Posts by bats in the belfry

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Will "social distancing" help JWs wake up.

by Tantalon in

with the existing and still to come covid19 lock downs in many countries i wonder if not being obliged to attend meetings and field service will give many jws the opportunity to clear their mind a little and start to see the cracks.

i know they will be expected to log on to their devices but with no one other than family to monitor this it could be a circuit breaker for many.

of course the fear of end times pestilence may counter that.

bats in the belfry

They GB is fighting this any way they can. So says the March 16, 2020 letter from the UK HQ: "It is also the Governing Body’s earnest desire that bodies of elders continue to conduct regular, weekly congregation meetings." Lest you be able to start thinking on your own.

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So where's the the food at the proper time?!

by nowwhat? in

so we are a couple weeks into this crisis with the meetings being cancelled.

and you would think the fds would have provided the sheep with helpful spiritual guidance in these times of need.

wtf do they have jw broadcasting for then?

bats in the belfry

The abbreviated, no fluff, version:

If you do not have access in your language to all the publications that are produced, will you become spiritually undernourished?
No.

If you do not have access to material that is published on jw.org will you become spiritually weak?
You can remain spiritually strong whether you have access to our Web site or not.

Ref.: WT Library

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As of March 16, 2020 the German Government has prohibited the gathering of all religious groups (Covid-19)

by bats in the belfry in

google translation from the government website:.

the federal government has agreed with the federal states on guidelines for a uniform approach to further restrict social contacts in public life.

grocery retail, weekly markets and delivery services, pharmacies, drugstores, banks, petrol stations and wholesalers remain unaffected.

bats in the belfry

Google translation from the Government website:

The Federal Government has agreed with the federal states on guidelines for a uniform approach to further restrict social contacts in public life. Grocery retail, weekly markets and delivery services, pharmacies, drugstores, banks, petrol stations and wholesalers remain unaffected. Bars, clubs, theaters, museums, cinemas, zoos, sports facilities and playgrounds will be closed for the time being. In addition, gatherings in clubs, sports and leisure facilities, as well as gatherings in churches, mosques, synagogues, and gatherings of other faith communities are prohibited for now.

+++ Montag, 16. März +++

Die Bundesregierung hat mit den Ländern Leitlinien zum einheitlichen Vorgehen zur weiteren Beschränkung von sozialen Kontakten im öffentlichen Leben vereinbart. Der Lebensmitteleinzelhandel, Wochenmärkte und Lieferdienste, Apotheken, Drogerien, Banken, Tankstellen sowie der Großhandel bleiben davon unberührt. Bars, Clubs, Theater, Museen, Kinos, Zoos, Sporteinrichtungen und Spielplätze werden vorerst geschlossen. Darüber hinaus sind Zusammenkünfte in Vereinen, Sport- und Freizeiteinrichtungen sowie Zusammenkünfte in Kirchen, Moscheen, Synagogen und Zusammenkünfte anderer Glaubensgemeinschaften fürs Erste verboten.

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Social distancing and the Memorial

by Kingdavid41 in

with the coronavirus now categorized as a global pandemic and many large gatherings are now social distancing for safety concerns of contacting and spreading the virus.. will the memorial of christ death take place on april 7 2020 worldwide where thousands will gaether in large crowds to commemorate the death of jesus as commanded in the bible.

jesus gave the command to keep doing this in remembrance of him or will sound, reasonableness and good judgment for safety overrule on that special night.

my guess is that it will not be canceled regardless of the frightening and very real pandemic the virus has caused around the world!.

bats in the belfry

waton >
In Italy at least it could be back to basics, a family passover, and why not? everyone have a glass and the pane? for all com-pan-ions? sooner or later?

I would love to hear from some Italian JWs how they handle this. Are there any special instructions read from the platform?

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German Files that Arrived Today!

by Atlantis in

jw
friends

german files that arrived today.. .

https://docdro.id/ju5bmo0.

https://docdro.id/njqydah.

bats in the belfry

... das Zweigbüro verfolgt die Entwicklung des Coronavirus weiterhin aufmerksam. In Anbetracht der aktuellen Situation, möchten wir euch darüber informieren, dass unser Bethel ab sofort für Besucher geschlossen bleibt. Dies gilt zunächst bis zum 4. Mai 2020. In dieser Zeit können leider keine Führungen stattfinden.

Translation:
... the branch office continues to closely monitor the development of the corona virus. In view of the current situation, we would like to inform you that our Bethel is now closed to visitors. This initially applies until May 4, 2020. Unfortunately, no guided tours can take place during this time.

They are are so afraid of catching a virus from their visiting "brotherhood" that they shut down Bethel until May 4, 2020 so they won't get infected.

But it's o.k. to meet with hundreds of that "brotherhood" during the Memorial - go, figure how much they care about your personal health.

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The Holy Spirit

by Acer21 in

if the holy spirit is an "active force", how can it be grieved (ephesians 4:30)?.

in other words, according to the jw's, one can make jehovah's "force" sorrowful?

this is an example of how the jw leaders have perverted the gospel in translation, and have put the jw's in a position in which they must perform intellectual gymnastics in order to maintain their false position.

bats in the belfry

Acer21 > Have a look at blondie or Mary comments here:

WT Jan 2011 - Grieving Holy Spirit Defined?

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Will you attend the Memorial 2020 ? - Covid-19 (Coronavirus)

by bats in the belfry in

... or rather listen to the advice on their jw news website:.

show love to others.

while we all know the importance of attending christian meetings and participating in the public ministry, if you are sick, it is best to stay home to avoid infecting others.

bats in the belfry

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Fadeaway1962:
What if you attend and refuse to handle the glass and the plate because of the virus being transmitted?

Perhaps they will hand out disposable gloves to everyone in attendance.up front.

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Will you attend the Memorial 2020 ? - Covid-19 (Coronavirus)

by bats in the belfry in

... or rather listen to the advice on their jw news website:.

show love to others.

while we all know the importance of attending christian meetings and participating in the public ministry, if you are sick, it is best to stay home to avoid infecting others.

bats in the belfry

... or rather listen to the advice on their JW News website:

Show Love to Others. While we all know the importance of attending Christian meetings and participating in the public ministry, if you are sick, it is best to stay home to avoid infecting others. This shows brotherly love and protects our brothers and sisters and our non-Witness neighbors.—Matthew 22:39.

Follow Government Recommendations and Directives. Local authorities often implement precautions or restrictions for public health. It is good to keep informed and comply with the government’s directives.

Your thoughts, please.

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