Has the generation of 1914 passed away?

Originally posted by menace71
Back the the very Original OP

Anyone born in 1914 is 98 years old now.
Anyone who fought in WWI is probably not with us anymore.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_last_surviving_World_War_I_veterans_by_country

I would say the generation of 1914 has passed by

Manny

yes but our understanding is not that people who were born in 1914 are the generation
who Christ was referring to, you did know that, right?

Originally posted by robbie carrobie
yes but our understanding is not that people who were born in 1914 are the generation
who Christ was referring to, you did know that, right?

So why is "1914" mentioned in the prophesy then?

Originally posted by galveston75
To be clearly honest with you, I'm tired of waisting my time on you as no matter what I say you knock it and do nothing but be hostile in your statements and very seldom read the postings I make.
You do nothing but condemn and berate and I'm tired of it.

This is what I asked robbie (but you responded - he still has not...!):

You mention "other so-called Christian churches" and make a list of what they believe now and how that makes them false in your eyes; what progression has the JW organisation specifically demonstrated where it once believed something and now it does not. E.I "progression"?

You respond by posting a scripture and asking if I prayed to Jehovah (your Jehovah) to find the answer.

And you you say you are becoming tired of me - sheesh!!

Originally posted by divegeester
So why is "1914" mentioned in the prophesy then?

First of all, its not a prophecy, its an attempt to understand Christs prophecy, which we
did not author and secondly, you are citing quotations from articles which have been
revised as our understanding has progressed, pity that you didn't take the time to
actually ascertain what out understanding is before you posted it, but then again, you
would need to read the articles in the watchtower magazine rather than take pot shots
at them from a distance. Tell, me, what is our present understanding of who or what
'the generation', of Matthew 24 is?

Originally posted by divegeester
This is what I asked robbie (but you responded - he still has not...!):

You mention "other so-called Christian churches" and make a list of what they believe now and how that makes them false in your eyes; what progression has the JW organisation specifically demonstrated where it once believed something and now it does not. E.I "progression"? ...[text shortened]... your Jehovah) to find the answer.

And you you say you are becoming tired of me - sheesh!!

i could provide evidence, but im not going to, for it would make not the slightest
difference as to how you view Jehovahs witnesses.

Originally posted by robbie carrobie
First of all, its not a prophecy, its an attempt to understand Christ prophecy, which we
did not author and secondly, you are citing quotations from articles which have been
revised as our understanding has progressed, pity hat you didn't take the time to
actually ascertain what out understanding is before you posted it, but then again, you
w ...[text shortened]... l, me, what is our present understanding of who or what
'the generation', of Matthew 24 is?

So the prediction about 1914 was in error and you (JWs) have revised it?

BTW, are you going to respond to the quotes from Watchtower on page 25 of this thread, or my response to you about "progression", which Galveston responded to and which response initiated another thresad but to which you have avoided?

Maybe you just wade in when it suits you?

Originally posted by robbie carrobie
i could provide evidence, but im not going to, for it would make not the slightest
difference as to how you view Jehovahs witnesses.

Don't wory about me robbie, think about your 'readers' and your reputation..

Originally posted by robbie carrobie
i could provide evidence, but im not going to, for it would make not the slightest
difference as to how you view Jehovahs witnesses.

Specifically, how has the JW organisation "revised it teachings" to demonstrate what you are calling "progression"?

Perhaps you would like to answer in the other thread which you have so far avoided?

Originally posted by RJHinds
There is a flicker of hope for them yet, however. It has been reported that women live longer than men, normally. So maybe there are some women, who never fought in WWI still breathing.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_verified_oldest_people


perhaps LOL


Manny

Originally posted by robbie carrobie
yes but our understanding is not that people who were born in 1914 are the generation
who Christ was referring to, you did know that, right?

Ok but people born before will be even older and most likely dead people well but the specific date is 1914

Anyway we can dismiss this prophecy as it has come to pass and even of the Watchtower Organization own words




Manny

Originally posted by menace71
Ok but people born before will be even older and most likely dead people well but the specific date is 1914

Anyway we can dismiss this prophecy as it has come to pass and even of the Watchtower Organization own words




Manny

It has come to pass?

Who says so?

Originally posted by menace71
Ok but people born before will be even older and most likely dead people well but the specific date is 1914

Anyway we can dismiss this prophecy as it has come to pass and even of the Watchtower Organization own words




Manny

you have no idea what we teach with regard to the generation or why do you. People
before? did you make that up? Are you aware that we profess an immediate fulfilment
of prophecy and a greater fulfilment.

Originally posted by divegeester
So the prediction about 1914 was in error and you (JWs) have revised it?

BTW, are you going to respond to the quotes from Watchtower on page 25 of this thread, or my response to you about "progression", which Galveston responded to and which response initiated another thresad but to which you have avoided?

Maybe you just wade in when it suits you?

so you dont actually know what it is we teach with regard to the generation or why,
interesting, 500 pages later and you have no idea.

Originally posted by divegeester
Specifically, how has the JW organisation "revised it teachings" to demonstrate what you are calling "progression"?

Perhaps you would like to answer in the other thread which you have so far avoided?

no i have told you I am not going to participate in any capacity, enough time has
passed by for me to understand that its an absolutely futile exercise not only to
correspond with you in this regard but to hope that you will accept any of our reasons.

Originally posted by divegeester
Don't wory about me robbie, think about your 'readers' and your reputation..

I know who my friends are, dont worry.