They Have Changed Forever!

[@samantham2204]

When I was a young JW they told us sisters not to marry anyone who wasn’t spiritually progressing and my husband literally got baptized to marry me. Now his brother who didn’t get baptized never has to worry about getting shunned by their parents but my husband does. I feel so bad about it but they had to coerce young men and now it looks like they’re bribing them with positions. It’s so manipulative. Imagine taking a 21 year old kid and burdening him with the responsibilities of an elder. Bad for the congregation and bad for the young man. It just makes me sick.

[@exjehovahswitness]

That is so crazy how they will draw that line in the sand with baptism

[@lane6216]

I agree. This is a religion that gave themselves an end date. Now that it’s come and gone several times over, they have to continue to re-make themselves to keep pushing the next date back. I’ve been out for a long time now, over 20 years. I can’t believe how crazy it’s gotten. I can’t believe anyone is still in it.

[@exjehovahswitness]

It is not same as 20 years ago! And I think we are a short time away from the next phase

[@jamesbovington8218]

Neither can I but they are. In fact a long-standing friend of mine has got deeply into it during the pandemic.

[@ZED-PV]

@@exjehovahswitness Next phase? How many phases are there?

[@ThatGirl0930]

@@ZED-PV as many as WT need to invent.

[@tjdjultima]

The toy is great and your patience with your animals is commendable and reflected in how comfortable they are around you! Great content as always and glad you’re having fun with it/seeing channel growth

[@exjehovahswitness]

Thanks man I appreciate it

[@ms.anonymousinformer242]

I was thinking the same thing. They need a lot of attention to "behave" so well , so he clearly gets them the attention they need.

[@vusimngomezulu2500]

@@exjehovahswitness exjws are working for who and what is their future according to the Bible John 8:44,2PETER 2:1-3???????

[@vusimngomezulu2500]

@@ms.anonymousinformer242 exjws are working for who and what is their future according to the Bible John 8:44,2PETER 2:1-3????????

[@chudchadanstud]

Good comment Elder Tyler. It is important to encourage others according to

[@Godly-Beard]

I remember the book study days, and yeah it was a very relaxed environment. Many friends would freely express themselves more at the book study vs the kingdom hall, on top of that it seemed like the book study conductor didn't mind and they would speak freely themselves.. maybe watchtower got rid of it because of that... its all about control.

[@exjehovahswitness]

I think they absolutely got rid of it because of that

[@akatheheretic3014]

@@exjehovahswitness No , it was because of discussing "Staying Alive , till "75" !! 🤨

[@CarolineJoyAmico]

I’ve heard now you’re not supposed to bring in extraneous info. When I was in, everyone admired those who looked up info from encyclopedias, and the Insight volumes, and even various other Bible translations. Now, it sounds like that’s a no-no. So weird how different it all is now.

[@jessicafong3043]

Hey, your videos are getting better and better. Keep it up

[@exjehovahswitness]

Thank you so much

[@Sunshine_AK]

My husband was baptized in his late 50's, after I had been in the organization for decades. They immediately gave him multiple responsibilities, reading WT or book studies, prayers at meetings, put him in charge of KH security (he is an LEO in his day job), put him in charge of the book and magazine counter, etc etc. They are truly desperate for men in the organization. That being said he knew all along they were full of it. He only got baptized for family unity, as I had raised the kids to be witnesses and they had all grown up and moved out but were all still witnesses and it was just going to be the 2 of us at home. When I woke up, and told him what I found, he just looked at me and said, I know...🤣

[@exjehovahswitness]

That is pretty funny to respond like that! But yeah they are really reaching hard for those reaching out

[@Sunshine_AK]

@@exjehovahswitness he carries a gun... He is in law enforcement. They let him get baptized and put him in charge of security, the ring doorbell and all. Let that sink in

[@SunguchMan20]

@@Sunshine_AK It has 'sunk' in for me and it stinks! Really? When I was growing up you could NEVER be a LEO!! In fact you could almost never hold any job within the government as to begin with a "worldly" government. I can't remember how many brothers who had to be "spoken" to as their jobs contradicted with 'witnessing'. I like your husband very much, sounds like a man who can keep a cool head no matter the circumstances! That he knew all along and kept his sanity baffles me! 😀

[@Sunshine_AK]

@@SunguchMan20 they were desperate lol! Our 3 local congregations had gone from a total of about 400 members to less than 150. Eventually they canceled the Spanish speaking one, and combined the 2 English speaking because they were down to 2 elders per hall.🤣 They needed help. Also, I am the one who 'studied' with him. The elders never even tried to, they were too busy disfellowshipping people 🤣 I am so glad to be out of that cult.

[@Sunshine_AK]

@@SunguchMan20 Also that 150 people hall is now down to less than 50 attendees on Sunday, as per a PIMO I know.

[@lifeafterwatchtower6909]

Weeding out the older ones and switching to online also makes it easier to re write history. My generation is not nearly as studious as the older ones and we certainly do not have a grasp of the “deeper” WT concepts. It makes sense they would want to get rid of the ones who remember 1975, the generation teaching, other doctrinal flip flops. Also making their publications. Online publications are also able to be edited at a later date without too many noticing.

[@exjehovahswitness]

yeah every so often they need to re make themselves and I am fascinated to know how they will change next

[@jenaytucker8145]

Wow! But the younger generations are more apt to surf the internet and wake up,I see it as also being a different Watch Tower Organization, one harder to keep 😴 asleep and not have the advantage of experiencing the history of The WT organization (1975) counting time, new and old lite, blood-no blood-fractions-no fractions🤪🤔🤣😂 etc.!

[@greyberet1]

@@jenaytucker8145 Right, in the new “digital” age, blood fractions are now blood decimals 😂! Amongst other bullshit 😂!

[@Sunshine_AK]

Also, they will never go back to meetings. I have said this since March of 2020. They are being sued over and over again for covering up CSA. Without meetings and 'service', they won't be held responsible

[@exjehovahswitness]

Totally could see it. The money they would make selling property will keep them going for a long time

[@tuntun8935]

Covid is like HIV, a virus that will keep to mutate. Despite it has been 40 years of scientists studying HIV, we have not yet to find a single effective vaccine or treatment.

[@bronsonedward]

I have noticed the difference in the JWs as well. I escaped from it about 25 years ago but have 2 of my brothers that are still involved. So hear from them and see videos from exJWs and I see how it has changed so much. Things they say and do are so blatantly different than when I was there. There was a feeling of worshipping God and Jesus then but it is just so outwardly cultist now. They are following the GB now, they are Jehovah.

[@exjehovahswitness]

Shows how the faith is reflection of the GB at any time

[@onlyme8870]

They want to have a brand new JW religion (rebranding) so even the elders need to be new. And the older ones are exhausted and many are awake. When Splane announced we are no longer viewing understandings of the scriptures with Types and Anti-types the light bulb went on bright. Yeah the light got bright as a day star. And the exit door was very brightly lit.

[@joellebrowne5714]

I had a big smile on my face throughout the whole video. ZZ is so cute!

[@exjehovahswitness]

He helps break things up!

[@rikifromplanetk8305]

My boy with another 30 min BANGER! Havent watched yet (bouta listen at work, yes you make working ever so slightly less painful) but just wanted to let you know you're appreciated. From a young 21 exjw

[@exjehovahswitness]

Well thanks! Have a slightly less terrible day at work

[@gaylelowe2103]

Haven't scanned the comments too much so maybe someone else has mentioned this, but the average life expectancy in first century middle east was around 35 years of age. This was a culture that married off girls as soon as they got their periods, as they were already nearing middle age by then. So for the boys and men...... Early 20s was very much considered an older man. Hek, if you made it to your 20s without dying in childbirth or having some horrific farming accident, you were doing OK. So the older men were really...... Not very old in modern terms.

The broadcasting itself is something that I would never imagine when I was there, as well as the music videos with “worldly” rhythms.

[@exjehovahswitness]

Yeah the music has changed so much over the years

[@hypnovertigo7200]

I have been an ex JW for as long as I've been in the faith and fell off the apostate KZbin channel rabbit hole when I was in early high school. Saw this recommended to me and am amazed by the change in quality in presentation and delivery. I am now a poetry femboy listening to the Cure, Ramones, and Metallica with happiness. Im so far reached from the religion that I forget I was in it before! Hope you are well

[@stylishoversixty9459]

Great insightful perspective as an ex-JW and former elder you have definitely given me food for thought because often I have pondered the thought of how Jehovah witnesses were going to operate in the 21st century thanks for the video!

[@checkthefacts.]

When I was a Witness they said the door to door work as the principal means of preaching proved they were fulfilling prophecy above other religions who used other methods primarily, quoting a scripture in the new testament about house to house

[@gatoelurso]

I suspect part of the reason for having younger elders, is the dearth of men to do the job. More people are leaving every year, and the pool of candidates must be shrinking.

[@tymonritco8578]

Totally agree with you that they are trying to prep for the next “generation” of elders who are ignorant of the past. My dad was an elder and co in his twenties but that was in the 60’s and then they transitioned to older guys and now are back down to the young guys again. I just hope whatever they do is a failure as we don’t need poor people being raised or brought into this cult that ruins lives. I am just lucky to have woken up and gotten out when I did a few years ago. Love your videos and how genuine you are in them. It keeps me coming back. Also your humour is awesome!

[@exjehovahswitness]

yeah this surely will backfire when the great KH sell off starts in full

[@debraalexander9535]

With regards to the choice of elders , I believe they are choosing younger people because they are an online religion which requires a certain amount of computer literacy & it would be difficult to 'teach old dogs new tricks'.

[@exjehovahswitness]

Yeah makes sense

[@JD-nb4rp]

I think your video today pretty much is spot on. In my opinion the "new helpers' will be a mix of A.I., men and lawyers who preside over judicial meetings in realtime video/online form and such from Warwick. They are going to take all judicial matters away from the local bodies of Elders. There will be a lot less legal exposure this way. This is why corporate wants the young men to take on the role of servants or "helper's'. As mentioned in your video, they will computer savy, won't know the past, and can be easily molded into whatever the GB wants them to be. The technology of today and the future will dictate what kind of organization corporate operates.

[@exjehovahswitness]

they will continue to get farther from the bible and what it says and it will just become what does jw.org say

[@irisheartt]

When I as a kid, I hated going to the meetings, but I actually liked going to book study. Easy to understand why; a lot of the hosts would give out treats for the kids and the environment felt a lot more relaxed. I also really enjoyed "hospitality" which was essentially a pot luck for the book study groups. They have done away with so much of the actual fellowship in the organization... it's really sad, but not really a surprise when you are out and realize how rotten this cult is at its core.

[@tantibusdraws6165]

In English, the word "Elder" by its very nature implies that the person is an older person. The word brings to mind a paternal or grandfatherly figure who has acquired wisdom through life experience. In any other context, a village, tribal or Clan Elder would likely never be associated with anyone below the age of 30.... Why Watchtower thinks having someone in their early twenties be an "Elder" makes little sense....

[@exjehovahswitness]

Yeah they just play the spirituality mature trick and hope no one thinks about it

[@reluctantheist5224]

Let no one look down on your youth.

[@greyberet1]

@ Tantibus Draws That’s far from all that makes little sense with this cult 😂!

[@bluehorizons8913]

I love your little set up for your co-host. He’s so cute!

[@exjehovahswitness]

he is a very integral part of the team!

[@sebastiansauve3752]

The organization has moved down the age limit because they are working on the immaturity of young men. Most Elders and M.S.’s have nothing jobs, and what I mean when I say that is they are not positions of authority, they are either just factory workers or they are gardeners, window washers, painters, etc…, and once they get a position of “Elder”, their heads get big and they get lofty. So, the organization thinks “..well if we make the age requirement even younger, then we can capitalize on the young men staying because they now have sense of power and authority.

[@jeannieyerigan9425]

Exactly !!!! The little nobodys be somebody now Yo!!!!!!!!

[@KsThe20]

Very nice of this cute cat to allow a human in his video! (but seriously - a cat is a welcome addition to a good video)

[@exjehovahswitness]

Thanks he the best cat ever too

[@elcorrado56]

Watchtower:" it takes time, experience,living with people to gain wisdom " Also watchtower:" 10 year olds can become pioneers "

[@matts6607]

We are the JW.bORG you must assimilate and worship the Blue Cube.

[@caribbeanman3379]

12:10 Dude! The cinematography with Zeze's back on the left side of the screen is just ... [chef's kiss]! The colors on her back just complements the decor so wonderfully. You really should change the name of the channel to "JW thoughts With My Cat" or "Zeze, Wally and The Watchtower" - anything that features Zeze more in the name.

[@greyberet1]

@ Caribbean How about the title: Spiritual Ponderings with Zeezee?

[@ArchAngelDowns]

26:11 that's a good point. My first thought was that all the elders that were in my cong were old and dying or having strokes each year.

[@opietwoep1247]

Good point on pushing out the old timers. I’ve been out since they dropped the book study. I wouldn’t recognize this religion anymore. How someone that’s still in it doesn’t see how messed up it is is beyond me

[@exjehovahswitness]

yeah the old timers are probably to tired to do anything about the changes or leave.

[@opietwoep1247]

@@exjehovahswitness imagine spending 50 years of your life, sacrificing everything for a book publishing company. To find out it’s just a con game.

[@greyberet1]

The lord works in mysterious ways, don’t you know…?

[@apprehensivegrape2382]

Thanks for another great video Wally (and Zeezy)!!

[@redvelvet80]

I got out in 2007 and it’s unbelievable watching these changes. I’m seeing more and more people leave and I think it will continue to increase. The few clips I’ve seen of their broadcasts are nauseating. I enjoyed your thoughts and information. And cat!

[@genewashington1502]

Mike & Kim had a video about 4 or 5 years ago, where they said Watchtower was going to be a totally online religion. I figured that the Governing Body - or someone they chose - could give a public talk or a meeting part, and show the video of it at every Kingdom Hall around the world. That way, every single JW would be getting the exact same “spiritual food.” Then, along came Covid, and along came Zoom. Now, Watchtower is, pretty much, strictly an online religion.

[@cygnustsp]

In the 60s my dad was an elder and PO by age 22 and was going to be recommended as a CO at age 26... when mom got pregnant with me. I was then known as "the circuit breaker." :| I always post too soon then want to make another comment, thus the editing. I think it's funny how the organization is always so hell bent on imitating their version of 1st century Christianity when in reality it was a huge mess back then, hardly any organization or doctrinal mandates at all.

[@b1crusade384]

Yes. 🐈. The source of man’s great pleasure and horrific circuit breaking.

[@exjehovahswitness]

Yeah they shifted in 80's to having them be older I believe

[@exjehovahswitness]

True, imagine them being okay with Paul?!

[@ms.anonymousinformer242]

I remember too, getting the watchtower and awake in the mail (wrapped in that white paper) !

[@exjehovahswitness]

The good ol days

[@csrencz6942]

I’d be interested to know if the GB has ever sought out some sort of consulting firm, maybe one that specializes in rebranding and capturing younger demographic.

[@vicdriver501]

I just uploaded (2 days ago) a KZbin video all the changes before & after I left the watchtower, as i mentioned so many things, that your mentioning! And of course, I’m a former regular axillary pioneer!

[@exjehovahswitness]

The list is so long and crazy to look at as a whole

[@vicdriver501]

@@exjehovahswitness yeah, I’m not as professional as your videos, as I ramble a lot about my past

[@bearwoody]

How can you have a Congregation Book Study when the org doesn't print any more books?

[@exjehovahswitness]

True

[@XNyanko]

Interesting. I was in from birth (1981) until 2002, and what I've seen in the past few years is definitely not the same religion I grew up with. I still think it's rather funny that the GB has basically become celebrities when, back in my day, you had no clue who they were, mostly....as well, the slide into televangelism.

[@debsvista2281]

Another great video! I remember getting the magazine in the mail when it was wrapped in tan/brown wrapper. Good to know that I'm not the only one that has seen the changes from the late 70's to now. Hopefully young ones who have critical thinking skills will see through the propaganda and realize that there are other choices for them than what the borg presents. Channels like yours will no doubt help them see another life that can be lived. Appreciate all your time & efforts!

[@jamesbovington8218]

Me too on French which I was learning.

[@deenadamico2673]

Oh my goodness, I'd almost forgotten about getting magazines in the mail! When there were still a 1st and 15th Watchtower and 8th and 22nd Awake! 😆 And it was actually a full 32-page magazine and included some secular articles on animals, foods, other cultures and different regions of the world. Bahahaha

[@jrojala]

Thanks for another great video!! Pet the kitty for me, please.

[@exjehovahswitness]

You got it!

[@timcue4958]

That sounds like the governing body to me as well... they want the "respect" given to high placed people in the religion. Growing up a JW... we were raised that the internet was something we should not be on or involved with.. it was a "sin"!

[@exjehovahswitness]

and here we are now

[@timcue4958]

I was associated with & baptized it for almost 30 yrs, I've seen a lot of the changes and it's really taken a change for the worse... significantly different!

[@katheryne-bois]

The video sharing type at door to door service you depicted for the future already started to happen. In 2018 when i got excomunicated it was already in our ways to do door to door services since about 1 year to 1 1/2 years prior of that time. So it already began before the pandemic crisis.

[@exjehovahswitness]

Yeah in 16-18 they went bananas for videos

[@hossmcgregor3853]

I, a former mainstream christian agree with the "old light" on tele-evangelists. Honestly, even when I was still a christian, the tele-evangelists left a bad taste.

[@shallowlove9507]

Now why would a young man even aspire to be an elder full of responsibility, no time for himself, when he is just barely getting out of his shell , about to start living his life and figuring out what he wants and have fun? Why?

[@greyberet1]

When I was still in (raised in) I never wanted any of that 😂!

[@CarlosHernandez-wb3ib]

Oh a good move for Watchtower would be VR! I can't believe my family beleive this nonsense. Is saddening. And the worst part is I cannot wake them up.

[@lindayeager3126]

Most elders are old and getting sick and dying !

[@vinimarshall7301]

No need for elders or overseers when the org goes total online

[@greyberet1]

Well they’ll still need site administrators , or whatever…

[@kyleesgiftcottage4708]

I was an elder in a congregation of 200 publishers and 21 elders. Yikes.

[@exjehovahswitness]

wow! I only knew of a couple like that

[@richardlee2120]

I love that kitty! Still among the best works on Jehovah's Witnesses would be the book published many decades ago "Jehovah of the Watchtower," by the late Walter Martin. "Kingdom of the Cults" also has a chapter dedicated to the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society. It's more or less an abbreviated version of "Jehovah of the Watchtower."

[@robertaluba7368]

This isn't really on topic but you reminded me of the book study meeting. I would just like to apologize to all my former "brothers" and "sisters" for always hogging the couch for book study. But then again, I was always the first one there and I got first dibs. And to the host families, sorry for getting there so early and probably making you feel anxious about rushing dinner or having to force out a post work power dump before people started showing up. I do miss treat night.

[@boadiceawarrior4897]

I'm sorry, were you saying something? I'm just here for the kitty 🤣🤣

[@exjehovahswitness]

we are all probably here zeezy

[@paulhyde1834]

I think that you're right about the book group! Especially if the study was being taken by someone with a brain in his head and a bit of a maverick!!!!!!!! Control..... it's all about control!!!! And, the airbrushing out and the erasing of the past. When I got involved with the WT we had the book group at the home of a very elderly sister who vividly remembered the Spanish flu of 1918 - 1919. Shen and other elderly brothers and sisters really gave us the impression of different 'vibe', 'ethic' 'spirit' (call it what you will) in the congregation; a time that was more adventurous and 'pioneering'. Certainly stricter (in SOME ways) but more loving, more 'down home' and more compassionate.... maybe..... Thanks Wally for your hard work....

[@exjehovahswitness]

Your welcome! Yeah older ones were funny to be around because they had stories of a time when WT was growing.

[@cybrough]

Get rid of those who remember? They list all the changes they have made over the years in the JW library. I think they stoped the book study arragement because of child abuse.

[@blessedandgrateful5347]

Yay! 😁 A new Wally video! Can't wait to watch it. 👍

[@exjehovahswitness]

Hope you enjoy!

[@steviemichelle7271]

Oh God, you just reminded me of my childhood! Grabbing the mail as I got off the school bus and feeling a little bit of rage in my 7 year old heart when I pulled out the white mailers containing the monthly waste of paper 😂 I didn’t know they got rid of the book studies. I wonder if they got rid of them because of the potential for weirdness they provided. A predatory blind guy at our hall lived with his mom, who was the host of our book studies. He was ALWAYS trying to trick me into being alone with him in their house. My parents used to stand on guard for me just to be able to go to the bathroom because of him 🤮 Later, our groups moved, but there was always tension you could sense in the house from the hosts. Very cool couple, but I’m positive that their house was haunted. I wonder how many book studies ended early because a ghost/demon started acting up 🤣🤣🤣

[@exjehovahswitness]

I forgot about that video! a real classic!

[@jimkofron8638]

What this will result in is just a group of Watchtower policy rulebook enforcers. No real life experience or wisdom.

[@jenaytucker8145]

ZZ is there to keep you awake by having you bobbing left and right 🤣 nice job putting the toy at eye level😂

[@exjehovahswitness]

Haha it is a set up that everyone benefits from!!!

[@exjehovahswitness]

Haha it is a set up that everyone benefits from!!!

[@kirstywarman8182]

I am shocked at the reduction in printed materials since I was active. We studied so much material. What are they studying these days??? ...oh wait

[@jamesbovington8218]

Some of it was good quality other publications were nonsensical. Paradise Restored to Mankind By Theocracy published in 1972 must have been about the worst.

[@tristarobichaud9142]

I was never baptized, so I still have my family, and they will occasionally forward articles and videos to me, and man, has it ever been dumbed down! Maybe they always addressed everyone like children (even while exposing children to age-inappropriate violence and sexual matters, but that's a whole other topic), and I didn't notice because I *was* a child, but it's pretty insulting. The other weird thing is this new emotional fervor and sentimental tone things have. Some of the videos, my brain expects to hear "A message from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints" at the end, they're that sappy 😅I left in the early 00s and culturally, it's becoming unrecognizable in a lot of ways. Things really do change so fast in the WT Org, it reminds me of that scripture about being blown about by every shifting wind of doctrine. Even if I had a desire to go back, it wouldn't be to the same thing I'd left.

[@exjehovahswitness]

well said

[@amiralamb]

So much has changed since I left Feb 1, 2000.

[@JWAtheist]

The organisation turning into an internet cult might give me some relief since my mother is stuck in the JW cult. If they survive the weight of all the lawsuits and losing members. For at least 7 years we will see exactly how this plays out. In a way if the JW's turns into just like any church, where they have no shunning, 1914, discreet slave and judicial committees. I would probably worry less for my mom. I would still prefer she leave and live a normal and fulfilling life.

[@chelseaangel2589]

I have subscribed and saved this video. I think you may have uncovered something important here: the org may really want to permanently bury their past and rebrand into a more modern, politically correct religion. They claim not to change doctrine to please people but that is exactly what is happening, they need to keep membership high so contributions can keep flowing to them. Their past is just too embarrassing to keep up their new image. I will be here to see their direction in 5-10 years.

[@exjehovahswitness]

yeah I think the next 5 10 years are going to be see the biggest changes the org has ever seen

[@baobabfruitgames]

As an ex-jw (not baptized) I would love to talk about some of this

[@michiecortez1894]

when i was a witness i wanted to participate in some of the responsibilities of the group but my mom messed up my reputation all i know is they had a talk since then the elders & ppl there started treating me worst. same time they wanted me to commit to being a jw, so much of a supportive family. smh

[@michiecortez1894]

i wanted to stand behind the counter and had out their literature, & hold the mic they never gave me that chance.

[@exjehovahswitness]

literature is one of the worst jobs back in the day, you had to do inventory every month and it was the worst

[@michiecortez1894]

@@exjehovahswitness ok, now i know how it works lol, any position would have helped me be more social i always had got the cold should from the brothers anyways so like u said i would have hated it lol

[@zuglymonster]

I am loving the toy for Zeezy! I love seeing him as I want a cat and can't have one where I live right now :-(

[@exjehovahswitness]

He is here for the people!

[@stevebenoit6649]

My personal opinion in ten years watchtower will be nothing more than a stinky stain on the bed sheets

[@exjehovahswitness]

Probably

[@lifeafterwatchtower6909]

I also can’t stop picturing them cart witnessesing in the metaverse… I bet they’ve already purchased a prime piece of online real estate 😂

[@exjehovahswitness]

Imagine when they sell pictures of tony morris as nft's!

[@lifeafterwatchtower6909]

@@exjehovahswitness yes the hateful 8 as NFTs would sell out so fast 😂😂😂 the further I go down this rabbit hole the funnier it is to think about… MetaBethel, MetaCarts, MetaPioneers… 🤮🤣

[@greyberet1]

@@exjehovahswitness What’s an NFT?

[@seireenko]

@@greyberet1 non-fungible tokens

[@greyberet1]

@@seireenko Ok, thanks, but again what’s the relevance?

[@bornaries7213]

I'm late to the party but I love your content and ZZ is such a pretty cat! I love seeing his nonchalant manner! And I also love "boujee water"!😂

[@exjehovahswitness]

hey glad you found the channel and are finding it enjoyable

[@973yanou]

French here ✋🏻Listening to all the changes you mention is wild Because I lived them , im 23 about to turn 24, and I was So oblivious with the changes , the vídeos incorporation, the print changes , the JW on every assembly that wild , because I was in South América when all of this happen

[@famousbowl9926]

I feel sorry for the kids that actually believed lol and tried progressing. Since i was a little kid i knew there was no way if God was real that this is the truth. No way

[@greyberet1]

There’s no way that “god” is real 😂! Any more than Santa, the tooth fairy, or other fables are real 😂!

[@jacqwerner7919]

I haven't even listened to the whole video I just watched the first part where you're reading out of the yearbook. This makes me so angry. We all know Christ didn't even get baptized until he was 30 so for someone in their early to mid-20s to become an elder is absolutely ridiculous! Doesn't it sound quite familiar does anybody hear the word Mormon?

[@rosemaryinfante7180]

Just thinking here in regards to the book studies at homes that was taken away could be maybe because of the child abuse that was happening ? Who knows but I personally always wondered why they changed it and started it in halls instead.

[@exjehovahswitness]

yeah I wonder if that had anything to do with it

[@josevaldez3913]

Gonna state the obvious here ( at least it seems the "obvious" to me anyway ) but it would make sense what you said about future witness beliefs Wally. If the core witness beliefs are false then for the organization to continue existing it would need to drop the 1914 teaching altogether and not use "time based" beliefs any longer or set up a whole new time line for when the "end" should make its appearance. I mean what other direction could they go in regarding teachings?

[@exjehovahswitness]

yeah it sort of the beginning of the end of WT as we know it

[@CarlosHernandez-wb3ib]

I may change from pimo to double life elder and go back just to allow every thing to happen. My congregation is losing elders left and right lol.

[@darcisw]

NGL, I’m only a few seconds in and have no idea what you’ll say. Nevertheless, I gave it a 👍🏻 because of ZZ whacking the ball. Love him!

[@exjehovahswitness]

zeezy= likes! hahaha

[@paradisefound3536]

For me the new NWT, new songbook and phasing out of the book study all felt like the beginnings of the major shift that resulted in the televangelist cult they've become. Maybe that just says more about my waking up timeline than anything else. By the by, are my parents the only suckers that have a cart permanently outside their front door or is that something they do now?

[@julieellis2076]

Just reminds me of the Mormons and their young 'elders'. How can you even be a younger elder the two are opposites.

[@Mercutiossword]

I completely forgot about the folded magazines in the mail

[@dinotudisca3821]

Regional convention vs District Eliminating the District Overseer WT taking all KHs by force and then selling them I see the move of appointment of younger males as a way to keep them in the organization. Give them a taste of power and authority.

[@LP-iq3nr]

wally the reason why they stopped book studies at the homes was because it was dangerous and there was no way to have an "attendant to care for the friends:.

[@paradisefound3536]

Man I could watch zeezy bat that ball aaaaaall day. Even as a believer the infant elder thing bugged me. The clue's in the name!

[@exjehovahswitness]

They probably are backed into a corner for supply and demand reasons

[@jenaytucker8145]

I'm loving the cat host (ZZ) 😆🐈

[@exjehovahswitness]

he is very important to the cause

[@Former2freeExjw]

Plus at the book study we could have more honest conversations about what we may disagree with and they can’t have that. On top of having goodie night. They always preached how you need to be close to your book study group because that’s who you’d go through Armageddon with. Now I guess you have to have large easier to find groups 🤷🏻‍♂️. The whole thing is weird. And the whole jw broadcasting I could never stand but I wasn’t a very good jw from the time I got married.

[@cult2occult897]

The number of steps they have taken to intentionally limit people's chances to do thier own research is alarming. Now with the videos, people don't have to do any of thier own research for talk, witnessing, ect. It's all fed to them through videos and small snippets of information so while they're being told "you are making the truth your own" and "you are the only religion that actually knows what the Bible says" they are being heavily discouraged from doing thier own research. Talk about sheep being skinned and thrown about by oppressive Wolves n all that.

[@asherasky8147]

They got rid of home book study for organizational legality reasons.. insurance expenses, lawsuits ECT.

[@jamesbovington8218]

That makes sense. Thirty years ago parents could help out in primary school now the amount of vetting makes it too onerous. This is similar.

[@natashapeeters988]

I think that lots of elders are leaving. Because maybe they're alone in court cases etc... 🤔 😕

[@Darriebp]

Did you ever look into what the Watch tower invest their money into ? you might be surprised

[@vinimarshall7301]

In the UK some witnesses have not seen or heard from an elder in over a year so what are elders doing now

[@exjehovahswitness]

It is easy being an elder these days I guess

[@jamesbovington8218]

That must be a relief.

[@vinimarshall7301]

@@jamesbovington8218 some are wondering if there will be be any need for elders with everything going online

[@davidcorbin5307]

Nice.

[@Mercutiossword]

They just don't want to lose these young guys cause they don't keep them involved enough. It's a recruiting and involvement tactic.

[@cygnustsp]

31:00 "I havent had to pass basic seamanship in a while" lol

[@johnbenning8770]

Many elders lack leadership skills and are not chrasmatic when it comes to Famliy matters they are often sheep or give bad advice for many reasons. This comes with my own experience. I'm not a witness but I have Famliy members who were. I will leave it at that.

[@exjehovahswitness]

very true and thanks I will

[@joehinojosa8030]

JWs were FUN in the 70s and 80s. In late 90s, they turned to the Dark Side of the Force. Just ask any Old Timers.

[@jonheredia8789]

It's becoming a joke....younger elders? The dumbing down of the organization

[@clayton97330]

20 years ago didnt they say the internet was Satan's and you should stay off of it?

[@exjehovahswitness]

Yeah they didn't like it but quickly changed

[@Godly-Beard]

They realized that those online donations will be much quicker than the old school donation boxes at the halls.

[@googleshitsyt5557]

@@Godly-Beard and the accounting goes much much FASTER...and they Cry the TEARS and BEG for more money...tomorrow morning during Morning Worship...what a crap...not my days

[@EX-JW-SJD]

When I left, there was no internet I dont think.

[@tulinfirenze1990]

It scares me that "Get ready to be A elder" is actually starting to sound normal to me. After years of watching American youtube videos and listening to American podcasts, the non-use of the word "an" is now actually starting to normalise for me. That terrifies me. When did Americans collectively, as a nation forget that the word "an" exists???

[@shugahhigh3204]

What on earth are you on?

[@greyberet1]

They prolly could care less 😂! When (as if anyone gives a fuck) did Americans start their quick descent into illiteracy and stupidity?

[@charrua59]

GB seem scared every time they give talks. I think they know they cross a line they shouldent have.

[@ruthfreeman2396]

OMG!