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Is the Governing Body Really Guided by God?

The Watchtower society has admitted that the faithful and discreet slave or governing body is neither inspired nor infallible. Therefore, it can err in doctrinal matters or in organizational direction. (The Watchtower February 2017 study edition pg 26 par 12 “Who Is Leading God’s People Today?”) This is not just a recent admission but it […]

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Is the Watchtower Society God’s One True Organization?

Peter Gregerson, a witness for almost 50 years reveals the one pivotal question, the examination of which, resulted in his leaving the organization.

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Examining Doctrines The Faithful and Discreet Slave

Does the Watchtower Society Ever Apologize?

“I always look forward to reading the feature “From Our Readers.” I’m just amazed at the tactfulness you show in your responses. If there is a misprint or error, you humbly admit it. Yet, no matter how upset a reader may become, you never back down from the truth of God’s Word. And you even […]

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Jesus Never Said the Slave Would Produce Perfect Spiritual Food?

In an attempt to explain the recurring pattern of changing doctrinal positions the February 2017 study edition of the Watchtower states: “The Governing Body is neither inspired nor infallible. Therefore, it can err in doctrinal matters or in organizational direction. In fact, the Watch Tower Publications Index includes the heading “Beliefs Clarified,” which lists adjustments […]

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The Art of Doublespeak

Definition of doublespeak by Merriam Webster: language used to deceive usually through concealment or misrepresentation of truth; also : gobbledygook dou·ble·speak ˈdəbəlˌspēk/ noun noun: doublespeak; noun: double-speak deliberately euphemistic, ambiguous, or obscure language. “the art of political doublespeak” synonyms: equivocating, evasion, dodging, beating about the bush, pussyfooting (around); William Lutz on Doublespeak – “Doublespeak is […]

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Sincerity Alone Not Enough to Please God?

It is absolutely essential for religions that make the claim of being God’s one true church to convince those outside of its membership that sincerity alone is not enough to please God. Unless you accept their interpretation of scripture and live in harmony with what they teach, you have no hope of salvation. In order […]

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Are You Discreet?

Are You Discreet? In appointing judges over Israel, Moses strove to find “wise and discreet and experienced men.” (Deuteronomy 1:13) Experience, which came with age, was not the sole criterion. Wisdom and discretion were also important. A person who is discreet shows good judgment in speech and in conduct. According to Webster’s Ninth New Collegiate […]

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Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Have a Human Leader?

Neither be called leaders, for your Leader is one, the Christ. -Matthew 23:10 NWT What did Jesus mean by saying this? What message was he trying to convey to his disciples? Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples, saying: “The scribes and the Pharisees have seated themselves in the seat of Moses. […]

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Is Independent Thinking a Sin?

What Would You Do? If we were eating in a restaurant and you spotted a hair in my food would you tell me? What if, after you pointed it out to me, I said I didn’t see it? Would you be moved to reach over, pull the hair out, show it to me and then […]

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The Coming Message of Judgment

In the October 2019 study edition of the Watchtower, Jehovah’s Witnesses were alerted to watch for various features of the coming great tribulation. Among these was a change in their preaching message: “During the great tribulation, the message that we proclaim will likely change. Currently, we are preaching the good news of the Kingdom and […]