Posts by darkspilver

Without warning Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that the existing 500 and 1,000 rupee banknotes (equivalent US$7.50 and US$15.00) will be withdrawn from the financial system TONIGHT.

Letter 21 March 2016 - Re: Donations to “Jehovah’s Witnesses of India”
Since November 2000, our preaching work in India has been under financial restrictions. These restrictions prevent foreign donors and institutions from sending contributions to the legal entities used for the Kingdom work in India. Hence, the India branch continues to depend on the support of those who are Indian citizens to care for special pioneers, the translation of literature into various Indian languages, and the construction of Kingdom Halls throughout the country.
We are pleased to inform you that publishers with Indian passports who wish to donate towards the Kingdom work in India may be able to do so using the www.jwindiagift.org website.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwqmWMK7dwtlTS1iLTQ0NVpmd3c/view

India currency bombshell

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This really Appeared

by snugglebunny in

i don't know if this will be of any use to our cousins from across the pond, but the principal of a uk school or college is generally referred to as simply "the head".. .

darkspilver

Original story from website:

http://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/girls-schools-offering-special-8211-head/story-11931416-detail/story.html

It won the 2012 Annual Press Funnies Poll at Hold The Front Page, it was up against

Gloucestershire Echo: "Girls schools still offering ‘something special’ – head"
Hackney Gazette: "Man jailed for crack in bum"
Weston, Worle and Somerset Mercury: "Jesus rubbishes mum’s sex claims"

http://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2012/news/runaway-poll-win-for-girls-school-head-line/

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Bethel Warwick Address?

by TheWonderofYou in

jw
friends

what is the correct address of bethel warwick.

is this the house no.

1 of gods kingdom drive?

darkspilver

What is the correct address of Bethel Warwick

According to the following webpage....

https://www.jw.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses/offices/united-states/

Patterson

100 Watchtower Dr. (2891 Route 22), PATTERSON NY 12563
https://a.zozi.com/#/express/patterson-jehovahswitnessesny/products/167452
https://goo.gl/maps/oWSHjx8XE2Q2

Wallkill

900 Red Mills Rd, WALLKILL NY 12589
https://a.zozi.com/#/express/wallkill-jehovahswitnessesny/products/172802
https://goo.gl/maps/rqwdMkNNNCo

Warwick

1 Kings Dr, TUXEDO PARK NY 10987
https://a.zozi.com/#/express/watchtower-jehovahswitnessesny/products/167383
https://goo.gl/maps/6tNFj4Y58E72

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UK's NSPCC REJECTS 'mandatory reporting' of suspected child abuse

by darkspilver in

large article at the top of page 20 in today's - 6th november 2016 - sunday observer, the 'sister' newspaper in the uk of the guardian which only prints monday to saturday.. the national society for the prevention of cruelty to children - nspcc - is the uk's leading children's charity, specialising in child protection and are the only uk children's charity with statutory powers and that means they can take action to safeguard children at risk of abuse.. the headline in the web version is slightly different, but the rest of the article appears to be the same.

nspcc rejects plan for 'mandatory reporting' of suspected child abuse.

the government’s consultation on reporting and acting on child abuse and neglect was launched amid concerns about past abuse in some of the country’s major institutions.

darkspilver

Large article at the top of page 20 in today's - 6th November 2016 - Sunday Observer, the 'sister' newspaper in the UK of The Guardian which only prints Monday to Saturday.

The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children - NSPCC - is the UK's leading children's charity, specialising in child protection and are the only UK children's charity with statutory powers and that means they can take action to safeguard children at risk of abuse.

The headline in the web version is slightly different, but the rest of the article appears to be the same

NSPCC rejects plan for 'mandatory reporting' of suspected child abuse

The government’s consultation on reporting and acting on child abuse and neglect was launched amid concerns about past abuse in some of the country’s major institutions. High-profile inquiries, such as that into the paedophile Jimmy Savile, revealed how many people suspected abuse but failed to report their fears.
Under the new proposal teachers, doctors and other employees in regulated professions who work with children would be legally obliged to report suspicions that a child was being abused. However, the plan has been rejected by the NSPCC.
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2016/nov/05/nspcc-rejects-bid-to-stop-abuse

The article goes on to explain that submissions to the government's consultation regarding mandatory reporting reveal:

AGAINST Mandatory Reporting

Children’s Commissioner

National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC)

British Association of Social Workers (BASW)

Royal College of Nursing (RCN)

National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC)

FOR Mandatory Reporting

National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT)

British Medical Association (BMA)

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Does Anyone Recognize This Canadian Elder?

by berrygerry in

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/jehovah-s-witnesses-incapable-of-free-informed-refusal-of-blood-former-adherent-says-1.3829778.

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darkspilver

Hi stuckinarut2

Yes, he has posted here.
He has posted here you say Rebel8??
Really?

I believe rebel8 is referring to Lawrence Hughes?......

The newspaper article linked to in the OP was based around an interview with Lawrence Hughes.

The picture posted in the OP, from that newspaper article, is described as being of his daughter's funeral. Bethany.

Lawrence Hughes has posted in the forum - for exampe:

https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/111763/shunned-father-deathsuit-against-watchtower-update

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Advanced Warning I - WT August 2016 "Study" articles re "Reaching Out"

by Nicholaus Kopernicus in

the brief outline for this item makes reference to the most recent wt on the subject of "reaching out" (august 2016 - pages 20 - 29) if you are a jehovah's witness and thinking about becoming a ministerial servant or elder, then please consider the following information prior to attending the kh for this week’s wt “study” and the week after.

first - if you hope to become an elder, in the uk you will also become a charitable trustee.

you will not be given any training for this part of your role.

darkspilver

Hi zeb!

"These Jehovah witness elders are shown themselves to be woefully ignorant of standard practices in the real world, seriously unprepared for the hearings, completely lacking in compassion for the victim and untrained to be real shepherds and all have consistently poor memories."
Australian Royal Commission.
all the ARC stuff is online isn't it, I've looked, but can't find the above quote - where did you find it?
Was it said by the ARC Chair, or in one of the submissions / statements made at the ARC, rather than by the ARC?
I'm not disagreeing with the quote, just wondering with how it's presented
TIA

Any update on where the quote is from that you gave above?

All the ARC stuff is online - transcripts, submissions etc - so can you give a link please

TIA

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British Branch up for Sale

by wannaexit in

jw
friends

more money for mother!!.

http://ibsaproperty.com/.

darkspilver

Hi freddo

ignoring the post 9/11 fall-out, it's interesting to see be reminded of some of the apparent reasoning for not moving previously.

Of course what's changed now is that they'll need a much smaller footprint - but the move was to Essex was all in place before the major downsizing - as can be seen comparing the original Essex scheme with the current one.

https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/42605/reason-uk-bethel-move-scrapped

https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/21046/report-from-publishing-committee
https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/13739/re-milton-keynes
https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/15342/wtbts-preparing-downsize
https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/14670/bethel-move-scrapped

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Weird Exodus the Musical

by darkspilver in

jw
friends

no idea, totally no idea, just weird, really weird.... though it's amazing how well gilbert and sullivan stands up to this - indestructible.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yntrg6p5wri.

darkspilver

no idea, totally no idea, just weird, really weird...

Though it's amazing how well Gilbert and Sullivan stands up to this - indestructible

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNtRg6P5wrI

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An LGTB newspaper in Spain features my personal experience.

by sp74bb in

an lgtb newspaper in spain features my personal experience:.

http://shangay.com/el-testigo-de-jehová-expulsado-por-gay-“denuncié-por-abuso-sexual”.

please find a google translation in english:.

darkspilver

It was when I had 14-15 years. It is a sexual molestation.

Well, unfortunately, your account appears to have changed then - the article in El Periodico clearly just stated '16' - it was an article you evidently helped in writing and one that you commented on here freely, without taking issue with the '16' bit - in fact I believe this is the first time ver here you've even mentioned being 14 / 15

http://www.elperiodico.com/es/noticias/sociedad/abusos-sexuales-encubiertos-los-testigos-jehova-5417032

https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/5088277520449536/_post/5972852660502528

Do you know who Ronnie Winslow was?