by raymond frantz 22 Replies latest watchtower bible
As is often the case, the change announced at the annual meeting is being made to be a bigger deal than it actually is.
The change introduced at the annual meeting was that the 'one thought' (Revelation 17:13) is now considered to refer to the 'nations' giving their authority to the UN rather than to destroy 'false religion'.
But the JW position that the UN, once it has been given authority in the imaginary scenario, will then 'turn against false religion' has not actually changed.
DoC: Lots of stuff to take place before worrying about the GT.
All of it is up to interpretation (and re-interpretation, after it turns out to be wrong), so the GT can begin at any time because they can interpret the events however they need to in order to fit the narrative. It's similar to their approach where they claim you must trust the GB since it is "spirit-directed" but also you must let them off the hook because they are mere fallible men.
If we get it right, that is a reason to trust us. If we get it wrong, that is not a reason to distrust us.
so the GT can begin at any time
