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Yes, we did. I was actually looking for the one with Bro Splaine (I think) who gave the statistics. I wanted to quote it accurately. Snippet from the transcript

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Even funnier when you see that was from 2018 Yeah, God used pagan astroligical info to explain the timing

I don’t think so. It should be obvious to others if you have no leaning vs you do have a leaning. That was the entire point of lawyers looking at posts and asking questions about them. I wonder IF we were up for this jury and they were reviewing all of our posts - what would they think?

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/excused-juror-reveals-selection-process-trumps-hush-money-trial And - https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/16/politics/takeaways-trump-hush-money-trial-day-2/index.html I was watching a little bit about the Jury selection for former President Trump's criminal trial and saw - they were checking people's social media posts and comments on various websites and then asking them about them. That got me thinking .. If someone looked at MY social media posts for the last decade, would I pass the "neutral" test? https://www.facebook.com/jerry.trotter.73/ It even caused me to go look and see everything I have posted on Facebook - even though I don't post much ... It is good to review your own account from time to time - don't you think?

I saw that there is a Bible Museum in Washington DC. https://www.museumofthebible.org/ I would have loved to have visited it when in DC, but I didn't know. Anyway, there is a lot of artifacts on-line as well. Here is a snippet from something I was looking at this morning (note 9:7): https://collections.museumofthebible.org/artifacts/57881-the-holy-bible-recovery-version?theme=new-to-collections

I remember when this was going on. That trial was a BIG deal and there were a LOT of conversations about guilt vs innocence. Ultimately, we know who decides that and I know we are ALL glad that we are not the Judge. I feel sorry for those families who never really got any closure from their loss. In the New World all of these things will be straightened out. I sure hope it is sooner rather than later

It seems what started out as a FYI about a particular politician selling Bibles has become a topic about the politicians themselves. I am just going to lock the topic here - as there isn't more than can be said about the Bible sales. AND to prevent what could easily look like non-neutral thoughts. We all acknowledge that the only answer to all of this corruption is the Kingdom of God. PS - I hope millions are sold and it causes people to talk to us ... asking us what the Bible actually teaches!!!

Funny how the headline left out ONE word from what was said: "Ukraine will EVENTUALLY join NATO" I am sure they will AFTER the war is brought to a close.

I am wondering - how do you think the branch is doing this? The elders only report total number of partakers - there is no information on age OR when they started partaking that is sent to the branches. EDIT: one more odd thought to throw into the mix .... Just a what if. I was baptized in 1982. If I was one of the anointed - I would be in that overlap. I am 56 years old. Now, what if I just now started partaking this year or next - as I finally came to grips with that calling (not saying that I did or will!). Would you count me in the overlap or not? You have to see that there is no way for the GB to "pay attention (keep on the watch) to the number of partakers back in 1991/92". What Bible passage do you suppose will be part of our "dramatic" Bible reading? I don't see one listed on the program. EDIT 2: So as not to derail this topic - I started a new one with that question:

Interesting - a few years ago ... We had a Catholic church just down the street from us that we drove past on our way to the Kingdom Hall on Sundays. You could see the people going in and how they were dressed. It was clear who made an effort to show their God how they felt (and perhaps some dressed up just to make a show to others - not for me to judge), but it was also very clear who did NOT. I sincerely hope that when ones drive by our Kingdom Halls and see us enter - they want to praise our God Jehovah and not talk bad about Him becuase we take worship of Him casually!

And just that fast .........

https://www.npr.org/2024/04/01/1241984004/ties-necktie-biden-obama-clinton-presidents-fashion Three presidents and not a necktie in sight. Are ties out of fashion? YEP!

After reading a very old JW Pamphlet about "Peace Will It Last" ... I thought how interesting this would be in our time. The main idea was how the Pope and his church wanted to be the primary arbiters of peace for the world to end WW2. It didn't play out that way at the end of WW2 as some thought, but .... What if somehow the Pope was able to get a coalition of other religious leaders together to find a peaceful resolution to Ukraine and Gaza? And then push the UN to back it (like any rider of a horse who pulls on the reins and forces his animal to turn). https://thehill.com/policy/international/4566580-pope-francis-makes-appeal-for-peace-in-gaza-in-easter-message/ That could fit 1 Thess 5 .... Anyway, let's see how it all plays out and looking back it will all make sense.

Without intruding on his family's privacy, all I can send you is this https://jwtalk.net/profile/535-musky/?tab=node_gallery_galleryImages

Those "appointments" are usually given to individuals who are political allies of those who have the authority to grant them. I can't imagine a witness being high up in a political party to be considered an "ally". Usually, people offered those jobs have worked as "volunteers" on political campaigns and such. Working to help someone get elected is not something a Christian would be doing - so, how could they become a political ally? It just seems that you are asking a hypothetical question about something possibly happening, yes? Whoever was being offered the job would have to know what exactly the job entails and if it would require them to be involved in political activities or not. So, to the hypothetical – is it possible? Sure - maybe, depending on the exact work. PS I have often thought that governments could really curb the abuse of some of these safety net programs by hiring JWs who for the most part would honestly do the work.

I am instantly reminded of this song: I think he should have had it playing in the background of his ad.

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It is with a heavy heart we must announce the loss of our dear friend Chuck / Musky - one of our longtime moderators. He lost his battle with Parkinson's on Thursday March 21st. We are certain, his assistance with all sorts of computer related questions and his quick witt will be missed by all. We look forward to seeing him in the New World full of life and ready to help any who ask. Our prayers go out to his lovely wife and family who will no doubt miss him even more. This is a good reminder for each of us to try, as he did, and make a good name with all of you and especially with our loving God Jehovah.

This seems more related to the war in Israel than the one in Ukraine.

Didn't China and Russia veto this resolution?

Maybe a nuke there by a "religious zealot" would be enough for the world governments to shut ALL religions down? PS - this is not a request!!!!

Call me crazy, but that area of the world... the closer to Jerusalem as possible... is where I have imagined the "axis of evil" detonating a nuclear device. In one of those ... if we can't have it - no one can moves. That is the only thing I can think of that would stop the wars there - the inability for anyone to be there since it is a "red" fallout zone. Anyway, it's a good thing we have God's Kingdom already ruling in heaven and just waiting for the final sealing of all the anointed to allow the GT to start (that there is a prophecy for at Rev 7). Once the real "end" of the last days begins we can really see and feel this madness finish. I do find it interesting that Religion will be the first part of this system to go. We live in extraordinary times.

The red heifer ... I never understood that Jewish conspiracy theory. There is NO prophecy about Jews getting "cleansed" and then the Temple suddenly comes back. It's so weird. AND I know there are several fundamentalist "Christian" groups that have an idea of these red cows being sacrificed too and this opening the way for a new temple. It is especially crazy when you think how "Christians" should recognize that it is ONLY Jesus that can "cleanse"/ purify their sins. Cults and conspiracists comes up with some of the craziest stuff! EDIT: for those interested - the account about how a red cow was sacrificed to provide a method of cleansing is found at Num 19, but again NOTHING about any prophecy.

No more wondering how the Zoom people are dressed. No tie or dress is ok.