Posts by HereIam60

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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..

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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

The best comment I ever heard on beards...Back in the '90s a young brother I was close to went through what was considered a "rebellious" period and grew a beard. There was talk about it behind his back, but one Sunday as he walked into the meeting, a sweet elderly sister called him over to her and told him "Brother...whenever I see you, I think of Jesus, because Jesus had a beard!..."

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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

I'm still amazed by the beard nonsense. Frankly, I think the only reason it was changed was because Mark Sanderson , GB member, wanted to grow one himself and persuaded the rest of the group to his way of thinking. (I'm willing to be corrected if wrong, but I think he was the first of the GB to appear with one). Still astounded by the vast number of brothers who Immediately started growing one. When asked if I was going to I said "No. It's shaving that's the choice, the beard grows whether I do anything or not!". (I've wanted to tell a number of brothers in our hall that they're starting to look like C. T Russell..)

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Chosen

by Gman2001 in

how exactly did jehovah come down to earth in 1919....look around at all the religions....and choose the bible students?

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HereIam60

Antony Mous

I was just relating, not agreeing, with the various ways the "choosing" had been explained. Yes, it is different now. Now they just say "The Faithful and Discreet Slave was appointed in 1919,' with no background or explanation at all, and it's just supposed to be accepted as fact