Two new Governing Body members. What a complete crock of bullshit. Here we are nearly 50 YEARS past the invisible Armageddon of 1975 and the clown show continues unabated. In my day there was gossip that Ray Franz was soooo young at 49 to be on the Governing Body that it was PROOF conclusive that the new system was near since the anointed were dwindling fast. Nathan Knorr was pontificating over and over that "There are no new remnant!" Interestingly enough, much of the current Governing Body is now made up of those 'new remnant'. Heck, I was in Bethel when these guys were in diapers!
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1974 Watchtower Prophecies verses Dad’s Prophecies. Who was correct? An old guy reflects on calamity howling.
by Balaamsass2 incalamity howling is always in style with some folks, every year.
1974 was 50 years ago this year!
i was fresh out of high school bright eyed and earnest about all things jw and watchtower.
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DisgruntledFool
My best financial advice came when I was a Bethelite in 1976. I was assigned to take an older gentleman and his wife and teenage daughter on tour. He had been a Bethelite in the late 30's and 40's during World War 2. He said the calamity howling was in high gear at Bethel at that time (Any day now!) He asked me if I was a true believer and I told him I had my doubts. He said NOT to listen to the Governing Body as far as my own financial future was concerned. If Armageddon comes it comes...if not you should plan for your future. I semi retired in 2003 and currently have a net worth in the top 10% according to Kiplinger. I'm sure he is long dead but I owe part of my success in life to his wise counsel! If I had listened to the Governing Jokers I probably would still be working full time and just barely getting by. Your worldly dad was correct.
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DisgruntledFool
FreeTheMasons...nice to meet you, also! Interestingly enough, I don't necessarily 'feel good about my pills' as you will note from my comments. In my life I have consulted with a Homeopath, a Naturopath, four Chiropractors, and an Osteopath. All nice people and all of whom helped me in one way or another. But I would not engage any of them for something that standardized Allopathic medicine treats successfully. (The Naturopathic physician taught me that as well as the writings of Dr. Andrew Weil) I am sorry that your experiences with the medical community have not always been positive. My brother feels the same way. By the way, I LOVED your anecdote about that SOB HOOD whether it be Sr or Jr!
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DisgruntledFool
I don't hate the medical indu$try. Modern allopathic medicine has issues, I agree. However, in the last four years the medical community has saved my life THREE TIMES. I had severe discitis that almost killed me during Covid and then early this year I had a celiac artery aneurysm/dissection and later diverticulitis with a burst liver cyst. The antibiotics fucked me up but without them I would be dead. Sometimes we have to take the bad with the good. Thank you to the Maine Health System and the dedicated doctors that saved my life!
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Sorcery = Pharmakeia
by KerryKing inrev18:23 '....you deceived the nations with your sorceries'.. the interlinear for sorceries reads pharmakeia.. bible hub has some interesting definitions, i'll try to share screenshots below.
the gist of it is that sorcery involves drugs/medicines/poisons, with or without spells, sorcery is not the same as witchcraft or divination, or white/black magic.
i have long wondered about the connection between the medical/pharmaceutical industry's symbol of the serpent wrapped around a pole/stake, and the use of the word pharmaceuticals/pharmacy.. considering the common use of fluoride in public drinking water, nsaids with side effects such as depression, brain fog, dizziness, and opioids, mrna gene therapy, vaccines and so on, i wonder am i going mad, are these all coincidences??
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DisgruntledFool
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Reddit thread about Bethel Reducing Headcount
by LongHairGal inapparently, the downsizing is still happening and from what i read those let go are over 50!.
sad because these people expected to be lifers.
now they have to make their way in the world at an advanced age with no education or desirable skill!..
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DisgruntledFool
Excerpt from my Bethel Service Invitation Letter:
"...I hope by Jehovah's undeserved kindness you will remain much longer and become a permanent member of the Bethel family." - N. H . Knorr May 20, 1974
Wait!?...What!? Another unilateral contract from Jehovah and his organization? Let the buyer beware.
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The org's "new lights" - corrupting Proverbs 4:18
by BoogerMan inproverbs 4:18 says, "but the path of the righteous....grows brighter and brighter until full daylight.".
the bible "light" doesn't get brighter - it never changes - it's a person's direction & course of life which gets brighter.. w11 9/15 p. 14 par.
15 - "when spiritual light on some matter gets brighter, do you try to understand the underlying scriptural reasons for the adjustment?
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DisgruntledFool
"Revelation 16:16 calls it the "war of the great day of God the Almighty," Armageddon. This war will come in the twentieth century. It will come right on schedule...This generation will see its fulfillment." - AWAKE Feb, 22, 1961 pg 8. That prediction can't be any clearer. IT WAS A LIE! The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society fooling the gullible since July 1879. (Rattigan included)
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Would you be able to survive a three day Assembly?
by RULES & REGULATIONS inthe last assembly i attended was over 10 years ago.
the monotone speakers, boring talks, uncomfortable seats, long prayers and nodding off after the lunch break did me in.
i survived the morning sessions, but the afternoon sessions were brutal.
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DisgruntledFool
Balaamsass2...was that the 1969 PEACE ON EARTH 8 day assembly held at Dodger Stadium? I was there as a 14 year old boy with my family and single, dyed in the wool, God intoxicated, religious fanatic mother. We went to Disneyland, too! The ONLY thing I remember about the assembly itself was day 5 and the drama about immorality and young boys not learning to jerk off alone or with friends. Through the whole thing my mother kept sneaking looks at me to see my reaction to the drama. Many of us sure had a fucked up childhood growing up in this mess.
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Who Was The Biggest Jackass Circuit Overseer You Ever Met?
by Sea Breeze inthere was on older white-haired circuit overseer in houston around 1989 or 1990. last name started with a w i think.... not sure though.
even the most brain-dead robotic elders told me he was offensive.
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DisgruntledFool
Alan Hood...and his son ran a close second although he couldn't hold a candle to the arrogance of his daddy.
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GaryBreaux/GayBro; Regarding Homosexual Predators at Bethel
by FragrantAddendum in(minutes 16-36).
https://youtu.be/vihcjllj9rq.
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This video is great! I stand by my contention that the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses is made up of : FAKERS, FOOLS, FRAUDS AND FUCK-UPS. It has always been this way and hence shall always be this way.