Posts Tagged ‘Bible vs. Watchtower’

Where To Now?

July 11, 2010

After leaving the Watchtower after 18 years of indoctrination, and feeling all fuzzy/protected, where to now I asked?  Where shall I go … Who shall I believe … What should I believe … Who should I trust, and why … Where am I going to get the answers?  These are all questions that perplexed me for years.

My name is Cochise Pendleton.  After leaving the Watchtower organization and drifting for some time, I never ceased in my efforts to search-out and hopefully discover who God was … but more importantly, what did He want of me.

Once I came to realize the importance of God’s son, Jesus Christ, was baptized again in Christ, I then wrote a book.  The title of the book, “The Bible vs The Watchtower (The Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Authority) YOU DECIDE.”

I wanted to do more than just write a book and share it.  There had to be more!  That said, however, what could I do?  I knew my book would become a tool helping my former brothers and sisters with their Watchtower addiction/theology, but there was something even more critically needed.

Once you leave the bubble effect (pseudo spiritual protection) of the Organization, you will experience for lack of a better word, a hole … vacuum.  This hole needs to be filled.  If unattended, I have found that many who have left the Organization become either agnostic or atheistic (a side effect of leaving the Watchtower).

Rick Fearon, former member of the Watchtower, now Christian, hosts the SixScreensOfTheWatchtower.com  One of the programs, “Christianity 101” hosted by yours truly, in hopes to fill that proverbial hole caused by Watchtower removal. In other words, what does the Bible really teach on the subjects taught by the Watchtower?

Come and join the discussion. This is an open forum after the teaching is complete. I invite everyone to listen-in, participate, ask questions, and just be part of our Ex Jehovah’s Witnesses Bible discussions. Allow God’s word to fill your hearts without the Watchtower or religion telling you what to do.

My next program is July 18th at 5pm PST, and two weeks thereafter. The number to call is (712) 432-8710 pin# 9925.

You may contact me by phone (949) 678-7378, by email at youdecide@cox.net, or through my website:
http://thebiblevsthewatchtower.com

Life After The Watchtower

July 4, 2010

What happens to those who leave the Watchtower after years of disillusionment?  Perhaps they were dis-fellowshiped or they just disassociated themselves to begin a new life.  Whatever the reason for their leaving, the question becomes … where are they now and what do they believe?

I am writing this blog because many of those who have left the Watchtower organization are still haunted (the effects of Watchtower brainwashing is a serious issue as personal experience has taught me) and perhaps lost.  There are some who have become agnostic or even atheists.  This of course is understandable and is one major side-effect of Watchtower mind-control. It is for this reason that my ministry has launched, and why I am writing this material.

There is a program that I host every other Sunday called, “Christianity 101.”   As a former member of the Watchtower organization for over 18 years, my ministry, today, is actually two-fold.  First, to help reverse the effects of Watchtower brainwashing, and second, to fill the void and hole that people experience once leaving the Organization.

I invite everyone who wishes to learn who God really is without someone looking over your shoulder policing what you do on a day-to-day basis.  Bring your bibles and get ready to learn how you can be saved, today, by accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.  The number to call and listen-in, ask questions, or just enjoy the program twice-a-month is: (712) 432-8710 pin# 9925 … Our next program is July 4th at 5pm PST.  All programs are recorded for your listening pleasure.  You may listen to each recorded program on this website.   You may also ask questions by text … my personal cell: (949) 678-7378 … or email me at: youdecide@cox.net … My name is Cochise Pendleton and I hope to see you there!

https://thebiblevsthewatchtower.wordpress.com/

Who Is Jesus Christ According To The Bible?

May 16, 2010

The Watchtower Organization claims that Jesus Christ is nothing more than a created thing. I know, because I was a member for over 18 years. That said, is that true … is it true that Christ was only an angel created by God The Father?

In the Gospel of John, Chapter 1 verse 1, it reads: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” Verse 14 tells us who the Word (God) became: “And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.”

We find in the book of John, Chapter 8 verse 58, who Jesus Christ claimed to be. It reads: “Jesus said to them, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was born, I am.'” Jesus Christ identifies who He is, and who was that? In Exodus, Chapter 3 verse 14, it becomes very clear who He was claiming to be … “And God said to Moses, ‘I AM WHO I AM’; and He said, ‘Thus you shall say to the sons of Israel, “I AM has sent me to you.”‘”

According to the Bible, Jesus Christ claimed to be God (I AM) and the Jews understood exactly what He was saying, because they then attempted to stone Him for blasphemy. That can be read in John, Chapter 10 verses 30-33.

Whether or not people believe that Jesus Christ was God in the flesh does not alter the fact that He was. The Bible is very clear on this point. The question, however, that needs to be addressed is why Watchtower members accept their leadership’s (the Watchtower Organization’s) teachings … i.e., that Christ was nothing more than an angel created by God The Father?

To understand why Jehovah’s Witnesses follow Watchtower leadership over biblical scripture, one must understand the Watchtower position on who they claim to be and represent. Once that is established and the truth of the matter becomes known, one can understand why members hang on to Watchtower theology so tenaciously.

This brings us to why I wrote my book — “The Bible vs The Watchtower (The Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Authority) You Decide …”  In it, you will discover why Watchtower members cling to every word they teach.  But first, read my mission statement (link below) to find out why I wrote the book.

You may read my mission statement by clicking here:
https://thebiblevsthewatchtower.wordpress.com/mission-statement/

How Does The Watchtower Control Their Membership And Create WT Addiction?

May 8, 2010

Discover how the Watchtower creates member addiction … Why Pastors, Christians, and the world, must become aware! Take a free-look inside, but first, allow me to share my mission statement to the world by clicking here: https://thebiblevsthewatchtower.wordpress.com/mission-statement/

Does God Use The Watchtower As His Instrument Of Communication To The World?

April 30, 2010

Here are a few quotes from Watchtower literature that establishes their position regarding God using them as His vehicle:

“Respond to the directions of the organization as you would the voice of God.”

“Failure to respond to the direction of the organization indicates a rejection of Divine rulership.”

“The truths I present as God’s mouthpiece.”

“The Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society is the greatest corporation in the world, because from the time of its organization until now the Lord has used it as His channel through which to make known the glad tidings …”

“God uses The Watchtower to communicate to his people; it does not consist of men’s opinions.”

“… come to Jehovah’s organization for salvation …”

These quotes (all of which are in my book along with their referenced material) establish the true claimed position of the Watchtower organization. There is no ambiguity here. However, that said, the question still remains: Does God use the Watchtower as His vehicle to communicate with the world?

This question needs to be answered. It is my belief that if God actually speaks through the pages of the Watchtower … the world should be notified. However, conversely, if that wasn’t actually true, that too would need world attention.

You may find the answer to that question along with many others in my book, entitled: The Bible vs The Watchtower (The Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Authority) You Decide …

https://thebiblevsthewatchtower.wordpress.com/mission-statement/

Jesus Christ Tells The World How He Will Return!

April 24, 2010

Jesus Himself told the disciples that His return would be so prominent and observable that everyone would immediately know it was happening. Thus, He reveals in Matthew Chapter 24 that if someone comes forward and reports that He has already returned, it will not be true:

“‘Then if anyone says to you, “Behold, here is the Christ,” or “There He is,” do not believe him. For false Christs and false prophets will arise and will show great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect. Behold, I told you in advance. If therefore they say to you, “Behold, He is in the wilderness,” do not go forth, or, “Behold, He is in the inner rooms,” do not believe them. For just as the lightning comes from the east, and flashes even to the west, so shall the coming of the Son of Man be.’” Matthew 24:23-27 (emphasis in original).

So could the Watchtower still be correct that Jesus already returned invisibly in heaven in 1874 (or 1914)? Or does the Bible indicate differently?

https://thebiblevsthewatchtower.wordpress.com/

Are You Addicted To Watchtower Teachings?

April 17, 2010

Short And Sweet!

One of the tools the Watchtower uses to control their members is fear.  Fear is a very powerful motivator.  It not only creates dedication to the one using this tool, but it also enables the user to manipulate and control the minds of their membership. The question is why … why the addiction and why the fear?

Discover how to fear-no-more by clicking on the link below:

https://thebiblevsthewatchtower.wordpress.com/mission-statement/

Cochise Pendleton’s Mission Statement Is Now Available In Spanish!

April 10, 2010

El propósito para escibir un libro varia de una persona a otra. Mi libro, sin embargo, fue escrito para un razón espicífico, pero no es solamente para miembros anteriores de la Sociedad Atalaya en efuerzo de ayudar en la eliminación de su adicción para la Sociedad Atalaya, sino para a todo del mundo. Ya dicho, la pregunta se hace esto, para que… para que es tan importante al mundo lo que la organización cree o enseña?

Durante la Guerra Civil II, hubieron muchas personas que mataraban Hitler. No hablo del campo de batalla pero refiere a los trenes llevarando millones de familias inocentes de judíos a su destinación final en la vida. Quiero sabe … si tuvieron alerta por adelantado, sería diferente la historia que dicen los libros?

Jonestown fue otro día triste cuando mucha gente mataron de manera inessesaria.

Heaven’s Gate fue también secta que se alimentaron de los inocentes. Imaginanse si los miembros supieron por adelantado de la explotación.

Por lo tanto para que es importante al mundo lo que la Sociedad Atalaya cree o ensenña?

Escibía mi libro con la esperanza que sería informativo y profundo y traería el público más conciencia de sus enseñanzas (en contraste de lo que occurió para las familias judías que no recibieron alerta de matanza de Hitler). Esta información es para ambos los cristianos y no cristianos para hacer más claro teología de la Sociedad Atalaya y para demonstrar como la organización puede manipular y controlar las mentes de sus miembros.

Es mi creencía que las personas que reciben alerta adelantado reciben armas adelantadas. Esto envuelva millones de vidas. Van a juzgar esta obra importante en mi vida; por lo tanto tiene el título: La Biblia contra La Sociedad Atalaya. (La Autoridad de los Testigos de Jehová), Es Su Decisión.

https://thebiblevsthewatchtower.wordpress.com/

Learn The Cause of Watchtower Addiction … My Mission Statement To The World!

April 3, 2010

Mission Statement

The purpose of writing a book varies from one person to another. My book, however, was written for a very specific reason, but directed not only to former members of the Watchtower in an effort to help eliminate their Watchtower addiction, but to the world. That said, the question then becomes, why … why does it matter to the world what the Watchtower organization believes or teaches?

During World War ll, there were many lives taken by Hitler. I don’t mean on the battlefield; I’m referring to the trains that carried millions of innocent Jewish families to their final destination in life. I wonder … if they had been forewarned, would the history books have told a different story?

Jonestown was another sad day in which many lives were taken unnecessarily. Heaven’s Gate, too, was another cult that preyed on the innocent. If they only knew how they were being controlled.

So why does it matter to the world what the Watchtower organization believes or teaches?

I wrote my book in hopes that it’s informative but profound material would bring public awareness to their teachings (unlike those Jewish families who were not alerted to Hitler’s planned slaughter). This information is directed to both Christians and non-Christians in an attempt to bring transparency to Watchtower theology and to demonstrate how they are able to manipulate and control the minds of their members.

It is my belief that being forewarned is being forearmed. Millions of lives are in the balance. You will judge my life’s work, hence the title: The Bible vs The Watchtower … (The Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Authority) You Decide …

https://thebiblevsthewatchtower.wordpress.com/

Mission Statement By Christian Author Cochise Pendleton

March 27, 2010

The purpose of writing a book varies from one person to another. My book, however, was written for a very specific reason, but directed not only to former members of the Watchtower in an effort to help eliminate their Watchtower addiction, but to the world. That said, the question then becomes, why … why does it matter to the world what the Watchtower organization believes or teaches?

During World War ll, there were many lives taken by Hitler. I don’t mean on the battlefield; I’m referring to the trains that carried millions of innocent Jewish families to their final destination in life.  I wonder … if they had been forewarned, would the history books have told a different story?

Jonestown was another sad day in which many lives were taken unnecessarily. Heaven’s Gate, too, was another cult that preyed on the innocent.  If they only knew how they were being controlled.

So why does it matter to the world what the Watchtower organization believes or teaches?

I wrote my book in hopes that it’s informative but profound material would bring public awareness to their teachings (unlike those Jewish families who were not alerted to Hitler’s planned slaughter). This information is directed to both Christians and non-Christians in an attempt to bring transparency to Watchtower theology and to demonstrate how they are able to manipulate and control the minds of their members.

It is my belief that being forewarned is being forearmed.  Millions of lives are in the balance.  You will judge my life’s work, hence the title: The Bible vs The Watchtower … (The Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Authority) You Decide

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