women make up the main population of the kingdom halls, and the pool of young males willing to step up to "serve" is drying up.
what is the likelihood of "new light" on jw women in ministry roles formerly held only by males?.
I still find it laughable that handing round a microphone is considered a privilege. This really shows the level of mind control that the org. has over publishers.
It's like children getting excited about being trusted to do some " grown up " job by Mom and Dad .
Jan from Tam
we might have russians involved in the middle east and are attacking israel.. wait.. i thought the watchtower and tract society was the central figures in the end times.
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not that i believe in any of this nonsense but any news in jw world about how the evangelical narrative might be playing out closer than the wts stupidity.
The Bible says that no one knows when the end times will be . So live each day as your last
Jan from Tam
the magazine that they are studying in the congregation this month has an article at the back about how pornography in a marriage could damage the relationship.. there's one piece of advice that sounds rather scary, the wt suggests that the couple should "consider asking an elder with whom you are both comfortable to sit in and guide your discussions for a time.".
how many of you would want an elder present in your home while you and your partner discussed your personal sexual cravings and the type of porn videos being watched?.
How intrusive. Cheeky beggars .
Jan from Tam
todays nyt.
fascinating read and background of new york state in the 1800s.
this community welcomes mediums, but first you have to prove yourself.
Interesting.
Jan from Tam
this is from a site called "atheist republic" :.
" the phenomenon of "nones" — individuals who claim no religious affiliation — is rapidly reshaping america's religious landscape.
recent surveys by the associated press-norc center for public affairs research indicate that 30% of u.s. adults identify as nonreligious.
I hesitate to say this but some religious groups in America has become quite toxic .
Hating gay people, calling for blanket bans on abortion whatever the circumstances for example.
Maybe Americans are distancing themselves from this kind of religion .
Jan from Tam.
this is from a site called "atheist republic" :.
" the phenomenon of "nones" — individuals who claim no religious affiliation — is rapidly reshaping america's religious landscape.
recent surveys by the associated press-norc center for public affairs research indicate that 30% of u.s. adults identify as nonreligious.
Can l politely point out that America is not actually the only country in the world . Now it may be that the percentages are the same in other countries, but l don't think that you can use the statistics from one country out of many and assume that this represents the world wide picture.
Jan from Tam
the watchtower—study edition | december 2023. study article 52. young sisters—become mature christian women.
18 you may choose to get married.
the qualities and skills that we have discussed will help you to become a capable wife.
So , even accepting that the man is the spiritual head of a household what does that have to do with buying a cook book ? Rhetorical question because obviously the two things have nothing to do with each other.
the watchtower—study edition | december 2023. study article 52. young sisters—become mature christian women.
18 you may choose to get married.
the qualities and skills that we have discussed will help you to become a capable wife.
Wow .
Jan from Tam
the watchtower—study edition | december 2023. study article 52. young sisters—become mature christian women.
18 you may choose to get married.
the qualities and skills that we have discussed will help you to become a capable wife.
Thanks TonusOH. Although it does surprise me that men do get stuck in . My encounter with the elder may have given me a skewed idea of JW gender attitudes.
Jan from Tam
the watchtower—study edition | december 2023. study article 52. young sisters—become mature christian women.
18 you may choose to get married.
the qualities and skills that we have discussed will help you to become a capable wife.
NotFormer, yes that was what l meant . I thought that women were privileged to make the tea and sandwiches and clean up after the men
I know that JW men don't like women having opinions. I once chatted to an elder who was out doing door knocking. I quoted some Scripture and asked some questions . I will never forget how he looked down on me ( literally, I'm not tall ) and in attitude saying brusquely " you have a lot to say for yourself young lady " as if that was awful .
It really shook me , l hadn't been rude to him and was used to talking to men as equals .
This gave me a good insight into gender roles in the Org.
Jan from Tam
