Posts by hoser

but many acknowledge it will likely be 2022 or later when this happens.. surprisingly, many pimi jws in our congregation are not shy about saying they are fine with zoom meetings forever and do not want to go back to in-person meetings.

many speculate similar thoughts that are on this site....such as a combination of in-person and zoom meetings.

hoser

Why would anyone want to go back to meetings? Sunday morning is now laundry day.

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Will You Still Wear A Mask Even If You Don’t Have To?

by minimus in

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it seems that some people just aren’t ready to put those masks aside even if they are fully vaccinated!

some can’t help but think their brains aren’t ready for “normal”..

hoser

I’ve never really worn one. We have a mask bylaw in effect but many businesses don’t enforce it anyway. I wear a mask when the business wants me to which is rarely. We don’t go to restaurants as they require contact information and I’m not into getting caught up in a covid sting.

I really doubt the effectiveness of a mask anyway because they leak around the sides and don’t filter small particles like viruses.

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Why haven't they re-started the 'cart witnessing'?

by eyeslice in

we are nearly 18 months into this pandemic and lot has been learned and our behaviour modified to make things safer for us, e.g.

the wearing of face masks and social distancing.. many countries such as australia, new zealand, the uk and usa either have things under control or have vaccinated a large portion of the population.

therefore, given the very passive nature of the 'cart witnessing', i can't see why this hasn't be re-started.

hoser

I think they will have a hard time reinstating any kind of physical ministry. The majority hated door to door but would never admit it. Privacy laws made keeping written records illegal. Field service was really about the social aspect of it. Before the rona hit going door to door had become a joke. Driving around a lot and really doing about 15 minutes of preaching and counting 2 hours. Not very effective at recruiting new members.

As far as the cart witnessing, if there is even a remote chance of getting covid no one wants the risk. The longer the witnesses suspend public witnessing the harder it will be to get going. We’re a year and a half in and I see it being at least another year before people feel safe. Many are so frightened they will probably never feel safe with strangers

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Watchtower takes parody poster to court.

by Lost in the fog in

another youtube presenter falls foul of the wt society's legal team.

the watch tower copyright lawsuit targets creator of "dubtown" lego animations.

https://www.toptutorials.co.uk/watch-tower-copyright-lawsuit-targets-creator-of-dubtown-lego-animations-torrentfreak/.

hoser

It will be an interesting court case

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With a whimper, not a bang

by JeffT in

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the thread about old timers got me thinking about trends i see with the watchtower.

i've changed my opinion about where the organization stands.

when i joined the religion in 1973 it was dynamic, even the small congregation i attended sent out three or four pioneers.

hoser

Trained followers can’t be leaders. That’s why the organization is in decay.

Think about it. To move up the “spiritual” ladder in the Jehovah’s Witness religion a person must follow direction. Independent thinking is not allowed. Natural born leaders are never promoted in the religion. Most times they are run off or take the hint and leave.

Those that make it to the top are all too afraid to make the hard choices to turn the ship around.

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With a whimper, not a bang

by JeffT in

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the thread about old timers got me thinking about trends i see with the watchtower.

i've changed my opinion about where the organization stands.

when i joined the religion in 1973 it was dynamic, even the small congregation i attended sent out three or four pioneers.

hoser

The old timers believed in it and had a fire in their belly. Now people are going through the motions to stay connected socially.

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1969 "fact": You will never grow old in this present system of things

by Ding in

awake!

"if you are a young person, you also need to face the fact that you will never grow old in this present system of things.

because all the evidence in fulfillment of bible prophecy indicates that this corrupt system is due to end in a few years... therefore, as a young person, you will never fulfill any career that this system offers.

hoser

The writers of the 1969 never grow old article attained their goal to a certain extent. It kept their adherents uneducated and in fear. People are easier to control that way. Many volunteered to print and sell the magazines which ultimately gave the writing department a living. They ate and had a place to live. If everyone went to college and saw through the bullshit the religion would have fallen apart.

I see this as a wasted generation. The 1975 generation. My parents are part of this generation having spent the better part of their lives waiting. It is sad to see how the misguided can affect the lives of so many.

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All I need is my motorcycle. Do you ride?

by wannabefree in

i began riding motorcycles in my early teens.

my 1979 honda xl500s became my best friend.

i had a few teenage neighbors and school friends that rode too.

hoser

There are a lot of a hole elders out there. I think you had the bad luck to get one as your bible teacher. As I started reading your story I couldn’t help but think about places where people are too poor to buy a car but then you got to it.

The elder that studied with me quit college because his teacher told him it was dangerous. These guys have a powerful influence on young people.

Anyway, I’m happy you’re getting back into riding and have fun.