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  What Would Happen if the Watchtower Loses Their TAX EXEMPT STATUS?

  by John Aquila in

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  2. beliefs

  would it really affect them?

  how would it affect volunteers at any construction project since that work would now be taxable.

  any materials they buy would be taxable.

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  The biggest impact to the WT if they ever lost their tax exempt status would be in property taxes. They may be able to show a loss - but property taxes; everyone pays.
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  Teenage Jehovah’s Witness refuses blood transfusion and dies

  by mana11 in

  1. watchtower
  2. medical

  http://www.jwblood.org/teenage-jehovahs-witness-refuses-blood-transfusion-and-dies/.

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  The parents should be held accountable for murder. Sickening.
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  Local Elders whip the Congregation into a frenzy about donating to the Organization

  by James Jack in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  because of the may broadcast about how funds are down, our elders have been in their talks "encouraging" or pressuring everyone to donate more to the world wide work.. it freaks me out how we already give them a set amount of $600 a month, plus what is contributed by the congregation(usually $400 to $500 a month).

  heck, our local congregation bank account even got below $500 for the first time this past may since i have been doing the accounts(4 years now).

  for june, we raised a whopping $2400 to send into the branch.. the most amazing part, is that only a select few contribute on a regular basis every month.

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  So why is there the push for money? The simple answer is because the strategy works.
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  Do you ever feel strangely drawn towards Conspiracy Theories?

  by JW_Rogue in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  after mentally awakening to the idea that jws don't have the truth i strangely found myself delving into all encompassing conspiracy theories.

  not that i believed them but something about them seemed quite fascinating.

  i was especially drawn to the idea of a new world order/one world government.

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  The greatest conspiracy theory ever told id the one where the great Jehovah allows a Satan power over the world. Thus, everything we do is a part of this overall battle for the vindication of god's name.

  If you can believe that you can believe anything.
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  How are the JW's reacting to the new USA gay marriage laws?

  by purrpurr in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  personally i think this is wonderful.

  i have nothing against gay people and wish them only the best.. but of course i'm in a minority of one, the jw's around me are posting away on fb the most homophobic vitriol imaginable.

  a lot of them are even saying that it's the start to armageddon!!.

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  This is just one more proof hat the end is very near. Don't buy any green bananas; that is how close we are.

  Well, maybe not...
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  Crisis of Consience market price (we are in a bull market)

  by NewYork44M in

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  2. friends

  i was considering getting another copy of one of ray's books and was shocked about the market value.

  is ray's book worth $1,000?

  perhaps, but it is a bit shocking.

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  I wonder if there are any versions signed by Ray. I'll bet those will sell for a bundle.
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  Crisis of Consience market price (we are in a bull market)

  by NewYork44M in

  1. jw
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  i was considering getting another copy of one of ray's books and was shocked about the market value.

  is ray's book worth $1,000?

  perhaps, but it is a bit shocking.

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  I was hoping t get a copy of Ray's most recent book, In search of Christian freedom, but I am priced out of the market.
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  Crisis of Consience market price (we are in a bull market)

  by NewYork44M in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i was considering getting another copy of one of ray's books and was shocked about the market value.

  is ray's book worth $1,000?

  perhaps, but it is a bit shocking.

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  I was considering getting another copy of one of Ray's books and was shocked about the market value. Is Ray's book worth $1,000? Perhaps, but it is a bit shocking. It is interesting that Ray's book is one of my most valuable investments.

  
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  How strong were you in “The Truth?”

  by John Aquila in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  when you were still asleep in the watchtower organization and had no idea of ttatt.

  what would you have done if you were in a serious accident and all of a sudden you woke up in the emergency hospital room with all the brothers and sisters at your side and your spouse cheering you on to be faithful to jehovah.

  then the doctor comes up to you and tells you that you are about to go into surgery because there is no time to lose and the only way to live is to take a blood transfusion ?

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  I was a firm believer. However, at the same time I was highly embarrassed about my religion. I went to all the meetings and did all the stuff you are supposed to do. In the end I realized that I was going through the motions.
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  Jehovah's Witness woman refuses blood, then dies.

  by Lee Elder in

  1. watchtower
  2. medical

  another jehovah's witness woman has died while giving birth due to massive blood loss and refusing a blood transfusion.

  she leaves nine children behind.

  she finally consented to the transfusion but it was too late to save her.

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  This is coerced suicide. In other words, murder.

  I agree. This is unbelievably sad.