I heard it was in some 1980 mag but I don't know where. Also, what did it say?
Where was the semi-apology for the whole 1975 debacle?
by cognac 23 Replies latest jw friends
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civicsi00
March 15, 1980.
According to COC, Ray Franz wrote it up.
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isaacaustin
3/15/80 WT
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In modern times such eagerness, commendable in itself, has led to attempts at setting dates for the desired liberation from the suffering and troubles that are the lot of persons throughout the earth. With the appearance of the book LifeEverlasting—inFreedomoftheSonsofGod, and its comments as to how appropriate it would be for the millennial reign of Christ to parallel the seventh millennium of man’s existence, considerable expectation was aroused regarding the year 1975. There were statements made then, and thereafter, stressing that this was only a possibility. Unfortunately, however, along with such cautionary information, there were other statements published that implied that such realization of hopes by that year was more of a probability than a mere possibility. It is to be regretted that these latter statements apparently overshadowed the cautionary ones and contributed to a buildup of the expectation already initiated.6
In its issue of July 15, 1976, TheWatchtower, commenting on the inadvisability of setting our sights on a certain date, stated: "If anyone has been disappointed through not following this line of thought, he should now concentrate on adjusting his viewpoint, seeing that it was not the word of God that failed or deceived him and brought disappointment, but that his own understanding was based on wrong premises." In saying "anyone," TheWatchtower included all disappointed ones of Jehovah’s Witnesses, hence including personshavingtodowiththepublicationoftheinformation that contributed to the buildup of hopes centered on that date.7
Nevertheless, there is no reason for us to be shaken in faith in God’s promises. Rather, as a consequence, we are all moved to make a closer examination of the Scriptures regarding this matter of a day of judgment. In doing so, we find that the important thing is not the date. What is important is our keeping ever in mind that thereissuchaday—and it is getting closer and it will require an accounting on the part of all of us. Peter said that Christians should -
purplesofa
w80 3/15 pp. 17-18 pars. 5-6 Choosing the Best Way of Life ***
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> 5 In modern times such eagerness, commendable in itself, has led to attempts
> at setting dates for the desired liberation from the suffering and troubles
> that are the lot of persons throughout the earth. With the appearance of the
> book Life Everlasting—in Freedom of the Sons of God, and its comments as to
> how appropriate it would be for the millennial reign of Christ to parallel
> the seventh millennium of man's existence, considerable expectation was
> aroused regarding the year 1975. There were statements made then, and
> thereafter, stressing that this was only a possibility. Unfortunately,
> however, along with such cautionary information, there were other statements
> published that implied that such realization of hopes by that year was more
> of a probability than a mere possibility. It is to be regretted that these
> latter statements apparently overshadowed the cautionary ones and
> contributed to a buildup of the expectation already initiated.
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cognac
there were other statements published that implied that such realization of hopes by that year was more of a probability than a mere possibility.
lol, interesting wording. They didn't say they made these statements...
It is to be regretted
That's not even an apology???
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cognac
btw, thanks for the info...
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purplesofa
> *** yb80 pp. 30-31 1980 Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses ***
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> The brothers also appreciated the candor of this same talk, which
> acknowledged the Society's responsibility for some of the disappointment a
> number felt regarding 1975. -
cognac
The brothers also appreciated the candor of this same talk, which acknowledged the Society's responsibility for some of the disappointment a number felt regarding 1975.
At least they admitted it...
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ninja
*** w80 3/15 p. 17 par. 5 Choosing the Best Way of Life ***
5 In modern times such eagerness, commendable in itself, has led to attempts at setting dates for the desired liberation from the suffering and troubles that are the lot of persons throughout the earth. With the appearance of the book Life Everlasting—in Freedom of the Sons of God, and its comments as to how appropriate it would be for the millennial reign of Christ to parallel the seventh millennium of man’s existence, considerable expectation was aroused regarding the year 1975. There were statements made then, and thereafter, stressing that this was only a possibility. Unfortunately, however, along with such cautionary information, there were other statements published that implied that such realization of hopes by that year was more of a probability than a mere possibility. It is to be regretted that these latter statements apparently overshadowed the cautionary ones and contributed to a buildup of the expectation already initiated.interestingly....this was the same magazine they changed their view on transplants ...see questions from readers
must have been having a spring clean
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villabolo
Pseudo apology would be a more appropriate phrase. Saying that they had a partial responsibility for that prophetic failure when in fact they were responsible for the whole thing is an act of false humility. False humility is part of the arsenal of arrogance.