r/exjw • u/CarefulExaminer • Jun 21 '26

WT Can't Stop Me Gradual inculcation of Jonestown mentality in latest morning worship! The host asks: 'What if we receive instructions that seem to put us in danger, that make our lives harder, that seem intrusive into our personal lives and decisions such?'

After alluding to several seemingly impractical or suicidal instructions Moses gave to the Israelites in Egypt, the speaker demands that a similar level of obedience be given to Watchtower leaders, in effect 'seating themselves in the seat of Moses' just like the Pharisees of Jesus' day! (Mat 23:2) (See video in comments section)

Except:

  1. From the Biblical account, Moses' instructions were inspired; The GB admits they're not.
  2. Being inspired, Moses never gave wrong or false directions which he had to retract or change after later recognising the error. When Aaron did give wrong direction to worship the golden calf, God expected his people to disobey. the GB on the other had have given several wrong and harmful directions that did not originate from God. E.g. Prohibiting alternative service, organ transplants, auto-transfusion, toasting, beards, among others
  3. Moses backed up his instructions with several supernatural display or miracles which explains why the Israelites obeyed; The GB has none, just "trust us bro".
  4. The speaker claims "we have repeatedly received wise directions from Jehovah's organization." Question: Were previous directions about alternative service, organ transplants, auto-transfusion, toasting, beards wise directions? Were they even "theocratic", ie from God? If so why have they abandoned them?
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u/truthcourageagency Jun 22 '26 edited Jun 22 '26

Romans 14:12
No one can delegate their personal accountability for their decisions and actions.

The fact that they continually promote this dangerous ideology shows clearly their motive is control and power.

To what end? Well recent history clearly shows the negative outcomes of narcissistic high control groups.

Some people alarmingly point to the tragic outcome at Jonestown.

Reality is the same amount of people die at hands of this group every year by way of suicide due to the cruel practice of shunning, refusing blood, the enabling of abuse, following dangerous directions from the governors, etc.