 28, 2019 · The Governing Body Is Not Inspired. The Watchtower is ruled by a group of men called “The Governing Body” who rule with an iron fist. These 7 men are according to Jehovah Witnesses as “anointed ones” they’re responsible for all doctrines believed by the Jehovah Witnesses. While they say the bible is their ultimate authority it’s ... that makes $500,000 a year, bare minimum, just from donations. there aren't other benefactors, it's just them. keep in mind that that amount in donations pales in comparison to the giant monolith of money that is real estate. they do not purchase land, the congregations foot the bill. they do not pay construction costs, they do not pay ...governing body of jehovah's witnesses, et al., defendants, and watchtower bible and tract society of new york, inc., defendant-appellant. k & l gates llp, new york city (dana parker of counsel), for defendant-appellant. the zalkin law firm, new york city (elizabeth a. cate of counsel), for plaintiff-respondent.Sep 8, 2012 · Jehovah’s Witnesses were second to last, just a notch above the poorer Pentecostals. This, due in no small measure to the fact that the Watchtower has strongly discouraged Jehovah’s Witnesses from acquiring a higher education. The Society also routinely rebukes and condemns Jehovah’s Witnesses for getting involved in get-rich-quick schemes. On Wednesday, February 22, 2023, it was announced at World Headquarters that Brother Anthony Morris III is no longer serving as a member of the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Evidently, his removal was due to disciplinary action. This should indicate to believers that they should not trust the Governing Body.Sep 25, 2012 · Now, this is a vague parable at best, but JWs cling to this interpretation fervently: In Christ’s figurative household, the Governing Body of the Watchtower Society claims to be that “slave” who provides spiritual “food” to the “domestics” who are members of the anointed class specifically, but can be extended to include the entire membership of JWs. governing body of jehovah's witnesses, et al., defendants, and watchtower bible and tract society of new york, inc., defendant-appellant. k & l gates llp, new york city (dana parker of counsel), for defendant-appellant. the zalkin law firm, new york city (elizabeth a. cate of counsel), for plaintiff-respondent.Image taken from The Watchtower. 5/15/55.pg301. (How CT Russell Appears To The Governing Body When Channeling New Info). Through the vast array of the Watchtower Society's ever changing doctrines, the only doctrine that remains consistent is the spiritistic claim to be Jehovah's mouthpiece. This elitist claim is the Sep 25, 2012 · Now, this is a vague parable at best, but JWs cling to this interpretation fervently: In Christ’s figurative household, the Governing Body of the Watchtower Society claims to be that “slave” who provides spiritual “food” to the “domestics” who are members of the anointed class specifically, but can be extended to include the entire membership of JWs. Jun 23, 2017 · In this video I take a look at the evidence for and against the Governing Body being Gods sole channel of communication to mankind. We are happy to help those interested in the Bible or in our worldwide work. Use one of the following options to contact Jehovah’s Witnesses in your area. Request a visit from one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Find a Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Find a location of the next annual Memorial observance. Find a convention of Jehovah’s ... Furuli also says that, because there was no Governing Body in the first century, “the present governing Body has no biblical legacy and should be dissolved.” (No wonder this book is already the source of lots of gleeful discussions on ex-JW forums.) (UPDATE: I had posted a passage here that I believed was from the book. It was not.helpers to Governing Body committees: ijwfq 41; w15 10/15 3; w11 8/15 19-20; w10 6/15 3; w06 2/15 28; w03 11/1 25; jv 235; yb93 253-255; w92 4/15 31. not treating as celebrities: w18.09 31. letter to Branch Committees on Bible reading (1998): w00 10/1 9. letter to inactive Witnesses: rj 2. letter to Witnesses in Czechoslovakia (1989): yb00 192 ...Non-Witnesses please understand that to a Witness the Watchtower literally replaces the Bible as a source of faith and doctrine. They will strongly deny this, but Witnesses know in their hearts it is true as the above quotes prove beyond any question. INFORMATION CONTROL #3: JW's forbidden from reading non-JW materials:Sep 21, 2021 · The Governing Body, like every other religion out there—Christian or non-Christian—wants you to think that the only way to gain God’s favor is by doing what the men at the head of the church tell you to do, whether it be a church, synagogue, mosque, or organization they want you to listen to them and they want you to support them with your money which inevitably makes them rich. A Letter From the Governing Body. Dear Fellow Kingdom Publisher: PICTURE yourself as a member of the Brooklyn Bethel family on Friday morning, October 2, 1914. You are seated at your usual place at the breakfast table, awaiting the arrival of Brother C. T. Russell. Suddenly the door to the dining room opens and Brother Russell appears. As for the GB's official allowance.It means nothing when you have all the. resources of the Corporation at your disposal. My understanding is that the governing body hold equal shares in the. privately held Watchtower corporations. Considering they each receive $14. per month in compensation and are in their 70's, 80's and 90's, I challenge.The Governing Body is a small group of mature Christians who provide direction for Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide. Their work is twofold: They oversee the preparation of Bible-based instruction through the publications, meetings, and schools of Jehovah’s Witnesses. — Luke 12:42.Jan 10, 2022 · (Rebuttals Sushi no. 265 - Reviewing the 2021 Annual Meeting - Part 4 of 4) Apparently the biggest concern among Jehovah's Witnesses is not how abusive and c... Dec 3, 2012 · It has finally been confirmed on JW.org that Mark Sanderson is the latest brother to be appointed as a member of the Governing Body. The news comes an astonishing two and a half months after the announcement was first made to the bethel family in New York on September 5th 2012, and subsequently leaked online. Sanderson, 47, has thus completed a ... If you would like to help us to continue in this work, click this link: https://beroeans.net/support/If you would like to donate directly through paypal, ple... Guy H. Pierce, Member of the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Dies. NEW YORK—Guy H. Pierce, a member of the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses at their world headquarters in Brooklyn, New York, died on Tuesday, March 18. He was 79 years of age. Mr. Pierce served on various committees that supervise activities related to the ...Leo Greenlees. Governing Body member Leo K. Greenlees was forced to resign and leave Bethel in late 1984. He entered the Toronto, Canada Bethel in 1936, eventually becoming treasurer of the Canadian branch and of the IBSA of Canada. In 1964 he went to Brooklyn Bethel, and in 1965 was elected as a director of the Society's New York corporation.This means that 0.236% of Jehovah's Witnesses have died of Covid-19, over 4 times higher than the global rate in August 2021 of 0.051%. In December, the 2021 Governing Body Update #10 announced that 25,658 Jehovahs Witnesses have died due to Covid 19. Sadly, this trend is affecting Jehovah's Witnesses around the world.2022 Governing Body Update #5. A Governing Body member provides updates about recent milestones in translation and legal victories. He also shares encouraging interviews that highlight what helped brothers and sisters to endure persecution in the former Soviet Union.Jun 23, 2017 · In this video I take a look at the evidence for and against the Governing Body being Gods sole channel of communication to mankind. helpers to Governing Body committees: ijwfq 41; w15 10/15 3; w11 8/15 19-20; w10 6/15 3; w06 2/15 28; w03 11/1 25; jv 235; yb93 253-255; w92 4/15 31. not treating as celebrities: w18.09 31. letter to Branch Committees on Bible reading (1998): w00 10/1 9. letter to inactive Witnesses: rj 2. letter to Witnesses in Czechoslovakia (1989): yb00 192 ... The Governing Body oversees a vast global real estate portfolio, including Kingdom Halls built by congregations around the world. The Australian branch owns at least 440 properties including a ...Dec 3, 2012 · It has finally been confirmed on JW.org that Mark Sanderson is the latest brother to be appointed as a member of the Governing Body. The news comes an astonishing two and a half months after the announcement was first made to the bethel family in New York on September 5th 2012, and subsequently leaked online. Sanderson, 47, has thus completed a ... Changed Date Doctrine 1800s. This article covers some of the lesser known failed predictions and changed date doctrine of the Watchtower Society. For many decades the Watchtower taught that the last days started in 1799, Jesus' invisible presence commenced in 1874 and the world would end in 1914. This article outlines over 20 dates no longer ...Image taken from The Watchtower. 5/15/55.pg301. (How CT Russell Appears To The Governing Body When Channeling New Info). Through the vast array of the Watchtower Society's ever changing doctrines, the only doctrine that remains consistent is the spiritistic claim to be Jehovah's mouthpiece. This elitist claim is the very fabricated doOn February 22, 2023, Anthony Morris III was officially removed from the governing body of Jehovah's Witnesses. www.sportskeeda.com. Major shake-up in the Jehovah Witnesses Governing Board. Appears Mr. Morris was not "in harmony" with the other seven JW Governing Board Members.Jehovah’s Witnesses – Background Jehovah’s Witnesses are a Christian religion with 8,201,545 active members in 115,416 congregations in 239 lands. In 2014, a total of 19,950,019 attended the annual religious event commemorating the Memorial of Christ’s Death. The ‘Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses’ is We are happy to help those interested in the Bible or in our worldwide work. Use one of the following options to contact Jehovah’s Witnesses in your area. Request a visit from one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Find a Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Find a location of the next annual Memorial observance. Find a convention of Jehovah’s ... God needs no particular person, church, denomination, creed or organization to accomplish his purpose." The concept of Jehovah having one single organization that he directs by means of a Governing Body is used to support the concept that being a Jehovah's Witness is essential for salvation.The Governing Body members who lead the Service Committee are Samuel Herd, Gerrit Lösch, Anthony Morris, and Mark Sanderson. Gary Breaux. Service Department & Translation Department Overseer, Christian Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses Vice-President & Former Watchtower New York Vice-President & Secretary/Treasurer.Nov 15, 2018 · The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society listed the book value of its assets as $1,451,217,000 on its 2015 IRS Form 990-T. This places the Jehovah’s Witnesses into the same “billion dollar plus” cult status as the Church of Scientology. Click here to see $1.7 billion in Scientology assets. In its 2013 990-T, the The Watchtower Bible and ... Aug 25, 2021 · KINGDOM BULLETIN #19. Now that the Governing Body has implicitly endorsed the experimental mRNA injections, thereby tacitly recommending it to millions of Jehovah’s Witnesses, as a watchman these past 20 years it is incumbent upon me to make you aware of Jehovah’s judgments. First, though, let us consider a few pertinent facts. The Governing Body lives and works in the head office in Warwick, USA, and is the head of the highly hierarchical organization. Jehovah's Witnesses believe that the Governing Body is the "channel" through which Jehovah God makes known his will. Branches. Under the supervision of the Governing Body, the organization is led through Branch offices.Changed Date Doctrine 1800s. This article covers some of the lesser known failed predictions and changed date doctrine of the Watchtower Society. For many decades the Watchtower taught that the last days started in 1799, Jesus' invisible presence commenced in 1874 and the world would end in 1914. This article outlines over 20 dates no longer ...If you look in the section: Noteworthy Events in the Modern-day History of Jehovah’s Witnesses you will find that from 1870 - 1916 there was no Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses. There was only Pastor Russell whom the organization of Jehovah's Witnesses renamed years after the man passed away by Jehovah's Witnesses (without his consent ...Raymond Franz was a member of the Governing Body in the 1970's, before leaving and writing the book Crisis of Conscience. I was in email correspondence with Franz regarding jwfacts.com in 2005 when Geoffrey Jackson was made a member of the Governing Body. This prompted me to ask about the motives of Governing Body members and was fortunate to ...Raymond Franz, a member of the governing body for nine years wrote in Crisis of Conscience: “I felt, and still feel, that there were many good men on the Governing Body. In a long-distance phone call, a former Witness said to me, “We have been followers of followers.” Another said, “We have been victims of victims.”All Governing Body members take vows to Lucifer, they promise to bring Lucifer one blood sacrifice per year. They don’t want JWs to die just because of a disease, but they want it to be as bloody as possible. The younger the victim, the better, the bloodier, the better. The more the person suffers, the better. Aug 28, 2019 · The Governing Body Is Not Inspired. The Watchtower is ruled by a group of men called “The Governing Body” who rule with an iron fist. These 7 men are according to Jehovah Witnesses as “anointed ones” they’re responsible for all doctrines believed by the Jehovah Witnesses. While they say the bible is their ultimate authority it’s ... Nevertheless, he added: “But I want you to know that the head of every man [including every member of the governing body] is the Christ; . . . in turn, the head of the Christ is God.” ( 1 Cor. 11:2, 3) Yes, under his Head, Jehovah God, the invisible and glorified Christ Jesus was leading the congregation. I, JESUS, sent my angel to bear witness to you about these things for the congregations. I am the root and the offspring of David and the bright morning star.”’… ‘The one who bears witness of these things says, “Yes, I am coming quickly.”’ ‘Amen! Come, Lord Jesus.’' Revelation 22:12-16, 20 During the 2015 Australian Royal Commission, governing body member Geoffrey Jackson tries to explain that members of Jehovah's Witnesses that become inactive... Non-Witnesses please understand that to a Witness the Watchtower literally replaces the Bible as a source of faith and doctrine. They will strongly deny this, but Witnesses know in their hearts it is true as the above quotes prove beyond any question. INFORMATION CONTROL #3: JW's forbidden from reading non-JW materials: The Governing Body uses that to insist that the unity Paul is speaking of can be achieved by “obeying the commands of the men from the Governing Body”, or as they put it, by following the direction from Jehovah’s organization.” But what if it’s not Jehovah’s organization, but rather the Governing Body’s organization? What then?Sep 14, 2015 · Geoffrey Jackson’s appearance before the Royal Commission left many questions unanswered. If you are one of the many current and former Jehovah’s Witnesses who spent much of last month glued to your screen watching the Australian Royal Commission into child abuse, likely you are still dumbfounded by the testimony of one person in particular: Governing Body member Geoffrey Jackson. Mar 3, 2023 · Listen to Livestream: Governing Body Member Of Jehovah's Witnesses, Anthony Morris, Removed From Position and 150 more episodes by Ex-Jehovah's Witnesses-Critical Thinkers » Critical Thought Podcast, free! No signup or install needed. Meet Daria! Your Best Free Therapy Session After Leaving the Jehovah's Witnesses. Non-Witnesses please understand that to a Witness the Watchtower literally replaces the Bible as a source of faith and doctrine. They will strongly deny this, but Witnesses know in their hearts it is true as the above quotes prove beyond any question. INFORMATION CONTROL #3: JW's forbidden from reading non-JW materials: 2021 Governing Body Update #10. A Governing Body member provides pandemic-related updates. He also shares encouraging experiences that illustrate how to make good use of our time during the pandemic.The Watchtower is not new to gaslighting. Back after the 1975 fiasco and hundreds of thousands of Jehovah’s Witnesses were stumbled, an article came out in the March 15, 1980, WT acknowledging the whole mess. However, instead of taking responsibility, the WT laid the blame on those who bought into the hype.The Governing Body is deeply touched and encouraged to see that God’s people around the world have been busier than ever as they keep pace with Jehovah’s organization. Many have moved to serve where the need is greater. Others have moved into a new avenue of service, such as a foreign-language field. Many have tried a form of witnessing ...Sep 14, 2015 · Geoffrey Jackson’s appearance before the Royal Commission left many questions unanswered. If you are one of the many current and former Jehovah’s Witnesses who spent much of last month glued to your screen watching the Australian Royal Commission into child abuse, likely you are still dumbfounded by the testimony of one person in particular: Governing Body member Geoffrey Jackson. In 1943 The Watchtower described the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society as the "legal governing body" of anointed Jehovah's Witnesses.[15] A year later, in an article opposing the democratic election of congregation elders, the magazine said the appointment of congregation servants was the duty of "a visible governing body under Jehovah God and his Christ."[16] For several years, the role and ...The Governing Body. 953 likes. The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses claims to speak for God
The Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses has continued to give a good lead during the service year in caring for the interests of Jehovah’s kingdom earth wide. The Governing Body holds weekly meetings, with all the committees represented, to discuss matters presented to it by the various Branch Committees and to consider recommendations .... Sephora j
Jehovah’s witnesses believe that the governing body are anointed, that they’re God’s channel to followers on earth. Howie knew these guys as people, like Carl Klein, the governing body member in the wheelchair, Howie was with him the day his faith began to unravel he was reading a letter to Klein from a Jehovah’s witness disputing the ...Jehovah’s Witnesses were second to last, just a notch above the poorer Pentecostals. This, due in no small measure to the fact that the Watchtower has strongly discouraged Jehovah’s Witnesses from acquiring a higher education. The Society also routinely rebukes and condemns Jehovah’s Witnesses for getting involved in get-rich-quick schemes.The Governing Body looks to the Universal Sovereign, Jehovah, and to the Head of the congregation, Jesus, for guidance. ( 1 Corinthians 11:3; Ephesians 5:23) Its members do not regard themselves as the leaders of God’s people. They, along with all anointed Christians, “keep following the Lamb [Jesus] no matter where he goes.”13) The symbol of the new Jerusalem in Freemasonry represents ancient Freemasonry, that is, the ancient founders of Freemasonry. 14.) For Jehovah’s Witnesses, the saints united with the lamb Jesus Christ in heaven constitute the symbolic new Jerusalem, in the transient sense of the 144,000 chosen in the earthly visible organization (their governing body), not the actual city.Doctrine is rarely the way to open the mind's eye of one of Jehovah's Witnesses. To learn of indiscretion is more effective, being a shocking awakening, particularly when a follower holds the Governing Body in high esteem. This is especially so regarding issues where Watchtower is outspokenly critical of other religious organizations.Open Letter to the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Dear Brothers, I served for 7 years as an Elder in the Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. I recently relinquished this privilege for the following reasons: My whole life I was taught that Armageddon is going to be here any moment and is imminent. Non-Witnesses please understand that to a Witness the Watchtower literally replaces the Bible as a source of faith and doctrine. They will strongly deny this, but Witnesses know in their hearts it is true as the above quotes prove beyond any question. INFORMATION CONTROL #3: JW's forbidden from reading non-JW materials: Changed Date Doctrine 1800s. This article covers some of the lesser known failed predictions and changed date doctrine of the Watchtower Society. For many decades the Watchtower taught that the last days started in 1799, Jesus' invisible presence commenced in 1874 and the world would end in 1914. This article outlines over 20 dates no longer ...So between 1992 and 1998 I engaged in correspondence over a few such matters with the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses in Brooklyn, New York. I directed my questions straight to the top from the word go, as the 12 men who make up the Governing Body are the only 12 Jehovah's Witnesses on the planet allowed to think for themselves.The Governing Body uses that to insist that the unity Paul is speaking of can be achieved by “obeying the commands of the men from the Governing Body”, or as they put it, by following the direction from Jehovah’s organization.” But what if it’s not Jehovah’s organization, but rather the Governing Body’s organization? What then?The members of the Governing Body do not regard themselves as the leaders of Jehovah’s Witnesses but rather that they take the lead of Jehovah’s Witnesses. These seemingly contradictory statements are known as doublespeak. The writers of Jehovah’s Witnesses’ material use doublespeak quite extensively. The Bible says: “Let all things ....
