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  If "Zoom" is All They Have Now.....

  by 1234 in

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  think of the possibilities, if this technology is all they have to stay in touch with their minions think of the wonderful possibilities..... 1. think of what just one molotov cocktail or flame thrower could do to their broadcasting room and the "world wide work.

  2. or better yet if "v" (for vendetta) hacked into their broadcasting system...and told them the real truth.

  3. just one rogue bethelite could have all kinds of fun..... i can dream can't i.....

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  Wife uses zoom for meetings. Dressed nice from waist up. Doesn't have her camera turned. Is enjoying the ability to have meeting but not leave house.
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  Will "social distancing" help JWs wake up.

  by Tantalon in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  with the existing and still to come covid19 lock downs in many countries i wonder if not being obliged to attend meetings and field service will give many jws the opportunity to clear their mind a little and start to see the cracks.

  i know they will be expected to log on to their devices but with no one other than family to monitor this it could be a circuit breaker for many.

  of course the fear of end times pestilence may counter that.

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  Zoom is a new and exciting thing for my wife and her dub friends and family. But, they also love not going out to the meetings, not having to get completely dressed up (like just a blouse with slacks or no makeup). Over time the newness and exciting part will wear off and it could become a bit tedious. Plus IMO it's much harder to focus and actually remember what is being said when you're not there in person.
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  Good News About the Covid-10 and the Watchtower Bible and Truck Society! n

  by 1234 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  we all know that things are all going to be way different when we get through this milestone.. like hurricane katrina, people survived this but new orleans even 16 years later is way different.

  our economy is like a shark that must keep moving through the water.

  stop it and it will die.. the witnesses like many people in the world, have little to no savings.

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  My wife and her dub family and friends find the zoom app exciting and new. But I think if the crisis goes on too long it will become harder and harder to control everyone. Hearing the meeting info on zoom and seeing the elders faces on an app doesn't have the same long term pressure and control that facing them all in person at the kh does. IMO
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  Last night's local needs

  by Fadeaway1962 in

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  the memorial each family to have wine and unleavened bread to pass around (isolated bro who's a recovering alcoholic).

  limit watching the news regarding the virus look on jw.org and the gb will keep us informed (they know better than medical professionals).

  ministry suspended but use any opportunity to speak to people and give them a jw.org card(the virus still active on card).

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  My wife hasn't mentioned having to have emblems for the memorial. I'm assuming the talk will be over the zoom app as well.
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  They're all alone in their respective houses!

  by StephaneLaliberte in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  when you look into all the publications and predictions about the last days, the jws are always represented in groups in someone's house.

  this isn't happening right now.

  they are all told to stay in their individual homes and watch jwsteaming!.

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  That's a really good point StephaneLaliberte.
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  Invading our homes

  by road to nowhere in

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  they want our zoom cameras on with them in control, and extra " encouragemrnt" to be broadcast each day.

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  They have to dress up? OMG! What a stupid religion.
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  Do you think any of the GB have different beliefs?

  by neat blue dog in

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  2. beliefs

  do you think any higher ups know that much of the doctrine they teach is bunk?

  thinking back to the time of raymond franz, how he pointed out specifically numerous teachings that the churches really did have right all along, and really any of the hidden mic apostacy trials you listen to on youtube, you see that even when inconvenient bible teachings are proven, the elders just try to sweep it under the rug and move on.

  i think i remember franz saying how one of the gb approached him somewhat sympathetically, but there was nothing he could do.. whether you believe in the bible or not, there are some basic beliefs common among most denominations because they're just so plainly stated, such things as heavenly life for all christians, no central authority structure, minimal use of god's name, etc.

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  I don't recall reading threads about the GB shouting behind closed doors. Can someone provide links, I tried searching and couldn't find the threads.
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  Does Anyone Elses PIMI Family Do A "Not Christmas" Day?

  by pale.emperor in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i was told today that my jw family had a massive family gathering with presents exchanged, drinks and a big roast dinner.

  they even wore paper hats.. the day they chose for this family day?.

  26th december.. totally not christmas or anything - honest.. does anyone elses family do that?

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  My family always did "Family Day" sometime in December. I'm long out but my wife is a diehard. We do Family Day each December with all the kids.
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  Who was a member here back in the late 1990s?

  by MebyonKernow in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i often wondered over the years what happened to a lot of the old posters from this group.

  going back to the late 1990s a few of the names i recall...blacksheep, gypsywildcactus (i know she's ok as we're friends on facebook still), onacruise, minimus, veniceit, flower, prisca, bendrr, refinersfire, kent, englishman, shit...dare i say it evilforce lol, snittlesnacks (what a twat), scully, mouthy, talesin from nova scotia, xenawarrior.

  littletom (from glasgow in scotland), outlaw, goaty, bisous, uncle brucey (australian character who loved his wildkife photography) - struggling now to remember more names.i know there are many more.

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  I've been around 15 years but don't post much. I'm not the type to make a big impression on boards like this. I mostly read and learn. I miss Leolaia who taught me so much. I lurked for a long while before joining and did a lot of research on doctrine before I could let go of the dubs and move on. All my kids are free but my wife is not.
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  A Witness on Facebook posted why JW is not a cult!

  by Addison0998 in

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  I wonder who they're really trying to convince with their list?

  Hmmmm, maybe the FB poster needs to study and pray more to strengthen their faith.