Posts by NewYork44M

since so many older witnesses are realizing that the false hope they had of not growing old and not having to die is fading away like a frost on a sunny autumn morning, the watchtower needs to shift gears.. as it has been stated on this forum, the emphasis needs to shift from not dying to the glorious hope of the resurrection, the gateway to paradise.

they need to deemphasize armageddon and emphasize "the way of life" that witnesses have.

NewYork44M

Perhaps the strategy is to not grow the numbers. I could make the case that this is a more appropriate strategy. They already have the money. Growing the flock only means they have more risk.

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What a heart-warming and emotive video!

by The Searcher in

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'hallelujah' - sung by a choir of irish schoolchildren with special needs.

beautiful!.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgarg_sdkbw.

NewYork44M

Very nice. Thanks for Sharing.

Merry Christmas.

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Do they still do the Written Review?

by Funchback in

i left in 2006. i seem to vaguely recall that the written review was no more but i can't say for sure.. so, do they still do it?

was (is) it a waste of time?

i used to hate it..

NewYork44M

I remember as a kid in the 1960s where they would grade the papers. I guess that was when we were receiving a college education at the meetings.

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You're welcome ...

by Simon in

i figured i'd shut the site down for a couple of hours to encourage everyone to do their xmas shopping.

the error message was a subtle hint, that's what "500 error" means ... go shopping.. whatever rumours you hear, it definitely wasn't that someone deployed a quick update before going on a 1.5 hour car ride to pick someone up and didn't think that the page they tested, to check it was all working after the update, happened to be cached.

no siree bob, not that, na hah.. anyway, you're welcome for the extra chance to, erm, shop..

NewYork44M

Merry Christmas.

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Survey: Are you Agnostic or Atheist or Christian?

by Iamallcool in

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i am agnostic.

i will count how many agnostics, atheists and christians that are reading this forum regularly.

please answer my question.

NewYork44M

I do not fit into any of these categories.

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Do you believe that Jehovah is using the Organization today?

by Iamallcool in

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any elder has never asked me that question so far but i want to be prepared to answer that question if any of them ask me that question in the future.

i hope that they will never ask me that question.

any suggestions on how to answer that question would be very much appreciated.

NewYork44M

I notice you say "the organization" my response is.... Sure, why not. Whatever. BTW, what was the question again?

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Did you ever experience true kindness in the Org?

by HereIgo in

i remember when i was about 17, i started shunning an older brother because he was disfellowshipped.

when i graduated high school, he pulled me aside and said " i know you are not supposed to talk to me, but i want you to have this" it was a gift that he had custom made for me.

i was so blown away, we never even had a real conversation before.

NewYork44M

There were good people within the organization. I can single out three individuals that acted toward me in a very positive and meaningful way. Their actions changed the course of my life. One of these was a JW. So I guess I would have to answer positively to your question.

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Do You Remember When JWs Relished Explaining Their Beliefs?

by minimus in

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i bet most witnesses could not explain their blood policy, their understanding of the slave, and even simple biblical doctrines....they are an embarrassment to any old timer..

NewYork44M

A Believer,

Yeah says you. I know what I preach.

Excellent! I doubt it, but as long as you believe, god bless.