How Can Jehovah’s Witnesses Reject Artists/musicians In Their Own Congregations, But Accept, And …..?

How can Jehovah’s Witnesses Reject Artists/Musicians in their own congregations, but accept, and …..?
and glorify worldly musicians and artists?
I spent many years as a member of the WTBTS.
We all have gifts from God…one of my gifts is musicianship.
I found it interesting that live music, on the piano, or guitar was not only rejected in the kingdom halls, it was loathed.
Over the years I made requests to perform for the “friends” at anniversary parties, and get-togethers.
My music is clean, much of it original, and because of constant practice, and thanks to God, my performances of high quality.
The elders decided that “karaoke” music was more acceptable than “live” music, so I was told; “It’s not a good idea” for you to offer your free services, as it might displease, or in some way “stumble” your brothers.
The karaoke music that was played was either songs from crooners of the 40′s or 50′s, or it was rock, and mixed media music chosen by the grandchildren of the elders.
My classical, and instrumental “pop” renditions of finger style guitar were considered “To relaxed” to entertain the friends…they wanted a fast, loud beat for dancing, and for their teen members edification.
Much of this music was the type with subliminal meanings, that the adults did not understand, but they accepted the rock-beat, disregarding the content.
Then, my requests to become a “performing artist”, were rejected by the elders because; “The world will eat you up, and how will you serve Jehovah to the full?.
I had an early career as a guitar luthier, (guitar builder) and because the man who owned the guitar company was a well-know “Christian”, I was encouraged not to peruse that occupation, but I should pursue gardening instead.
As the years rolled by, and my windows of opportunity whisked by, I observed that in every congregation I attended, worldly musicians were glorified, and enjoyed by the witnesses, while they excluded their now members desires to become accomplished in that art field.
Many of those worldly songs and lyrics are disgusting, and sexually oriented, and truly reprehensible.
Today, there are many talented, morally aligned, and gifted artists amongst Jehovah’s Witnesses, who are “re-directed” by the elder-body, to ignore their God-given gifts, and spend all of their time, “in service”.
Why does this “double-sided” agenda exist among Jehovah’s Witnesses?
Why is this Hypocrisy, and rejection predominant in their ranks?
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On a side note, All of the Jehovah’s Witnesses who Are worldly musicians, are rock, or R&B musicians, most of their music and lyrics are distasteful, sexually oriented, and they spend the greater parts of their lives entertaining, not in “service”..
*Michael Jackson
*Prince
* George Benson
and many, many more.
Pop and rock musicianship is promoted, but even their “kingdom songs” had to be “organization approved” taped music, and the only “live” kingdom music allowed, was at the N.Y. Watchtower Headquarters, where they could showcase their “talent” to interested parties, and to the “World”.
Why these Double Standards?
Why the ruining, and waste of lives, of talented members?
Live kingdom hall music is disallowed in Jehovah’s Witnesses, and has been for decades. show me one hall where live piano and guitar is allowed, and let’s concentrate on “quality” musicianship, not hip-hop. No original kingdom music is allowed, and if submitted to the TWBTS, it must be scrutinized before ever allowed in a KH.
If you are a JW, and you have talents, or special abilities, do not expect them to be utilized for the kingdom work, unless you become a member after you are successful, then they will suck your bank account dry….using your talents.

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