Definitely a 6! Looks like I'm in good company, too.
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Where Are You on The Witno Scale?
by tresdecu in1 - still think it's the truth ...came to this site cause danger is your middle name.. 2 - concerned, smoething's amiss but still believe.
3 - 98% sure it's bs, but still go for / with family.
4 - anger / denial, inactive with minimal attendance (ie memorial, spec talk etc).
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Watchtower/Telecom Ownership Agreement!
by Atlantis inwatchtower-qcstelecom ownership agreement.. .
re: petition to transfer ownership of qcstelecom, inc., to watchtower bible and tract society.
http://documents.dps.ny.gov/public/common/viewdoc.aspx?docrefid=%7b57614a3f-7101-408a-8b25-b3499530db5a%7d.
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I suspect there may be more to this story. Latchman may be only a "beard" who was used by the Society to set up the company without anyone knowing who was really behind it. I don't know what the advantage in that may be, but I do know that local congregations (and businesses) often use individuals to purchase property in their own names so the sellers won't know who is really buying it and possibly jack up the price. That's not dishonest in itself. If you have some acreage to sell and Joe Blow wanted it, you might sell at one price. But if you knew Walmart wanted it, you'd probably charge a whole lot more. Same thing. As long as there are no lies or misrepresentations involved, it's fair game. You might even call it good strategy.
If this is the case here and the Society "hid" behind Latchman to set the company up, their "buying" him out is just the end game to the whole scheme. I don't know if this is actually what happened, and I don't know why they would want to do it that way, but it's certainly not out of the realm of possibility.
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Hi all sharing my book
by Sunnyflowernz inhello friends,.
i am an ex jw been out of the organisation since 2000, just written my memoirs which contains the story of my life in the organisation and the circumstances surrrounding my exit, also contains the story of sexual abuse in the org.
so if anyone is interested they can look at my website.
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Hello Sunnyflowernz! Congratulations on being a published author. Thanks for sharing your story.
I certainly don't want to dampen your justifiable joy and excitement over your new book, but may I make a couple of suggestions? You may wish to consult an editor/proofreader for your next book or perhaps a revised version of this one. A little more attention to grammar, spelling, and punctuation would make it even more readable. Also, it's easy to get lost in long paragraphs.
Again, congratulations on your book. You're very brave to put all that out there and I admire you for it.
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I need some help
by RedRightHand infor purely informational purposes, i am planning a visit to a local kingdom hall.
it has been years since i've set foot in one and i need to know what the current terminology is so i don't stick out like a sore thumb.
what are the studying?
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My personal nickname for the new silver Bible is "66 Shades of Gray." I think that's apropos for several reasons. Most jW's won't get the reference. Those that do probably won't admit it.
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Reading the Bible Alone "Will Lead you to Apostate Thinkings!" Stay a Watchtowerite!
by BucketShopBill in"from time to time, there have arisen from among the ranks of jehovah's people those, who, like the original satan, have adopted an independent, faultfinding attitude...they say that it is sufficient to read the bible exclusively, either alone or in small groups at home.
but, strangely, through such 'bible reading,' they have reverted right back to the apostate doctrines that commentaries by christendom's clergy were teaching 100 years ago.
the watchtower, aug. 15, 1981.. .
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Hmmm... Let me see if I got this straight...
Jesus said that where two or three are gathered in his name, he would be there.
Reading the Bible in small groups inevitably leads one to certain beliefs about what the Bible teaches.
These beliefs conflict with what certain organizations now teach, but agree with what many scholars over the centuries also thought it meant.
What possible conclusion might we draw from this?
The Society says these people independently reaching similar conclusions must all be wrong and such gatherings centered on the Bible alone must be prohibited.
What is wrong with this picture?
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bigmac: I love that tag! Very creative.
Simon: I know exactly what you mean. My Extremely Signficant Other just doesn't get it. But she is so wonderful in every other way I just let it pass.
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First Week Of College Was AWESOME!!!!
by Yondaime ini made so many new friends on campus this week!
got my study schedule layed out, and i joined a band!
(i play guitar) it feels so good to be at a place where people aren't judgemental and fake.
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Congratulations, YONDAIME! Enjoy your time at college. If you're like most of us, you'll look back on these years as some of the best of your life.
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'Big Eyes' Movie is the story of art couple Margaret (an XJW) and Walter Keane
by AndersonsInfo inhttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/04/tim-burton-big-eyes-new-movie-margaret-walter-keane-amy-adams-christoph-waltz_n_3013705.html.
tim burton 'big eyes' movie tells the story of art couple margaret and walter keane.
tim burton, a filmmaker known for his own brand of ghoulish cartoon characters, is taking on the world of wide-eyed artist, margaret keane, in a new movie aptly titled "big eyes.".
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Thanks for the heads up. I'll be looking for that movie to come out.
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Want to make Money $ with a Web Site?
by sarahsmile inhas anyone had success with a high traffic website or blog ?.
it might take a team of people to accomplish.. ads pay and people count, lots and lots of people.
does jehovahs-witness.net make money every time someone looks at the web site?
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There is nothing at all wrong with making money from hosting a web site. Nobody forces anyone to visit this site. Simon doesn't run any "come on" ads to entice people here. One has to look for this site to even find it. Even then, anyone is free to peruse the public areas before deciding whether or not to become a registered user. Even a brief look will tell a visitor all they need to know about the tone and tenor of what goes on here. No one of even average intelligence could possibly be deceived about the purpose of this site.
JWN is an absolutely invaluable resource for those who have been affected by the Watchtower Society. Some have suffered greatly at the hands of the Watchtower and its adherents, some not at all, but I think it's safe to say that all have been affected to some degree in one way or another. Sharing our experiences, our ups and downs, and just plain venting to others who can truly understand is a great relief to many of us. Who knows how many mental or emotional breakdowns have been prevented or at least ameliorated by coming here to find a listening ear and a caring heart? How many lifelong friendships have begun right here on the common grounds of shared experience?
My hat's off to Simon and his wife Angharad for making this site available. They probably won't, but I hope they make a mint off it. I'm quite sure no one really knows how much time and attention it takes to keep this site up and running. Not to mention how much money it must take for computers, servers, web access, etc. I don't begrudge them a cent! In fact, sometimes I click on ads I'm not even interested in just because I know Simon gets a little something every time I do. I'm glad Simon hasn't had to implement a membership or subscription fee yet, but if he did, I would gladly contribute. Now don't get any ideas, Simon! That's just a last resort.
Bottom line: You don't have to like the attitudes or opinions expressed here. Feel free to express yourself, as long as you can do so with a modicum of civility and without name-calling or denigrating others just because they don't agree with you. If you can't do that, don't bother to come here. We can get along quite well without you.
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The government should TAX the WT for the social services spent on JW's.
by EndofMysteries insince there is an abundant supply of literature where the gb tell members not to get education, not to plan for retirement, not to worry about their health, all vs doing more literature peddling, perhaps the government should stick a monthly bill to the wt for the social services, retirement, welfare, medicaid, etc, that is being spent on members because of their insisting that they don't take care of themselves and plan for the future.
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how quickly would 'new light' come that each member should plan for retirement, should get good schooling, etc??
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I agree 100% with Phizzy. All religious organizations should pay taxes like any other business. That includes contributions they receive, property they own, businesses they run, etc., etc. I also agree that true charities that actually help people should remain tax-free, even if they are run by religious groups. This should NOT include organizations that hide behind the false cloak of a "charity" like the JWs do in the UK. Their "educational" work is not charity in any sense. It is only given to those who accept "Bible studies," and then only as long as the person accepts JW dogma without question.
Also, all religious organizations as well as charities should be required to make their financial statements and tax returns public so people can see exactly where their money is going. The government could do that right now without much of a social upheaval. There is absolutely no reason why any tax-free organization should not have to disclose its financial information.