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The members of the Governing Body are Kenneth Cook, Jr., Gage Fleegle, Samuel Herd, Geoffrey Jackson, Stephen Lett, Gerrit Lösch, Mark Sanderson, David Splane, and Jeffrey Winder. They serve at our world headquarters in Warwick, New York, U.S.A.

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Breaking News: Anthony Morris III no longer serving on the Governing Body

by WingCommander in

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this has been announced on the jw's official website, in the "jw news" section.

this is not a joke.

anthony moron da turd is out as a gluttonous body member!

Listener

The Watchtower is one weird organisation.

We aren't talking about an Elder or a MS, this was an individual given the highest position in the organisation, one that every JW has been told to be obedient to and to trust.

He is now no longer a part of the FDS that Jesus appointed and the organisation can't be bothered to say whether he was stood down due to disciplinary action, being prompted or for personal reasons. Why? They can hardly claim that it's nobody's business. They can't claim they are being discreet about it since it affects the faithfulness of all JW followers, every one of them.

Do they understand that there is a big difference between speculation and rumours? They would like JWs to consider them to be the same thing in situations like this but they are not. The speculation will continue and now, it won't be Morris that looks like the clown, it will be the rest of the GB and the Watchtower.

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for the PIMO question as to A. Morris

by enoughisenough in

have the rank and file been told not to "gossip", or "question" about mr morris yet?

i am mindful of how questioning decisions was discouraged and being told to keep things confidential.

( maybe too soon, but do share if a special needs part comes up) you would think that common sense would tell them they cause the questions when they don't share reasons.

Listener

A topic entitled "How can I stop the gossip" is on the front page of JW org currently.

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May 23 Watchtower

by Listener in

study article 22 is headed.

"keep traveling on the "way of holiness".

this article states that since 1919, having left babylon the great in that year, jws today are traveling on 'the way of holiness" (a figurative highway) as it takes them through the spiritual paradise and leads them through to future kingdom blessings.. they say that 'preparatory work' of that highway began centuries earlier.

Listener

Smiddy - You would think that those who proclaim to be his witnesses would get the pronunciation of his name correct wouldn`t you ?

Definately, their 'maintenance work' is substandard and slower than the council roadworkers in Australia.

It's taken them 87 years to explain the seriousness of viewing abhorrent pornography (which includes child porn)

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May 23 Watchtower

by Listener in

study article 22 is headed.

"keep traveling on the "way of holiness".

this article states that since 1919, having left babylon the great in that year, jws today are traveling on 'the way of holiness" (a figurative highway) as it takes them through the spiritual paradise and leads them through to future kingdom blessings.. they say that 'preparatory work' of that highway began centuries earlier.

Listener

Study Article 22 is headed

"Keep Traveling on the "Way of Holiness"

This article states that since 1919, having left Babylon the Great in that year, JWs today are traveling on 'the Way of Holiness" (a figurative Highway) as it takes them through the spiritual paradise and leads them through to future Kingdom blessings.

They say that 'preparatory work' of that Highway began centuries earlier. Guess who they say did that and no, it wasn't John the Baptist, Jesus or his apostles. It was 'God fearing men'. Admittedly, they do say it was a 'restoration' work.

They state that this occurred with the printing if more Bibles around the 15th Century and translating it into more languages. Also, men such as Henry Grew, George Storrs and Bro. Russel & Associates in the 18th Century printed an abundance of books and tracts and gave lectures with religious truths. They call them the roadworkers.

This is an unusual way of explaining their own history -

In 1919, Babylon the Great lost its hold over God’s people. That year, a “faithful and discreet slave” came on the scene, just in time to welcome honesthearted ones to the newly opened “Way of Holiness.” (Matt. 24:45-47) Thanks in part to the faithful “road workers” of the past, those setting foot on that highway could increase their knowledge of Jehovah’s purposes. (Prov. 4:18)

And then we come to, what they must consider, an important list of the things that Jehovah has gradually refined his people -

1927-1928: Christmas is understood to be a pagan celebration
1928-1936: The use of the cross is gradually discontinued
1931: The name Jehovah’s Witnesses is adopted
1938: The election of elders is discontinued
1944-1945: The sanctity of blood is clarified
1952: The need for disfellowshipping is emphasized
1956: The sanctity of marriage is clarified
1972: Congregation oversight is assigned to a theocratically appointed body of elders
1973: The use of tobacco is understood to be a serious wrongdoing
1976: Instruction is given as to the types of employment that are acceptable for Christians
2000: The use of blood fractions is discussed in detail
2006, 2012: The seriousness of viewing abhorrent forms of pornography is clearly emphasized

With a list like that aren't how can you not feel that you need to follow the Governing Body?

They then say that like any road, maintenance is required and the FDS has been doing that since 1919.

Every road needs regular maintenance. Since 1919, roadwork on “the Way of Holiness” has continued, with a view to making it possible for more people to leave Babylon the Great.

The question is - What did/does the FDS do that wasn't already being done by the 'road workers' whose 'preparatory work had begun centuries earlier'? Cruelly, they are basically claiming that these men were not on the 'way of holiness'.

Another question - Guess how many times Jesus' is mentioned in this whole study article? Yep, not even once. Not even to say that he appointed the FDS.

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Depiction of Governing Body on JW org

by Listener in

a topic was started over at reddit directing people's attention to a depiction on jw.org of the governing body.

it's not in their publication, only on the website under the topic of "what is the governing body?

but who are these guys in the depiction?.

Listener

That's the odd thing about it MarkWeatherill, some of the current GB members are clearly identifiable and the rest unidentifiable.

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Depiction of Governing Body on JW org

by Listener in

a topic was started over at reddit directing people's attention to a depiction on jw.org of the governing body.

it's not in their publication, only on the website under the topic of "what is the governing body?

but who are these guys in the depiction?.

Listener

A topic was started over at Reddit directing people's attention to a depiction on JW.org of the Governing Body. It's not in their publication, only on the website under the topic of "What is the Governing Body?"

But who are these guys in the depiction?

It looks like Mark Sanderson is at the head of the table and Kenneth Cooke is there also. A shrunken version of Stephen Lett might be at back.

There's also smoke along the bottom.

AM IIIs name has been removed under GB members and he's not listed as a GB helper either.

https://www.jw.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses/faq/governing-body-jw-helpers/

Members of a Governing Body committee and its helpers meeting together.

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Breaking News: Anthony Morris III no longer serving on the Governing Body

by WingCommander in

jw
friends

this has been announced on the jw's official website, in the "jw news" section.

this is not a joke.

anthony moron da turd is out as a gluttonous body member!

Listener

Naturally, it's hard to say what's happened.

Here's another thought.

Morris has given so many talks that have been over the top shortly after the broadcasting started. I think they have tried to reign him in over the years or come to agreements to cover over things or did their best to ensure there was some damage control.

For instance, his tight pants talk was ridiculous but somehow it made it to the Watchtower sometime later and was watered down. They supported the stupid outrage but put a different spin to it.

I would think they've had a very difficult time dealing with his eccentric behaviour, either to minimise it or placate many JWs writing in or Bethelite's murmuring about it.

It may have just reached a peak where they can no longer work with him, he has a mental disorder where he can no longer be reasoned with on a satisfactory level.

I wouldn't be surprised if he had anger issues or was extremely stubborn. If he has a drinking problem this type of behaviour isn't unexpected.

It could be that the only option was to remove him and he has taken this really badly.

It would follow that they sympathised with his family and not him as his behaviour doesn't warrant it as he doesn't see anything wrong with it and doesn't intend on changing.