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  Article: Witnesses Portfolio ‘Better Maintained Than The White House.’

  by AndersonsInfo in

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  https://www.bisnow.com/new-york/news/commercial-real-estate/what-makes-the-jehovahs-witnesses-portfolio-special-and-what-the-latest-property-to-hit-the-market-could-become-60632 .

  “i’ve never seen any properties kept in better shape,” tim says.

  “anyone who buys them will be happy that they did and they won’t need to spend a dime on upgrades to infrastructure.” tim, who tells us he attended a breakfast at the white house about a decade ago, goes as far as to say the buildings are better maintained than the presidential residence..

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  JW pride!!!

  Sure take care of their property the best!!!

  DY
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  The more things change, the more they stay the same

  by OutsiderLookingIn in

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  oldskool wrote on another post that "the 'truth' is an experience, and the 'beliefs' are designed to get you to behave as a member of the experience.

  " i've read a lot here about the many changes to the wtbts in recent years.

  but this got me thinking about the practices or, for the most part, non-practices that make someone a jw.

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  No wind chimes?! I did not get that memo; very much enjoy and have them, as do a couple of JW families I know.

  Huh???!!!

  DY
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  If Jehovah hates magic, why is it ok to go to Magic theme parks such as Disneyland the Magic Kingdom and not be disfellowshipped for it?

  by Greybeard in

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  if jehovah hates magic, why is it ok to go to magic theme parks such as disney land the magic kingdom?

  i grew up a jw and we all went to disney land and magic mountain.

  if jehovah hates magic then why are these places not forbidden?

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  Not only do we go to the Orlando, FL, theme parks, but we also go on all the rides, yes, including the ones in the Harry Potter Village. The butter beer is delicious!!!

  You see, the WTBTS has their opinion, then we individual JWs make up our minds on what we will follow and what we will consider pure bull shit.

  Then... Life goes on.

  DY😎
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  "Just don't overthink the truth"

  by stuckinarut2 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  so after almost a year of complete inactivity and non attendance, i ran into a nice brother from the local congregation.. after some nice chit-chat, he says "we really miss you and your family...etc...you were always the kind and supportive one, the approachable and encouraging one in the congregation.

  your absence has confused so many".

  i thanked him and said "oh no, no individual has stumbled us.

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  Be well, and... Relax.

  DY🌺
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  "Just don't overthink the truth"

  by stuckinarut2 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  so after almost a year of complete inactivity and non attendance, i ran into a nice brother from the local congregation.. after some nice chit-chat, he says "we really miss you and your family...etc...you were always the kind and supportive one, the approachable and encouraging one in the congregation.

  your absence has confused so many".

  i thanked him and said "oh no, no individual has stumbled us.

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  Love and friendship is always conditional. Part of our human condition perhaps.

  One wise person said.... When, why?.... Who knows, but there are no truer words: "No situation is 100% good or 100% bad".

  Accentuate, emphasize the positive in life and you shall find happiness.🌞

  DY
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  Environmentalists? Not Necessarily, Helping Nonetheless....

  by Doubtfully Yours in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  whether the average jw appreciates it or not (i certainly do not), the wtbts sure is helping in the environmentalists' movement of creating as much a paperless society as possible in order to preserve trees and create other favorable situations for humanity, such as avoiding so much trash and chemical waste involved in the printing/shipping process.. in order to help me adjust to this new phase within the org, i've reasoned it all this way.

  anybody else recognizes that this going all out electronic/computerized is, of course, first a most profitable effort, but also has a secondary benefit of helping out to preserve the environment.......?!.

  dy.

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  Then there will be a long, disappointed life for the vast majority here.

  Life is not fair. Best lived when dealt positively with this known fact.

  DY
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  RC Was Worse Than I thought...

  by JW_Rogue in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i was visiting with my family and it seems the rc was worse than i thought.

  now they all seem to think that "we are so close to the end" and that the "brothers are really preparing us for the gt".

  some even saying that soon our message will change to a judgement message for mankind and talking about how we need to improve "everything we do".

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  It is good to know there is no more new lit presented at this assy. I hated getting more books/pamphlet/etc., as if the WTBTS doesn't have enough already!

  Excellent news!!!

  DY
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  Environmentalists? Not Necessarily, Helping Nonetheless....

  by Doubtfully Yours in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  whether the average jw appreciates it or not (i certainly do not), the wtbts sure is helping in the environmentalists' movement of creating as much a paperless society as possible in order to preserve trees and create other favorable situations for humanity, such as avoiding so much trash and chemical waste involved in the printing/shipping process.. in order to help me adjust to this new phase within the org, i've reasoned it all this way.

  anybody else recognizes that this going all out electronic/computerized is, of course, first a most profitable effort, but also has a secondary benefit of helping out to preserve the environment.......?!.

  dy.

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  Just can't win.

  If they would not have introduced the technology, surely they would then be accused of tree-killing.🤔

  DY
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  "Just don't overthink the truth"

  by stuckinarut2 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  so after almost a year of complete inactivity and non attendance, i ran into a nice brother from the local congregation.. after some nice chit-chat, he says "we really miss you and your family...etc...you were always the kind and supportive one, the approachable and encouraging one in the congregation.

  your absence has confused so many".

  i thanked him and said "oh no, no individual has stumbled us.

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  Many inside, having found out about the Society's flaws, still feel the 'good' far outweighs the 'bad' and make the decision to plow along.

  For many so rigidly indoctrinated for time immemorial, the social structure one has become accustomed to can only be found inside this particular group. I fall in this category.

  I have also heard some say "find me an organization composed of imperfect humans that is perfect". They intentionally choose to accentuate the correct/positive.

  DY
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  Old Relative Not Happy About Push To Use Ipads Etc

  by disillusioned 2 in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i was in a close relatives house yesterday and she was having angry and resentful at the push to use electronic devices at the meetings.

  she was talking to another relative of mine who has just got an ipad to use.

  this relative of mine is very elderly and obviously prefers to use her bible and other books.

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  I tried my best to resist it as I truly enjoy the written/printed word, but it seems that to do so here in the States means to fall behind big time and being from a crew of hardcore 'all things' JWs, I just couldn't let that happen and still keep the peace.

  I gave up and caved as usual.

  DY