(Reuters) The world of 7 million Jehovah's Witnesses took a horrific turn this morning when an aviation stunt went bad and claimed the lives of the seven members of the Governing Body of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society. The Governing Body directs both the spiritual and temporal lives of their followers, who believe their leadership speaks to them directly from God. Dead are Samuel Herd (age 75), Geoffrey Jackson (55), M. Stephen Lett (61), Gerrit Lösch (69), Anthony Morris (60), Guy H. Pierce (76) and David H. Splane (66). The accident occurred when stunt pilot Freddie Mordemoi, also killed, was attempting an illegal aerobatics manoeuvre in his Grumman AgCat biplane and crashed into the upper floor of Watchtower headquarters on Brooklyn's East River where the Governing Body was meeting in its weekly closed session. According to sources close to the dead pilot, Mr. Mordemoi intended to perform as many as a dozen "loops" over and under the Brooklyn Bridge in the normally nimble aircraft while a so-far unidentified confederate on the ground took a video intended to be released on YouTube. At least a dozen people who witnessed the crash say the plane completed four or five loops when it suddenly veered out of control in a sweeping arc directly into the historic building and burst into flames. Another witness, who is also an experienced pilot, reports seeing the right upper wing of the doomed biplane skewed at an unnatural angle and speculates strut failure. Police are asking for anyone with information, or those who might have taken pictures or video of the incident, to come forward. No-one at the Watchtower headquarters could be reached for comment. ==================================================================================== Ok, so it's fantasy. But what do you think would happen next?
GOVERNING BODY WIPED OUT IN FREAK ACCIDENT - what happens next?
by Lion Cask 15 Replies latest jw friends
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brotherdan
Sadly...I don't see a good outcome. I see the JWs stepping up to make sure that there is not any delay in even a single Watchtower. Men from down below would step up and take over the oversight. They would make it a tribute to these "faithful" men. They would go to the bible and show that this was prophesied. I really don't know WHAT would have to happen to end this organization. But the GB disappearing wouldn't end it, IMO.
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elderelite
I order a couple kegs, couple cases of goose, couple of cases of Jack and send out the invites. Party at EE's house....
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brotherdan
You could do that NOW, EE!
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journey-on
They are mere figureheads. The real P-O-W-E-R behind this organization wouldn't miss a beat.
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miseryloveselders
I order a couple kegs, couple cases of goose, couple of cases of Jack and send out the invites. Party at EE's house....
The roof, the roof is on fiyah, we don't need no water, let the mofo burn, burn mofo burn........
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elderelite
HA!!!! love that bloudhound gang song! well done misery when the party starts, I promise to play that as you walk in the room... a call for attention... a few words as you are introduced... and song starts as the party kicks up in earnest!
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Gayle
'The Concept' would live on. But likely, a power struggle would arise. Who would/could prove that they would be the chosen 'channel of communication.' Then, that would have to be 'voted' in among them, none with experience or seniority more than the other.
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Juan Viejo2
"Sadly...I don't see a good outcome. I see the JWs stepping up to make sure that there is not any delay in even a single Watchtower. Men from down below would step up and take over the oversight."
What would happen is that a group of 7 to 10 men in the Service and Writing departments, who are currently "other sheep" class, would suddenly feel the holy spirit come over them and realize that they were now of the "anointed, faithful and discreet slave class," would step forward and appoint themselves as the replacements for the Governing Body. All the drones and clones at Bethel would realize that they would need to establish good relationships with these new leaders as soon as possible in order to cement their own positions and get in line for promotion.
The event of all of these men in their forties to sixties suddenly being chosen as "anointed replacements" for the late members of the GB would be considered a miracle, giving them even more authority and powers.
The JWs in the field, of course, would accept what they are told and not murmur, for fear of being disfellowshipped or severely reproved.
JV
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stuckinamovement
LOL,
Lion Cask, I think you have just inspired the GB to move their meeting room to the basement.
SIAM