Posts by HereIam60

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The Big Secret

by finishedmystery in

when the gb brought a formal end to all the type/antitypes in so many ways it could be said that they brought the religion to an end.

the other sheep/anointed teaching that leads to a two class religion was originally based on two antitypes--the jehu/jehonadab relationship and something about the cities of refuge.

in that 2014 annual meeting talk david splane even specifically stated that the cities of refuge has no antitype.

My own thought has been that the Governing Body are so focused on running things organizationally that they spend little time on any real spiritual study and reflection. They seem at times confused about their own doctrines and history and didn't want to be bothered with sorting it out, so in an attempt to simplify, they discarded an interperetation they never fully understood in the first place..

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Too Much Video ?

by HereIam60 in

does anyone feel the same way?

i am not anti-video, just feeling overload.

since the jw organization started video production there has been such a flood of it that no one can, or possibly even wants to keep up with it all: some thoughts and questions i"ve had -.

HereIam60

Does anyone feel the same way? I am not anti-video, just feeling overload. Since the JW organization started video production there has been such a flood of it that no one can, or possibly even wants to keep up with it all: Some thoughts and questions I"ve had -

I seldom get through the monthly broadcast without becoming drowsy and rarely finish watching it. The GB Updates are posted online, then re-played at the meetings.

Do Witness children even like the Caleb and Sophia videos? They've been around long enough now that if they aged chronologically they"d be in thir teens.

At our meetings every video played is still applauded, evidently to show how appreciative everyone is. I can see this happening at an Assembly or Convention where they're being seen for the first time but this seems like just habit. The congregation we share the hall with does not do this.

The Ramapo video production facility project, if it really ever does proceed still puzzles me. With video already being produced in various parts of the world, the only reason I can see for one centalized location is so they can more closely supervise content. It's been said it could only be really just a Real Estate investment but it still seems an odd location. It's also been speculated that it could be the platform for a paid subscription streaming service, but would there really be major interest in that, even among Witnesses, who are used to receiving it "free"?

How effective really is the current " Enjoy Life Forever" study publication? It was supposed to be revolutionary in its use of, again, video. Interactive and conversation driven. I do think a few of them are well done, but there are too many. One of the introductory lessons contains an overlong one on William Tyndale. Several of them seem just in to get the student conditioned to listening to Governing Body members speak. Also with 60 some lessons -admittedly brief- it's still one of the longest study programs we've used. I would imagine many students "drop out" before getting that far...

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What does the Catholic church think of JW?

by Halcon in

on a trip to rome a few years ago i asked my friend (who is roman and jw) what the catholic faith thinks of jw.

he simply stated that jw is tolerated by the church but that really not much thought is given to them.

is there an official stance on jw by the catholics?

HereIam60

In error doctrinally...thereafter wide variety of thoughts...saveable....damned....crazy...

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Is anyone watching The Handmaid’s Tale on Hulu?

by Biahi in

after finishing season 6, episode 5, it occurred to me that, if the jws were right, (they’re not), the “new system” would end up being very much like this.

picture the commanders as the elders.. it’s a riveting series.

i wanted to see it, because i read the book when it first came out.

HereIam60

Sea Breeze

I do not think any people are "all alike" but I have some thoughts re your question. I have an old schoolmate I've vaguely kept in touch with on social media, because at a difficult time in my life he unexpectedly reached out to me so I've always wished him well. He is, or portrays himself as a rather militant atheist, posting a lot on religious hypocrisy, contradictions in the Bible, believes in science above all and appears to think all religious belief should be wiped out. I also sense in him though feelings of loss and anger at himself, so try to send occasional positive non-religious thoughts. He frequently complains of being lonely, not being able to find a woman friend or companion. I think his approach to others may be so intense it frightens them off...so I think perhaps some atheists, feeling unable to rest their hope on anything because they fear it will lead to disappointment and sadness, somehow resent seeing feelings of hope and assurance, religiously based, in others and so, want to fight or push against it...

Coincidentally I had to "be" an atheist in a ministry demonstration at the Hall last night. Did not believe in God because of religious scandal, suffering in the world, and that when he 'died' and was resucitated during an operation there had been no 'afterlife -near death experience. Brother set up return visit by saying Jesus condemned religious hypocrisy, the Bible speaks of the dead being non concious and there is a wicked ruler of the workd at present...

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Bible Study Approaching Its End

by Fallen_Winter in

jw
friends

i have been engaging in bible study with my bible study conductor for the past two years.

i am on lesson 48 of enjoy life forever book and it is only a matter of time before i complete lesson 60 which is the final lesson.

my bible study conductor informed me today that once i complete lesson 60, i won’t be receiving any more studies as i have been given all of the information that i need to make a decision.

HereIam60

Take what you have learnef, and through prayer and faith, continue to build your own relationship with Jehovah and Jesus. Even if the study ends I have a feeling your "conductor" will be back occasionally, especially if she doesn't start another. You would not be prevented from attending the meetings if that's what you want. Much there would depend on the general atmosphere at that particular hall. As you said some might "distance" themselves, but there could also be some who would be welcoming. You really are not dependent upon one single person.

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Building Houses for the Resurrected.

by vienne in

recent to b's history blog, an article explaining that n. pierson, a russell associate, built cottages for his soon to be resurrected relatives.

fascinating.

he hated rutherford, but still .... https://truthhistory.blogspot.com/.

HereIam60

A more recent post-resurrection idea being promoted is that the Ramapo Video Production facility (it that ever comes to pass) will serve as a Teaching Center. As Anthony Morris III said in one of his last talks before his departure..."These videos could be....or..may well be...used to teach Ressurected Ones!". Some Watchtower illustrations have shown brothers instructing the resurrected using tablets and video screens.

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Sisters can now wear pants. Any more important changes

by Witness 007 in

alot of my witness friends were excited sisters can now wear pants and you can say hi to disfellowshiped folks but what about important stuff child molesters in the congregation you need 2 witnesses blood fractions are fine but not whole blood????

607 bce is from the 1880s wrong....anything else?

HereIam60

Vidiot

I don"t know if Bro. Sanderson 'drew the short straw' regarding the beard issue. He gives me the impression of being kind of shrewd and in the driver's seat. I see he's achieved his dream hobby of acquiring a collection of priceless Bibles. I've had a feeling that those Watchtower Bible Museums they're housed in came about as a way to use Governmental grants available for historical and cultural projects, and I haven't forgotten that leaked audio of an Accounting departmnent meeting where he referred to Jehovah's belongings as "Our Money" and criticized poor brothers for taking and recycling cans, bottles, and cardboard for a few cents. Of course I do not know him so my thoughts may be unjust speculations.

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Sisters can now wear pants. Any more important changes

by Witness 007 in

alot of my witness friends were excited sisters can now wear pants and you can say hi to disfellowshiped folks but what about important stuff child molesters in the congregation you need 2 witnesses blood fractions are fine but not whole blood????

607 bce is from the 1880s wrong....anything else?

HereIam60

Journeyman

I also wondered if many brothers had been secretly desiring to have a beard for years, but now that the initial "fad" period has passed and many still are wearing them, I'm thinking in part its a case of 'wanting to belong' and sort of saying "See! I listen to the Govetning Body. I do what they do!"

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God’s wisdom in allowing bearded JWs July 25 Watchtower

by Listener in

the july 2025 watchtower has a paragraph that claims that it was the superior power and wisdom of jehovah that guided the gb into allowing jws to grow beards.. the study article is ‘can you still learn from basic bible teachings?’ under the subheading ‘jehovah is the creator’ paragraph 7 states-.

“ 7. what did rahela do to accept a change in direction?.

your answer.

HereIam60

I commented this elsewhere....but still..the best comment ever on beards - back in the '90s a young brother in our conrgegation grew one, was considered "rebellious" , was talked about etc. But one Sunday as he entered the hall, a sweet elderly sister called him over and said "Brother...whenever I see you, I think of Jesus, because Jesus had a beard!"

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God’s wisdom in allowing bearded JWs July 25 Watchtower

by Listener in

the july 2025 watchtower has a paragraph that claims that it was the superior power and wisdom of jehovah that guided the gb into allowing jws to grow beards.. the study article is ‘can you still learn from basic bible teachings?’ under the subheading ‘jehovah is the creator’ paragraph 7 states-.

“ 7. what did rahela do to accept a change in direction?.

your answer.

HereIam60

I really wonder about the mentaliry of the present Watchtower writers. That's the example they use of adapting to a change of direction? She had never seen a man with a beard before?! Yes, I realize it was a brother but that just indicates that the mind set was beards are wrong/forbidden before the Governing Body "Decided they have 'no problem' with it..