WT rule #12277789304 -
Do not record talks for distribution to other JW's.
April KM Question Box
by JWFreak 64 Replies latest jw friends
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cantleave
Why can't I see th ecomments?
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MissingLink
"...However, there are good reasons for us not to circulate transcripts or recordings of talks. Because talks are often delivered with local needs in mind, we could easily misconstrue points from a circulated recording, since we would not be aware of the setting in which the talk was given..."
So much for the worldwide unified message. It's better you don't know what we're telling the other "brothers".
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leavingwt
Some cannot see the original post, so I've pasted it, below.
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Should Jehovah’sWitnesses circulate recordings or transcripts of talks?
We are strengthened and encouraged by Bible discourses. (Acts 15:32) Therefore, it is natural to want to share such encouraging information with those who were not present. With the advent of various recording devices, a talk can be recorded and distributed to others at a moment’s notice.
Some have maintained a collection of recorded talks, including talks that were given many years ago, and with good motive they lend these talks or reproduce them for friends. Others have created websites and placed talks there for anyone to download.
Understandably, there is no objection if we record talks for personal use or for members of our family. In addition, elders may arrange for talks to be recorded for infirm members of the congregation who are unable to attend the meetings. However, there are good
reasons for us not to circulate transcripts or recordings of talks.
Because talks are often delivered with local needs in mind, we could easily misconstrue points from a circulated recording, since we would not be aware of the setting in which the talk was given. In addition, it would be difficult for us to verify who gave the talk and when, so that we can have confidence that the information presented is up to date and accurate. (Luke 1:1-4)
Further, circulating transcripts or recordings of talks might tempt some to give or accept undue attention and honour. —1 Cor. 3:5-7.
The faithful and discreet slave works hard to provide spiritual food in the right “measure” and at “the proper time.” (Luke 12:42) This includes the arrangement for talks to be given at local congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses and audio recordings that can be downloaded from the official jw.org website. We can be confident that the faithful and discreet slave and its Governing Body will provide what we need in order to be made firm in the faith. —Acts 16:4, 5. -
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Black Sheep
This isn't new. It is just a reminder. The Question Box for March 1990 was very similar.
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leec
"the advent of various recording devices" ... uhh, how old are these people again?
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AudeSapere
{posting so I can see the OP and responses - Why don't they show like they do in other posts??}
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AudeSapere
Dang! Still cannot see any posts on this thread. Not even my own.
And there have been 100's of views but nothing shows.
Odd.
-Aude.
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Lady Viola
Yeah, because what if we hear a talk like 'millions...' and tape it and years later they've found out they were wrong!
". . .resurrected in 1925 to rule as princes over the earth. (Millions Now Living Will Never Die, 1920, pp. 89-90) They failed to show up, of course, and Rutherford quit predicting dates. In fact, referring to that prophetic failure he later admitted, "I made an ass of myself." (The Watchtower, October 1, 1984, p. 24)"
Oops! ;-)