New Light on Beards

[George88]

Your posts exemplify your principle each time! When someone lacking education makes an effort to contemplate ideas, it is futile. But carry on. You want to fight as always, look in the mirror. I'm sure one of you will win.

[JW Insider]

https://www.jw.org/en/library/videos/#en/categories/VODStudio

[JW Insider]

11 minutes ago, ComfortMyPeople said:

You will all agree that the new approach to the treatment of disfellowshipped ones is simply wonderful. It's not everything I would like, but we are on our way, thank Jehovah. Furthermore, women's pants, ties... are gradually disappearing as part of the pharisaism that gave so much importance to clothing.

Yes. I was just starting another topic on the content of the update. It's an excellent step, imo, too.

Edited to add: For now I just decided to post it on an already existing 'Updates' topic.

 

[George88]

Now we can definitively confirm that the GB member is wearing a beard without relying on gossip or speculation. It is evident that even before the official announcement, he was wearing a beard at international assemblies where many brothers from that region have been wearing beards for a long time.

Now that beards have become widely accepted, any previous criticism should shift focus toward how they are perceived by outsiders in different regions.

[Srecko Sostar]

4 hours ago, JW Insider said:

https://www.jw.org/en/library/videos/#en/categories/VODStudio

So he's one of those who wanted a beard? lol

[JW Insider]

7 minutes ago, Srecko Sostar said:

So he's one of those who wanted a beard? lol

Or maybe they all still hate beards, but one of them had to sacrifice his personal preferences to show that the GB will lead by example. Perhaps he drew the "short straw" as they say here. 

Maybe next time, another one will go without the tie: 

[Srecko Sostar]

30 minutes ago, JW Insider said:

Or maybe they all still hate beards, but one of them had to sacrifice his personal preferences to show that the GB will lead by example. Perhaps he drew the "short straw" as they say here. 

Maybe next time, another one will go without the tie: 

Have you heard about the update?

Welcome to the disfellowshipped who comes to meetings (but without extended fellowship), walks into the preaching service or to meetings without a tie and jacket. Sisters wearing slacks.
With or without some "restrictions" and more IF the clothing standard in particular country is such that it is "normal" among "people of the nation".

lol

[George88]

8 minutes ago, Srecko Sostar said:

Have you heard about the update?

Welcome to the disfellowshipped who comes to meetings (but without extended fellowship), walks into the preaching service or to meetings without a tie and jacket. Sisters wearing slacks.
With or without some "restrictions" and more IF the clothing standard in particular country is such that it is "normal" among "people of the nation".

Who didn't see your criticism coming? lol!

[Srecko Sostar]

8 minutes ago, George88 said:

Who didn't see your criticism coming? lol!

"However, GB has decided  ....,"

https://www.jw.org/en/news/region/global/2024-Governing-Body-Update-2/

[George88]

5 minutes ago, Srecko Sostar said:

"However, GB has decided  ....,"

I acknowledge the recent update, but it did not prevent you and others from expressing criticism and sarcasm. However, if we consider the larger context, it's evident that the dress code is intended for those who scrutinize the attire of other nations. The aim is to balance the overall perception of the situation.

The theme here is "repentance" for those who have been disfellowshipped or have left. However, it does not apply to apostates and those Jehovah's Witnesses who enjoy creating division within their own religion, as it is being done here. Certainly, there are still certain conditions that apply to individuals here.

[TrueTomHarley]

1 hour ago, JW Insider said:

Maybe next time, another one will go without the tie

Doesn’t matter. I’m growing one like Rip Van Winkle as we speak. Long enough to sweep the kitchen floor with.

[George88]

Who was the one who came up with the idea of comparing the flag of Norway to the tie of the GB? The GB live in the US when they are not abroad, and if I'm not mistaken, isn't the GB born in Australia or has connections to Australia? Let's be honest here, it's either the Australian flag or the Stars and Stripes. lol!