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JW charity status within the UK, has anyone ever petitioned the charity commission (following on a comment re Diseased mind/ Independent article)
by artemis.design ini am not a regular poster, but i like to read discussions.
i'm picking up a comment in the other post regarding the millions jw organisation claims from tax payer in gift aid, and the recent independent article saying that a complaint has been submitted to the charity commission.. in times of austerity, the government is searching every corner in order to find cut backs.
it seems an appropriate time to petition local mps to remove charity status from non-deserving organisations.. i am a very laze ex-jw, and rarely get worked up about anything, but this opportunity seems too good to miss.
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"Mentally diseased" article to be published in The Independent tomorrow
by cedars inhi everyone.
as a parting gift to you all before i take a much needed break from this forum, i thought you would be pleased to know that the independent, a leading uk newspaper, will be publishing a piece on the "mentally diseased" watchtower article in tomorrow's edition.. i would like to thank everybody who has assisted the journalist, jerome taylor, in his investigation.. best wishes to all of you,.
cedars.
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Are YOU a Believer, Atheist, Agnostic, Active JW or WHAT?
by Greybeard insorry if this has been asked before but i would love to know the current ratio on this forum.. i'm a believer/christian former jw for 45 years... born in .
what are you now and what were you?.
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After leaving the Faith, do you celebrate all of the Holidays?
by Quarterback ini could never understand how some who don't follow some of the moral restrictions in the jw faith, are strong against celebrating the .
religious holidays such as christmas, and easter etc.. do you celebrate the holidays knowing some of their origins?.
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SERIOUSLY is there one JW publication that you thought was good?
by TimothyT ini liked the greatest man book.
i thought it was very informative and unbiased.
a good summary of the gospels.. .
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Jehovah's witness meetings are NOT BORING......
by punkofnice in...i was told but they usually were as i look back.. as a lad i'd sit and look to see who the lights would fall on.
i'd get an almond and see how long i could suck it before i chewed at it.
i'd imagine playing rock'n'roll on the congregation's piano.. how did you get through the meetings when you were bored?.
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How many received the memorial invitation?
by IMHO inhow well is this territory being covered?.
how many on here (active jws excluded) received an invitation?.
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does anyone have a relative or know someone with autism/aspergers syndrome ?
by looloo ini know this subject is not jw related but , i believe my older brother in his 40s has aspergers but my mum wont except it and says its depression , i want to help him but how can i without my mums support in getting him diagnosed ?
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PBS Program- Secrets of the Bible- Old Testament
by Band on the Run innova produced a program on the history of the bible with many archaeologists concerning what excavations in israwl and the middle east have revealed concerning the bible.
i've read most of the revelations before in the new york times and other places.
the watchtower bible and tract society could not hold a candle to the experts interviewed.
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Insulting Terms used by the WashTowel
by punkofnice inloading the language is a propogandist tactic to trigger a reaction in the mind.
a prime example is the word 'apostate'!.
i have been called 'spiritually weak' for quitting field service, meetings etc.. how would you respond (without swearing or giving a punch up the hooter), if you were called this?.