Those who may still doubt the WTBTS intent to control the mind of its followers I offer this--
the program for the 2012-2013 Circuit Assembly:
"Theme: Safeguard Your Mind (Matt. 22:37)*
"SATURDAY
Morning
9:20 Music
9:50 Song No. 119 and Prayer
10:00 Think God's Thoughts, Not Man's
10:20 Theocratic Ministry School
10:50 Song No. 114 and Announcements
11:00 Lifting the Veil that Binds the Mind
11:25 Dedication and Baptism
11:55 Song No. 63
Afternoon
1:20 Music
1:30 Song No. 29
1:35 Experiences
1:45 Symposium: Keep This Mental Attitude
Readiness of Mind
Lowliness of Mind
Oneness of Mind
Soundness of Mind
2:45 Song No. 115 and Announcements
2:55 Meditation That Safeguards the Mind
3:25 Who Molds Your Thinking?
3:55 Song No. 69 and Prayer
SUNDAY
9:40 Music
9:50 Song No. 70 and Prayer
10:00 Feed Your Mind at Jehovah's Table Each Day
10:10 Symposium: Reflect the Mind of Christ in Your Family
Husbands, Continue Loving just as Christ Loved
Wives, Appreciate Your Value in God's Eyes
Parents, Bring up Your Children in the "Mental Regulating of Jehovah"
Young Ones, Make the Truth Your Own
11:10 Song 83 and Announcements
11:20 Summary of the Watchtower
11:50 Giving Attention to the Needs of the Circuit
12:15 Song No. 55
Afternoon
1:30 Music
1:40 Song No. 121 and Prayer
1:50 Public Address: Keep Close in Mind Jehovah's Day!
2:20 Song No. 32 and Announcements
2:30 "Brace Up Your Minds for Activity"
3:00 Let the Peace of God Guard Your Mental Powers
3:30 Song No. 76 and Prayer
Last Page:
Listen for the Answers to These Questions:
1. How can we avoid thinking "man's thoughts"?
2. How can we help life the veil that blinds the minds of unbelievers?
3. What mental attitude do we want to have?
4. What are the benefits of proper meditation?
5. How can we allow Jehovah to mold our thinking?
6. Hoq can husbands; wives, parents, and children contribute to family happiness?
7. How can we be ready for Jehovah's day?
8. What does iut mean to brace up our minds for activity?
9. What benefit comes to those who apply what they learn?
CA-pgrm 13-E"
[emphasis mine]
Hm...mind; "feed your mind", the "mind of Christ", mental, mental attitude, mental regulating, mental powers, meditation, think, thinking, thoughts, and learn. It goes on and on. By my count those attending all the CA will have spent at least six (6!) hours on the demand for controlling ones thoughts and, of course, the concomitant need for limiting the input of ideas from sources other than Watchtower. Wouldn't that suggests the topic is critically important to the WTBTS? Don't you wonder how much having access to information on the internet is affecting the Witness' membership and the corporation's bottom line?
Cee Cee
