NewYork44M

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  It's easy to gloat about WTS problems ...

  by Simon in

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  .. and fun too !

  :d. what?

  were you expecting a "but"?

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  Simon, this has to be good for the apostate business. I suppose the traffic to this site and other evil apostate sites are through the roof.
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  All these changes seem part of the Master Plan

  by wisdomfrombelow in

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  bethel reductions.

  special pioneer reductions.

  construction reductions.

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  JWdaughter, whoever is in charge is not doing a good job. It appears that they actually believe their own hype. If that is true, they are destined to failure.
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  All these changes seem part of the Master Plan

  by wisdomfrombelow in

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  bethel reductions.

  special pioneer reductions.

  construction reductions.

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  NewYork44M

  Based upon what I see, the recent events are not part of a master plan, but are the result of very poor planning. The new GB has proved to be brainless strategic thinkers. The whole idea of "relying on Jehovah" to make a decision is not good management or the basis for a strategic plan.

  Shame on them - but they get what they deserve.
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  Elder reads the letter to me about the Worldwide Annoucement on Sunday

  by James Jack in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i went and visited a longtime elder and friend of mine today in a nearby congregation(its been about 4 months since we talked).

  i told him a friend in brooklyn told me some big changes are coming and that a letter was to be read to all congregations this sunday.

  he tells me that he check his mail on tuesday and didn't see anything.

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  Confidentiality is a relative term.
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  Bethel Layoff Notices arrive under Bethellite doors

  by Quarterback in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  just heard from a reliable source that some at the canadian branch have received their lay-off notices under their doors at bethel.

  don't know what the letter looks like.

  probably something like, " the tribe has spoken, bring us your torches"

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  I am sure the message was - "have a great life, continue your service to the organization, Jehovah will provide. And, don't let the door hit you on the way out."

  Bastards!
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  Template to dump Special Pioneers

  by avaddohn94 in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  "downsizing" has reached special pioneers.. this is the template mexico is using to get rid of many of its special pioneers.

  see how cold and unloving is the language they use.

  a translation attempt is as follows:.

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  NewYork44M

  The last paragraph is priceless:

  "So, be confident Jehovah will supply your daily needs"

  So send your bills to the big J, because we are no longer paying anything.
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  Template to dump Special Pioneers

  by avaddohn94 in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  "downsizing" has reached special pioneers.. this is the template mexico is using to get rid of many of its special pioneers.

  see how cold and unloving is the language they use.

  a translation attempt is as follows:.

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  NewYork44M

  Also, this letter looks like another example of the walls crumbling down. There must be something very big going on. And, having these letters leaked like this could only happen with very disgruntled people in positions of power.
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  Template to dump Special Pioneers

  by avaddohn94 in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  "downsizing" has reached special pioneers.. this is the template mexico is using to get rid of many of its special pioneers.

  see how cold and unloving is the language they use.

  a translation attempt is as follows:.

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  Does this apply to missionaries? Are missionaries also considered special pioneers? If the Watchtower sent you to a special assignment do they have any responsibility to bring you home?
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  Elder gossip

  by Jumongi in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i'll try to keep this short.

  my experience at the hall is elders not really engaging in friendship building communication with anyone.

  the only time they really communicate with you is to counsel you or tell you where you need to make adjustments.

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  I was an elder for several years. What struck me was their feeling of self importance. In any gathering you will always see two elders in the "stance;" Hovering over each other in a quite conversation - but with the look of self importance - "look at us we are soooo important." The analogy I have is when cell phones were just starting - the person with the cellphone made sure everyone knew that he (they were always men) was so important that the conversation couldn't wait to get to a pay phone.

  When I saw two elders hovering over each other in self-important talk I made sure I moved to the other side of the hall.
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  How will many JW's react ?

  by Phizzy in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  i did not believe i would see the demise of the wt in my lifetime, and maybe i will not, they may be able to ride out their present problems.. but how do you think this will affect the average, loyal, believing jw ?.

  usually most things just wash over them, if there is a slight niggle, they use their well-worn way of explaining things to themselves as in "the end is near" or "jehovah knows best" etc etc.

  but the huge sea-change in corporate policy that we see unfolding, all construction work stopped, except warwick and maybe their biggest project, chelmsford u.k. huge bethel layoffs, and the lifestyle of the remaining staff reduced to virtual slavery, more bethel closures, spiritual food reduced for the public as well as the r&f, and all of this being the opposite of what they have claimed was evidence of jehovah's blessing ???.

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  There are enough rumors to suggest something is taking place. It probably won't be as significant or clear cut as some have speculated. But it will be interesting.