Bethelites told to protest by the GB??

by williamhconley 11 Replies latest social current

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  williamhconley

  When I served in Bethel during the late 90's I was told by several bethel elders that since the city did not approve the 30 story residential building (now 90 sands) to be built in Columbia Heights, bethelites were sent to stand in front of City Hall as a protest. This was approved by the GB.

  I wasn't there at that time but my question is...

  Is there anybody here that may have been at Bethel or NYC at that time that can shed more light on this?

  The WT criticizes organizations and individuals that protest to protect their rights. Couldn't the bethelites & JW's see a double standard?

  Were they carrying any placards or were they just standing in front of city hall?

  Anyone that can shed any light on this would be very appreciated.

  Thanks

  W.H. Conley
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  prologos

  that would be a political action. so, when money(future sales) are involved is it ok for JW,s upper class to be political?
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  steve2

  I'd say it never ever happened. Those elders were pulling your leg or you imagined it during a brief psychotic episode - you choose.
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  InquiryMan

  It did happen. It was even an article in Awake (or the Watchtower) about it.
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  InquiryMan

  They have also had peaceful protests as far as I remember in Strasbourg
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  Julia Orwell

  They'll fight tooth an nail when it's in their interests to, but no other reason, nor will they allow JWs to do so either.
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  leavingwt

  This did happen.
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  Londo111

  Okay, we’ve “two witnesses” to this. This sounds like an interesting story. Any more details?
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  AndDontCallMeShirley

  The WT has used political lobbyists in order to sway city councils to change laws in favor of WT.

  Why wouldn't they also protest if it promotes WT agenda?
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  frankiespeakin

  Yeah I remember hearing about it. Lots of good it would do(sarcasim) they don't vote and pay no taxes why would the city feel obligated to approve such a building plan.