posted on Nov, 19 2008 @ 01:57 AM
The research is true, I do have the right to my own opinion and that is where I came up with the notion. Choice and Freedom are the only two true
things we as humans are concerned with, just like Love and Hate are the only true emotions we fell and are the root of all others.
I don't mean to dog, the JW's in any way my father is one. I'm just stating what I see. I too have studied
The statement about the JW's and there HATE for Catholic and Congregational Churches was back from the start. I know you don't hate them now, nor
have you in your life time.
A few References to Charles uses of Masonic Lodges
They were meeting in the Masonic Halls back during Russell's leadership, and have continued after they split with Rutherford. For instance the
Souvenir Notes of Watchtower Convention at Cincinnati,O. Feb. 23-Mar.1, 1908 p.154 states " ...and as many friends visit Chicago and desire to know
where we meet, we therefore state that after May 1st we will meet as follows: Sunday, 3p.m. -- In MASONIC TEMPLE (Corinthian Hall), State and Randolph
Street."
Such was the case in South Africa, where in 1910 onwards Johnston held regular meetings of the International Bible Students in the Masonic Hall on
Smith St. (1)
It was also the case in Melbourn, Australia, where from the earliest times the Masonic Hall on Collins St. was used (2)
(1)1976 Yearbook. Brooklyn, NY:WTB&TS, 1975, p.76&78
(2)1983 Yearbook. Brooklyn, NY:WTB&TS, 1982, p40
It's certainly worth pointing out, how in a day and age when a number of mainline churches would have considered useing a Masonic Lodge for service
repugnant, Russell had no qualms about rubbing shoulders with the Masons. But then Russell held meetings in various churches, such as a Wesleyan
Methodist and the Baptist church. He also used the Y.M.C.A. on a number of occasions for public meetings, besides of course such public edifices as
music halls. *(I.B.S.A Convention Report)
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