the thread about old timers got me thinking about trends i see with the watchtower.
i've changed my opinion about where the organization stands.
when i joined the religion in 1973 it was dynamic, even the small congregation i attended sent out three or four pioneers.
When an organization's foundation is built upon pretentious lies, fear, ignorance and corruption and it has structured itself upon that manner, its inevitable that an organization such as this will eventually slowly collapse and disappear.
I think we are " Witnessing " this right now.
i also was intrigued by the russellites and the break away sects that formed before and after charles taze russell.
i can only imagine what the bible students were thinking when rutherford became the next watchtower president..
It becomes easy to be a believer when the proclamations you make are creating money and power for yourself.
Russell and Rutherford were faithful slaves to themselves, their own words, their own teachings, not Jesus's words and teachings.
They were the essential false prophet apostates, the evil slave that the bible warned about and taught not to listen to.
JWs are just people that were lured and coerced by these men for exploitation and manipulation purposes involving the distribution of the literature the WTS published.
i began riding motorcycles in my early teens.
my 1979 honda xl500s became my best friend.
i had a few teenage neighbors and school friends that rode too.
Used to ride 1970's Nortons and Triumphs, haven't owned or ridden one for years now.
They can be both fun and dangerous.
I probably wont return riding one on the road, I think I've gotten it out my system.
i also was intrigued by the russellites and the break away sects that formed before and after charles taze russell.
i can only imagine what the bible students were thinking when rutherford became the next watchtower president..
And as history has shown because Russell dumped his personal money into the WTS. so his wife couldn't claim a portion of it during their divorce so he could retain that money toward himself.
The following scenario of Russell dying and leaving that wealth for other men to grab , introduced J Rutherford a lawyer he used for previous legal business dealings. The rest is history and the foundation of the JWS religion which its core operation throughout the years has been an active religoius publishing house.
The history of the WTS is one of corruption, ignorance and men's own opportunistic endeavors, the true accurate Gospel of Jesus Christ got muddied over and falsely commercialized.
i also was intrigued by the russellites and the break away sects that formed before and after charles taze russell.
i can only imagine what the bible students were thinking when rutherford became the next watchtower president..
Was Russell a charlatan or was he a sincere Pastor?
Charlatan first, sincere Pastor second, a mixture of both, he was captured by other people's theological ideas such as Pyramidology , Dispensational era prophecies.
Through these theological teachings he preached that Christ had returned in 1874.
Something quite attractive thing to sell to the established public bible believers back in the day, which there were many in that era of the US.
i also was intrigued by the russellites and the break away sects that formed before and after charles taze russell.
i can only imagine what the bible students were thinking when rutherford became the next watchtower president..
Absolutely, I really wanted to know who started this lying and corrupt religious publishing house.
I was shocked to say the least.
israel retaliated and some are accusing israel of an “act of terrorism”.
evidently these rockets are trying to get to tel aviv but the dome is getting overwhelmed.. i wonder if the usa and other nations will come to israel’s defense..
I think this is going to take some outside involvement to quiet things down, maybe the UN ?
I also wonder what kind of positional involvement the US will take this time ?
lol, i'm sorry, but is this n*gga serious?.
yes, he suffered his mother dying when he was 12, and his father charles maybe wasn't the best hands-on father.. but 'genetic pain'?
wtf is this shit?.
A euphemism for experiencing stress, anxiety, pressure and obligation as being a member of the Royal family.
I think this guy just wants to be a regular bloke without all the expectations placed on his shoulders.
Marrying an American who was not of the social Royal elite in England may have influenced that decision.
Notice that he choose to live in America as his permanent homestead
i realize many here think that in-person meetings will return as soon as things are safe with covid.
but many acknowledge it will likely be 2022 or later when this happens.. surprisingly, many pimi jws in our congregation are not shy about saying they are fine with zoom meetings forever and do not want to go back to in-person meetings.
many speculate similar thoughts that are on this site....such as a combination of in-person and zoom meetings.
You should keep in mind that JWS aren't suppose to have relationships with non members or even family who aren't members, they are regulated to associate with only other members , so KH meetings are a vital time and place where JWS keep in touch.
Its also a place where people show their new clothing and talk about where they are going for a vacation, possibly brag about how much time they've spent in service.
we are nearly 18 months into this pandemic and lot has been learned and our behaviour modified to make things safer for us, e.g.
the wearing of face masks and social distancing.. many countries such as australia, new zealand, the uk and usa either have things under control or have vaccinated a large portion of the population.
therefore, given the very passive nature of the 'cart witnessing', i can't see why this hasn't be re-started.
These virus social restriction laws have created a scenario where JWS are prodded to not stand on the streets with display carts and I'm sure there are a lot of JWS who are thankful for that.
Remember JWS meetings are where and when people are quilted with pressing obligation to go out in service.
This happens now on Zoom meetings where elders push to write letters and make phone calls.
In any case in the near future you will see JWS on the streets once again.
