You seem to want it both ways, i.e. it is Jehovah's Organization (which Jehovah is a God of Truth etc.,) and then you say they are erroneous in their teachings, which teachings are the basis and foundation of the organization and the faith of the JW. How can anyone in good conscience encourage people to believe in what is in reality a lie? It boggles my mind to read your answers because they seem to be full of what Orwell called 'double speak' and 'blackwhite' whereby you hold a belief, even though you know it to be untrue, you believe it nonetheless.

The truth is: it is "both ways." But, you are mistaken that erroneous teachings are the foundation of the organization and our faith. Our basic teachings are fundamentally sound. Where we have gotten into trouble is in the interpretation of prophecy and in certain wrong policies and hypocritical attitudes that have developed.

Take, for example, the nation of Israel. As a nation they were founded upon the truth that God revealed to them in the Law of Moses. However, eventually the nation became corrupt and hypocritical. Did that mean that they were not God's nation? No, it simply meant that they had gone astray and that Jehovah was thus obligated to chastise them in order to bring them back in line with his will. Our situation is no different.

Dear E-Watchman, what has always puzzled me, is that if ALL the anointed think the same thoughts regarding God's purposes, with the aid of the holy spirit, how is it that the Society never considers the input of anointed ones outside of Bethel? How come not more of the anointed are used in a spiritual teaching capacity in Brooklyn. Does the Society ask the anointed for help when they are discussing doctrinal matters. If the Society has got so many things wrong, is it correct to assume that they represent the thoughts of all the anointed ones? And are the anointed allowed to pass on all their 'interpretations' to the great crowd or to 'keep silent' until the right time?

When Paul counseled the Corinthians to speak in agreement and to be united in the same line of thought, he was apparently speaking ideally. The reality was that the Corinthians were divided on numerous issues, which, of course, is what prompted the apostle to offer that counsel in the first place.

But, the first century anointed Christians were not divided so much on doctrinal issues as they were in spirit and disposition. For example, apparently some of the Corinthians were living a life of ease---free from the persecutions and burning trials that consumed other brothers and sisters. They enjoyed the respect and honor of the congregation. That prompted Paul to sarcastically ask: "You men already have your fill do you? You are rich already, are you? You have begun ruling as kings without us, have you?" Paul went on to show the disparity that existed by saying: "We are fools because of Christ, but you are discreet in Christ; we are weak, but you are strong; you are in good repute, but we are in dishonor."

The same condition exists today among the anointed. The older anointed, particularly those associated directly with the Watchtower institution, enjoy the respect and esteem of the organization. They have established themselves as the real anointed ones and have subtly promoted the idea that any younger claimants should be viewed with great skepticism. This has led to a mindset in the organization that has resulted in younger anointed ones being considered 'weak' and held in dishonor, as Paul had been.

But, of course, Jehovah has the means at his disposal to humble everyone. So, in due course, those who presently rule as "kings" will have to recognize their lowly brethren. Isaiah foretells such, where he says: Hear the word of Jehovah, you men who are trembling at his word: "Your brothers that are hating you, that are excluding you by reason of my name, said, 'May Jehovah be glorified!' He must also appear with rejoicing on your part, and they are the ones that will be put to shame."

As the 1st century congregation became affected by apostate teachings there would have been newer ones who would have accepted these teachings as true not knowing any better. Would Jehovah still have accepted them as anointed ones despite their wrong views?

The most destructive doctrine of the apostasy, by far, has been the babylonish doctrine of the Trinity. According to Jesus, "This means everlasting life, their taking in knowledge of you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent forth, Jesus Christ." The requirements are clear: We must know Jehovah and Jesus. The Trinity, though, makes it impossible to accurately know either Jehovah or Jesus Christ because it devilishly blurs the distinction between the two.

According to the Trinity, God didn't really give his only-begotten son. He actually gave himself and then resurrected himself, as well as rewarded himself for his own faithfulness. According to such a teaching, Jesus was obedient to his own orders! How preposterous! Who could ever really come to know the love of God by believing such nonsense? So, since Jesus serves as a mediator between Jehovah and those who are anointed, it is absolutely vital to recognize the difference between Jehovah and Christ.

Therefore, it seems highly unlikely that any Trinitarian could have been brought into the new covenant. When the apostasy took over after the death of the apostles and the Trinity doctrine was imposed upon all the congregations by tyranny, it greatly curtailed the calling and choosing of the sons of God.

It has been said that there are minority non-Trinitarian religions that while having errors in their teachings have fewer errors than the Watchtower. Would the worship of these ones be acceptable to Jehovah and will he refine and cleanse them as part of his organization?

True religion is not measured in terms of how many or few errors may exist in this or that sect. What determines the true congregation is the existence of Jehovah's chosen ones---regardless of their spiritual condition. God certainly knows those who belong to him. And, as reality and prophecy indicate, all such chosen ones are part of one household.

When the master comes for the judgment, he comes to one household of servants and, within that one household, some will be judged as faithful and others will be judged as evil and sluggish slaves.

In Revelation there are two riders on white horses. The watchtower identifies both of these riders as Jesus Christ though their appearances seem to differ. Who really are these two riders?

You are referring to Revelation the 6th and 20th chapters, where we are presented with two visions of a rider on a white horse. There should be no confusion over the fact that both visions portray Christ Jesus as a warrior king. In fact, in the 20th chapter, the rider is called the Word of God. But, you are observant to notice the subtle differences between the two visions. In the 6th chapter, the rider merely has a crown and a bow and he sets off on his conquest. In the later vision, Christ has a sword extending from his mouth.

Interestingly, in warfare of ancient times a warrior may have used both a sword and a bow during different types of engagements with the enemy. A bow is useful when the enemy is some distance away, while the sword can only be useful in close-up hand-to-hand combat. So, it appears that the reason that Christ is depicted with a bow initially is because at the start of his presence as earth's new king, it is as if his first military engagement is from a distance. That's because Christ's initial campaign is against the demons in heaven. And that results in Christ, then, coming, as if with the clouds of heaven, bringing with him an ominously growing confrontation down to the earth.

However, once Christ fully establishes himself as earth's new king, he then becomes the world's judge. That's why Revelation 20:11 says: "He judges and carries on war in righteousness." So, at the point when mankind has fully demonstrated that they have no intention of submitting to Christ's rulership, Jesus then comes into close contact with the people of earth, as if fighting in hand-to-hand combat; Christ then wields his judgment sword upon every one that defies his kingship. By annihilating all competing kings of earth, Jesus becomes the King of kings---thereby completing his conquest.

If 1935 was the year all the anointed were gathered, why hasn't the end come after almost 70 years. Supposedly replacements would be few...but then how would they know this? Any thoughts on this matter?

Choosing the year 1935 for the ending of the anointing was apparently pulled "out of the hat" somewhat arbitrarily. Leading up to that time, there were more and more Bible Students who reported that they did not feel as if they had a heavenly hope. In 1935, during the annual assembly, it was announced that the growing numbers of non-anointed individuals were actually part of the great crowd that would survive Armageddon and live forever on earth. Because so many of Jehovah's Witnesses from that point on naturally embraced the earthly hope, it was assumed that Jehovah must have concluded his calling and choosing of the anointed class. 1935 was viewed as a critical cut-off year merely because that is when Joseph Rutherford revealed that the great crowd of Revelation symbolized the non-anointed other sheep.

In reality, the assumption that God has finished his anointing has served as a test of faith for those who actually have been anointed during the period. And that's not a bad thing. The Watchtower has erected sort of a speed bump, if you please, in that it has caused Jehovah's Witnesses to really pause and scrutinize whether they really have the heavenly hope or not.

But, if anyone has been called---they will positively know it. 1 John 2:27 says:

"As for the anointing that you received…you do not need anyone to be teaching you." When Paul was anointed he said that he 'did not immediately go in to conference with flesh and blood.' So it is that those who have been called in recent years do not need to have the approval of other men or have the Watchtower Society verify or authenticate their experience or in any way teach them how it works. If any "called ones" manifest themselves at this late date, they must deal with it on their own for the most part.

Another aspect of the Watchtower's view that 1935 was the cut-off date is that it has fostered an atmosphere in the organization whereby those who are newly anointed are viewed somewhat skeptically and even with some resentment on the part of others.

This prevailing attitude is apparently in fulfillment of the prophetic parable of the vineyard that Christ spoke about in the 20th chapter of Matthew. That's where the master hired men to go work at various stages during the day, and finally he hired some men in the 11th hour of the day. They only worked one hour and got paid the same as those who had worked all day. This caused some resentment among those who felt that they were slighted by the master's generosity towards those who were hired last---prompting Jesus to preface and conclude the parable by saying: "In this way the last ones will be first, and the first ones last."

But, just because the anointing has not ceased in 1935, as some have supposed, does not mean that God's purpose will be a long time in coming to a completion. The very fact that there are those who fit the description of those hired during the 11th hour is in itself an indication of the lateness of the hour.