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I think if you are trying to counsel someone on spending less time on social media, giving them an article on vanity is not going to get that message across.

I assumed a brain tumor.

I only hear the term when people are discussing politics. And it's never a positive characteristic. I never really knew what it meant. Thanks @LeolaRootStew 🙂

My understanding of this scene was that Jesus healed a mental illness the little boy was suffering. Anyone else?

One thing about the book is that Odysseus was using his wits to get thru trials (think being commanding his crew strap him to the mast while they had wax put in their ears so as not to fall for the siren’s song). Whereas this movie uses strength and power for effect, hence the R rating for violence etc. I too wanted to watch it. (My father comes from the area where the Cyclops story is set, and I saw the actual rocks he had thrown to the fleeing Odysseus. 🤣). But, nah. I’d rather visit these lands in the Mediterranean in the new world.

Yeah. That's the problem. It's because the unique way humans were created. A loves playing football and goes to the world cup. B plays for a season but stopped because he ended in a wheelchair. Does that mean playing football is the best career or a career to avoid? That's the uniqueness of the human situation why Jehovah decides to give us principles. That's why we are careful not to give counsel where personal choices are involved but would love others to have foresight into a situation especially if one has been there before. It's a balancing act. How to do it? Sent from my moto g stylus 5G - 2024 using Tapatalk

Am not looking for counseling. That's the problem. I am trying to like help one appreciate the contrast between 2 actions. For example, if a father notices his son watching TV excessively and the father enjoys watching TV, if the father tells the son be careful of your TV watching what will the son do? Daddy you also watch TV. But what if the father knows the TV watching is becoming like a snare but because he watches TV the son would not realize it? That's the problem many authorities faced in regulating games, social media etc. It's like what an older experience person sees sitting down a young person might not climbing a tree but how to make one aware of it without it being a counsel. Just like a friendly word between friends. Or a humorous anecdote. That's what beats me. It's like walking a fine between not counseling one but making one aware of something. Okay a nice line I can remember: If you live in a glass house don't throw stones. It's not counseling anyone but someone living in a glass house if he picks up stones and remember that refrain would drop the stones or change location. It's the closest I can get in my head. Sent from my moto g stylus 5G - 2024 using Tapatalk

Flipants......pffft 🙄, funny man

They have a million dollar Ai studio. There is really nothing they cannot do. (The predecessor to this Ai technology was used to film the space series The Mandalorian. That was set in a Galaxy far, far away.) However, they use it sparingly. They want the depictions to be as natural as possible.

First they film the healed brother, then they cut his legs, then they film him as maimed person. 🤷🏻‍♂️ of course I’m joking. current movie industry has dozens of ways to film a disabled person without some limbs, not to forget post-production special effects.

That's still considered linked with real places and culture that is north of mediteranean sea, with people described in a way that isn't representated in the movie. many people like a bit of accuracy. Sometimes, you don't have the choice (we couldn't easily use full israeli/middle-eastern brothers and sisters for our Jesus movies, and tbf that Aussie accent is quite something , but anyway, we do not have a social/political agenda) Sometimes people habve the choice and ressources but still do it on purpose, so of course some would find this a bit tiresome/disappointing. There the "right" person isn't the culturally/visually accurate, but the gender/race quota to check all the cases in the form. a shame

Those examples are not equal. 😐 The Odyssey is an epic poem based on some historical places and events and many mythological creatures, not a biopic. Odysseus was not a real person, nor was anyone else. Helen of Troy, for instance, was half god-swan. What should she look like? 😏 "Woke" as in "stay woke" originally meant- for over a hundred years- a caution to stay awake, be aware of where systemic prejudice and social injustice were happening... don't sleep. It's been remarkable to see the expression co-opted, twisted, and redefined in a way that seems to try to mock or dismiss being aware of those things. It's sad to hear fellow Witnesses use that expression in the same twisted, political way. 😔 It is not neutral... and it can be uncomfortable to many "supposedly marginalized, oppressed groups". 🤨 It would be better, I think, for you brothers to stop imagining "woke" anythings- it is not a safe mindspace for a Christian. Get woke to that..

the typical reverse exemple would be Shaka Zulu biopic played by Ryan Gosling on purpose So, imagine a "woke" Jesus movie, you could have apostles that are from many races for diversity/equity purposes, and of all LGBTQ genders too, for the same reason.

That is wild... that's all I can say about that wee rant. Oh, except that equity is a very nice thing. I fail to see how any film would or could promote such a "cult", but carry on, man.. 👀😒

I had asked myself the same question and took a second look, but as Brother @Rocadez says, on closer inspection, I don't think it's the same one. Unless it's entirely AI-generated☺️

Even with random householders holding a gun and yelling from their driveway, we just politely say ‘have a nice day’ and walk on. So it would depend on the tone of the conversation. If someone starts yelling at me, I’m out. Thank you and walk away. If the person pauses long enough you can speak, then it depends on some of what others have said.

He's not the same I'd think, although they look alike.

isn’t this the same brother that played Zechariah? They must be exhausting their roster of witness actors 😳

If you turn them over, are they flippants?

Brother, “Rejoice with those who rejoice.” (Rom. 12:15) The sister enjoys taking appropriate photos of herself. Always look for the good she does, don’t tear her down over perceived non issues. Queen Esther was beautiful and focused on her beauty for a whole year. That didn’t affect her relationship with God. The sister is obviously looking after herself, rejoice in that with her!

Saturday, July 25 My servants will shout joyfully.—Isa. 65:14. God’s people can “shout joyfully” because their heart overflows with appreciation. The upbuilding truths and comforting promises in God’s Word and our solid hope based on Christ’s ransom sacrifice give us a “good condition of the heart.” Talking about these things makes us truly happy! (Ps. 34:8; 133:1-3) The love and the unity among Jehovah’s people are two major characteristics of the spiritual paradise. This “bond of union” gives us an idea of what life will be like in the new world, where Jehovah’s servants will enjoy even greater love and unity than they do today. (Col. 3:14) Anyone who wants to be truly happy and content needs to experience our spiritual paradise. No matter what this world thinks of Jehovah’s servants, they have an honorable name, or reputation, with his universal family.—Isa. 65:15. w24.04 21 ¶7-8

In the leprosy scene, the brothers simulated a missing pinky. After the man was healed and unraveled the bandage on his hand, his fifth finger, the pinky, appeared. We are having our convention right now, just thinking out loud.

The "Lieutenant Dan" special effect has been around since at least 1994.

The leper Jesus healed was missing a finger that Jesus then restored when healing the man.