The Mysterious Coronavirus Spreading Worldwide

[CHecker]

People have been taking strange stuff. Anything not tied down.

[JudyO]

12 minutes ago, bagwell1987 said:

People have been taking strange stuff. Anything not tied down.

Cheryl, did you forget to tie down your goat?

[Lee49]

1 hour ago, GraceH said:

Wow. How long are these measures going to be in place for?

“This is not a permanent state, this is a moment in time,” he said. ( Cuomo)“We will look back at these decisions as pivotal.”

[Old]

59 minutes ago, JudyO said:

Cheryl, did you forget to tie down your goat?

Got that wrong, it's "Tie me kangaroo down boys"

[JennyM]

1 hour ago, Bro Richard said:

With so many people out of work, scared and frustrated, I can't imagine the increase in violent crimes..

Those are the predictions of even non jw people. violence and crime.. and even afraid to withdraw money from ATM. 

[nzbeeker]

On 3/20/2020 at 12:43 PM, Stormswift said:

I can vouch for this recipe as far as keeping things away from you ... in fact when we used it as kids somehow we were the only group not surrounded by sandflies or other people!!  This is my mother's recipe not sure where she got it from. But with the dettol component - it certainly is better than nothing.

... hey Mandi, she got it from Plunket. Its an old Plunket recipe. I got it from your Mum. 

[Ahuvah]

Aaah so she shared that secret with you but not me hmm lol

 

1 hour ago, Lee49 said:

“This is not a permanent state, this is a moment in time,” he said. ( Cuomo)“We will look back at these decisions as pivotal.”

Well he's right it's not permanent 

[My little flower]

We may not be going back to the old normal.this is the new normal.

[GraceH]

30 minutes ago, My little flower said:

We may not be going back to the old normal.this is the new normal.

Yeah, I've been thinking about that. Non-Witnesses have been saying, 'when this is all over' - including world governments. Deep down inside, a real gut feeling, is telling me, 'sorry guys that is not going to happen.'

[nzbeeker]

2 hours ago, Stormswift said:

Aaah so she shared that secret with you but not me hmm lol

 

Well he's right it's not permanent 

Your current situation is not your final decision... keep moving.

Don’t look back, you’re not going that way.

[rolypoly]

On 3/20/2020 at 6:28 AM, GraceH said:

I could be wrong and this could blow over like the Australian bushfires - but here is why I really think this is something different.

 

1. Where we are in the stream of time. Brother Lett said that we are now in 'the final part of the final part of the last days, shortly before the last day of the last days.' Perhaps meaning the Governing Body (GB) think the Great Tribulation is about to happen any time now.

 

2.This virus is affecting everyone on planet Earth.

 

3. The virus is causing unprecedented disruption to everyone on Earth. World economies are sinking (I listened to an interesting interview where the specialist in finance said that globalisation as we have known it for the last few decades has well and truly ended - the virus has retaken the economies, supply chains in a completely different way - we are as he said in a new era), people are losing their jobs (like dropping dead flies), there are no jobs, industries are barely surviving (hospitality, aviation, tourism, etc.), people are frightened and confused, governments are struggling to know what to do and call it a war against the virus that they will win. Entire cities or countries are being locked down.

 

4. It is part of pestilence a notable feature of the last days.

 

5. Everything is closing shop i.e. shops, businesses, places of worship. What if this was Jehovah letting Satan's system close down (and this was not a rehearsal). Then again it could be argued that this is just what happens during a crisis. As mankind has had a pretty soft landing and has never known hard times since World War II. In other words we have had a pretty good 70 years in the Western World (more so).

 

6. We can now not meet like we used to. No more meetings, cart witnessing, door to door, conventions, Memorial, etc. face to face. I was wondering the other night and I asked myself - with our year text being 'Make Disciples etc.' why would Jehovah let this happen - will it bring more people in - shake them up with fear so to speak - or have we already finished most of the preaching work a lot earlier then we predicted. We are already from the annual meeting clocking in the most new witnesses. Perhaps this is not a practice round and Jehovah is prepping us now for what is about to happen - cry of peace and security and ban on all religions (the GT). I don't think Jehovah would call this a practice round (it could be) but this virus is reshaping the world so quickly in ways that we all could never have imagined. 

 

7. We are meeting in small groups now - like we will in the future - maybe it will not be in cellars, attics to begin with - but rather technology? Jehovah is God of Order - thinking about the Israelites leaving Egypt.

 

What do you think?

I can imagine that this virus could cause p&s.  And look at the religions. It's seems like they are falling apart now.  What if they defy governments and are a major threat? 

[Amygdala]

2 hours ago, My little flower said:

We may not be going back to the old normal.this is the new normal

It would make an interesting painting of our current times. People who never lived in this time period and it's current situation would be shocked.

Edited March 21, 2020 by Lieblingskind

[Godskingdomrules]

Well let us wait and see. It is so unusual and unpresented. The fear and uncertainty is running through everyone, worldly people are calling it weird times, people are fearful and uncertain about there jobs and blame the government (at least here in australia) about causing everyone to be in fear of a lockdown which in turn causes everyone not to spend money, then this causes small businesses, restaurants etc mostly all Jobs except government and health hospital jobs to fold and close up shop and i imagine this is only going to get worse. 

Who would of thought Australia the country where nothing happens nothing goes wrong nothing is affected the care free life, will end up like it is now.

 

Which as was mentioned brother Lett, that we are in the final part of the final part of the last days.

 

This could lead into something but I only have a imperfect human gut feeling that September October might lead into something with President Putin calling on nations to gather to talk about Peace and security, but with caution we will just have to wait and see because as humans it does not belong to us to know the times and seasons Acts 1:7.

 

[Tbs77]

I recently opened my "go suitcase and go bin" (was for family of four at the time three generations of women mom, wife, daughter and me ...I needed a suitcase and a bin ) from 2012. There's toilet paper, masks, utensils, clothes...I checked for the emergency cash....I think some mani pedis were considered emergencies over the past 7 years!

[Tbs77]

With so many people out of work, scared and frustrated, I can't imagine the increase in violent crimes..

Unfortunately, I can...there's been an increase in purchase of firearms in USA nationwide...

Illinois State Police get 19,000 background checks for gun purchases in five days

The Center Square) – In the wake of a government-ordered shutdown of bars, restaurants and other businesses over concerns of spreading COVID-19, residents are likely experiencing delays buying guns as stores wait for state police to process background checks.

Federal Firearms Licensees of Illinois Executive Director Todd Vandermyde said gun store owners tell him there’s a run on guns and ammunition. But he said he’s also hearing of delays in customers taking ownership of their purchased firearms because of a backlog at Illinois State Police processing firearm transfer requests.

https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/illinois-state-police-get-background-checks-for-gun-purchases-in/article_2866192a-6a14-11ea-a8f9-c3ae507441da.amp.html

[Tortuga]

I think the only real asset that religion has is the people. Without followers,  religion is nothing, worthless, powerless. 

 

Religion has been drying up for years but now even the zealots cant gather together because of the pandemic. 

 

I wonder if this pandemic will dry up the waters of mankind and contribute to the eventual collapse of BTG.

[Friends just call me Ross]

The lyrics to our Give Me Courage 

song have been running through my mind a lot lately.  It amazes me how perfectly they apply to this whole pandemic scene.

 

"Doubt and fear surround me

The way ahead not clear.

Through uncertainty you guide me.

I know you're always near.

 

Life may not be easy

But this I know is true

You're the God who's ever loyal.

My life is safe with you."

 

As has been mentioned in previous posts, 

It's almost as if Someone KNEW.  

 

 

 

[JennyM]

i wonder how russians soldiers arrest brothers in russia with this corona virus..Did they stop roaming around?

[GoldAussieGirl]

1 hour ago, Godskingdomrules said:

Well let us wait and see. It is so unusual and unpresented. The fear and uncertainty is running through everyone, worldly people are calling it weird times, people are fearful and uncertain about there jobs and blame the government (at least here in australia) about causing everyone to be in fear of a lockdown which in turn causes everyone not to spend money, then this causes small businesses, restaurants etc mostly all Jobs except government and health hospital jobs to fold and close up shop and i imagine this is only going to get worse. 

Who would of thought Australia the country where nothing happens nothing goes wrong nothing is affected the care free life, will end up like it is now.

 

Which as was mentioned brother Lett, that we are in the final part of the final part of the last days.

 

This could lead into something but I only have a imperfect human gut feeling that September October might lead into something with President Putin calling on nations to gather to talk about Peace and security, but with caution we will just have to wait and see because as humans it does not belong to us to know the times and seasons Acts 1:7.

 

Which is why Australians seem to have the she’ll be right attitude right now. Could be our downfall as not many are taking the threat seriously and our government isn’t taking much action and what action they are taking many don’t seem to be listening

 😩

3 minutes ago, Friends just call me Ross said:

The lyrics to our Give Me Courage 

song have been running through my mind a lot lately.  It amazes me how perfectly they apply to this whole pandemic scene.

 

"Doubt and fear surround me

The way ahead not clear.

Through uncertainty you guide me.

I know you're always near.

 

Life may not be easy

But this I know is true

You're the God who's ever loyal.

My life is safe with you."

 

As has been mentioned in previous posts, 

It's almost as if Someone KNEW.  

 

 

 

We were listening to this and unfailing love today. Two perfect songs to sum up two perfect conventions that we needed to face this and what’s to come 

Edited March 21, 2020 by shans81

[Bluebell]

19 minutes ago, JennyM said:

i wonder how russians soldiers arrest brothers in russia with this corona virus..Did they stop roaming around?

 

[Bluebell]

21 minutes ago, shans81 said:

Which is why Australians seem to have the she’ll be right attitude right now. Could be our downfall as not many are taking the threat seriously and our government isn’t taking much action and what action they are taking many don’t seem to be listening

 😩

 

British Humour.....

 

UK Virus ALERT

The English are feeling the pinch in relation to recent virus threat and have therefore raised their threat level from “Miffed” to “Peeved.” Soon, though, the level may be raised yet again to “Irritated” or even “A Bit Cross.”

The English have not been “A Bit Cross” since the blitz in 1940 when tea supplies nearly ran out.

The virus has been re-categorized from “Tiresome” to “A Bloody Nuisance.” The last time the British issued a “Bloody Nuisance” warning level was in 1588, when threatened by the Spanish Armada.

The Scots have raised their threat level from “Pissed Off” to “Let's Get the Bastard.” They don't have any other levels. This is the reason they have been used on the front line of the British army for the last 300 years.

The French government announced yesterday that it has raised its alert level from “Run” to “Hide.” The only two higher levels in France are “Collaborate” and “Surrender.” The rise was precipitated by a recent fire that destroyed France's white flag factory, effectively paralyzing the country's military capability.

Italy has increased the alert level from “Shout Loudly and Excitedly” to “Elaborate Military Posturing.” Two more levels remain: “Ineffective Combat Operations” and “Change Sides.”

The Germans have increased their alert state from “Disdainful Arrogance” to “Dress in Uniform and Sing Marching Songs.” They also have two higher levels: “Invade a Neighbour” and “Lose.”

Belgians, on the other hand, are all on holiday as usual; the only threat they are worried about is NATO pulling out of Brussels.

The Spanish are all excited to see their new submarines ready to deploy. These beautifully designed subs have glass bottoms so the new Spanish navy can get a really good look at the old Spanish navy.

Australia, meanwhile, has raised its alert level from “No worries” to “She'll be alright, Mate.” Two more escalation levels remain: “Crikey! I think we'll need to cancel the barbie this weekend!” and “The barbie is cancelled.” So far, no situation has ever warranted use of the final escalation level.

The Russians have said “It's not us”  

The Americans The Donald claims to have found a cure "Donald Trump Saves the World" is not going to go down too well in some quarters.

[My little flower]

2 hours ago, Bro Richard said:

I think the only real asset that religion has is the people. Without followers,  religion is nothing, worthless, powerless. 

 

Religion has been drying up for years but now even the zealots cant gather together because of the pandemic. 

 

I wonder if this pandemic will dry up the waters of mankind and contribute to the eventual collapse of BTG.

In 607 BCE the city of babylon was protected by the river around it.once the river was dried it was easy to attack it.in a similar way BTG is open to an attack now that the waters have been dried up.

[Bluebell]

Almost 800 more dead in Italy
Deaths continue to spiral in Italy. Official figures show 793 have died of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours - another daily record.

In total 4,825 people have now died across the country.

More than 53,500 have been diagnosed with the virus nationally, up more than 6,500 since yesterday.

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NY governor: Young people ignoring orders............New York state has confirmed more than 10,000 cases - 6,211 of them are in New York City.
New York is now the US state most affected by coronavirus, with more than one person dying per hour on Friday.

[Nirex]

14 hours ago, Bro Richard said:

With so many people out of work, scared and frustrated, I can't imagine the increase in violent crimes..

A friend of my husbands who works in North Carolina said their store got robbed at gun point when the delivery truck came.

[pnutts]

41 minutes ago, Nirex said:

store got robbed at gun point when the delivery truck came.

Same in California. Brother in Law helps out at food bank. No one goes inside. Delivered while you wait in car.

 

National Guard called out to protect them. 🤕