A Christian perspective
As a Christian watching this, it breaks my heart watching the destructive practices of this organisation, and the brainwashing that keeps members from leaving. It's distressing to see how the founders and leaders of the Watchtower Society have distorted the Bible's message so much that it becomes the exact opposite of what Jesus taught
In place of grace and freedom from the law, there are rigid rules which must be obeyed and psychological punishment for those who break those rules.
Instead of salvation through faith alone, there is salvation by works alone.
Instead of love for your neighbour, there is destructive division where families are split apart .
Instead of the unconditional love of God, the JWs most earn God's love.
The JW 'god' is a monster whose demands can never be satiated. The average JW can never be sure they've done enough to please him.
This film highlighted the destructive ideology of the Watchtower Society very well. I'd read a lot of material about JW theology and practice over the years, but the impact of such theology on the lives on average people within the organisation really hits home in this production. Well worth watching.
In place of grace and freedom from the law, there are rigid rules which must be obeyed and psychological punishment for those who break those rules.
Instead of salvation through faith alone, there is salvation by works alone.
Instead of love for your neighbour, there is destructive division where families are split apart .
Instead of the unconditional love of God, the JWs most earn God's love.
The JW 'god' is a monster whose demands can never be satiated. The average JW can never be sure they've done enough to please him.
This film highlighted the destructive ideology of the Watchtower Society very well. I'd read a lot of material about JW theology and practice over the years, but the impact of such theology on the lives on average people within the organisation really hits home in this production. Well worth watching.
- Chriper7
- 5 de mai. de 2024