Administration
01-04-2007, 02:11 AM
One of the initial questions a new user may have is: Why do we allow people to disagree with or dispute current Watchtower teachings in regards to prophetical understanding--and not allow people to "put to the test" those other teachings of the Watchtower that "could be" or "are" "false," "untrue," etc.
When we "open the door" to diverse views and thoughts and opinions in regards to our understanding of prophecy, we do so with the full expectation that this is done with the anticipation that this is being done in regards to how prophecy is affecting or will affect Jehovah's people, namely, Jehovah's Witnesses. We not only understand--but also appreciate that by its own unique nature, prophecy is not going to be tied to any one person's interpretation or speculation. It will be fulfilled just as Jehovah says that it will, when it is time. In the interim, we do well to stay awake to events on the world scene and do our best to anticipate the arrival of the Kingdom and its glory. It is our contention that the Watchtower Society has demonstrated extreme reluctance to re-examine its views and understanding of Bible prophecy in light of world events and the passage of time.
But discussing and debating the prophecies is one thing, and debating and overturning those teachings which we hold to be truthful and firmly established in God's Word and taught by Jehovah's Witnesses is something else entirely. That is why we take a firm stand against those who try to introduce foreign doctrines, and why we strongly oppose treacherous undermining of fundamental Witness beliefs, including that of the New Covenant and the heavenly hope of the anointed. Anyone trying to undermine our faith will be summarily banned from further discussions, without hesitation.
When we "open the door" to diverse views and thoughts and opinions in regards to our understanding of prophecy, we do so with the full expectation that this is done with the anticipation that this is being done in regards to how prophecy is affecting or will affect Jehovah's people, namely, Jehovah's Witnesses. We not only understand--but also appreciate that by its own unique nature, prophecy is not going to be tied to any one person's interpretation or speculation. It will be fulfilled just as Jehovah says that it will, when it is time. In the interim, we do well to stay awake to events on the world scene and do our best to anticipate the arrival of the Kingdom and its glory. It is our contention that the Watchtower Society has demonstrated extreme reluctance to re-examine its views and understanding of Bible prophecy in light of world events and the passage of time.
But discussing and debating the prophecies is one thing, and debating and overturning those teachings which we hold to be truthful and firmly established in God's Word and taught by Jehovah's Witnesses is something else entirely. That is why we take a firm stand against those who try to introduce foreign doctrines, and why we strongly oppose treacherous undermining of fundamental Witness beliefs, including that of the New Covenant and the heavenly hope of the anointed. Anyone trying to undermine our faith will be summarily banned from further discussions, without hesitation.