Doug

Who will answer the phone for customer service and warranty questions ?

They lie even when they know that everyone else knows they're lying. They don't even blush. This seems to be the origin of the expression "That's my story and I'm sticking to it". It's an attempt to deflect a lie with humor. There was a story told by a man who was a phycologist. He had a young child, toddler age. There were cookies on the table and he told the child not to take any. Then when he comes back into the room there are two cookies missing. He asks his child "Did you take two cookies?" Child says "No. You did". This response blew his mind. And how would a child come up with such an obvious lie? That story, apparently, is by B.F. Skinner. He explains it as the manipulative and evasive nature of language.

There will be "hawks" that immediately scream Article 5, and there will be cooler heads who say "Hold up". Putin is either extremely reckless or he wants to humiliate the West because he knows the West is extremely unlikely to retaliate militarily in view of the nuclear risk. Putin may expect NATO to crash because they cannot agree on what to do. The West will likely decide it wasn't intentional and give Russia a strongly worded rebuke. No, a very strongly worded rebuke (sarcasm). But, if it happens again, then what?

This is plausible. Although we know it's Jehovah who puts his one thought into their consciousness, they will have their reason for implementing that surreptitiousness thought . For such an unprecedented thing to happen, it seems very likely it would be under emergency conditions.

Our current understanding of "the mark" is that of supporting the political system. Those who refuse to receive the mark will face difficulties and danger. However, of what benefit is it to sovereign nations if they have "allegiance" of the people without having control as well? I'm not saying a digital ID is "the mark". But such a concept as requiring a digital ID would effectively control what we can or cannot do; buy or sell, drive a car, receive health care. The list is endless. A digital ID could be turned off for various services if we haven't filed a tax return or are behind on child support payments. Rev 13:16 reads "It puts under compulsion all people-the small and the great, the rich and the poor, the free and the slaves-that these should be marked on their right hand or on their forehead". It seems to me that a digital ID is exactly what governments will decide they need to get a handle on their numerous problems costing them a fortune. If voting in an election were to ever be compulsory, that digital ID might suspend services if it hasn't been swiped at a voting site. It will be interesting to see what Britain decides . .

As a direct result of illegal immigration around the world, not just the USA, we find politicians revisiting the idea of a digital ID. News reports that British PM, Sir Keir Starmer, will be "exploring options" around the concept to make it harder for illegal migrants to live and work there. Under one option, anyone applying for a new job would be required to produce their digital ID to demonstrate that they have the right to live and work in the UK. However, the same requirement could be applied to anyone seeking a new accommodation, making a benefits claim, or accessing public services. Former PM Tony Blair and French President Macron are pushing the idea behind the scenes. The full story can be found at the Daily Mail "Labour's big idea is ID cards for ALL". Wouldn't it be interesting if illegal immigration is the catalyst that leads to the fulfillment of Revelation 13:16,17 !!!!! It puts under compulsion all people . . . and that nobody can buy or sell except a person having the mark.

It sounds like the doctors and hospital administrators may be concerned about liability, or malpractice lawsuits, resulting from the patient's refusal of blood? There's nothing in our Advance Health Care Directive about holding doctor's harmless providing that we received competent medical care otherwise. From our position, there are NO scenarios, not even emergency cases, where our decision to refuse blood can be overruled. It seems this detail would have been addressed in the original trial. Well, they only allowed one week for this trial. By now, the ministers / judges must be very well versed on our position.

Thank you for a well-written and highlighted post Here's a couple of thoughts: The FDS says "We need not look for news reports that governments are slowly becoming more supportive of the United Nations". So then, we need not look for news reports because there won't be any clues or hints beforehand. As Br. Jackson said "It will be an act of God". Although there won't be any discernible 'signs', we have already been alerted that it will happen, and that's what we needed to know. In contrast, 1 Thess 5:3 says "Whenever it is that they are saying, "Peace and security!" , then sudden destruction is to be instantly upon them, just like birth pains of a pregnant woman." So, this prophesy tells us the nations will be "saying" their belief that P&S is at hand, or even accomplished. This demon-inspired propaganda will fill the earth, misleading most. So, this prophesy does unfold slowly, and we do well to pay attention to events that align with it. Remember, the verse says "just like birth pains of a pregnant woman". Expected, anticipated. Increasing in frequency, intensity and duration. Once labor pains begin, a woman knows that an unstoppable process has begun. How Jehovah puts it into their hearts to "carry out his thought, yes, to carry out their one thought by giving their kingdom to the wild beast" we don't know. But I can't see any reason why it wouldn't be in collaboration with the United Nations itself. I look forward to what comes out of the next General Assembly.

No problem, I'll explain myself better. You said "Keeping on the watch has never meant staying abreast of the latest news developments and wondering how they might lead to the fulfillment of prophesy". Br. Winder said "World events might put a spotlight on a particular prophesy that then gets closer attention". It seems pretty clear that the helpers, and by extension the rest of us, are paying attention to the news and events as they may align with prophesy yet to be fulfilled. As Winder said, world events relating to a particular prophesy receive closer attention. Notice what the brother on the cover of Keep on the Watch! brochure is doing? Reading the newspaper! Chapter 20 says "Jesus Christ gave advance warning of the end of the Jewish system of things. He did not give a date. But he described events that would lead up to that destruction". Unlike the world, We keep abreast of the news with spiritual discernment and knowing how the story ends. That's the difference.

Consider Br. Winder's talk "How Does the Light Get Brighter?" at the 11:00 mark: "Generally, the process happens this way; First of all, a question comes up. World events might put a spotlight on a particular prophesy that then gets closer attention. In one way or another, a question comes up and that question is then put on the Governing Bodies agenda for discussion."

. . . mmmm, 'normal' for the past 10 months? Before the 2024 AM it was all about P&S ~ 1 Thess 5:3. That was the next thing. No attention paid to Rev. 17:17 because Rev. would follow Thess. Besides the fact that Rev, was not understood correctly as well. Now, it's completely reversed, to the degree that 1 Thess 5:3 wasn't even a side point in the QFR. To say that zero mention of 1 Thess. 5:3 in a discussion about end-time prophesy is normal really underscores how quickly we adjust to new light. Of course, 1 Thess will be fulfilled. How, we don't know. But what difference does it make how, or even when? It's all about Rev 17:17 now. Out with the old ~ in with the new

Not even a mention of 1 Thess. 5:3 !!!!

If it leads to an agreement, it could even get a comment during the Annual Meeting.

Nathan said there are just 5 ministers involved on this appeal, unless I misunderstood him. And 3 have already voted to reject the appeal (on process and merit).

Que bom!!!