Classic Doublespeak--- "You must do your own thinking; let the WTS tell you how"

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EDUCATION teaches you how to think.Propagandists tell you what to think.True educators present all sides of an issue and encourage discussion. Propagandists hammer hard on their view and discourage discussion.Many times their true motives are hidden. They sift the facts, tell the favorable ones and conceal the others. They distort and twist facts, specialize in lies and half-truths.

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WhatAboutYou?

Proverbs 14:15 states: “A simple man believes every word he hears; a clever man understands the need for proof.” (TheNewEnglishBible)

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Whatever you read or watch or listen to, test whether it is propaganda or whether it is the truth. “The god of this system of things has blinded the minds of the unbelievers,” that they might not know the vital truths of our time. What about you? Will you let others think for you, or will you do your own thinking?Do your own, and “thinking ability itself will keep guard over you.”At the same time, it must be admitted that we need good and proper guidance

Yep, sounnds about right.

There's a lot of truth there.

"True educators present all sides of an issue and encourage discussion. Propagandists hammer hard on their view and discourage discussion."

Indeed.

EDUCATION teaches you how to think. Propagandists tell you what to think.True educators present all sides of an issue and encourage discussion. Propagandists hammer hard on their view and discourage discussion.Many times their true motives are hidden. They sift the facts, tell the favorable ones and conceal the others. They distort and twist facts, specialize in lies and half-truths.

Interesting quote to use when a JW refuses to read Crisis of Conscience or consider something because it may contain "apostate" or non-WT points of view.

Well, it was written in '78, right?  Wasn't that before Franz left?  He might have written that himself.

At the same time, it must be admitted that we need good and proper guidance

...i.e., do your own thinking, BUT, you must admit, you need the organization to direct your minds. 

I told the last lot of witnesses that came to me that they needed to visit internet sites they would be told to stay away from because:

''A truth presented by Satan himself is just as true as a truth stated by God. . . . Accept truth wherever you find it, no matter what it contradicts''

but they beleive a truth is only uttered by the Watchtower...

Oz

They " hammer hard on their view and discourage discussion.Many times their true motives are hidden. They sift the facts, tell the favorable ones and conceal the others. They distort and twist facts, specialize in lies and half-truths "

Sums up the writings of the W.T don't you think ?

Ain't thata biznatch!!

Good info.  I'll use this article and scripture in my defense when the time comes.  :)   (like the next time a C.O. tells a bald-faced lie from the platform!  LOL) 

"I'mma need proof brother!"  LOL

Brilliant article.. I printed it off a while ago... just to remind myself that according to the WTS I'm doing the right thing... LOL