Very interesting SBF. Many of us think that this is a very real possibility, with no real downside.
[ So the 1914 Generation is all but gone. People are getting restless. 2014 is coming, the 100th anniversary of Christ supposedly coming to power. The WTBTS is battling pedophile cases, breaking the law in Australia, spouting hate-speech, and being called out for it. They are in need of money and free labor. They have already said that ALL CHRISTIANS ARE DOMESTICS. The GB/FDS know what we know. It would be very easy to say that all Christians should partake regardless of their hope. Since the sheeple have not reached this conclusion through study, but are simply doing what they are told, it will acconplish some important things for the WTBTS, especially since the sheeple believe that ONLY the GB are the FDS. So Only those at World Headquarters, DIRECTLY INVOLVED in dispensing food ( printing literature ) are the FDS, remember that point.
1) Ditching 1914 and spinning 1919/adopting 586/87 would further distance CTR's teachings and solidify Rutherford's ramblings, which most really know nothing about anyway. Emphasizing 1935 could be a windfall later on down the road by linking it with the 120 years of Noah, thereby buying time for the next "generation" of overlapping "anointed."
2) By having all partake, along with the new GB/FDS teaching ( that's important ) the mystique will be removed from partaking. Remember that all 1st century Christians were partakers and domestics! Even so, the vast majority were NOT in positions of authority, aka Elders, CO's and DO's. So it would make sense that you can partake and not have authority because the WTBTS already teaches this about the 1st century Congregation. The flock can partake and not feel that they have a heavenly hope, because after all, not everyone in the nation of Israel were the priests. A huge " angel of light " factor in my opinion, will be that having all the flock partake will give them what every JW is missing. That is a feeling of closeness with Jesus. That could be the spiritual security blanket that seals the deal, so to speak.
The next logical move in my opinion would be changing the literal 144,000 teaching to a symbolic one. This would dovetail perfectly with the overlapping generation doctrine. If the 144,000 is symbolic, then there is no way to know how many are left, or when the number will be filled. It will be a " wait on Jehovah" scenario. The overlapping of subsequent generations of annointed could continue indefinitely if the 144,00 is symbolic.
3) It will be easier to identify "apostates." Once the sheeple believe that ONLY the GB is the FDS, and that all domestics partake, thereby removing the mystique of partaking, spotting an "apostate" or "sons of the wicked one" will be a piece of cake. The sheeple won't wonder whether Brother or Sister partaker have Jehovah's spirit operating on them, or if they may know something that they don't. They won't secretly consider the questions that a non-GB, or non-Elder partaker brings up regarding problems in the Organization. They won't have to! The playing field will be leveled! All partake as domestics, and ONLY the GB are the FDS and they do not keep track of anointed ones, how could they, the 144,000 is symbolic! Besides they do not consult with NON-FDS anointed! This solidifies the one true channel instead of weakening it.
If you do not agree with the GB/FDS, if you do not listen, obey and be blessed, immediately, you are the "evil slave" or a son of the "wicked one." The proof is that the GB/FDS can never become the " evil slave " as taught in the latest WT articles. How could Jesus appoint an "evil slave" over his " domestics?" Impossible! Consider too, that ONLY those who follow the channel "progress" in the Organization. This will further "prove" who has Jehovah's blessing and who could be an apostate in Satan's kitchen!
If they did do something like this, it would work. My true belief is that it would only be temporary, but it would buy them time, make the overlapping generation seem more plausible ( as long as they NEVER mention Job 42:16 ), and take the glory and mystery out of partaking, while at the same time buying the Corporation more time. They would also seem less cultish and more mainstream to " False Religions" when out in service. Having partakers in field service would go a long way in combatting the " you don't believe in Jesus " objection. This is one of the main reasons that many refuse to listen to Jw's at the door. With their new found relationship with Jesus, sanctioned by the FDS of course, the preaching work would get a much needed shot in the arm of Holy Spirit! How happifying in these " last days " of the " last days." ]
They GB/FDS could do it. The JW's would gobble it up, and beg for more. All could partake and the "sealing" of the symbolic 144,000 is up to Jehovah (tm). Surely, any who disagree with the ONE CHANNEL, or are critical in any way of the GB/FDS and Organization are not in line to be sealed. They are likely false apostles, bordering on apostasy. These should be avoided at all costs in view of the imminent arrival of the Great Tribulation.
DD