"This Generation" is No Big Deal

by metatron 12 Replies latest jw friends

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  AuldSoul

  Observador,

  That is how so many major changes have happened. 1878 being the year of Christ's enthronement. 1874 seeing the start of the parousia. The Society no longer being the Faithful and Discreet Steward, but shifting this title to all remaining partakers.

  Succeeding generations will never know the old doctrine existed unless an apostate show them, and older generations of JWs need apostates to explain the "New Light" to them. Isn't it funny how dimly new light "shines"? It is as if it was "New Dark" instead.

  Respectfully,
  AuldSoul
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  drew sagan

  In the beginning, new light was much more about the politics going on within the organization. Once Rutherford gained power he set forth a method of beliefs that would keep him (an his successors) in power.
  
  Much of the theology within the JW religion is based upon organizational structure. While there was much 'excitement' when many of these major changes took place, such is not the case today. The oligarchy is set and is passing it's power on via succession. There is no need for major changes because they already have the power they need. The tweaks they do here and there are more about patching holes and thus, not as exciting and monumental.
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  dogisgod

  Okay. I'm in the dark here. What is the "change" to "generation"? Is it from "this generation will by no means pass away before....".