I hope Ray Franz lives on for many more years. However, if he were to pass I was just thinking. Wouldn't it be great if a huge crowd showed up to his service? Think of it. A man who was supposed to be shunned- celebrated by so many.
Hopefully this is a long time away but...
by JimmyPage 8 Replies latest jw friends
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John Doe
Depends on what the family wanted--after all, they're the ones the funeral is for. I know if one of my loved ones died, I wouldn't want a bunch of people there I didn't know.
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CombattingTheCult
That's a brilliant idea Jimmy! I was just thinking the same thing myself. I guess great minds think alike! (Long time lurker, first time poster.)
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IreallydidwalkoutofaKH
In respects to John Doe....if my family was brainwashed, I'd like to think some of those who appreciated me would rally for me, and attend. If not, to my horraaaaaaaaaaaaa I would end up like Rutherford with 4 people from my church!
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amama2six
From what I have read Ray Franz is very modest and uncomfortable with praise...hence some people's skepticism about him being comfortable with a "mass apostofest" held in his town (mentioned in another thread).
My belief is that it depends on the way this gathering would be planned and the way people at it would conduct themselves. Having a crazy party? No. Showering Franz with praise and compliments? No. A gathering of people celebrating their personal "freedom" and "awakening" modestly, perhaps seeking more information, and a general feeling of warmth and love for all (including Franz)? Maybe.
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JimmyPage
Welcome to the board Combat! And thank you John Doe and mama for your valid points.
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CombattingTheCult
Thank you Jimmy. I think "ninja" got his big apostafest idea from this thread but whatever- the main point being that we all want to show our love for Ray!
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Octarine Prince
Brother Ray:
Brother Ray:
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JimmyPage
LMAO, Prince! Yes, ireallydidwalkoutofaKH, I was thinking the same thing- good point about Rutherford's funeral!
