Questions for JW's

Does the watchtower not teach that Jesus is still alive? Why hold a memorial for someone who's alive? The word "memorial" is not in scripture Who raised Jesus from the dead? Acts 2:32 - the Father John 2:18 - 22 - Jesus Romans 8:11 - Holy Spirit Was Jesus raised in corporeal form or as a spirit?  Luke 24:39 - touch my flesh John 2:19-22 - raise my body Acts 17-31 - a man 1 Tim 2:5- the man JC  Why still do it if Jesus returned in 1914? 1 Cor 11:26 "... For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes." Why only once a year? Early church did it weekly (Acts 2: 21-22; Acts 20:6-7) Only the 144,000 anointed partake? So were the 12 celebrating the Passover with Jesus anointed?    When was the 144,000 filled? Russel said 1881 Studies In the Scriptures Series II - The Time Is At Hand 1915 ed. p.235 "... we recognize A.D. 1881 as marking the close of the high calling, or invitation to the blessing peculi...

GB history:  January 1st 1976, authority shifted from the President to Governing Body members   Lesson 20:   " the Governing Bo dy gives direction to the global congregation.But these men are not the leaders of our organization."   v.s. Lesson 54 Q: where is the proof that Jesus appointed these men?  Q: if all rules (appearance, behaviour, disfellowshiping) come from the governing body, how can they claim that they don't lead the organization?  Q: does that mean that there is a secret, unknown leader above the governing body that makes all of the decisions? (where does all of the money go? Which lawyers will represent them in court?) Is the Governing Body the leaders & only mouthpiece / channel to God? NO - Watchtower 1883 Jan, page 425 - “We have not the gift of prophecy.” NO - Watchtower 1896 Dec 15, page 306 - “Nor would we have our writings reverenced or regarded as infallible.” NO - Watchtower 1947 May 15, page 15 - “does n...