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  Marilyn Zweifel of the 800-why-1914 Helpline passed away yesterday

  by coffee_black in

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  marilyn manned the helpline for many years, and touched the lives of so many effected by the wt.

  she will be missed.. coffee .

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  Gayle

  Marilyn was one of the modern-day proactive pioneers of the so-called "apostasy." She helped by phone so many JWs to process and encourage many depressed with their JW life and experience. Before Internet it was a more lonely road.

  There have been many, that left the WT in the '80s' and '90s' that have passed away now. Now with so many Internet sites, people can link up with so many, process coming out of the JW "cult" more quickly and with more knowledge and strength. It is very satisfying to see the development of ex-JWs and to see 'immediate' exposure to every 'move' of the frantic, desperate WTS. The WT cracks are widening and more people are sensing their 'stink.'
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  No bibles at any kingdomhalls, strong rumors the annual meeting is regarding the bible...

  by EndofMysteries in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  from relatives and contacts in 2 states, there have been no bibles available for a couple months.

  one person mentioned to me as well about supposed quotes in the magazines from other bibles.

  rumors are that they will announce a new bible, or possibly tell everyone to buy a bible from another place that they approve of.

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  Gayle

  Can't see how families will be able to afford multiple Bibles at $40-$50 each. No problem back in the day for families when Bibles were $1 each. There could become a trend of a "family" Bible,,(maybe an extra page to record marriage dates and baptisms, but to be almost untouchable).
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  Due to Oct 5th WT Biz Meet all meetings for that week are cancelled

  by illoowy in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i was informed that due to oct 5th wt biz meet all meetings for that week are cancelled,.

  i asked if the mid week meeting was also and was told yes, because of the assembly.. it seems there's an overload of theocratic alternative banqueting feasts available so.

  that the regular menu at the kh is not necessary for that week.

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  Gayle

  Interesting. No one will miss the mid-week meeting I am sure, except for the self-righteous or socially needy.

  Makes me go further to wonder. I didn't think ever that the "congregation book study" would ever be dropped (I know it was merged into the TSM and SM) Could the TMS and SM ever be dropped also, I mean, merged to Sunday? I mean, couldn't the Watchtower still have their '5 meetings' choke hold all held on one day as well? How far back was it when the organization only had Sunday meetings? (Sorry, maybe this should be for another thread?)
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  My Mom Is Finally Seeing The Light!

  by minimus in

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  2. friends

  i am very happy that my dear old mom is finally seeing the truth about the "truth".

  what hit her like a ton of bricks is the latest wt.

  study article that exalts the governing body and pretty much negates everything the bible students and russell, the founder of the watchtower, ever said was truth!.

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  Gayle

  So happy for you about your mom!! I think even older ones can finally see. I think more older ones will be leaving, or going inactive at least. Some may not go out full force, but will be able to truthfully and conventiently say "because of my health problems, expenses, etc."

  Best wishes to you both.
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  If the rumor is true, and there is a new bible will it be distributed at the AGM?

  by hoser in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  total speculation of course, but if they are good marketers every attendee will leave the event with a shiny new new world translation.

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  Gayle

  They may do an annoucement, but state as funds/donations come in, 'then' this 'new' 'new' world translation 'may' be out 'soon.'

  Really their distraction of moving expenses, packing up, construction work upstate has probably got them into a 'frenzy.'
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  Overheard at the coffee shop...

  by Jim_TX in

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  2. friends

  here's a bit of a story for you... .

  on the weekends, i go to a local restaurant/coffee shop and spend some time there reading, studying, taking notes, etc.

  i also get a light breakfast with my 6 to 10 cups of coffee.

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  Gayle

  That's a good one! :)
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  Kingdom Hall in Chile has National flag!!

  by wolfman85 in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  in the spanish website extj one forum user shows evidence that on the 18th and 19th of september in chile the government calls to honor the nation displaying the national flag everywhere.

  failure to do so is liable to a fine.

  you can see the photos here: http://www.extj.com/showthread.php?23799-celebracion-de-la-patria-y-la-doble-moral-de-los-tjs-auspiciado-por-la-watch-tower/page2.

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  Gayle

  When I think of the tens of thousands little JWs children (including me) having to sit or stand but not salute, facing ridicule or worse, taking the brunt of it all those school years,, all for nothing. When it's ok for JW adults putting up flags so as to not have to pay a fine.. just makes me furious!!!
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  Kingdom Hall in Chile has National flag!!

  by wolfman85 in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  in the spanish website extj one forum user shows evidence that on the 18th and 19th of september in chile the government calls to honor the nation displaying the national flag everywhere.

  failure to do so is liable to a fine.

  you can see the photos here: http://www.extj.com/showthread.php?23799-celebracion-de-la-patria-y-la-doble-moral-de-los-tjs-auspiciado-por-la-watch-tower/page2.

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  Gayle

  Wiki:

  "Public buildings and private residences are required to display the flag on Navy Day (21 May), National Day (18 September) and Army Day (19 September). If the flag is displayed incorectly or not displayed at all during these days, the person responsible may be fined."
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  What is happening in Mexico?

  by ILoveTTATT in

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  2. friends

  i have heard that a lot of the english congregations in mexico are shutting down... they are condensing 5 congregations into one, or in some areas even disbanding the only english congregation.

  jw's who have been living in mexico for many years and probably were sheltered by being in the english congregations will now have to move to spanish congregations.... .

  ilttatt.

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  Gayle

  Too many U.S. JWs going to Mexico to "serve where the need is greater." Haha. Pub. to population in Mexico 2012 is one pub per pop. of 150. U.S. stat is one pub per pop. 262!

  The need is 'greater' in the U.S. now. Haha. The "English" congs. not increasing. The 'English' need help.

  The WTS want those who are retiring or whatever to keep their money in U.S. because the WTS wants/needs their money more!
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  3 more branches closed?

  by Viva la Vida in

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  it seems the finland branch has taken over the work from estonia, latvia and lithuania (see http://www.jw.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses/offices/finland/).

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  Gayle

  Wiki says there are "30 Zones." There is an organizational "lopping" of branches for sure. May help with expenses and better control as well.