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Parameters for an M-class planet include a breathable atmosphere, abundant liquid water, moderate temperatures, and the ability to support humanoid life.

Effectively engaging in on-line games such as this one sometimes requires us go to the very first post in the thread to read just what the game has as to the parameters.

I wouldn't watch either movie (Odyssey nor Black Panther) due to the violence and the spirtism involved... I guess I have become more sensitive as I mature in the truth. A few years back I probably would have... until I saw the violence, then that would have put me off.

It’s not so much that I see it as a guaranteed issue, but when it is dismissed as not even a possibility, I feel the need to be a bit more expressive just to make the point clear. It's already a habit of humanity to give undue attention to people, as the GB has counseled us for, so I truly hope he isn’t stumbled by it - and I’ll leave it at that.

Hear, hear! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I pity the poor folks that at least nine million people want to interrogate. 😪😬 I hope they can do a couple of interviews and then be left alone to live their lives in peace. Being able to eat meat is 1,000% more important. 🥩🍖🍗🥓🥓🍔

Relax 😊 First, it won’t be as much of a problem for brother portraying Jezus as it would be for real Noah, Abraham, David or Moses. Second, I’m much more concerned about meat in paradise than mistaking Jesus with an actor playing him. I mean eating meat or not by the resurrected is going to be a concern for 100% people, seeing an actor for 0.01 or less %

Yeah, no - I don't see it happening at all. Never crossed my mind 'til it was mentioned here. The brother is just a regular guy... how/ why would he be anywhere to even get such attention in Paradise? There won't be a red carpet movie premiere about it. His biggest struggles are likely current Regional Conventions, etc. He probably shaves between shooting schedules... On the bizarre off chance a resurrected person literally runs into Aussie Jesus on a random street in the New World, actually recognizes him in his normal dress and grooming (not his Jesus costume), disregards what he learned about how movies work, and threw himself down in an act of worship, AJ could easily say, "Be careful! Do not do that! I am only a fellow slave of you and of your brothers who have the work of witnessing concerning Jesus. Worship God!" Rev. 19:10 No problem 🤷🏽‍♀️

And they'll never make a mistake ever? A huge chunk of humanity worshiped chunks of wood. Catholics are notorious for graven images. You can't imagine someone seeing a poster of the Drama indicating he is Jesus before they've been given the speech that he's just an actor? You can't imagine anyone getting swept away when they unexpectedly run into him, forgetting for just a moment that he's "just an actor" and bowing out of respect? You can't imagine someone like Atxi from an ancient Aztec tribe not easily understanding the concept of movies and needing to be told several times that this is not the man who performed miracles, he's just an actor and those were "special effects", not real miracles? Even if it only happened a few times a year, that could be a major stumbling block for his humility. The perspective I'm concerned about is his, not ours. See my comment above. Since almost everyone who saw him will either be in heaven or never resurrected, that couldn't be less relevant to my point. He is playing Jesus in a long Drama series - that is the only reason someone would mistake him for the real thing and the GB have already said it will be used to teach the masses of resurrected ones. EVERYONE will see his face. I am flummoxed. We have already been counseled about creature worship now, especially connected to actors in dramas - to not harass them for pictures and whatnot - but no one can see that this will be amplified when the resurrections happen? I don't get it.

Everyway and every day I try to use my little grey cells effectively

REASONS TO CONCLUDE THAT EVERYTHING INDICATES WE ARE IN THE LAST OF THE LAST DAYS, AS THE FAITHFUL AND DISCREET SLAVE HAS WARNED US Prophecies in Matthew, Mark, Luke, Timothy, Daniel, and Revelation Since 1914, these prophecies have unfolded detail by detail. A century later, beginning in 2014, striking events happening one after another seem to confirm that we are truly living in the last of the last days. On a global scale, the fulfillment is undeniable—the ride of the horsemen of the apocalypse is evident. Wars marked by extreme violence, pestilences such as COVID‑19, famine, and death through natural disasters have become part of daily life. Meanwhile, the love of pleasure, including sexual immorality in all its forms, has grown worse than the days of Sodom and Gomorrah. Prophecies of Daniel The closing stages of Daniel’s visions about the king of the north have unfolded dramatically—Crimea in 2014, the Glorious Land in 2017, and Ukraine in 2022. The king of the south has also pushed back, striving to secure his role as a global power, just as Daniel’s symbolic statue foretold. This Generation Will Not Pass Away Current understanding points to a generation of anointed ones who will not pass away. Those anointed up to around 1992, who overlapped with the first group from 1914, are now aging. This suggests only a short time remains before Jesus’ prophecy is fulfilled. If many were about 30 years old in 1992, they are now nearing 70. Just as in the first century, those around Jesus’ age saw the prophecy fulfilled 40 years later, in 70 CE. It is not necessary for this generation to become very old or few in number before the prophecy is fulfilled. Even though longevity may reach 120 years, it is possible the great tribulation could begin while some born around 1914 are still alive. Satan’s Short Time The Bible does not specify how long Satan’s “short time” will last. Genesis 6 suggests Jehovah allowed 120 years before the Flood. Could this be a parallel? We cannot say for certain. What is clear is that life under Satan’s influence is becoming increasingly unbearable, and enduring much longer seems inconceivable. The Third Millennial Day Jesus was raised on the third day. The dawn of the third millennium after his death may align with the close of 6,000 years under satanic rule. It feels like a fitting moment in history for the gathering of the chosen ones, Christ’s arrival as Judge, his ultimate victory, his heavenly marriage, and the beginning of his millennial reign. 6000 Years of Imperfection and Satan’s Rule Human history appears divided into three periods of 2000 years, totaling 6000 years. Revelation identifies the beast with the number 666, emphasizing the imperfection of human governments. Six multiplied by a thousand highlights the flawed nature of Satan’s rule. While symbolic, the thought of entering a seventh millennium under his dominion feels unbearable, prompting the cry: “How long?” Modern History – 40-Year Cycles Numbers like 40 often symbolize completion in the Bible. Modern history also seems to follow 40‑year cycles: 1874–1914: The release of the Photo‑Drama of Creation in 1914 was the historic milestone marking the first 40 years of our modern history. 1914–1954: The film The New World Society in Action and the book Jehovah’s Witnesses in God’s Purpose marked the second cycle. 1954–1994: The Proclaimers book closed the third cycle. Training for Governing Body assistants began. 1994–2034: Organizational refinements, doctrinal adjustments, the revised New World Translation, the study Bible, and the Life and Ministry of Jesus series have prepared the organization for the great tribulation and Christ’s reign. In recent decades, the organization has undergone remarkable restructuring—new headquarters, Ramapo, remodeled branches, schools for evangelizers, and translation offices worldwide. This legacy of knowledge and resources will serve the great crowd and the resurrected ones. The faithful and discreet slave has worked diligently since 1919, and perhaps new publications or videos will soon mark this fourth cycle. Conclusion We cannot be certain whether there will be a fifth 40‑year period in modern history. What we do know is that Jehovah wants us to serve Him out of love, with eternity in mind. Our greatest hope is to be part of the great crowd that will never die. Older ones like me, who have been waiting for the end for more than 50 years, share this same expectation. Yet this does not depend on us. Even Jesus experienced death and was gone for three days. We can hope that those who die last in this present era will be the first to be resurrected in the glorious history of Jehovah’s people during Christ’s Millennial Reign. In that case, we will have lost almost nothing compared to eternal life—the best part will only be beginning. After all, who would insist on gaining just 5, 10, or even 50 more years when eternity lies ahead? Everything that has happened will be carefully remembered by the survivors, who will share it with the resurrected ones—along with JW videos that record these events. Jesus urged us to stay alert. Jehovah’s ways are not our ways. He chose not to reveal the exact timing of the end—for our own good. Based on the Bible’s revealed information, the modern history of the organization, and recent world events, we may sense that only a few years remain and that we are truly living in the last of the last days. This is the conviction of the Governing Body, and it is ours as well. It is impossible to pinpoint a specific year or even decade when the final events will unfold—the great tribulation and Armageddon included. Jehovah, despite His perfect timing and symmetry, as the almighty, wise, and loving Sovereign, reserves the right to choose the exact moment Himself. He can adjust or break any pattern we might imagine in our imperfect minds. The only certainty is that He will not delay even a single second beyond the day He has set for His Son to judge the inhabited earth—just as a World Cup referee does not delay the final whistle by even a second. And that last second seems to be very, very, very close.

Anyway, though similar, is not the same as everyway.

I had also heard that rampant misinformation was going viral on social media. Many people online love chaos and think actions have no repercussions (or they just don’t care). imho the people spreading this type of misinformation— which has serious real-world implications, in this case multiple deaths I believe — are twisted and sick in the head.

Please don’t post any personal information regarding any of the actors…. For the film crew or actors… need I say more …

Lol, why would they do that... people would be told about the concept of a movie and of acting, right?

Everyone I know is having difficulty understanding it, anyway.

Ponderation is certainly something to ponder and understand especially the complexities of the brain which, like land is a very precious commodity for everyone.

FWIW more background about the chess game behind it: https://www.thenation.com/article/world/ceuta-spain-morocco-border-crisis-western-sahara-geopolitics/

I imagine that most of us will never see that brother walking down the street - unless we live in his neighborhood. Anyone who knew Jesus lived in Israel, right? Also- I believe that most people know that actors are not the people they portray. If not, it would be clearly explained. Plus - what are the chances Aussie Jesus looks identical to the real Jesus beyond being a human adult male? I mean, if Aussie Jesus must be anointed, so be it. But I don't imagine any trouble for him whatsoever if he is not. Certainly not from the fainting resurrected public. Frankly, that brother probably has more aggravation now, in current life, once someone gets wind of who (and where) he is.

True, but it would still be a major burden. Jesus isn't just another character, he's the Son of God. Could you imagine this poor brother walking through a street and some newly resurrected ones bow down to him and weep? That could be a major stumbling block, especially because it would persist for centuries. I really hope he's anointed; then it wouldn't matter if people thought he was Jesus, he would be just as far away as the real one.

To be fair, to anyone who died before motion pictures, seeing *anyone* in any sort of film will be a challenge. But I think most will have been familiar with the concept of characters acting a part on a stage; plays and the like are very old entertainment. Once they get over the "magic of cinema", our dramas might not be too difficult to grasp.

Okay, so then - are their beards real or enhanced? Same question about their hair- all of it is thick and luxurious. 😊

Land is a very precious commodity.

If I were to meet him in person dressed as Jesus, I think I would look him in the eyes and I would say: "Remember me when you get into your Kingdom." 😄