Who are the Underlappers? (This Generation)

by 00DAD 14 Replies latest watchtower scandals

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  00DAD

  OTWO: refuse to be limited by trying to out-think Watchtower. Of course the OVERLAP GENERATION thing makes no sense, so exercises in examining it are only like mind-puzzles designed to entertain us- nothing more. Good job on that.

  You're so right. Of course this whole post was a satirical farce just to further point out the ridiculousness of this teaching.

  I mean seriously, no other group on earth would ever attempt to say that people with a 99 year age difference are of the same generation because their lives "overlapped" no matter how momentarily.
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  NOLAW

  New Light:

  According to the law of Relativity if you travel in space approaching the speed of light time passes slower for you. So the anointed who were eyewitnesses of 1914 and hit the launchpad are travelling with such a speed towards Pleiades (these Pleiades are in the spiritual heavens and not to be confused with the Pleiades we see with our naked eye) when they reach their destinaton will overlap with the generation of 10014!!!

  NOLAW
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  panhandlegirl

  13 Third, holy spirit is at work in bringing Bible truths to light. (Prov. 4:18) This magazine has long been used by “the faithful and discreet slave” as the primary channel for dispensing increased light. (Matt. 24:45) For example, consider our understanding of those who make up “this generation” mentioned by Jesus. (Read Matthew 24:32-34.) To what generation did Jesus refer? The article “Christ’s Presence—What Does It Mean to You?” explained that Jesus was referring, not to the wicked, but to his disciples, who were soon to be anointed with holy spirit. Jesus’ anointed followers, both in the first century and in our day, would be the ones who would not only see the sign but also discern its meaning—that Jesus “is near at the doors.”
  14 What does this explanation mean to us? Although we cannot measure the exact length of “this generation,” we do well to keep in mind several things about the word “generation”: It usually refers to people of varying ages whose lives overlap during a particular time period; it is not excessively long; and it has an end. (Ex. 1:6) How, then, are we to understand Jesus’ words about “this generation”? He evidently meant that the lives of the anointed who were on hand when the sign began to become evident in 1914 would overlap with the lives of other anointed ones who would see the start of the great tribulation. That generation had a beginning, and it surely will have an end. The fulfillment of the various features of the sign clearly indicate that the tribulation must be near. By maintaining your sense of urgency and keeping on the watch, you show that you are keeping up with advancing light and following the leadings of holy spirit.—Mark 13:37.
  15 Fourth, holy spirit empowers us to declare the good news. (Acts 1:8) What else could explain how the good news has been preached earth wide? Think about it. You may be among those who, perhaps because of extreme shyness or apprehension, once thought, ‘I could never go preaching from house to house!’ Yet, you now have a zealous share in that work. Many faithful Witnesses of Jehovah have continued preaching in the face of opposition or persecution. Only God’s holy spirit can empower us to overcome daunting obstacles and to do things that would be impossible in our own strength. (Mic. 3:8; Matt. 17:20) By having a full share in the preaching work, you show that you are cooperating with that spirit.
  
  This is taken from the artice you mentioned. This article is written as if you should take everything they are say as 'ABSOLUTE TRUTH"
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  Knowsnothing

  1st off, 00DAD, underlappers somehow gives me a picture of people drinking straight from the udder...

  To comment on the above post

  15 Fourth, holy spirit empowers us to declare the good news. (Acts 1:8) What else could explain how the good news has been preached earth wide? Think about it. You may be among those who, perhaps because of extreme shyness or apprehension, once thought, ‘I could never go preaching from house to house!’ Yet, you now have a zealous share in that work. Many faithful Witnesses of Jehovah have continued preaching in the face of opposition or persecution. Only God’s holy spirit can empower us to overcome daunting obstacles and to do things that would be impossible in our own strength. (Mic. 3:8; Matt. 17:20) By having a full share in the preaching work, you show that you are cooperating with that spirit.

  My comment: Hmm.... a printing organisation that has dedicated itself to this work isn't sufficient explanation? Where exactly does this invisible force come into play for, say, McDonald's?
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  00DAD

  Nice point Knowsnothing! Your moniker belies your clever wit.

  • What else could explain how McDonald's hamburgers have been served earth wide?
  • What else could explain how Nike shoes have been worn earth wide?
  • What else could explain how BMWs have been driven earth wide?

  ....

  Sometimes, what passes for "logic" in JW-land is pathetically lame.