2005 Big Announcement (Disappointment)

by Fred Franztone in

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i remember around 2005, there was an announcement made from the platform that in a few weeks time we would have to remain at the end of the sunday meeting for a big announcement, directly from the society.. i remember all the murmuring, people thought maybe this was going to be related to armageddon.

everyone was excited, people were speculating.

only the po in each congregation had any idea what was going on, and they were frequently pestered for information, but sworn to secrecy, which only hyped things up even more.. then the meeting came, anticipation was in the air, the announcement started, you could hear a pin drop.

Acluetofindtheuser

These "Special" announcements by the WT throughout the years have been so disappointing. Talk about a kill-joy.

I wonder if there will be a "Special Needs" talk now that the US Government has disclosed the existence of alien visitors? Elder from the platform says, "Folks, these alien vessels seen in the media recently are demons and you should not look at them." They probably would not hold such a meeting because it would be too interesting.

Pentagon released video of UFO chased by 2 Navy jets in 2004 off San Diego California

Good Morning America TV show discussing about released video footage

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My Father passed away & i'm suicidal. I want to talk to somebody

by Qrystal in

in summary, my dad passed away not to long ago, 8 months ago, on april while i was 12. i'm 13 and i've been grieving for 6 months now and im suicidal.

i'm not doing this to get attention, but to talk to someone.

my dad was a jehovah's witness and i want to talk to all of you.

Acluetofindtheuser

I'm sorry for your loss. I lost my father 2 years ago.

What's specifically are your thoughts on your feeling of loss? Writing about it may may lessen the pain. There are many here that can offer comfort with a listening ear.

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the watchtower is starting to crumble

by pepperheart in

for the december monthly broadcast instead of jws from around the world waving to you and items of how to shun people we will have to make do with repeats of of old gilead videos that have been on the jw website for a good while.

Acluetofindtheuser

I see Star Trek is the theme today in this thread. Great Facepalm shots from TNG.

Too bad everyone here is in disagreement. Dammit! Can't we all get along?

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the watchtower is starting to crumble

by pepperheart in

for the december monthly broadcast instead of jws from around the world waving to you and items of how to shun people we will have to make do with repeats of of old gilead videos that have been on the jw website for a good while.

Acluetofindtheuser

Stagnation of prophetic interpretation will be their undoing. The current operation of JW.org is not attracting new members to the fold. Many of the young ones are leaving in droves. The number of witnesses will dwindle down and they eventually will become a small sect of Christendom.

I believe they have offended God somewhere along the way. They are not fulfilling the prophecy of Joel 2:28-29. This is where God says he will pour out his spirit on every sort of flesh and cause people to prophesy, dream and have visions. A new religion is going to form in the coming decades and I will have my portion to give.

I am not a revolutionary but when I find a worthy fellowship I will share my realizations to that Collective. My distinction shall be added to their likeness. Till then, I shall wait for the Cube to come and assimilate me. Did you know? The most holy chamber of the temple is cube shaped.

Who wants to start a new movement?

WT currently have little new information to offer, unlike when F Franz was their 'oracle'. WT find themselves presenting the same, over and over again so they may as well present once and use that info for a longer time period, all while claiming 'simplification', growth and speeding up of the warning work.”

They have already ran out of things to say

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Why the move to Warwick?

by optimisticskeptic in

i've seen a lot of posts around and about warwick and the goings on there but was curious as to people's theories on why the move to warwick?

granted there's the obvious point about all of the money from the sale of properties in brooklyn but for as massive as warwick is, the purchase of an apartment complex there, multiple sites and buildings i would be surprised if they had much left from all of the profits.

so beyond a financial incentive why move?

Acluetofindtheuser

Maybe the leadership in the Org privately made the assumption that the disgusting thing mentioned in Matthew were the Arabs that executed the 9/11 attack. The Arabs were standing where they were ought not-Way too close to Bethel. So those in Brooklyn-Judea gradually fled to the Upstate Mountains.

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Can JW's celebrate Hannukah?

by Splash in

what's the official teaching on celebrating this jewish festival?.

Acluetofindtheuser

Thus, the Law covenant and all related festivals came to an end from God’s standpoint at Pentecost 33 C.E. Indeed, the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple by Roman armies in 70 C.E. soon underscored that fact. (Luke 19:41-44) So even though the rededication of the temple was an important event in the history of God’s ancient people, there is no reason for Christians to commemorate Hanukkah."

They contradict themselves with this reasoning. The Society still observes old Law covenant rituals by gathering together three times a year at major assemblies.

The following is from JW.org

"JEHOVAH instructed all Israelite males to gather at Jerusalem three times a year. (Ex. 23:14-17; Lev. 23:34-36) Jesus’ adoptive father, Joseph, took his whole family to Jerusalem on such occasions. Other Israelite men likely did the same. God’s people today likewise gather three times each year for assemblies and conventions."

I don't remember reading any command from Paul saying we must assemble three times a year per the old Law covenant. With that in mind Christianity seems to be based off all of Paul's opinions for that matter.

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Warwick Protest 11-5-2017 - Who's all going?

by Acluetofindtheuser in

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64xhcoowr6y.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhuvmvbjk-q.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bejhmfrzl0.

Acluetofindtheuser

The organizer of the event talked to the Mayer and Supervisor of Warwick Friday about the issues going on with the Society regarding child molestation scandals. He talks about this in front of a Pub in Warwick before picking up some people involved with the program. He looks to be setting up for the weekend event which is ending today. It will be interesting to hear what comes of all this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLPCLUEIFZY

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The Great Pyramid of Gizeh: New Light!

by Ding in

the guardian has a story about a recent discovery regarding the great pyramid of gizeh.

it begins this way:.

"archaeologists have uncovered a mysterious enclosure hidden deep inside the great pyramid of giza, the oldest of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

Acluetofindtheuser

I have a copy of the photo drama of creation that was published in book form. Page 25 describes the following from CT Russell about the origins of the great pyramid.

"Melchisedec is supposed to have been one of the Shepherd Kings who invaded Egypt and built the Great Pyramid, covering twelve acres, known for ages as one of the Seven Wonders of the world - about 2170 B.C."

CT Russel swore that the GP was God's monument and alter in Egypt. That is one strange theory.

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Warwick Protest 11-5-2017 - Who's all going?

by Acluetofindtheuser in

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64xhcoowr6y.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhuvmvbjk-q.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bejhmfrzl0.

Acluetofindtheuser

Anybody from this discussion board going to the Warwick protest on November 5, 2017?

Here’s a few Youtube videos on it. There’s even a “Gofundme” set up for this.

Warwick: Ex Jehovah’s Witnesses Strike Back!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64xHcoOWR6Y

11-5-17 USPS Every Door Campaign at JW.org HQ How does that work?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHuvMvBjk-Q

Update on the 11 5 17 JW HQ Convention

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BejhmFrzL0

The Gofundme page is here

https://www.gofundme.com/vaa-protest-november-5th-2017

They’ve already met their goal of $4000 with 83 donators within 4 months of opening the gofundme account. They said the money will go to the following things for the event.

“Custom signs. Professional banners. Printing materials. If we raise enough money there will be an airplane towing a sign above Watchtower HQ....but there are some other things planned that we can't talk about, but the idea is to change anti-Watchtower activism forever…Thank you for supporting the mission of the Vast Apostate Army. If you donate $30 or more we will be sending you a care package with a tshirt and decals.”

Warwick: JW Protest Picked Up by the Media!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoSmkrULsDo

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Update on the $4000 day fine - Padron v Watchtower

by berrygerry in

from reddit:.

this was an oral argument to dismiss the $4000/day fine.

both sides presented their arguments and now the judges will write an opinion (30 to 90 days).

Acluetofindtheuser

Here's a link to the news article by the San Diego Reader.

https://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2017/oct/12/ticker-jehovahs-witnesses-look-another-direction/

They are very informative but their version is not as juicy as our local member.

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