i remember as a young dub, being told by others and particularly from the platform that apathy was the number one enemy and in many ways i think that's true today.
people are seeing a change from the 70's - 80's (the last time the end 'felt' close to many) and now the witnesses are in a rut.
the society seem to have backed off from making bold claims and instead seem to be trying their best to retain the members they have as opposed to trying to gain attention of others as they did in the formative years of the religion when they wore sandwich boards - throw in the growing spotlight on child abuse issues and you've got yourself a religion that's trapped in a purgatory of sorts - the majority of long time members will stay in the religion and die in the religion but as time goes on i think are clearly losing interest and the 'fiery passion' that used to be so obvious before and outsiders just arent interested as there are better, more interesting things to do.
Hey freddo, im a uk dweller myself near manchester so i have no idea how the usa is doing :P
that said, you make some great points and i do genuinely think your observations regarding the bethel futures are spot on - shrinking numbers, less income = downsizing!
i remember as a young dub, being told by others and particularly from the platform that apathy was the number one enemy and in many ways i think that's true today.
people are seeing a change from the 70's - 80's (the last time the end 'felt' close to many) and now the witnesses are in a rut.
the society seem to have backed off from making bold claims and instead seem to be trying their best to retain the members they have as opposed to trying to gain attention of others as they did in the formative years of the religion when they wore sandwich boards - throw in the growing spotlight on child abuse issues and you've got yourself a religion that's trapped in a purgatory of sorts - the majority of long time members will stay in the religion and die in the religion but as time goes on i think are clearly losing interest and the 'fiery passion' that used to be so obvious before and outsiders just arent interested as there are better, more interesting things to do.
I remember as a young dub, being told by others and particularly from the platform that Apathy was the number one enemy and in many ways i think that's true today. People are seeing a change from the 70's - 80's (the last time the end 'felt' close to many) and now the witnesses are in a rut. The society seem to have backed off from making bold claims and instead seem to be trying their best to retain the members they have as opposed to trying to gain attention of others as they did in the formative years of the religion when they wore sandwich boards - throw in the growing spotlight on child abuse issues and you've got yourself a religion that's trapped in a purgatory of sorts - the majority of long time members will stay in the religion and die in the religion but as time goes on i think are clearly losing interest and the 'fiery passion' that used to be so obvious before and outsiders just arent interested as there are better, more interesting things to do.
This religion won't die in a huge fiery blaze of glory, but i'm almost 100% certain that it will fade out into nothingness other the next 100 years (30 years?) as it becomes less profitable and loses it's members to old age and lack of interest
cannot wait to see this.
is it going to be in regular cinemas?
i love the fact that the guardian newspaper, the same paper that exposed their un involvement, are the ones reviewing this.. p.s.
Long time no post for me!
Im from very near to oldham (10 minutes away) so be interesting to see if witnesses here mention it in passing!
update on mouthy (grace gough)this is graces granddaughter.
i wanted to send an update that today my beautiful grandmother passed away - surrounded by friends and family.
- may 22 1927 - sept 2nd 2016. mouthys_granddaughter.
Rest in Peace Grace. Such a lovely lady with a brilliant sense of humour. xx
Because i wanted to ask board to see what they've discerned as i'm not sure whether she's entirely honest. There are several posts on the internet (not just this site) by a Sarah Smile who is a Jehovah's Witness apologist and others where she is an ex-jehovah's witness.
My instinct says yes but her posts...say no. Love the Avatar by the way :)
i did something last night touched one to many keys and now my cursor will not move.
its a toshiba laptop, what buttons do i push to get my pointer arrow to work again and move around?
thanks..
On your Keyboard you might see a button that has a touchpad (or a padlock) on it. Use the FN (Function) Key + that key (F5 or F9 - usually).
it's heartwarming to see so many new faces (and some older ones) playing their part in this thriving community.
so many more free minds!
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hi you other guys :) good to see you all too! and i know Grace - i'm feeling it haha
it's heartwarming to see so many new faces (and some older ones) playing their part in this thriving community.
so many more free minds!
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Hey you guys :D (Grace, WasBlind, SnowBird, Humbled and you other guys)
Megan is great. Pursuing a Nursing Degree!
The kids are older - Twins are 4 and Noah is 6 (5 and 7 this year respectively)
I'm well. Hope you are all well too!
