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I agree with you... This ain't no video game where you can reload the executed!

Do you have a video of Noah and his family building the Ark with modern equipment? 🤣

Very good point. I appreciate the insight and correction. While i cannot imagine anyone wanting to experience such a traumatic event, it’s not my place to keep them from expressing their free will. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

In this day and age, perhaps it is.

If someone I loved dearly was murdered and their killer was executed, I can see myself potentially attending the execution. That would be my right as a victim, no? If someone I loved was being executed, I might attend to show my loved one my love. This does not mean I approve or disapprove of the crime or punishment. Notice who attended the public execution of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (John 19:25) 25 By the torture stake of Jesus, however, there were standing his mother and his mother’s sister; Mary the wife of Cloʹpas and Mary Magʹda·lene. 26 So when Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother: “Woman, see! Your son!” https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&pub=nwtsty&srctype=wol&bible=43019026&srcid=share Was their attendance inappropriate? They were not Christians at that time, does that make a difference? Perhaps attending a public execution is not as simple a yes or no decision.

Everyone has their own laws. In ancient Israel, things were worse. Laws are laws.

September 2026 Global Temperature Update, Second Warmest September on Record +1.63°C Temperature Mean September (1880-1920)NASA Current Record (2023) (+1.73C) +1.51°C➖ For the Year Hottest year (2024) 1.56c Second hottest year (2025) 1.46c Third hottest year (2023) 1.45c +1.48°C👇 Last 12 Months

El Niño 3.4 now at +3.4C above average. EL NIÑO/SOUTHERN OSCILLATION (ENSO) DIAGNOSTIC DISCUSSION issued by CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER/NCEP/NWS 8 October 2026 ENSO Alert System Status: El Niño Advisory Synopsis: El Niño continues to strengthen, with a strong-to-very strong El Niño likely through January-March 2027 (remaining greater than an 83% chance). El Niño strengthened further last month, with sea surface temperature anomalies exceeding +4.0°C in portions of the eastern equatorial Pacific [Fig. 1]. Most Niño indices increased in the past month, reaching +2.1°C in Niño-3.4, +3.0°C in Niño-3, and +3.9°C in Niño-1+2 [Fig. 2]. The equatorial subsurface temperature index (average from 180°-100°W) was well above average [Fig. 3], reflecting a deeper-than-average thermocline. Subsurface temperatures remained in excess of +10.0°C at depth in the eastern Pacific Ocean [Fig. 4]. Low-level westerly wind anomalies and upper-level easterly wind anomalies stretched from the western to the east-central equatorial Pacific. Enhanced convection and rainfall persisted from the central to the eastern Pacific, while anomalies remained suppressed over Indonesia [Fig. 5]. The traditional and equatorial Southern Oscillation indices were significantly negative. Collectively, the coupled ocean-atmosphere system reflected a strengthening El Niño. The CPC Official ENSO outlook, which synthesizes multiple models from North America and abroad, indicates El Niño will continue to strengthen through the end of the year [Figs. 6-7-8]. Chances remain high for a historic event that would exceed the strength of previous El Niño events dating back to 1950 (+2.5°C or more for a 3-month RONI value😞 the chance is 54% for September-November, 83% for October-December, and 70% for November-January. With an event of this magnitude, the chances of experiencing impacts consistent with El Niño are larger, though not guaranteed (see CPC outlooks for probabilities of seasonal anomalies). In summary, El Niño continues to strengthen, with a strong-to-very strong El Niño likely through January-March 2027 (remaining greater than an 83% chance). This discussion is a consolidated effort of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), NOAA's National Weather Service, and their funded institutions. Oceanic and atmospheric conditions are updated weekly on the Climate Prediction Center web site (El Niño/La Niña Current Conditions and Expert Discussions). A probabilistic strength forecast is available here. The next ENSO Diagnostics Discussion is scheduled for 12 November 2026.

I'm not anti-AI, but I am for reasonable and educated use of it. It's a disruptive technology, same as nanotechnology, but in the hands of the right people, it could streamline research processes and lead to discoveries there. It will likely also lessen administrative burdens, etc. Lots of uses. However, if it's generative and it's pulling from local watersheds, where the balance is already tenuous... there I have an issue. You're not wrong though that many technologies have caused great harm to our earth. I posted about this because I didn't know. It never dawned on me that generative AI was different than my general use of the computer. It wasn't until someone brought it to my attention (in a less than kind way I may add) that I wondered if others like me didn't know. When I went down the rabbit hole of research, I was appalled at what I found, and truly gutted that I'd used enough AI equivalent to what a whole household would use for 3 days! Meanwhile people in places the world over are walking miles to draw water. I know I mentioned the images with lipstick, but it's far deeper. I was trying to keep the post light, because I know Jehovah will sort everything out in the end... but in the meantime, I want to be a responsible steward of the gem that our earth is.

I just don’t understand why anyone would think we will need AI, electricity gasoline chemicals all the things that have screwed up this world. Put another way, not in my back yard.

I love the taco bar idea! Thank you.

Fair enough. Care to educate me further, then? Because everything that I've read is deeply concerning. I wouldn't want to be one of the ones ruining the earth inadvertently by making pictures of me with lipstick on LOL.

From my understanding, they can't be installed on the the updated JWLibrary because something changed in the way the jwpub files are created. So I had to install Br. Eryk's tool jwlIntegrator on Windows PC to install some of them.

Hosting thousands of visitors usually puts hotels and event teams to the test—but Warsaw’s International Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses left many eager to welcome them again. What made such a strong impression on receptionists, hotel managers, caterers, and transport providers? From meticulous planning to unexpected moments of kindness, this article shares the experiences behind their enthusiastic response—and why the people working closest to the guests had so much to say.

Taco bar is always a good option, especially if you are unaware of food allergies, restrictions, or preferences. All the individual components can be in separate containers. With a variety of options you can satisfy vegans, vegetarians, gluten free, etc... Burgers and hot dogs on the grill. Crock pot meals. Soups, stews, pot roast. Deli sandwiches Picnic style fried chicken, mayonnaise based salads, beans, Mac N cheese, Deviled eggs

Exactement ça.

Not exactly sure, but usually related to digital signatures being retired by MS. I noticed that one of catalog files is a .sig file, that was moved from folder ..\Production down into ..\Production\Pending sub-folder. Possibly after a catalog update. I currently have this version. The .sig file is dated early today while the other catalog files change every time I open JW Library. When a fresh copy of JW Library was not updating, a couple of catalog files where missing.

Sunday, October 11 Husbands, keep on loving your wives.—Col. 3:19. Jehovah hates anyone who is violent. (Ps. 11:5) He specifically condemns husbands who abuse their wife. (Mal. 2:16) If a husband does not treat his wife well, his relationship with God will be affected. Jehovah may not even listen to his prayers. (1 Pet. 3:7) Some husbands abuse their wife with angry words and hurtful speech. But Jehovah hates “anger, wrath, screaming, and abusive speech.” (Eph. 4:31, 32) A husband who speaks harshly to his wife damages not only his marriage but also his friendship with God. (Jas. 1:26) The same can be said of a husband who views pornography. He too damages his relationship with Jehovah. He also degrades his wife. Jehovah expects a husband to remain loyal to his wife not only in actions but also in thoughts. Jesus said that a man who looks at another woman in a passionate way has already committed adultery “in his heart.”—Matt. 5:28, 29. w25.01 9 ¶6-8

Are we following Jehovah because we want a supportive community? Are we following Jehovah because we want prominence? Are we following Jehovah because it's convenient? Are we following Jehovah because He is the Sovereign?

Oh casseroles. That's a good idea. I haven't made one in years!

Picky eaters ... should grow up In case of allergies, that's another thing. Ask if there is something they don't eat? Make a casserole the day before?

Thank you. I am new and does not have the overall view. I already placed it in this forum. But the book is the result of meditation and research. So I thought it would also be nice for a forum with research. No problem. Thank you.

My sister and I are so excited! We put down Spain, Denver, and Peru as our top choices. It would be our first international convention. Honestly, I'm looking forward to it so much, but at the same time, I'm trying not to get my hopes up too high because we're young, and I've noticed they usually give preference to older brothers and sisters. So if the notice arrives in November, I think I’d burst into tears of joy! 🥹

This is an opinion based on conscience. Someone else may not consider execution an act of violence. On the other hand, some might consider it state-sanctioned murder. Bottom line is it is not appropriate for a Christian to make a blanket statement that something is not appropriate for a Christian if there is no clear scripture command. As we are learning these past couple of years, Jehovah expects us to stand on our own and apply our God-given reasoning ability in applying Bible principles to reach conclusions for which there are no direct scriptural guidelines.

What are your suggestions for meals when providing hospitality? I figure it would be convenient if it's something pre-made the day before that can just be heated up in the oven or on the stove. Or do you have suggestions for something that can be made quickly on the spot? Something that even more picky eaters will enjoy? The friends here don't really want to hang out for a long time. That's why everyone just takes them to a restaurant that's around the corner from the hall. But not many want to provide hospitality, so it starts adding up for the few that do. Especially if you yourself are a family of 5.