The Watchtower's Ted Jaracz brochure
Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 8:04AM 
Theodore JaraczIt has been a couple of weeks since the Watchtower Society's Governing Body lost Ted Jaracz in death. I try to keep the Jehovah's Witnesses in the News blog up-to-date with links to the latest information appearing in the news, and so I have been scannning Google search results for the Watchtower's press release of the death of Theodore Jaracz. So far, there has been no mention of it in any newspaper.
However, today I was astonished to find that the Watchtower Society has actually published a funeral brochure glorifying the life and death of Ted Jaracz. Someone scanned it and uploaded the brocure to the JW.net discussion board.
What is the propblem with publishing a brochure eulogizing someone who has devoted their life to the Watchtower Society? Well, on the surface there is nothing particularly objectionable about it. However, given the culture of Society worship prevelant among Jehovah's Witnesses and the virtual idolization of the Governing Body, it is disturbing.
(It is noteworthy that the funeral handout states that Ted Jaracz was known for his "zeal for theocratic orderliness." Would it not be better, however, to be known for being zealous for Jehovah, or for the truth or for being loving, kind and humble? Having "zeal for theocratic orderliness" could also have been said of the Pharisees, could it not?)
It should be realized that from Jehovah's standpoint giving worship to something or someone other than God does not necessarily have to be an overt act. Merely giving undue honor to another may be considered a form of idolatry. Consider the case of the Corinthians. In 1st Corinthians the first chapter, Paul expressed his astonishment that some of the Corinthians claimed to belong to him; others to Apollos, etc. It was not that the Corinthians were praying to Paul, as a modern Catholic might direct their prayers to Saint Paul or Saint Peter, etc. But apparently it was more than mere gratitude for Paul's self-sacrifice, which is why Paul asked them the question; 'Paul did not die for you, did he?'
There is no question that we humans are prone to idolatry. Just look at young people at a rock concert and you are looking at a worship service. Don't they even call the performers "stars" and "idols"?
Not being able to see God human imperfection inclines us to worship something that we can see. The Jews were ensnared by this sinful inclination towards idolatry and that tendency was in evidence in the early Christians as well. Even the aged Apostle John - overawed when given the Revelation by the angel of Christ - twice had to be cautioned against bowing low and worshiping the angel.
Should Jehovah's Witnesses be so naïve as to think that just because they do not kiss a crucifice or light a candle to a saint that they are free from the infirmity that has afflicted mankind from antiquity?
Some of the Corinthians claimed to belong to Paul or Apollos or Chephas because those were the men who taught them the truth, just as the Watchtower Society has taught Jehovah's Witnesses the truth. But in their teaching the truth to millions of Jehovah's Witnesses worldwide and in full knowledge of the human tendency towards paying undue honor to men and their institutions, why is it that the Watchtower Society has never, ever, cautioned Jehovah's Witnesses about giving undue honor to the organization or its Governing Body or the faithful slave? Has Bethel now begun to cannonize their saints?
That is why this funeral brochure eulogizing Theodore Jaracz is so disturbing.
If you are one of Jehovah's Witnesses ask ourselves the question: Why is not the passing of rank-and-file members of Jehovah's Witnesses eulogized in such a manner? In fact, having given funeral talks myself, I can say with some authority that the Watchtower Society publishes an outline for funeral discourses and the instructions to the elder giving the funeral talk specifically says not to eulogize the deceased, but rather, to focus upon what the Scriptures say about the resurrection.You may be sure that if Joe Publisher had a brochure printed up and distributed at his funeral the local circuit overseer would swiftly put the clamps on such activity and sternly counsel the congregations not to engage in such extravagant eulogies.
But apparently the Governing Body is above its own counsel. Jesus once told his disciples to do what the Phaisees say, but do not do what they do. The same counsel could be given to Jehovah's Witnesses today: 'Do what the Governing Body says, but do not do as they do.'
Interestingly, the acts of the Apostles are recorded in the Scriptures, but those very same Scriptures are silent as respects the deaths of the apostles. Personally, I've always been disappointed when reading the enthralling account in the book of Acts and how Paul was taken to Rome in chains awaiting for an audience with Caesar. But the story ends rather abruptly with no mention of how Paul's life ended. Likewise, we know the apostle Peter's life ended in chains as well, even as Jesus had foretold, and yet there is no mention of it either. The same holds true for the apostle John.
If the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses are intent on patterning themselves after the apostles of Christ they would do well to consider the humble example of the apostles and stop glorifying themselves as the faithful slave who has already received his master's reward. And besides, no matter what Ted Jaracz may have accomplished in his life, there is only one death that deserves to be eulogized, and that is the death of Jesus Christ, our Lord.
For a fuller discussion of the idolatry practiced by Jehovah's Witnesses, see the article: Jehovah's Witnesses and the Watchtower Idol
Reader Comments (33)
Thank you Watchman! Your article points out the obvious hypocrisy among the leadership (and many JWs) of the WTB&TS.
Now, is anybody listening in this great 'organized' religion? You elders and other rank and file that read this website every day, Yes, you know who you are, why not stop doing what is bad and try to REALLY teach what is good and wholesome? come on, it has to start somewhere doesn't it?
For the THREE members of the GB which frequent this website, (hello--It's KIM) why not change and do the right thing according to your erroneous--dogmatic, self serving instructions and ceremony? Now, I am not talking about the good things you group of men do, just the items specified above. --Covers a lot huh?
I'm being nice but blunt. If the truth hurts, than I am sure these words are painful!
KIM
This is nothing new. I was a bit taken back that many former GB members have had these "tributes" at thier funeral talks. See here: http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/jw/friends/194836/4/Official-Ted-Jaraczs-Funeral-Brochure. So it is for those who seek the "prestige".
uglyandthin
(1 Corinthians 4:1-5, NWT)
Let a man so appraise us as being subordinates of Christ and stewards of sacred secrets of God. Besides, in this case, what is looked for in stewards is for a man to be found faithful. Now to me it is a very trivial matter that I should be examined by you or by a human tribunal. Even I do not examine myself. For I am not conscious of anything against myself. Yet by this I am not proved righteous, but he that examines me is Jehovah. Hence do not judge anything before the due time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring the secret things of darkness to light and make the counsels of the hearts manifest, and then each one will have his praise come to him from God.
Hmm, Christ isn't mentioned once in the brochure.
Watchman,
YOU QUOTE,
[ If the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses are INTENT ON PATTERNING themselves after the apostles of Christ they would do well to CONSIDER THE HUMBLE EXAMPLE of the apostles and stop glorifying themselves as the faithful slave who has already received his master's reward. ]
Is this really a case of PATTERNING themselves after the apostles of Christ ( as this sounds like some sort of phisical action that "such ones" are trying to perform ?)
"...INTENT ON PATTERNING... !!?"
"...CONSIDER THE HUMBLE EXAMPLE... !!?"
This is not how someone acts if they are led by Holy Spirit, but is how someone is led if they are bound to Law, never having received that spirit at all.
These actions sound more like the way of those who instead of being "drawn" to the Christ by the Father have taken the other route which Jesus speaks of in John 10 -
1 "I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber.
2 The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep.
3 The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.
4 When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice.
5 But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will run away from him because they do not recognize a stranger's voice."
Whats happening within the WT society is that the HOLY SPIRIT is not among its leaders.
Thus its followers are NOT being taught by God's "Holy Spirit."
When the sheep recognize the false sheperds in their midst what do they do?
They WILL run away because they recognize the voice of the TRUE shepherd Christ.
John 6 explains,
( 64 Yet there are some of you who do not believe." For Jesus had known from the beginning which of them did not believe and who would betray him.
65 He went on to say, "This is why I told you that no one can come to me unless the Father has enabled him."
66 From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him.)
As these Judaslike men today continue to betray the Christ, they continue to betray the TRUTH, persecuting it and all those who are led by the TRUE shepherd, CHRIST.
I've been to many memorial services for JWs where there is a small brochure handout, with a picture of the deceased and a writeup about him. I've never viewed this as idolatrous, nor do most others.
Sometimes your commentaries are insightful and valuable. However, I find this commentary petty and showing a fault-finding attitude that reflects very poorly on you and what you claim to be.
LongTimeJW,
So......the TRUTH is painful is it not? Besides, WHY would you as "a long time JW", need to explore and feed off of this website? Are you having questions as your knowledge base grows?? Yep, keep your ego just don't flaunt it as the rank and file are known for.
Oh, by the way, WHAT DO YOU CLAIM TO BE? Is it just another company man?
Have a nice weekend....
LongTimeJW
Just out of curiosity, What fault-finding attitude do you see reflects very poorly on e-Watchman and what he claims to be? Do you think he hates the GB or is he merely bringing out the truth as he perceives it to the best of his ability? As a long time JW do you consider yourself superior to others? Do you listen to your elders not to frequent apostate websites such as this one? In their superior pharisaic mind-set don't they see the watchman as an apostate? Lastly, are you a pharisee and how meticulously well have you adorned the fringes of your garment?
Upon a review of Gal 5:22, I see no indication of the fruitage of the spirit in either this commentary, or the comments from it's supporters.
However, several things on the list at Gal 5:19 seem evident.
LongTime JW,
It is apparent that you have learned very little. You must be so proud when you look in the mirror. No one else is proud of you or really wants to associate with you, true, huh?
You seem to be a backstabber much like the rest of 'your kind.' You quote scripture but you don't understand what you read or how to apply it.
Nice try troll! Go away, you have revealed yourself and it sickens the rest of us!
HAVE A NICE DAY! :)
"It is apparent that you have learned very little."
No actually, between this commentary and the associated comments, I've learned more than enough in regards to determining whether Jehovah's spirit is leading and directing those here.
Although, eWatchman's comments are sometimes academically interesting, they fail the test of reflecting the fruitage of the spirit. Also, the negative and condescending attitude of those who support him are more than enough to firmly establish whether I should give them credence.
Thanks for making this abundantly clear to me.
And as for the other condescending comments, no I don't hold myself above others, or hold myself as a Pharasee, I simply look and observe whether people are exhibiting the fruitage of the spirit before I decide to listen to their message.
LongTimeJW,
What a pompous attitude you have! People are offended by you and your attitude. You have no idea of what you speak. You really believe everyone, ALL OF THE TIME, will speak to you as if you are someone special? You better take a good look at yourself before you condemn anyone on this site. The people on this site for the most part, are more intelligent than the average rank and file JW.
Jehovah is not afraid to let you know how arrogant and condescending you are! Especially when you attack his people. Generally speaking, people will and should put you in your place. You can't handle the real world and you expect everyone to express the 'fruits of the spirit' to..you? What a joke! You have not earned the right to reap the respect of others. You are proven that much...and more!!!
If you were a Elder/Bro in any congregation I went to, I am sure your self-righteous personality would clash with me and I would not be afraid to take you to a back room and straighten the matter out. I am not afraid to slam you against the wall and prevent you from hurting innocent people. Which I am sure you gather great satisfaction in having done so in the past.
You keep pushing people regardless if JW or not, you will see a special 'fruits of the spirit' designed especially for people such as yourself.
I and others like me will protect ourselves and innocent others (from you) when a dogmatic, overbearing, clown shows up and tries to force himself, his agenda and general mismanagement crap on good people.
Fed up
LongTimeJW,
Why do you observe people to see if they are exhibiting the fruitage of the spirit before you decide to listen to their message? Did Jesus go around observing people before he listens to them? For example, if you were to see Jesus reclining at the table with “many tax collectors and sinners,” how would you react?
It appears that you would miss out on his message of life, just as the Pharisees did. Seeing their hatred for tax collectors and sinners, Jesus tells them:
“Persons in health do not need a physician, but the ailing do. Go, then, and learn what this means, ‘I want mercy, and not sacrifice. For I came to call, not righteous people, but sinners.” --Mat 9: 9-13.
FedUp,
I agree with you. This "longtimejw" guy is cannon fodder. Don't wast you time with him.
Take care,
Rybone
TED Jaracz ws a 33 degree mason!!!
I grew up in a non-religous home on the bad side of town. By the time I was 16 years old I was addicted to drugs, as were many young people who were raised in the neighborhood I was raised in. My first contact with Jehovahs Witnesses was @ the age of 26 @ my mothers front door. A young couple out in service knocked on our door, I promptly brushed them off. At a later date an elderly brother (71 years old) knocked on my door again. Out of respect for his age I allowed him to speak. I don't know what he said to convince me, but I allowed him to start a study with me. Three years later I dedicated my life to Jehovah and was baptized as one of Jehovahs Witnesses. I have been clean and sober for 18 years now. I am married to a beautiful Spanish speaking pioneer sister and have sucessfully raised four beautiful children. My daughter is a full time Pioneer also. None of my kids drink or do drugs, three of the four have graduated High School and are hard working, productive members of society. the fourth child is only 15. I hate to think of what would have happend to me or them had I never met Jehovah's Witnesses. I am so grateful that the older brother took the time and energy necessary to teach me a new way of life.
Say what you want to about Jehovah's Witnesses. I personally will be forever grateful to the brother that extended himself to me and showed me the principles found in Gods Word that changed my life forever.
One might say that at that desperate point in my life anyone from any religion could have showed me a better way of life. And that may be true, but it wasn't anybody from any religion, it was Jehovah's Witnesses.
By the way nine brothers and sisters have died in our congregation over the last 18 months. All of them had memorial talks given @ the Kingdom Hall. All of the talks were similar, but personalized for that particular brother or sister who deceased, which tells me an outline was used. All of them had brochures handed out as we entered the Kingdom Hall which consisted of a picture of the brother or sister, their date of birth and death, and a small paragraph about the brother or sister and a song of praise to Jehovah @ the end. Whoever wrote the article above said that if a brochure like this was to be handed out @ a memorial talk, that a Circuit Overseer would swiftly put the clamps on such behavior. Simply put, this is not true. Maybe he was misinformed. I am not sure of the motive behind such a statement, but I can assure you that it was innaccurate. I am not sure I understand the thrust of your message. Is it just to discredit Jehovah's Witnesses?
To who is may concern writes: "Whoever wrote the article above said that if a brochure like this was to be handed out @ a memorial talk, that a Circuit Overseer would swiftly put the clamps on such behavior. Simply put, this is not true. Maybe he was misinformed. I am not sure of the motive behind such a statement, but I can assure you that it was innaccurate."
This is been my exact experience also. Ted Jaracz' brochure is no different than any other I've seen many times.
When all is said and done, WHO CARES?
IT DOES NOT MATTER! WHO CARES?
To whom it may concern:
Evidently the Society has changed their policy, again. Back when I was an elder - up until 1995 - Bethel expressly forbid elders from giving eulogies for the deceased. Okay, so, apparently now they allow it. My intention is not to discredit Jehovah's Witnesses. Far from it. My job is to keep the Watchtower honest. Admittedly, it is a not a task for the timid of heart.
Watchman,
Do we laugh or cry with the various comments? I choose both!
Your doing fine. Your hard work and dedication speaks for itself. You do not have to explain everything you do for the ignorant ones among us. Sounds harsh but not really.
I often find myself falling into the same trap with people. Because of your knowledge base that you draw from, many people will have to be led like innocent children through the most elementry things. It does get tiring and redundent. You only have to perservere awhile longer. But those times will be tough.
Thanks again for all of the helpful information. As for the rest of you people, thanks for the entertainment! --"you can't make this stuff up!!" LOL
KJM
I am sure the way your are discrediting Jehovah's Witnesses indicates that it is time that you make up your mind and head back to the Congregation. You need to tell us whether you are still in line to live on earth or are you one of those who do not know where they stand. If you lost position as an elder, it is not time to show us that you looked at the position as the world looks at positions.
Get a life.
Concerned.
Uh, Sam, I'll tell you straight-out, no, I am not in line to live on earth. The new creation is not earthly. Hopefully, though, I will "get a life," the real life, as Paul called it.
Watchman
Watchman,
True we believe that Jesus showed up in some fashion and gave us “a token in advance of our inheritance.” But note that it is “for the purpose of releasing by a ransom [God’s] own possession, to his glorious praise.” We weren’t looking for this token, Christ showed up when were least expected and gave us a “white pebble” as it were. But right now we continue to wrestle with the fallen human nature. Therefore we need to remain humble and throw our burden upon Jehovah, for he himself will sustain all who place their trust in him. This will be the burning issue during the great tribulation, which is fast approaching.
The accusation made is hysterical. It's faith strengthening to remember our faithful brothers who dedicated their life in self-sacrifice to Jehovah. Such tracts are not only printed for members of the Governing Body. In Belgium a few years ago they had an entire convention hall gathering as a faith strengthening memorial of a faithful brother.
"Evidently the Society has changed their policy, again.
Back when I was an elder - up until 1995 - Bethel expressly forbid elders from giving eulogies for the deceased. Okay, so, apparently now they allow it. "
- maybe, but we still serve Jehovah, still love our brothers and still show concern about others by making available to them what is in the scripture and what is ahead of us...
taking so long? no. noah build ark in decades, apostle died without them seeing the full fulfillment of prophecies but lead a good life serving Jehovah.
Disputes? apostles even in front of Jesus made argued, even after the outpouring of holy spirit they quarelled (paul and barnabas, paul reproved peter) but they are still gem, served their master well. I cant ask perfection from Governing Body because (in this system) I dont need them to be perfect. Why? because the one who empowers them is perfect, Jehovah, my God, my Creator. I cant ask for a better way of how is the organization is being lead. We have been safe guarded and we have given spiritual food.
Too restrictive? Read exodus, leviticus, numbers... how did Jehovah deals with Israelites? with a long list of do's and dont's. That way, Jehovah showed he is True God as he is able to protect his nation, give meaningful commands.. Our organization is synchronized in over 230 lands. What we study here is the same with the rest of the world. That entails hard work from our elders, overseers, Governing Body. In exchange for what?
Let me tell you, in our local congregation, only handful would find the name Ted Jaracz familiar same goes with the rest of GB. During meetings we focus on the spiritual food not who's who. Though of course we know brothers and sisters in our congregation very very well, we live life with them. We serve with them.
My intention is not to discredit Jehovah's Witnesses. Far from it. My job is to keep the Watchtower honest. Admittedly, it is a not a task for the timid of heart.
- if i will ask a professional writer or editor to read your write ups, they will tell me that your objective is to put us, Jehovah's Witnesses in a bad light.
It is so obvious, then you tell us that your job is to keep WT honest, whilst you are not honest yourself. I dont know what happened to you but if someone did things unjustly with you then go and straight things out with them and dont let the whole wide world be your audience. If still they are unfair with you, worry not, Jehovah will vindicate you. Time will come. Proliferation of the likes of this site is not shocking, but still sad.
Anyways, why would Jehovah use imperfect men that could stumble others sometimes?
Angels could do that alot faster
stones talking can amaze all
But you see, Jehovah is drawing meek ones, not just anybody.
Maria,
you write, QUOTE: "Too restrictive? Read exodus, leviticus, numbers... how did Jehovah deals with Israelites? with a long list of do's and dont's. That way, Jehovah showed he is True God as he is able to protect his nation, give meaningful commands.. Our organization is synchronized in over 230 lands. What we study here is the same with the rest of the world. That entails hard work from our elders, overseers, Governing Body. In exchange for what?" UNQUOTE
Have you ever heard of the glorified Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit and the start of the Christian era?
"The law was given through Moses, but GRACE and TRUTH came to be through JESUS CHRIST!"
DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THERE WERE ANY RECORDS, OR STATEMENTS GIVEN, THAT TIP THE SCALES ONE WAY OR ANOTHER. I DO BELIEVE THERE IS A VERY WICKED SLAVE CONTROLING THE ORG., OR ARE THE ALL EVEI IF NOT, WHERE IS THE SPIRIT OF POWER, IF THE ALL CAME OUT AT ONCE WITH SWORN STATEMENTS SURLEY YHWH WOULD LOOK UPON THE SOCIETY WITH FAVOR ,AND HELP THEM TO BEGIN A SMELTING, SEPERATING WORK!
RITUAL ABUSE
(Do any of you have a usable photo of Pat Garza for posting here? Email me: jmasonemerson@yahoo.com
At the Silentlambs.org protest rally in 2002 before the Bethel complex of buildings which houses the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses, Pat Garza spoke:
“I'm Pat Garza, and I'm here to say that I was raped by Theodore Jaracz when I was a little girl, in the city of Los Angeles, he was the District Servant. There are two boys; their initials are "M.D." and "M.W.", if they - if I could find them theyre older than me, they were there, there were witnesses! We were terrified and silenced! We were not allowed to talk. My life was threatened and my brothers, were threatened, they were going to be killed if I spoke....”
Pat Garza later died of cancer. She, like others before and since, described ritual abuse from pedophiles within Watchtower as satanic. Pedophile rings cut across the usual religious divides, pedophile clergy in one group helping those in others, they or their blind followers seeking to harass victims and outspoken adults, definitely "satanic" and definitely criminal.
To hear her actual voice:
Go to http://silentlambs.org/education/multimedia.cfm , scroll down to Survivors Speak Out (B) (1.3M audio) (Ted Jaracz accused of molestation) , click on it and after hearing from a few others Pat Garza comes on.
What I would like to know is what kind of estate did he leave behind? Are his family members JW's? I am very interested in what is happening with all the money that is sent to these people.
MARIA, are you looking for the TRUTH, the you need to "GET OUT OF HER" B4 the Gt Tribulation which DOES NOT begin with the U.N. turning on Bab the Gt....read articles on the Site, the WATCHMANS POST will give you some current affairs, no doubt u have read them & also ACCURATE interpretation of BIBLE PROPHECY...as I feel sure u will check this site 4 any comments/opinions re your comments, I would only hope that you earnestly PRAY to the true GOD, YHWH & ask to be SET FREE, because you my dear girl, are in BONDAGE to 666 a Man's ORGANISATION (A BEAST) shall refer to as B-ORG..don't bother DEFENDING "IT" because its GOING DOWN & this POST is the one YHWH is setting thousands FREE with, wether U Co like it or not !!!!!!!!!! my advice 2 YOU is start looking at the PROPHECIES discussed on this website, & try to set your INDOCRINATED BRAIN aside (possible ONLY with God's HOLY SPIRIT) ecause the TIME is NOW 4 those seeking the TRUE GOD 2 LISTEN & B WARNED 2 GET READY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! your survival depends on it 2b sure !!! CHEERS fom Aussieland, DOWNUNDER we are not ALL hypnotised ROBOTS (or is that LOBOTOMISED ??) By the way girl, do U'ALL know about the wt&bts'S INVOLVEMENT IN THE united nations FROM 1991 - 2001 ?? wake- up & SMELL THE roses
Mr. PEACeable, My heart is broken when learning of the unforgivable SINS that TED JARACZ /Chief Agent of SATAN from 1956, we are still waiting on info about his STINT as Branch O'seer in AUST. & the conspiracy of silence once again, by our FAITHFUL SLAVE .it was President KNORR who saw TJ's 'potential' during GILEAD in 1940's sent TJ on Circuit work & the to AUST as BRANCH O'SEER age 26 ?? refer to BARBARA ANDERSON's writings on BROOKLYN & TED JARACZ's history......veeeerrrryyyy interesting, & after the SHOCK & AWE settles down, learn how he BATTLED the Gov Body members e.g.Lloyd Barry & John BARR re the CHILD ABUSE POLICIES also members of the WRITING DEPT.Ted JARACZ was a psycopath who was not raised by normal standards but by 3 maiden aunts etc....ambitious, cruel, without conscience he ran 'roughshod' as we say in aussieland, over the older GB members to get the votes...He even brought in "anointed" C.O>s to Bethel, just as he was used by KNORR to get back at Ray Franz & co for pushing the Gov. Body & deletion of the POWER ROLE of 1 man (President of Society) what a history of DECEIT, not to mention the CRIMINAL acts (Reprehensible) DID they BELEIVE in YHWH & JESUS CHRIST ....NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
To Whom It May concern ::::: Please check-out BARB ANDERSONS BLOG on Freeminds.org re Gov. Body growing old,,,,,,,,,the WT&BTS have INVENTED the term "Governing Body" the early CHRISTIAN congregations did not have an ORGANISATION...the term "governing body" was only used by the WTB&TS in the last 4 or 5 decades, & especially mind-controlled efforts in the literature, studies, etc in the last few years Since it was RAYMOND FRANZ who suggested that a Gov. Body was preferable to a Power-driven (my words) sole MASTER< the "PPPRRREEESSSIIIDDEENNTT" check out his letter to the Bros, in the old YEARBOOKS,,,,,but that title GOV. BODY has taken on a whole new meaning when the EVIL SLAVE under instruction from TED JARACZ battling for superiority against LLOYD BARRY (Service Dept. against Writing Dept) after He had control of the Committees that counted, the SERVICE & TEACHING COMMITTEEs 2 Control the minds of the BRANCHES, the D.Os & C.O.s ELDERS, & Rank & file HE T.J, didnt need the other COMMITTEES he was the "BOSS" of theose that mattered to HIM...(SATAN) the COVERNANT of DEATH was instigated by TED JARACZ(SATAN) as it was this man who appointed GENE SMALLEY to the Writing Dept, to b Assistant to the 'G.B.' & GUY PIERCE a C,O, to same, & the to the G.B. I believe that out of the 4 New G.B. members appointed in 1999 after LLOYD BARRY died, 2 were brought in by T.J. also it was KNORR who looked after T.J.'s carreer, check out Barb. Anderson website & writings on T.J. appt him to C.O. after GILEAD (not to missionary post) & sent him to Aust, as youngest Branch Overseer then back in USA to Dist. O'seer when he committed the act against Pat Garcia.....this cannot be hidden any longer U "G.B.members who TRAWL these websites, .....your days are numbered over there in BROOKLYN H.Q. : :::
I do take your point that this is unusual however until you brought up the matter I wasn't aware of it. My point is that by & large, the rank & file of our brothers are not aware it it.
In that case given that most are not aware which negates your suppositions that the society is promoting the governing body.
It is a far cry from when past presidents of the society were so prominent & these days the average brother would hardly know much about members of the governing body.
From my point of view damned if you do damned if you don't regarding members of the governing body some persons complain about the anonymity of the governing body wanting to know who they are while others want the opposite.
In some ways it was somewhat refreshing to see some openness & in regard to eulogizing my mother recently died & the elder in the memorial talk did personalize the talk.
Bro Dale Irwin who recently died was given an extended eulogy, was once City Overseer & well known & much loved, he is a brother from Australia. Most brothers & sisters welcomed the talk but I can tell you there are those who I would regard as 'superfine' who were critical.
Your bro. Vic
Wow, this article seems like a cheap gimmick used in video games and hollywood movies just to get you to view their entertainment that has no substance. I've been to several funerals, and they have always had "brochures" for the dead stating their goals, accomplishments and faithful service. The only one being worshiped here is ROBERT KING, or should I say, KING HIMSELF HAS BECOME JEHOVAH?
You people holding on to his coat tail are merely pointing 4 fingers back to yourself.
I urge you all to take a look at the material of Nehemiah Gordon, the well-known Karaite Jew, regarding Shem-Tov Ibn Kaprut's Hebrew Matthew. In the purported original Hebrew text Jesus is stating:
“Upon the seat of Moses the Pharisees and Sages sit, and now, all which HE (Moses) will say unto you-keep and do; but THEIR ordinances and deeds do not do, because THEY say and do not.”
{Matthew 23:2-3 as translated from Shem Tob’s Hebrew Matthew text.}
Immediately this may seem to be pushing a Jewish view of Jesus, but it really is not doing that at all, since the Pharisees already at this time had made the supposed ORAL LAW, consisting of their traditions and regulations preeminent.(Cf. Matth 15) Rather it is more enlightening since it does not show Jesus as promoting Pharisaical authority but rather hints at the sufficiency and preeminence of the Mosaic Law for Jesus' Jewish followers at that time, underlining his role as the fulfiller and accomplisher of the promises in the Law.