CORONAVIRUS 2020 Did Jehovahs Witnesses predict it?

[JehovahsWitness]

This interesting article was published by Jehovahs Witnesses way back in 2006. Do you think the advicein it is practical?

[Wootah]

If I show you the many failed JW prophesies will you admit JW is false?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watch_T ... redictions

[JehovahsWitness]

[Replying to post 2 by Wootah]

False what?

This interesting article was published by Jehovahs Witnesses way back in 2006. Do you think the advicein it is practical?

https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines ... m-disease/



This interesting article was published by Jehovahs Witnesses way back in 2006. Do you think the advicein it is practical?

[Tcg]

[Replying to post 1 by JehovahsWitness]

If the JWs knew specific details about the COVID-19 virus before the outbreak, one has to wonder why they did nothing to help prevent it. If on the other hand they made some vague prediction of future diseases, of course that is happening, evolution works that way.

I didn't read the article. If I wanted information on disease prevention, I'd turn to medical/health experts not advocates of a specific religious organization.


Tcg

[Tcg]

[Replying to post 1 by JehovahsWitness]

The CDC - Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention has issued clear guidelines to help prevent its spread:

• Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Prevention
  
  There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:
  
  - Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  - Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
  - Stay home when you are sick.
  - Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
  - Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
  - Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask.
  • CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.
    Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others. The use of facemasks is also crucial for health workers and people who are taking care of someone in close settings (at home or in a health care facility).
  - Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
  
  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nc ... tment.html

Tcg

[JehovahsWitness]

I didn't read the article.

Did you look at the pictures?


https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines ... m-disease/

[Tcg]

I didn't read the article.

Did you look at the pictures?

This sentence follows the one you quoted above:

• If I wanted information on disease prevention, I'd turn to medical/health experts not advocates of a specific religious organization.

I suspect that answers your question.


Tcg

[JehovahsWitness]

I didn't read the article.

Did you look at the pictures?


https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines ... m-disease/

Yes that was a helpful link too
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nc ... tment.html


The Jehovahs Witnesses article deals with more general preventative advice... for example an jnformation campaigne in 2014.

[tam]

Peace to you,

[Replying to post 1 by JehovahsWitness]


I see nothing in the article that suggests jws predicted coronavirus 2020 or anything else. The article is just a basic list of measures one could/should take to help prevent disease transmission. There had just been an ebola virus outbreak a year or two earlier (and of course SARS and MERS came before this article as well).


Seemed a little overboard on the pets section, imo. But other than that, just basic information.



Peace again to you!

[JehovahsWitness]

[Replying to post 9 by tam]

I did I say it did?