“Worldwide Epidemic”

by berrygerry 11 Replies latest watchtower bible

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  berrygerry

  Watching the World - Awake June 22, 1977
  

  During the First Interhemispheric Conference on Adolescent Fertility, held recently at Arlington, Virginia, the delegates representing thirty-nine nations concluded that childbearing among teen-agers has reached the proportions of a “worldwide epidemic.” As quoted in Medical Tribune, Iranian journalist Nalia Kazemian said in the keynote speech: “[We must] face the fact that the world-wide trend towards pregnancy and childbearing [at an early age] is a physical, social, and demographic crisis. . . damaging the whole fabric of society.”
  

  . Daily Mail - June 2, 2016

  US teen pregnancy rate falls to an historic low
  

  http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3620672/Teen-births-fall-drop-decades-decline.html
  
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  Billy the Ex-Bethelite

  Come now, berrygerry, you know how this plays out in JWland:

  • 1977: Increasing teen pregnancy proves that armageddon is near!
  • 2016: Low teen pregnancy proves that armageddon is near... you know, because everyone has turned gay now and/or have become infertile because of tight pants!
    
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  Finkelstein

  Good one Billy
  
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  stuckinarut2

  haha Billy!!

  Seriously, we know that no matter what happens in the world - good or bad, it is all "evidence of us living in the last days"
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  Zoos

  Wasn't it the custom for ancient Israelite girls to be married off and popping out kids by age 13 or 14?
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  oldskool

  The end already occurred, and we missed it. All faithful JWs are on another planet and soon the great crowd will join with them.

  All praise Jehovah's truth!
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  steve2

  I love it when commentators drag out the old line about "the fabric of society" - man if I had to count the number of times I've heard about the fabric being damaged, ruined, torn, etc.,.....
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  berrygerry

  Just noticed -

  What is an:

  Iranian journalist?

  (Nevermind a female Iranian journalist)
  
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  Lieu

  Well, if it's an issue, certain demographics should plead to their authorities to change marriage laws. In other words, stop marrying off teen daughters.
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  Vidiot

  Billy - "Come now, berrygerry, you know how this plays out in JWland:
  

  • 1977: Increasing teen pregnancy proves that armageddon is near!
  • 2016: Low teen pregnancy proves that armageddon is near... you know, because everyone has turned gay now and/or have become infertile because of tight pants!"
    

  "Everything proves we're right! Even the stuff that doesn't!!!"