1957 in Bible Prophecy

by TMS 14 Replies latest jw friends

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  TMS

  An internet site published a couple of years ago a portion of Chapter 10 of CoC detailing a Schroeder, Klein, Suiter proposal that the phrase “this generation” of Matt.23:34 began in 1957. The idea was that the “power of heaven” was shaken with the onset of the space age, notably the launching of the first Sputnik.

  The fact sheet given each governing body member to study was reproduced in the Franz book. Evidently, the GB considered the merits of this proposal, deciding to stick with the view of “this generation” that was current at the time.

  This little tidbit affected me greatly, moving me to order COC.

  That such a whimsical, ludicrous concept would be entertained by grown men, let alone spirit-directed men astonished me.

  As an elder, if a brother had approached me with this idea, my inclination would have leaned toward his having serious mental health issues.

  TMS
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  aChristian

  TMS,

  You wrote: : the phrase “this generation” of Matt.23:34 began in 1957. The idea was that the “power of heaven” was shaken with the onset of the space age ... if a brother had approached me with this idea, my inclination would have leaned toward his having serious mental health issues.

  Though I agree with you that this does seem nutty, to me it seems a lot less nutty than saying that Daniel 4 clearly shows that the last generation would begin in 1914.
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  jayhawk1

  Daniel saying that 1914 is the start of the last generation and the Sputnik launch being signs of the last generation both sound nutty to me. Bible prophecy is in general a waste of time. If only people would just stick to the "golden rule". As far as I am concerned it is all we need anyway. If we live a good life and treat others like we want to be treated, whatever god does, he will do.

  Is this a light saber in my pocket or am I just happy to see you?

  "Hand me that whiskey, I need to consult the spirit."-J.F. Rutherford
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  buffalosrfree

  I always thought that the 1957 Chevy was prophetic. The 1957 Ford Pickup was also prophetic. buff
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  Will Power

  I was born in 1957, do you think this has something to do with it?
  There's been nothing but trouble since.
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  TweetieBird

  Hey Will Power, me too!
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  Will Power

  Hey Tweetie
  I have a 15 year old son. I just sat him down at the computer one day and we read Zev's UN site together.
  I also have a sister with the nickname tweetie bird.
  I have a mother in law too
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  TMS

  Appreciate all the witicisms and the Biblical perspective of aChristian, but wish to give this baby another ride.

  Did any current or ex-JW not feel even slightly bemused that the governing body would in 1980 seriously consider adjusting the understanding of "this generation" up another 43 years to eliminate the embarassing uneventful prolonging of time?

  My gut feeling is that Albert Schroeder orchestrated this attempt at changing doctrine. He had already made statements two years earlier in talks given in Europe that conflicted with the Society's understanding. Also, he was the governing body chairman at that time and would be responsible for the meeting agenda.

  TMS
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  SexyTeen

  Is there a scanned copy of the book by Ray Franz available online?
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  TMS

  Someone will possibly know that, SexyTeen, but the matter is discussed in "Crisis of Conscience", pps 249-254, with the photocopy of the information sheet supplied to the individual governing body members on P.250.

  TMS