Joyce Hagan,
John 1:1 is worded differently amongst different translations.
Many of which simply do not make sense in any way. Remember too, that the KJV is not a direct translation, but a version. It served a valuable purpose in its day, but a number of direct translations are far better.

The key to understanding the Bible is this. One must seriously question ANY teaching, viewpoint, or 'understanding' of any scripture which would invalidate, make incongruent, or render contradictory a...  moreJoyce Hagan,
John 1:1 is worded differently amongst different translations.
Many of which simply do not make sense in any way. Remember too, that the KJV is not a direct translation, but a version. It served a valuable purpose in its day, but a number of direct translations are far better.

The key to understanding the Bible is this. One must seriously question ANY teaching, viewpoint, or 'understanding' of any scripture which would invalidate, make incongruent, or render contradictory any other scriptural texts.

Such is the case with some of the translations of John 1:1. The viewpoint you've expressed as the concept that 'the WORD' is Jehovah ahd that He himself became the seed, is completely unreasonable and contradictory given the many other scriptures which clearly indicate that this is not, and cannot be the case. The Trinitarian Doctrine (which is what your premise clearly alludes to) is completely fallacious and cannot be reconciled scripturally in any way.

As established in 1933, JWs have had an accurate understanding of basic Biblical doctrines and did jettison the many pagan vestiges holding fast throughout traditional Christendom.

I remember too, that in the late 60s the WT mentioned the year that 1975 was significant, highlighting the fact that the Pope had declared it a 'holy year', providing examples of other adverse events which occurred in other declared 'holy years'. This led many to believe, and to expect, that contrary to the scriptures that this was when Armageddon would commence. However, the organization never directly stated in any way that 1975 would be the end.
I also remember somewhat, that In the late 70s, there was a purging amongst the GB resulting in the DF of, Iif I remember correctly, Brother Knorr's nephew. At that time, there occurred some confusion regarding those who were DF'd and our Kingdom Ministry was changed for a brief period of time to the 'Kingdom Service'.

Yes, again it certainly does appears that something is seriously amiss in the leadership of the GB. The GB established many years ago that the United Nations is Satan's organization, TV was called the 'Devil's eyeball'. and we were consistently warned to be wary of world, its media, and its ways. So now, when it appears that the GB is embracing the media and the direction of any part of the U.N (namely its WHO), it is a matter of serious concern. This though, is a matter for Jehovah himself to set straight, and I have full confidence that He will, and many will be astounded.

Israel was God's chosen nation, yet its direction often waivered from the path Jehovah had directed for them to follow.

The GB is comprised of imperfect people who are just as imperfect as the rest of us, and the GB too, is prone to mistakes and errors (which they have admitted) as well. This though, is why Jehovah provided ALL of us not only with the direction He's given us through His word; but more importantly with our OWN conscience.

For this reason, I stand firm in my resolve as did Joshua facing in some ways, a like situation...
"as for me and my household, we shall serve Jehovah." (Joshua 24:15). In so doing, I will follow my conscience over anything that clearly has NO scriptural support and which violates my conscience, even IF such direction comes from directly from the GB itself.

I do believe that JWs do have the truth and that there is no other organization on the earth like JWs. However, I also believe that we ourselves are responsible for our own decisions and that we need to continually take in knowledge and follow Jehovah's SCRIPTURAL direction.  

Joyce Hagan,
John 1:1 is worded differently amongst different translations.
Many of such renderings simply do not make sense in any way. Remember too, that the KJV is not a direct translation, but a version. It served a valuable purpose in its day, but a number of direct translations are far better.

The key to understanding the Bible is this. One must seriously question ANY teaching, viewpoint, or 'understanding' of any scripture which would invalidate, make incongruent, or render contr...  moreJoyce Hagan,
John 1:1 is worded differently amongst different translations.
Many of such renderings simply do not make sense in any way. Remember too, that the KJV is not a direct translation, but a version. It served a valuable purpose in its day, but a number of direct translations are far better.

The key to understanding the Bible is this. One must seriously question ANY teaching, viewpoint, or 'understanding' of any scripture which would invalidate, make incongruent, or render contradictory any other scriptural texts.

Such is the case with some of the translations of John 1:1. The viewpoint you've expressed as the concept that 'the WORD' is Jehovah ahd that He himself became the seed, is completely unreasonable and contradictory given the many other scriptures which clearly indicate that this is not, and cannot be the case. The Trinitarian Doctrine (which is what your premise clearly alludes to) is completely fallacious and cannot be reconciled scripturally in any way.

As established in 1933, JWs have had an accurate understanding of basic Biblical doctrines and did jettison the many pagan vestiges holding fast throughout traditional Christendom.

I remember too, that in the late 60s the WT mentioned the year that 1975 was significant, highlighting the fact that the Pope had declared it a 'holy year', providing examples of other adverse events which occurred in other declared 'holy years'. This led many to believe, and to expect, that contrary to the scriptures that this was when Armageddon would commence. However, the organization never directly stated in any way that 1975 would be the end.
I also remember somewhat, that In the late 70s, there was a purging amongst the GB resulting in the DF of, Iif I remember correctly, Brother Knorr's nephew. At that time, there occurred some confusion regarding those who were DF'd and our Kingdom Ministry was changed for a brief period of time to the 'Kingdom Service'.

Yes, again it certainly does appears that something is seriously amiss in the leadership of the GB. The GB established many years ago that the United Nations is Satan's organization, TV was called the 'Devil's eyeball'. and we were consistently warned to be wary of world, its media, and its ways. So now, when it appears that the GB is embracing the media and the direction of any part of the U.N (namely its WHO), it is a matter of serious concern. This though, is a matter for Jehovah himself to set straight, and I have full confidence that He will, and many will be astounded.

Israel was God's chosen nation, yet its direction often waivered from the path Jehovah had directed for them to follow.

The GB is comprised of imperfect people who are just as imperfect as the rest of us, and the GB too, is prone to mistakes and errors (which they have admitted) as well. This though, is why Jehovah provided ALL of us not only with the direction He's given us through His word; but more importantly with our OWN conscience.

For this reason, I stand firm in my resolve as did Joshua facing in some ways, a like situation...
"as for me and my household, we shall serve Jehovah." (Joshua 24:15). In so doing, I will follow my conscience over anything that clearly has NO scriptural support and which violates my conscience, even IF such direction comes from directly from the GB itself.

I do believe that JWs do have the truth and that there is no other organization on the earth like JWs. However, I also believe that we ourselves are responsible for our own decisions and that we need to continually take in knowledge and follow Jehovah's SCRIPTURAL direction.