Anakin Skywalker wrote:
Yes, emotional balckmail, something to be used when they are getting exposed, so as to take the heat from off themselves.

Just very recently, 3 elders were disfellowshiped in bethel for exposing false teaching, more are to follow. So, they claim to have the truth, yet dont live it, but live a lie as it seems tastier, but, others must bear the brunt of their abuse. But, you know the saying....the bigger they are, the harder the fall. This baby raping sect will have their fall soon...and it cant come quick enough
I think it may be *relatively* close. I was thinking about that the other day. There is almost zero growth in United States English speaking congregations, and I imagine that's the case in most of the western world. They're only growing in foreign language congregations and third world countries. Eventually they'll peak, and then it's all downhill from there, IMO.

My style is impetuous.My defense is impregnable, and I'm just ferocious.I want your heart.I want to eat his children.
Praise be to Allah!