Could it be that GB 2.0 has seen the fallacy of 607/1914 for quite some time, but could never muster the votes on the GB to make major changes in this doctrine? However, just the past decade has resulted in a huge change in the dynamics of the GB and behold the changes we now see.
DEATHS:
2003 Henschel *
2006 Schroeder *
2006 Sydlick
2007 Barber
2010 Barr
2010 Jarez *
2014 Grandpa Munster (Pierce)
* known as the Shakers & Movers (I'm uncertain about where Barber & Sydlick were in the power structure)
Most of the dramatic changes have been implmented since the death of Jarez, who I understand was a powerful force on the Body.
It seems to me that they have been laying the groundwork for big changes for several years, esp in the Nov 15, 2013 WT: "At that time, the lifesaving direction that we receive from Jehovah’s organization may not appear practical from a human standpoint. All of us must be ready to obey any instructions we may receive, whether these appear sound from a strategic or human standpoint or not."
Does this seem likely to anyone else?
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