Posts by iXav

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Development of a False Prophecy

by Ding in

based on wt history of repeated false prophecies, here is the way these things seem to develop:.

1. someone connects unrelated bible verses and comes up with a date for the end.. 2. this date is "confirmed" by outside information, such as pyramid measurements.. 3. they share this "hidden knowledge" with others.. 4. they develop a following of people who are excited to be the only ones on earth who understand "the deep things of god.".

5. they promote the date.. 6. people laugh them to scorn.. 7. the faithful cry "persecution" and wait expectantly.. 8. as the date approaches, they get more and more excited.. 9. when the date is imminent, leaders get worried and start to hedge their bets through cautionary language.. 10. when the date comes and goes, they come up with some explanation (adam-eve creation gap, no year 0, etc.

iXav

12. After several years go by, they lose followers are forced to decide whether to disband or start over.
13. They set a new date and attract new followers who aren't aware of their previous failures.
14. The cycle repeats.

This is very true, but the only difference now is new media and modern communication. They will rinse and repeat but the bleeding will not stop. They will rig the numbers like when the merged field service monthly reports to start counting tracts, invitations,etc. That will still not stop them losing numbers. Those at the top can see the decline but your average JW will just be happy to go along because he doesn't care much about the core beliefs.

The rinse and repeat creates apathy like "crying wolf".

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Drastic Upcoming Changes? (accelerated by the pandemic)

by JWTom in

good to see you again!

much discussion now about the fallout that is coming due to impacts of the pandemic combined with the long-term downward spiral of jw.org.

i am active as a pimo and my wife is pimi....much of our personal conversation and conversation with others in jw land focuses on how things will play out for jw.org in the next 12-24 months.

iXav

And, yes, you're allowed to talk to a disfellonwship person, that is going to be a 'biblical' personal decision.

that is will be hard for them to do. Those who have been disfellowshipped in the past will be pissed that it is now so easy.

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Covid 19 True Infection Rate / Proof of Misinformation

by Simon in

this is interesting.. you've probably heard of "asymptomatic spread" which is, people who are infected with the virus and are spreading it, but who have no symptoms.. but is it accurate?

is it supported by the statistics?.

this video analyses the facts and concludes that we've been given misinformation due to faulty testing.

iXav

We need to live with this virus.

that is the reality and there are still a lot of unknowns as to how new strains of the virus will impact lives even after most of the population has been vaccinated.

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Covid 19 True Infection Rate / Proof of Misinformation

by Simon in

this is interesting.. you've probably heard of "asymptomatic spread" which is, people who are infected with the virus and are spreading it, but who have no symptoms.. but is it accurate?

is it supported by the statistics?.

this video analyses the facts and concludes that we've been given misinformation due to faulty testing.

iXav

Its obvious that people are annoyed that the entire general population is going under serious social restrictions to perhaps save the lives of 1% or less of the population.

most people didn't think that the pandemic will last this long. I wonder what percentages of people would have been lost to Corvid if there was no lock-down and people just had to wear mask in public?

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my personal car plate

by stan livedeath in

jw
friends

my avatar is my personal plate on my mg sports car.. some years back a friend gave me a small model very similar to my car.. only today i noticed the number plate--spooky !.

iXav

Oh I dunno, I can think of at least one word for which the "F" would suffice....

I wonder what the F would stand for

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Drastic Upcoming Changes? (accelerated by the pandemic)

by JWTom in

good to see you again!

much discussion now about the fallout that is coming due to impacts of the pandemic combined with the long-term downward spiral of jw.org.

i am active as a pimo and my wife is pimi....much of our personal conversation and conversation with others in jw land focuses on how things will play out for jw.org in the next 12-24 months.

iXav

road to nowhere30 minutes ago
I have heard a few say they are not looking forward to going back to meetings. even with the drawbacks of zoom.

That is like someone leaving an abusive relationship and longing to go back because he/she is lonely and temporarily forgets the reason why he/she left in the first place. Elderly JWs are bored and will want to go back for the social interactions since, the Zoom things is just not cutting it. These same elderly ones will later appreciate Zoom when they have to travel at night or during bad weather.

Most JWs miss the social aspects but don't want the hassle of always travelling. If there is a mixture of Weekday Zoom and Weekend physical presence, that will really be blessings from Yahweh.

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Covid / India

by stan livedeath in

its been strangely quiet on here lately about covid..or isnt it news any more.

the " not a pandemic" brigade have been noticably absent about the situation in india..

iXav

So the latest surge is due to huge gatherings that took place recently. It seems people forget there was a pandemic.

Perspective is key. If you think COVID is bad where you live, move to India, you probably won’t die of COVID there.

@AnonyMous, you made some good point in your post. Statistics alone don't explain the issue with Corvid. Even if there are less deaths due to Corvid when compared to other issues in India, the difference with Corvid19 is that it is more contagious than death due to lack of proper sanitation. When you then add the fear mongering surrounding Corvid, it makes the situation more dire and it is then easier to lose perspective.

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Covid 19 True Infection Rate / Proof of Misinformation

by Simon in

this is interesting.. you've probably heard of "asymptomatic spread" which is, people who are infected with the virus and are spreading it, but who have no symptoms.. but is it accurate?

is it supported by the statistics?.

this video analyses the facts and concludes that we've been given misinformation due to faulty testing.

iXav

Here in Britain, if a person dies 28 days after a positive test, even if he gets hit by a truck, he'll be added to the Covid deaths stat. It's ridiculous.

So true

He died during the pandemic so let's just add him to the stats

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Woke Oscars cringe

by LoveUniHateExams in

actors' acceptance speeches have often been a little dodgy - viewers don't care what political or social views actors may have, we typically appreciate actors acting well.. this year's oscars awards ceremony seems to be going above and beyond, however.. here's frances mcdormand's acceptance speech, in which she dedicates her victory to 'our wolf' and then howls like a bitch, lol.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-_be0awgwk.

iXav

The constant changing of language and definitions of words by the democrats is like keeping up with JW's and their cultish language. When I come home from work and walk by the television in the hotel lobby, it is tuned to CNN. All they talk about is racism for weeks at a time. I don't quite get their statistical mind warp. Police had shot as many blacks as whites, but, supposedly, since there are more whites in the general population, then blacks are twice as likely to be shot by police as whites. I paused and said, well, wait, you have 1 of x times black criminals and 1 of x times white criminals shot by police. That indicates that the police are pretty straight up equal and consistent between shooting blacks and whites as far as criminals.

Is this really about the Woke movement or more about ratings and viewership. If we lump everything together the message gets muddled. The media will do anything to get ratings. "Police shoots an (innocent angel christian criminal) black person" that right there is good television and click bait title. The masses will be lap it up and will ask for more.

Not everything is Dems vs Rep. Politicians will dance to whatever tune will get them re-elected and it is that simple. They don't really care about the people they are supposed to represent. The Dems vs Rep is like the JW vs Catholic Church. It is religion/business and they will do whatever it takes to keep the aid/fleece the worshipers.

Woke is trending now and media/politicians will ride it until the wheels fall off.

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Woke Oscars cringe

by LoveUniHateExams in

actors' acceptance speeches have often been a little dodgy - viewers don't care what political or social views actors may have, we typically appreciate actors acting well.. this year's oscars awards ceremony seems to be going above and beyond, however.. here's frances mcdormand's acceptance speech, in which she dedicates her victory to 'our wolf' and then howls like a bitch, lol.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-_be0awgwk.

iXav

It's amazing that anyone ever listens to anything they have to say. They must collectively be one of the least educated groups known to man.
Just think when you were at school, who did "drama class".
Never the bright kids ... right?

Generalization! That might depend on the school as well.

Is the woke movement really new or is it a reflection of society? Society is moving in a different direction and Hollywood is following the shift.

When Salman Rusdhie wrote Satanic Verses, some people put a Fatwa on his head and the West and politicians stood by him. Those types of values are long gone. Now, some journalist was killed in an embassy and dismembered and everyone kept quiet because you have to kiss up to get the black gold flowing.

The point is that society is changing and it is forcing actors and politicians to move in that same direction. It is not about the "bright kids". It is about survival for most actors and politician when you live in a cancel culture. If your livelihood depends on it, it leaves you little room to maneuver.

Back in the 70s film ratings were introduced so that adult content will not corrupt the christian values of society. Today, there is sex everywhere and you don't even have to search for it. Most of those who were horny teenagers in the 70s didn't appreciate the censorship. Fast forward to 2021, Woke movement is everywhere and it is being criticized. It will have its day and like everything else, it will become normal and part of society.

Change is coming and there is little anyone can do about it.