The Jehovah's Witness religion has ''Jumped the Shark''

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  RULES & REGULATIONS

  What Does Jump The Shark Mean?

  The phrase “jump the shark” is a term in pop culture that originated from the TV show “Happy Days” and is used to describe a decline in quality. It refers to the moment when a TV show or other product has reached its peak and starts to decline in quality. The term comes from an episode of “Happy Days” in which the character Fonzie jumps over a shark while water skiing, which was seen as an absurd and desperate attempt to keep the show interesting. Critics adopted the phrase, and it has since been used to describe TV shows that have ridiculous plot twists and story lines. The term has also been used more broadly to describe any product or trend that has reached its peak and is starting to decline.

  

  I haven't attended a Kingdom Hall, Convention, Assembly meeting in 10 years. The changes from the Watchtower Society has led me to believe that the religion has ''jumped the shark.'' It has become a desperate attempt to pander their product and avoid Watchtower scandals. Here are some ''jumping the shark'' trends that show the Watchtower Society's decline:

  

  Caleb and Sophia...Cartoon characters
  

  

  Cart Witnessing Field Service

  

  JW Broadcasting

  The Discontinuation of Field Service Reports
  

  
  
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  DesirousOfChange

  Although the term was not really familiar to me, it definitely describes the status of WT. WT is circling the drain. I doubt it will go “down the drain” in the imminent future — unless it’s the same “imminent” time frame as Armageddon — because there still are millions of diehard JDubs that will cling to the life rafts and ensure its survival, even though many more will have already abandoned ship.
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  nowwhat?

  Because the organization is run by morons, they could have had double the members, if they didn't discourage having children in the time of of the end. Although many had children anyway, there were an awful lot of couples that did not.
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  BluesBrother

  I have seen the phrase jump the shark used when the programme becomes absurd. Actually the latest changes make it easier to follow, I.e . No hour requirement, just tick the box to say I did something. Now they are saying “ We don’t really know “ about future events… that’s ok , you can believe what you like…..

  it is still unfollowable but being less dogmatic must be better.
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  Beth Sarim

  And the fact the Borg is its worst enemy too.
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  Beth Sarim

  ...and run by morons/ baffoons too.
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  Mickey mouse

  https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/187644/new-generation-definition-has-society-jumped-shark
  
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  slimboyfat

  Yes, for me too, all these recent changes pale in comparison to the “overlapping generation” teaching. What on earth was that? I genuinely tried to understand what they were saying but it hurt my brain.
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  Beth Sarim

  Yes. I remember threads like these (overlapping generation type) around that time. Around 2010 or so,,, trying to get my head around that too.

  On top of the 1995 change. It was a double WTF,, thing.
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  Ron.W.

  Yes, for me too, all these recent changes pale in comparison to the “overlapping generation” teaching. What on earth was that? I genuinely tried to understand what they were saying but it hurt my brain.

  Yes, I've watched a guy on youtube called Robert ring elders around the UK and ask them to explain the overlapping generation to him biblically - they literally all squirm, get defensive and then refer him to the jw website - it's hilarious and embarrassing and pathetic at the same time!!