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  So, the (N)NWT is gray in color?

  by undercover in

  1. jw
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  okay, perusing the threads about the special meeting and new bible, i see that the new bible is gray.. gray?

  gray?

  as in - dull?

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  Dagney

  I was thinking today that anybody not using the new bible can be now easily identified. I can't help but think that is part of the thinking.
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  Beginning of Electronic Assemblies?

  by Fading Begins in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  do you think this could have been an experiment to see how smoothly these events can be processed, and what the reaction is from the rank and file?

  it would sure save a lot of money if events like this could replace at least the one day circuit assemblies.

  there has to be some recognition that the "flock" is becoming weary and they don't have the funds to be travelling to these events.

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  Dagney

  i see that as a very possible way to simplify the whole DC process. Taped messages from the GB and bethel speakers could be intermixed with local needs. Can be held in local assembly halls and bypass the big DC venue hassle.
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  For what it's worth, this is my take on the AGM

  by stillin in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  as i was leaving the kh where i watched the meeting, i overheard several conversations, all to the effect that"what a great bunch of guys the gb is.

  " the sense of humor among them, the naturalness and ease they had while speaking, etc.. for that matter, i too, was impressed at how like able they seem to be and, believe it or not, the 3 1/2 hours went by fairly quickly, thank god!

  but as i think about it, i'm concluding that that was the main goal of the wide viewing of this event: to assure the rank and file that the gb, the men who are in charge of god's household, are a great bunch of guys.

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  Dagney

  I was thinking the same thing ldrnomo. Huge marketing changes. Very slick...and they want to portray themselves as reasonable and good hearted with a sense of humor...perhaps also to stem the flow of the young leaving. The "adjustments," and many JW's are very disheartened, hanging on to the paradise hope, but losing trust. It's a smart move.

  My JWgf said she thought the DC was better. She said the GB who represented said for the first time that the WBTS is an "imperfect organization." She said she couldn't believe her ears...first time ever. She said it was a little too late, but they said it.

  I wonder who the mastermind is behind this modernization?
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  Ros

  by Gorbatchov in

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  2. friends

  today i read at the xjw.com forum that ros died.. since the start of my internet connexion in 1997 i remember the topics of ros.. ros, thanks for sharing your thoughts.

  you helped me getting ttatt.

  i pray for you and your relatives.. gorbatchov.

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  Dagney

  Oh noooooooooooooooooooooooo.

  Thank you everything you have done. RIP Ros.
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  Is John Barr's funeral talk at odds with New Light?

  by Splash in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  john barr served in the gb and died in dec 2010 at the age of 97.. in his funeral talk and the accompanying eulogy tract that was printed, is the final sentence:.

  "without a doubt, he slept for but a moment in death and has now received his heavenly reward and his father's approval - all he ever wanted!".

  given that the new light about being approved and appointed over all things is now a future event linked to the gt trib, was it correct to teach these things about brother barr at his funeral service?.

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  Dagney

  lol designs.
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  Any 'Breaking Bad' fans?

  by keyser soze in

  1. social
  2. entertainment

  i finally got caught up with it on netflix, and now it's ending.. predictions for sunday night's finale?

  i find myself not really caring what happens to walt.

  but i'm definitely rooting for something good to happen to jesse, anything at all..

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  Dagney

  No, just a casualty of the barage of bullets. Yes, a prequel. Not sure if it's going to be called "Better call Saul," although that's what you see everywhere. He had such great lines.
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  Any 'Breaking Bad' fans?

  by keyser soze in

  1. social
  2. entertainment

  i finally got caught up with it on netflix, and now it's ending.. predictions for sunday night's finale?

  i find myself not really caring what happens to walt.

  but i'm definitely rooting for something good to happen to jesse, anything at all..

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  Dagney

  sbf, WW was shot, and ironically by his own bullet.

  Jesse, who knows. The cops will find the cell he was kept in, and the harness...so they will know he didn't voluntarily cook the meth. I hope he goes to Alaska.

  Vince said this morning he is working on a show for CBS with the creator of "House." He said it was a story he wrote 11 years ago.

  This was an epic show. Masterful production, all the way around.
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  Is John Barr's funeral talk at odds with New Light?

  by Splash in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  john barr served in the gb and died in dec 2010 at the age of 97.. in his funeral talk and the accompanying eulogy tract that was printed, is the final sentence:.

  "without a doubt, he slept for but a moment in death and has now received his heavenly reward and his father's approval - all he ever wanted!".

  given that the new light about being approved and appointed over all things is now a future event linked to the gt trib, was it correct to teach these things about brother barr at his funeral service?.

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  Dagney

  I remember talking with an elder who served formerly as a special pioneer in Ireland at a social gathering. We were all discussing the changes and current status within the WTBS probably around the mid 90's. He said, "nothing like knocking on a door in field service..."Hello! I'm one of Jehovah's Witnesses and I don't know what I believe." Never forgot that.
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  NEWBIES are leaving like crazy! Be very afraid WT

  by clarity in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  # 3 newbie post.

  first of all, the newbies have set a record here!.

  have you ever seen a 4pg post where 21 new members reply!

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  Dagney

  Welcome newones! Keep on coming.

  It's nice here, and we have cookies.
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  A major change in the new song book I initially overlooked

  by slimboyfat in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  it occurred to me the other day that i am beginning to forget the tunes to all the old kingdom songs i once knew by heart.

  so i have started recording myself singing a few of my favourites from the old song book and uploading them to youtube.

  and it struck me as i was singing them how many of the old songs have a military theme running through them, with references to warfare, soldiers, weapons and so on.

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  Dagney

  Interesting. Great observation. Them and their obedience.