Jehovah's Witnesses FAQ's #9: Why do you use Bibles that don't restore God's name?

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[SonofThunder120]

Mike, we are not "discouraged" at all from using other translations, however, as you know already, for a fact God's name, Jehovah, has be curiously removedv from their translations.

Now, when we read God's word, would it not make sense to read it as he revealed it?

Why would he reveal his name 6973 times?

Is the word "LORD" a good substitute?

Be mindful, many accuse the Bible of being changed/doctored, hence it would be prudent to use various translations to rebuff this retarded reasoning.

[SonofThunder120]

I, for instance wholly encourage the householder/study to use their own translation during discussion.

There is a big difference between translation & transliteration.

This, method is very much encouraged as it truly is a great way of exposing false doctrine from "their own" Bible so the unintelligent/retarded/obtuse reasoning "you have your own Bible" as used by some is exposed for the prejudice it merits.

But, then Mike, you already know this dont you? lol

[chanses2]

Thanks for the insightful tips and telling how it is. One need go to the source to know, because God used the original-languages when inspiring the authors. Any language outside these "complex (in comparison)" languages will lose the depth of what God tells.

Peace

[theapologeticfront]

@worldhistory2011 surely you understand the difference in a JW doing some personal study and the "independent thinking" that the WT warns against?

[theapologeticfront]

@worldhistory2011 The problem is, your entire array of objections and questions have been based on a comment I said in passing this video. I still stand by what I said, but would have to spend at least several minutes explaining what I meant so as to clarify. Though i'm fully willing to allow you to question me publicly on this, i'd much rather discuss with you the subject of an actual video or blog that i've made.

[theapologeticfront]

@worldhistory2011 I think you're confusing independent research with independent thinking. I'm referring to the latter. Obviously, JW's can research something on their own, but only within the boundaries set forth by WT theology. But whether JW's are in a group setting or by one's self, they are not to think independently and question WT teaching. In fact, it is to be accepted even if you think the teaching is incorrect. I would be happy to back all this up with quotations.

[theapologeticfront]

@worldhistory2011 i'm not saying that one needs to abandon their congregation and "form a group" in that sense. I'm just talking about joining with others in a study group to analyze something, and in this case, the accuracy of the NWT. And whether this is done by yourself or with a group, the WT seems to discourage both. And that's the point of my statement at 2:25, which i've yet to see how its a "complete lie."

[theapologeticfront]

@worldhistory2011 since you apparently don't want to answer my questions, and instead resort to ad hominem, I resent your initial comment that my statement at 2:25 in the video is a "complete lie." So unless you can back up your accusation, I see no reason to take my video down or correct myself on the point that I made.

[theapologeticfront]

@worldhistory2011 but to do independent research in examining the accuracy of the NWT, aren't you thinking independently? I just don't see how doing the same thing in a group would be any different.

[theapologeticfront]

@worldhistory2011 i'm not sure how that answers my questions. So, are you now agreeing with me that the WT does discourage independent Bible research? That seems to be what you're saying, but I don't want to misunderstand you.

[theapologeticfront]

@worldhistory2011 I'm confused. Why is it not ok to do group Scriptural research but ok to do individual? Also, its a good thing I attended the very meeting where this KM article was openly discussed. But unfortunately, I didn't record it. However, doesn't the WT also specifically warn against "independent thinking?" Wouldn't questioning the accuracy of the NWT fall into the category of independent thinking?