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Actually, one purpose of a pilot program is to discover whether something should continue at all. We've had arrangements that became permanent, such as carts, JW Library, and LDC. We've also had arrangements that were modified or eventually replaced, such as the RBC arrangement, radio broadcasting, testimony cards, magazine routes, and even meeting formats. The success of a pilot isn't measured by whether it lasts forever. It's measured by whether it provides useful information. That's why judging a pilot before the results are in seems premature. The organization has a long history of testing arrangements, keeping what works, adjusting what needs adjustment, and discontinuing what doesn't. Let's not work against the prayers of the 'holy ones.' To express, you don't get it, is understandable. To not testify as Jehovah's 'witness,' is never a place the organization wants to be. I pray for their efforts. "Pray for us, for we trust we have an honest conscience." — Hebrews 13:18

Antipsychotics like what? Are they prescribed medications? I wish you the best. Is it his desire to stop using these? I have found it hard enough to change myself when I WANT to change. It is almost impossible to change someone who does NOT want to change. Wanting to and keeping that desire to change is the primary concern.

Same here 😳.

Is anyone trying to get off these things or watching a loved one trying to get off them, or helping a loved one get off them. My son is so damaged, and he really loves Jehovah and his word He's 33 and I think by now he would have been a missionary, he loves languages ☹️

That's unacceptable, even. Great idea

I have never seen a publisher openly criticize a pilot program created by the organization before even seeing the result. The pilot program just started barely a week ago. We need to be patient and see the result. Our organization has always tested and tried different avenues to preach the good news and also to protect the image of the organization. Please remember that this is not just about personal preference. This is about all of us as Witnesses. As part of the worldwide brotherhood, we support what the organization provides, and we also support it in matter of prayer. I have been pretty quiet because I know everyone has the freedom to express how they feel, but sometimes I feel I need to say something, even if the other party may disagree. (Ecclesiastes 3:7) I am not sure if you are aware of how carefully the organization approves the pilot programs it produces.

I have held back from commenting on your posts until now. You may not realize it, and it may not be your intention, in fact I truly hope it is not, but your comments, particularly this last one, are coming across as extremely critical of the organization. Recall the wise words of Gamaliel in Acts 5:38, 39. For your own peace of mind, as well as the peace of others participating in this thread, it may be best that you yourself move on from this and avoid this thread. I sincerely hope my words do not come across as harsh, but caring for the sake of yourself and others participating in this thread. ❤️

I dont understand why are we still chattering about this subject. I have never liked instragram or tiktok, please move on! Its not going to work it's some newby in bethel saying I got a great idea let's use instagram and tiktok to proclaim the good news yes great im all for it. But please don't think it is holy spirit leading this it is just a idea and a thought nothing more nothing less, move on people... come on!

Elders in lands where our work is legal don't have any information about those sites or even their existence. That person would need to be contacted by brothers in his own country, they surely know what some of those sites are. I'm sure this will be solved somehow, Jehovah will maneuver things if that person is sincere.

I know, but the purpose of these accounts is to share accurate information about Jehovah’s Witnesses to the media, researchers and government officials. This is because in some lands, Jehovah’s Witnesses face slander and human rights violations, and this can cause individuals to instigate hate crimes against us out of ignorance, as is the case in Russia or Japan or Israel. Hence, raising awareness about who Jehovah’s Witnesses are, from the point of view of Jehovah’s Witnesses, can help mitigate the negative public perception of our religion, which is why I'm waiting for a post on Zionism. We are constantly accused of being Zionists in Arab countries.

Official Social Media Accounts: As a pilot program, the organization has established official social media accounts on Instagram and TikTok under the name JW Pressroom. All materials will be posted only in English. The material on these platforms is specifically de­signed for a secular audience—government officials, journalists, and researchers. Publish­ers can continue to rely on JW Broadcasting and the “News” section of jw.org for encourag­ing updates on our activities.

No, I don't believe so. I remember looking previously into the history and background of this with some interest from a non-trinitarian perspective.... Firstly, "Unitarian Universalists" where formed in 1961 with the merging of the "American Unitarian Association" and the "Universalist Church of America" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unitarian_Universalism The "American Unitarian Association" was itself established in 1825 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Unitarian_Association Secondly - for example - the family of John Adams, founding father, and second President of the US, is closely associated with the United First Parish Church, Quincy, a Unitarian Church. His family helped pay for the current church, and both he and his wife are buried in the crypt. The website of the United First Parish Church says it is: "A member of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_First_Parish_Church https://ufpc.org/ So, not saying the religious designation codes are perfect, or even ideal, but which code would John Adams choose if he had been alive last year?? 🤷‍♂️

Without any official announcement : it's fake. Be careful.

Hello. Does anyone know if this Instagram account, jw_pressrom_espanol, is official? It has the same information as the English version, but in Spanish. And it has over 3,300 followers. The account is located in Mexico.

Fairly base-ic really.

Yes see the above comments ... shopping (PX), doctors, work, and witnessing.

Defies all logic! I tried John's suggestion several times including powering off the desktop completely. The strange behavior persists. Interestingly, following John's advice then I did this in sequence: Power down the PC Open JW Library checked a few scriptures in Study Bible. Clicked on Bible languages scrolled down to KJV (still showing update required - as per previous) Selected KJV Opened the Bible (KJV) Message appeared, "update available" and a download button appeared to the right, bit disappeared after a few minutes. Cant get it to repeat this so will post and try again after power down etc. Thanks for all the suggestions and patience... Bye

The BBC has an up-to-date article on this quake. So far, 3 confirmed deaths and 5 injured.😢 https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c20y4xp43ywt

I went to Fort Carson in Colorado. For shopping and doctors office with friends.

Sure, we used to go on base for the grocery store. Even though dad got out as a conscientious objector, he could still buy at the base. Also, I did some electrical work at a base as part of a crew for a short time. That wasn't specifically as a JW though. But, there was a time when we had a study with a lady who lived on the base. And that was as a JW.

different authorities seem to be giving slightly different numbers

Caught the end of Tony Awards and wondered if that was what brought on thoughts of plays and writers. Sure, anything I missed will be recast on news shows. If any one I would have liked to view, it would have been Laurie Metcalf or Ced ric the Entertainer. Arthur MIller's "Salesman" is too emotion charged for my taste. It was written and released before I was born and I read it in high school, I think. What was/ is your fave stage play or character? Billy Crystal was a presenter. One of my former students was best friend with his kids over 25 years ago and said Mr. Crystal was retiring then, and would not perform again without plastic surgery or somehow looking better. I thought he looked alright. Especially, I liked Bernadette Peters.

We do?

Thanks John, The update appears to start and the little line moves a few millimeters then abruptly stops. Set preferred Bible to Study Bible and checked the list again, this time I get the option to delete the KJV, but no change. No other publication does this.. Cheers

In addition, I have noticed that sometimes the update takes place but the "update icon" does not go away. So I update, close the app, reboot the device, open the app and check the update. Usually it is clear.