Posts by menrov

It is called the "annual observance of the memorial of Christ's death". In other words, the whole event is to be observed, not to participate. I wonder where Jesus said that HIs offer should be remembered this way....

pfff....what do I know.

Thanks

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Watch Tower's Popularity

by dydeonwl in

watchtower has been named as world's most published and circulated magazine in us.

amazing.

source:.

menrov

The article says: "More than 50 million copies are sold in a month in major countries of the world where Bible is read. This magazine is published by a reputable agency Jehovah’s Witnesses."

First, the WT is not sold but distributed (placed), free of cost to the recipient.

Second, it is apparently published by a "reputable agency" .... funny, not a religion organization but an agency....and one wonders why it is reputable

What is missing is how many of these free of charge WT's magazine end up unread in the garbage can.

Also, how did they measure popularity ??

Anyway, this is about US made magazines. I wonder if you would look at free newspapers in the UK for example or certain publications in China or India.

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Current JW growth in the United States in historical perspective and in comparison with other groups

by slimboyfat in

current jw growth is slower than during most of their history.

the only probable exceptions are following 1975 when there was a brief worldwide decrease, the late 1920s when around half of the members left the movement, perhaps around the 1917 schism, and various schisms during russell’s time.

there were also periods of sluggish growth during the 1950/60s and around 2000. .

menrov

It is understandable the WT has grown as they have a large marketing / sales team at their disposal, the so-called publishers. We all agree that they are not very effective (hours spent versus new JW's) but as they spend a lot of time on it, they manage to grow.

Any organisation who would have so many people at their disposal to promote the organisation, would generate some growth.

Still, interesting to see these differences among some religious organisations.

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What if .... some thoughts

by menrov in

ok, to start, i no longer believe the scriptures are inspired.

may be some writers were influenced but that does not mean all what they wrote was correct.

does this mean there is no creator?

menrov

@stan livedeath
Thank you for your advice. I am not worrying at all and am enjoying my life. However, for those that are struggling to make up their mind or like to hear other viewpoints, I decided to share. If I can help only one person, it was worth the effort.

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What if .... some thoughts

by menrov in

ok, to start, i no longer believe the scriptures are inspired.

may be some writers were influenced but that does not mean all what they wrote was correct.

does this mean there is no creator?

menrov

OK, to start, I no longer believe the scriptures are inspired. May be some writers were influenced but that does not mean all what they wrote was correct. As such, it is my view that none of the so-called religious scriptures (Christian, Islam etc) are inspired by a higher power. Does this mean there is no creator? Should I therefore believe in evolution?

What if .... both is true? I mean, you have a creator and things have evolved over time? The earth is very old and plants/trees as well. So is animal life. And most likely human life.

Religious people in general believe that humans were created in one-go, completely, no failures. Well, why would a creator leave the earth useless for so long? Pure evolution (i.e. big bang) would mean that suddenly everything was there in order to develop into a human being without failure or shortcomings and would also be able to reproduce immediately....what are the odds?
BUT...what if a creator made various efforts to develop something that in the end became a human being? The creator had many years available to allow trial and error. And WHAT IF these efforts would have taken place on various parts of the earth? Why rely only on one human being knowing that many things can go wrong?

In other words, WHAT IF life is the result of creation but has evolved over million years in order to become a human being as we know it? In my view, it does explain a lot, for example why we do become older but are still not capable to beat certain bacteria or viruses.

Anyway...wanted to share... :-)

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2019-11-25-BOE--Watchtower Wants More Money!

by Atlantis in

jw
friends

2019-11-25-boe.

donations in support of kingdom interests worldwidehttps://docdro.id/mqpxklf petra!

menrov

The economic landscape continues to deteriorate for most, and we know this results in additional pressure as you work to
provide for your basic needs.Nevertheless, we see evidence that this does not hinder your efforts to ‘abound in kind giving.’

So, for most, current times mean additional pressure just to provide basic needs. But....do not see this as a hinder to abound in kind giving. In other words, we do not care that you suffer under more pressure. We will not help you but you must help us......

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2--New Talks--If you Want them!

by Atlantis in

2 new talks if you want them.. .

2019-s-34-e-38--how can you survive the end of the world.

https://docdro.id/knfjplo.

menrov

in Whose leadership can you trust? the put in last section:

By accepting Christ Jesus’ leadership and “obeying him,”

Why is OBEYING HIM in quotes? If Jesus is supposed to be your leader, then one should obey, without quotes......

Very peculiar.