Do Jehovah's Witnesses really follow the Bible, part 2: Charles Taze Russell

What does Gilead school teach about Charles Taze Russell, the founder of the Watch Tower Society, now Jehovah's Witnesses? What is the "Miracle Wheat" scandal? Did you know that Russell abandoned his childhood faith and became a skeptic? Or did you know that Russell came to his conclusions after an independent study of the Bible? What would happen to a Jehovah's Witness today that would likewise abandon his/her religion and embark on an independent study of the Bible?

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[naimamusique]

I was raised as a JW too, I know what it is... For me it was just simple: at the very first place, does God exist? Nobody can prove he does and nobody can prove he doesn't. But are both questions equal? If I say God is in my noes. You say it it is impossible. I say but you can't prove he is not there so both questions are equal. You know that simple logic leads to: both questions are not equal and most likely the concept of a supreme invisible being is an invention of human imagination.

[ExGileadMissionary]

@naimamusique Yep, I agree

[MaximusMcc]

Good job bud, great common sense logic exposing one of the most dangerous cults out there!

[paulgem123]

Do Christians really follow the Bible? Because they say the parts of the Bible is done away with breaking Deut 4:2 and Rev 22:19. So I ask again "Do Christians really follow the Bible?"

[lilconvers1]

I have questions to ask you and please be honest about it. Now that you are no part of the organization can you truly say that this change has encouraged you to observe god's commandments more fully, as to retrain from things such as fornication, blood, participation in political matters, and saluting the flag? Has This improved your share in preaching the good new, and by good new i don't mean bashing at the organization whenever chance you get, but door to door preaching, conducting studies?

[bachterberg]

@f8beenthere Show me in the original "Greek" texts that talk about the Trinity? I would like to see a source of the "Court Record" of the bogus translations. The Trinity is a Catholic Creation, along with "Hell" "Purgatory" and "The Cross."- Stauros - (star-ohs)

Originally thought to mean "cross" Literal meaning: a post or stake related to "Stauroo", which meant to "fasten." The cross represents the Trinity. Show me where it says the trinity exists in "Greek" text.

[faithbyworks7]

@f8beenthere You also say "many mistakes". Yes for sure but least compared to all. If you say that you make less mistakes ten you are a liar. 1 john 1:10 "If we make the statement: “We have not sinned,” we are making him a liar, and his word is not in us." If you look at us, then you have to accuse every other character in the bible. Israelites made worst decisions and mistakes than the watchtower with mercy. You don't see us fornicating with neighboring nations and worshiping their gods.

[faithbyworks7]

@f8beenthere Verse 16 I agree with you. None of it is gossip but it falls in the category of what you consider as gossip. "which the untaught and unsteady are twisting, as [they do] also the rest of the Scriptures, to their own destruction." Watchtower uses it the same way. Apostates back then and now. In timothy, he does name them just like the congregation names them when announcing the disfellowshipped. Thanks for proving me right. And you say I'm not eligible to defend God's congregation?

[warriorprince1010]

Like so many people who turn away from the truth this guy has no relationship with Jehovah. He disagrees with Jehovahs imperfrect organisation and thus turns away. His choice, but my love for Jehovah means I accept the Watchtower may make a mistake and continue to love God throughout.

[demonorse]

@f8beenthere Do you honestly think this has outweighed the billions killed in religous inspired wars? How about the damage done to the environment because you fools believe that this earth is only for us and the end is near? Christians created the latest round of soup kitchens because of your voting habits. Your dumb ass GW Bush created the largest christian diaspora in history in Iraq! Schools? To teach the fucking bible and tithing! Fucking Hitler was a christian. Idiot!

[f8beenthere]

@faithbyworks7 - Numbers 16 passage has nothing to do with gossip. 2 Peter passage is a prophecy of things to come. No gossip here. 2 Timothy he calls them out by name, and specifies the offense. These were not rumors, but well known facts. I think that is pretty obvious. Honestly, you are not required to defend an organization. Especially one who had made so many mistakes. God will not hold you accountable for their mistakes, only your own.