by millie210 40 Replies latest watchtower beliefs
Hey everyone,
Just a simple straight forward question on exactly what the process is. If a GB member died tomorrow, do the remaining ones choose who gets to be next?
I am guessing the whole thing is highly political but since they are such a rule and paperwork oriented bunch, I am assuming they have a procedure they follow?
Pretty much yes. Just like an elders meeting where they say "Billy's good but his wife's a fruitloop; how about Cecil?" "Yeah, he won't rock the boat - two thirds in favour? Aye!"
Except they don't have to ask the CO if it's OK!
Hello millie210,
there is a constant eye on potentials - people who simply seem to be outstanding in some way - and they are quietly groomed without being told, although the news does tend to leak to them.
So, they have to be already saying they're anointed then?! Wow, very slim pickings... and only from crazy people who think they'll rule from the heavens. Kinda explains why they have seven dumbasses onboard!
I wonder how many get to a position in New York and suddenly decide they are anointed...
Who picks the Governing Body?
Well, that's easy...that's da Holy Spirit's job
If one dies, the replacement would most likely be a Governing Body helper. Many "annointed" among these ones...
Oh really? No shaking heads of disgust for them then, no?!
jookbeard
good question, wondering if any newbies are being considered ?
freddo
Pretty much yes. Just like an elders meeting where they say "Billy's good but his wife's a fruitloop; how about Cecil?" "Yeah, he won't rock the boat - two thirds in favour? Aye!"
Except they don't have to ask the CO if it's OK!
That would be funny (well it actually is very funny) if it werent the exact truth about how it really happens~
