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  COVID-19 another example showing local publishers/congregations are on their own?

  by JWTom in

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  my area is a large city spread across two u.s. states and multiple different cities and counties.

  the area of 2.5 million is covered by parts of 4-5 different circuits.

  many of those attending meetings are at-risk individuals with health problems or age related risk.

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  I mean, if they were actually jehoopla's special people(TM) who had to all follow the same exact group of leaders as they've droned on about for years, then yes, they would have that direction as you said. So in that sense, it is more evidence they're full of caca.

  In practical terms, there should be some broad directives from hq, including one that says, "Follow your local authorities' recommendations. Safety first." And then leave it to the local bros to execute that per what the actual experts and authorities say to do, because there are different instructions based on location.
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  Funny Now How Nobody Is Up In Arms About Closing The Border

  by minimus in

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  that applies not just in this country.

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  i just thought it was worth mentioning.🤔.

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  Because we're not closing the border, or because some countries are closing their borders?
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  Why the change?

  by Fadeaway1962 in

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  possible cancelling the memorial after years of experiences of bro/sis under nazi , communist oppression and many other countries still conducting the memorial under threat of death that the governing body is listening to the superior authorities regarding this virus pandemic.. could it be that after taking control of the k/halls that the branch/governing body would be responsible for any disobedience to the civil authorities and liable for any deaths.. they would have left upto the local body of elders and encouraged obedience to god rather than men and a lack of faith in jehovah to protect his people..

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  It was so much easier for dubs during the HIV crisis. They could maintain a delusion of personal safety by "living a moral life". They were actually happy about it because they were able to twist facts to validate their superiority complexes. And there was no reason to isolate because people who had the virus were "bad people".

  Now there would seem to be less of a way to blame Satan/morals.

  Meanwhile, decades of going to the kh sick because it was a mandate now goes out the window.
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  “I’m young and healthy so coronavirus won’t affect me” (why we need to stop this disease at ALL costs!)

  by slimboyfat in

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  even if you are young and heathy there are very good reasons to fear this disease and take drastic actions to avoid it individually, and halt it together as communities.

  not only would it be traumatic as a society to lose so many old and unwell family members and friends, but survivors of the disease may suffer significant health problems in the future.

  survivors of the first sars virus in 2003 have suffered significant lung problems.

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  The "do nothing" attitude and widespread mocking of preppers*, I admit, has caused me to lose more of my ever-dwindling supply of respect for homo sapiens.
  
  *I don't mean this in the general, bunker and CB radio sense. I mean people who are preparing rationally to survive the pandemic and its aftermath.
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  Covid-19 (Coronavirus) - Status Update Thread

  by Simon in

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  this topic is to focus on status updates & advice (no opinion or politics please).. status.

  latest status is that it's serious, probably isn't going to be contained and most large companies are making contingency plans, cancelling large events etc... which i don't think would happen if it was just people being alarmist.

  the incubation period means it may have already spread further and infected many more people than are currently known, so expect jumps in the numbers over the coming days and weeks.. tracking.

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  rebel8

  I live in AZ now and we have 12 cases. There is a very, very high % of retirees here, so they're high risk and I want to stay away from all that. Schools are mandated to close and are doing distance learning. Sports events are all cancelled. Most office jobs are now telecommuting.

  The hospitals here are triaging in the parking lots and not allowing people to get tested unless they meet the criteria.

  Most of us have had a mild cold thing with the same symptoms but no complications, so we're not sure if we've had/have coronavirus or something else.

  I stocked up a few weeks ago because I knew it was prudent. Most people started stocking up last week and aren't able to get what they need now. I was trying to order groceries for curbside pickup and the website is totally crashed.

  I haven't seen anyone hoarding, just stocking up as CDC recommended.
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  CALIFORNIA: Senior Citizens to Stay Home

  by compound complex in

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  sacramento — gov.

  gavin newsom called sunday for all senior citizens and residents with chronic conditions to isolate themselves at home, as well as for all bars, wineries and brewpubs to close, launching the state's most sweeping effort yet to slow the spread of coronavirus.. no other state has imposed such restrictions on residents age 65 and older.

  newsom said his orders do not come with enforcement but that he expects residents and counties to follow his protocols.

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  No other state? The CDC has been saying this for a few weeks for all states.
  
  Edit: Citing my source. This has been posted for at least 2-3 weeks on this page IIRC. I've been sharing it with high risk people for a few weeks.
  
  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/high-risk-complications.html

  Who is at higher risk?

  Early information out of China, where COVID-19 first started, shows that some people are at higher risk of getting very sick from this illness. This includes:

  • Older adults...

  Get ready for COVID-19 now

  Take actions to reduce your risk of getting sick

  

  If you are at higher risk for serious illness from COVID-19 because of your age or because you have a serious long-term health problem, it is extra important for you to take actions to reduce your risk of getting sick with the disease.

  • Stock up on supplies.
  • Take everyday precautions to keep space between yourself and others.
  • When you go out in public, keep away from others who are sick, limit close contact and wash your hands often.
  • Avoid crowds as much as possible.
  • Avoid cruise travel and non-essential air travel.
  • During a COVID-19 outbreak in your community, stay home as much as possible to further reduce your risk of being exposed.
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  The Evil Masterminds Behind COVID-19: Charmin and Cottonelle

  by keyser soze in

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  of all the things people decided they needed to stockpile for a potential quarantine.

  all of the stores around my area ran completely out of toilet paper this last weekend.

  people were piling it into their carts and vehicles as if they were going to be holed up for a year.

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  I haven't seen anyone IRL stockpiling or hoarding, just stocking up as you normally would if a blizzard or something like that was coming. They were all patient, polite and orderly. Seems reasonable and appropriate.
  
  I have heard tons of people on social media and on the news accusing others of hoarding and panic here locally, even though it doesn't appear to be actually happening (here).
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  Hot off the press - Maintaining Congregation Meetings During COVID-19 Pandemic

  by pixel in

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  2. beliefs

  27:23; sfl chap.

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  rebel8

  Hi, I've not been to this forum in a long time. I came for virus gossip. lol

  So I'm hearing something very different than what was posted here. I was told they are saying there was an announcement that anybody at high risk or >65 yrs old should not be attending meetings.
  
  I'm kinda pissed about that. In the 70s and 80s, they had us doing Great Tribulation drills so we could sneak to meetings because it's a command to not forsake gathering. We were to memorize phone numbers and addresses of nearby dubs, change clothes on the way as a disguise, lie to officials, etc.

  I hate it when religions soften. It just encourages people to stay in.
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  Tight pants dilemma solved

  by rebel8 in

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  the principles that we glean from god’s word should move us to avoid wearing clothing that is tight-fitting, revealing, or sexually provocative.

  that would rule out wearing clothing that exposes or accentuates private parts of our anatomy.

  nobody should feel uncomfortable or forced to look the other way when seeing how we are dressed.

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  I can't post links on this site anymore. Let me try again.

  https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2016684#h=13
  
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  Tight pants dilemma solved

  by rebel8 in

  1. jw
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  the principles that we glean from god’s word should move us to avoid wearing clothing that is tight-fitting, revealing, or sexually provocative.

  that would rule out wearing clothing that exposes or accentuates private parts of our anatomy.

  nobody should feel uncomfortable or forced to look the other way when seeing how we are dressed.

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  rebel8

  The principles that we glean from God’s Word should move us to avoid wearing clothing that is tight-fitting, revealing, or sexually provocative. That would rule out wearing clothing that exposes or accentuates private parts of our anatomy. Nobody should feel uncomfortable or forced to look the other way when seeing how we are dressed. [source]
  

  If this is true, then why don't all the bros have to wear MC Hammer pants?