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But isn't that a step back? It's a question, meaning that it may not happen, rather than a statement of something that will happen.... Think of Kingdom News No.37 that we distributed - that was a firm statement Kingdom News No. 37 - A Worldwide Message: The End of False Religion Is Near! https://www.jw.org/en/library/tracts/The-End-of-False-Religion-Is-Near/The-End-of-False-Religion-Is-Near/

Getting touching here: https://www.yahoo.com/news/world/articles/russia-bombards-kyiv-drones-missiles-080741466.htmlhttps://www.yahoo.com/news/world/articles/russia-bombards-kyiv-drones-missiles-080741466.html

Depends on your definition 😉 JW.org 13 Dec 2018: Jehovah’s Witnesses Close Transaction of Last Brooklyn Property Listed for Sale, One York Street (AKA 30 Front Street) https://www.jw.org/en/news/region/united-states/one-york-street-sold-20181213/ Note the phrase 'last Brooklyn property listed for sale' Two properties where NOT 'listed for sale' .... 80 Willow Street, a town house 86 Willow Street, a carriage house https://newyorkyimby.com/2018/09/permits-filed-for-26-story-tower-at-30-front-street-in-dumbo-brooklyn.html Have those two properties been sold?? I'd presume they still own a number of buildings in Brooklyn (AKA Kingdom Halls) at the least .... 🤷‍♂️

We also had this two years ago https://jwtalk.net/topic/57090-spoilers-2024-regional-convention-spoilers/page/3/#comment-971237 https://jwtalk.net/topic/57090-spoilers-2024-regional-convention-spoilers/page/3/#comment-971262 It's a 'stock image' from AP .... being used in various places around the web since 2024.... Independent https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup-2026-united-states-mexico-canada-metlife-stadium-azteca-stadium-b1136971.html Sports Illustrated https://www.si.com/soccer/2022/06/15/2026-world-cup-host-sites-cities-announcement-handicap London Evening Standard https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup-2026-united-states-mexico-canada-metlife-stadium-azteca-stadium-b1136971.html

As usual, killing of innocent people.

A three month decisive war? What goals were achieved?

interview with jerad kushner about buying the jw buildings in new york

I'm just an observer like the rest of us, but I wonder if a three-month decisive war humiliates Putin with his four-year war at a stalemate? What I mean is; Does the USA/Israel war against Iran ending in three months make it more likely, or less likely, that Putin will negotiate for an end of his four year war with nothing to show for it? He thought he was going to roll into Kyiv in days and plant his flag. Can he end his war and save face on the world stage? Dunno . . .

It was the best. Nothing like visiting HQ *and* being so close to Manhattan! ❤️

Tuesday, June 16 Keep on the watch and pray continually, so that you may not enter into temptation.—Matt. 26:41. “The spirit, of course, is eager, but the flesh is weak.” (Matt. 26:41b) With those words, Jesus showed that he understood our imperfect condition. But his words also included a warning: Beware of overconfidence. Earlier that very night, the disciples had confidently expressed their determination to stick by their Master. (Matt. 26:35) Their motives were good. Still, they did not realize how quickly they could weaken under pressure. Thus, Jesus cautioned them with the words found in today’s text. Sadly, the disciples failed to keep on the watch. When Jesus was arrested, did they stick by him or did they give in to the temptation to flee? Caught off guard, the disciples did exactly what they said that they would never do—they abandoned Jesus.—Matt. 26:56. w24.07 14 ¶1-2

What about the issue of Jehovah's purpose going unfulfilled if Adam and Eve don't have children to spread Paradise? And those children need to be redeemed from sin.

That sounds plausible. I think it would be similar to the articles they have like, "Does The War In The Middle East Mean Armageddon is Coming?" but it would be "Does the UN Gaining Unprecedented Power Fulfill the Prophecy of the Beast? Is the Destruction of False Religion Next?" This way they wouldn't be jumping the gun by claiming it definitively is fulfillment, but it does give legitimacy if it is the actual fulfillment. It will draw the honest-hearted.

Very well expressed. 👏🏻

Deterrent effects of high gas prices include less family road excursions.

I think the rest of the universe is sterile ... but maybe I am pessimistic with Drake's equation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_human_skeletons?wprov=sfla1 But Satans influence doesnt seem to be scoped by earths civilisation. The questions asked by him are "universal" (meaning every living being everywhere is affected) and not just "global" (only earth affected). Otherwise his questions about sovereignty and integrity could have been answered by loyal beings somewhere else. 2 cents etc.

Detergent, if strong smelling, can be a powerful deterrent

I want to believe, too. However, reasoning on the scriptures indicates otherwise. It's the issue of universal sovereignty that provides the conclusion that, currently, humans are the highest form of physical creation in this or any other galaxy. We are in this miserable state of imperfection in order for us to prove Satan a liar. If there were other intelligent creatures in the physical universe, they would have been created perfect. Their perfect devotion to Jehovah would show that Jehovah's physical creation is not flawed and that intelligent physical creatures with free will would serve Jehovah out of love. Their faithful example would prove Satan a liar. There would be no reason, no need to subject all humanity to 6,000+ years of suffering, pain, misery, and death. The 3 rebels in Eden would have been destroyed on the spot. The fact that we are Witnesses in this trial of universal sovereignty is indicated by the facts that the angels are intently watching how all this plays out, the rebellious spirit creatures in Noah's day chose humanity to live among, Satan tested humanity, and that 144,000 humans are (going to be) granted immortality, will sit on thrones and judge not only humans, but even angels. These anointed will live in heaven forever. All these factors added together indicate that this whole situation involving our salvation is not some minor event playing out on 1 planet while the rest of the physical universe is in harmony with Jehovah. No, what is happening here is the most important event in the physical universe. Now, after all this is settled, Satan is destroyed, and we all become children of God in the complete sense, then who knows? It's a big universe. Jehovah will want to do something on the 8th day.

1980 is memorable to me b/c of my only ever marriage. It also was the year of pre-release of the song, Land Down Under. I still never tried a vegemite sandwich.

I think there could be other forms of life out there. After all, the bible never comments on it definitively. The bible was written for us humans on Earth. Humans are described as the highest form of intelligent creation on Earth, not in the universe. Plus I imagine that Jehovah's family may include other creationary children. Humans are just one of the siblings and we just so happened to be "held captive" by sin. Jesus came down to pay the ransom so we can be set free so we can join the perfect family again in the future. Even if the existence of extraterrestrial life was proven, I'd believe it as a chance to get to know other forms of His creation.

When Astronaut Edwin “Buzz” became the first man to walk on the moon in 1969, the urine collection sheath in his spacesuit broke, leaving him no choice but to pee in his pants. His new nickname should be Whiiz.

I just talk to my friend at the store. He has hi-hope about the deal. I told him be cool. I think he is happy about this deal because he is in his 80's.

All, the unscented one, is my preferred laundry detergent

Awesome! Thanks for showing.

Cool that's great