This is absolutely a money-cult that uses up its followers. The money goes up, but never comes down. Oh, it used to come down as a loan to one congregation for building the building. But, now, it's a pretty-much mandatory donation of all congregations of any and all excess funds and a set amount. And, the WTS then grabs the title to the building that the locals have paid for. As far as the headquarters and arious banch offices, the wTS has sold them . . . for over $2 billion. The new headquarters they are building are a small fracion of that, and many headquarters are being consolidated. Consolidation means less Bethelites needed. The WTS laid off the older ones in droves. The Bethelites took a vow of poverty, have no social security for their time spent at Bethel, and Bethel doesn't give hardly any retirement. So, these people are scrambling looking for jobs, and some of them are old.
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More Money For JW.ORG
by The Searcher inmy apologies if this topic has previously been spotlighted.. the following is a portion of the the recent money-grabbing letter from jw.org.
it's on page 4 - one of the three pages which only the elders were allowed to read.. "surplus funds: is it necessary to save congregation funds for future construction or major renovation projects?
what should be done with excess congregation funds that are currently being held or that may accumulate in the future?
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This religion is about to be toast.
by kneehighmiah inthe governing body is preparing to take a major hit.
this recent watchtower shows it.
not the new understandings, but the article on marriage.
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I know a female JW who will never, ever, EVER consider marrying a brother. She has repeatedly told me this over the years. They (men, especially JW men) are too domineering, abusive, sex filled, etc. . But, she still clings for the "hope" of everlasting life so she's a devout JW sister. Now, wouldn't a non-cult hypnotized person think that if this religions was sooooooooo, "Jehober darn wonderful", that the men who follow it would also be the most eligible men ever? (Skeeter bangs head against wall).
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The Watchtower 3/15/2015 Parables! New Understanding! plus More!
by wifibandit inhttp://imgur.com/a/e6dos.
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Yep, the R&F will not see a difference. I just had to explain the overlapping generation to a JW, one who regularly attends meetings! Totally doesn't matter what the WTS does. They can become worshipers of ruby cats, and they will follow. It's a cult!
LOL.
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Jehovah's Witnesses and "winter decorations"
by Lynnie inso how many jw's do you know that do "winter decorations" instead of "holiday decorations"?
i have a cousin that is upbaptized but very much on board with the jw's but somehow snowmen and pine boughs are okay to decorate the house as long as there is no tree.
have anyone of you heard or seent his practice?
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Seriously, the JWs don't like it becuase the lights are a pagan celbration of the longest winter's night. So, I'd think that any decoration would be pagan and banned. But, perhaps there is "nu light", LOL.
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Yeah!
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does the wt always carefully phrase sentences so as to never take blame?
by sowhatnow inim recalling a time when i sat and circled words in a watchtower article, indicating strongly the fact that it is in fact the writters opinion.. however just the suggestion in the sentence these words are ignored.. for example.
it is our understanding.
we believe this to be the case.
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Followed up always by an article on "obey", "we are God's channel of communication", "dont' run ahead of the Organization", and the catchall, "avoid independent thinking."
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Advice Needed...Again
by wallievase incurrent update- the wife and i are separated.
i dont go to the meetings or in service but im not df, or da.
she is not budging.. problem- my wife has made it clear that she doesnt want me back unless i do all the witness stuff, i have even offered to attend meetings but not participate in commenting or go in service and this is not good enough.
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I am so sorry. There was a JW article about 2 years ago that said, "You shouldn't be afraid of losing your community when you change religions." It was based on incoming (not outgoing) JWs. But, I'd give it to your wife.
THen, go see a divorce attorney ASAP. Call the local or state bar. Alot of the attorneys may give you 1/2 hour free consultation.
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Jehovah's Witnesses Application for Trolley Preaching Rejected by Village of Glen Ellyn, Illinois
by jwleaks inglen ellyn won't allow jehovah's witnesses brochure rack on sidewalk.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/glen-ellyn/ct-jehovah-witness-brochures-tl-20141209-story.html.
the glen ellyn village board (usa) on monday night voted 4-2 to reject a request by a kingdom hall of jehovah's witnesses north of glen ellyn to place a portable brochure rack on a public sidewalk in downtown glen ellyn for evangelistic purposes.. glen ellyn currently bars commercial signage and the placement of any kind of structure whether temporary or permanent on its public sidewalks without village board approval.
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The poor restaurant. Don't they have a say? This is going to deter business for them, becuase MOST people avoid the JWs like they would a homeless person. Why don't they set up the trolley in front of their Kingdumb Hall (or, at least, make it a moving trolley). I mean, don't subject this one restaurant.
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Are you an "out of the closet" atheist?
by rebel8 ini'm atheist and not ashamed of it.
however, it is so politically incorrect, especially where i live.
i have a legitimate concern that being out of the closet too much will hurt my career or neighborly relations--i know for a fact it probably would.. i'm really cautious about who i tell.. how about you?
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Yes, pretty much out of the closet. Told my JW relatives that I didn't beleive in God, God(s), Bible, god of abraham, Devil, Satan, Demons . . . . But, I don't wear an "I hate God" attitude on my shoulder. So, I'm not a violent atheist.
Was at hockey practice the other night. Cute kid is playing a guessing game, "I'm thinking of someone in the sky." I replied, "The man in the moon?" id goes, "Noooooooooo." I just smiled. Then, another parent chimed in, "God?"
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Sunday NY Times: How ISIS drives Muslims from Islam.
by Balaamsass2 in230 comments.
sundayreview | op-ed columnist.
how isis drives muslims from islam.
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Best news I have read in a long time.
