Posts by NewYork44M

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How long until the "Generation" gets Revised/Dropped?

by Lemonp in

if you don't already know this; the latest revision of the insight book has no mention of the "overlapping generation" bs online library, insight book .

obviously that change will not bee seen by the vast majority of people, so when will this "brighter light" shine through in a wt or assembly talk?

predictions?.

NewYork44M

Wow, what a non answer:

However, he was also using the word “generation” with reference to humans whose lives would in some way be associated with the foretold events during his presence.

"In some way"??? WTF does that mean?

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i was just thinking of something i observed on a visit to bethel some years back, that at the time struck me as odd, but now that i look back on it, it might be revealing about their financial situation.

please feel free to agree/disagree with me and also bear in mind this is some years back so my memory may be sketchey.

i remember walking into the front entrance of the bethel to do a tour.

NewYork44M

I was just about to make the point about slave labor, but a few beat me to it.

Where there is no cost of labor an organization can do stupid non-productive things like this. It also shows that they have no idea how to use the skills and intellect of their employees (i.e. slaves). What a waste of human capital.

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Another scientific gem from Brooklyn

by cappytan in

key quote:.

many believe that life came about by evolution.... ummmm, no...that's abiogenesis, not evolution.

no evolutionist says that "life came about by evolution.

NewYork44M

[allow for response] - the missing element in the instructions is [ignore response].

When a JW asks a question they are not really looking for an response. Just take the damn magazine and let me move on.

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How many of you went to your Class Reunion when you were a JW??

by James Mixon in

how did it go for you?

i have a 50 year reunion coming up and.

i am looking forward to it.. they all know i was a jw, it should be interesting.. i figure we won't have many more (reunions) so i must attend, the last round up..

NewYork44M

Rebel8. I agree that being a JW is embarrassing - but we are no longer JWs! I have embraced my eXJWism. Not only is it not embarrassing - it is a perfect start of a conversation. I love talking about my JW life. I can bring my audience to tears or hysterical laughter - all depending upon my mood. We all have stories that are wonderful - don't hold back.

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How many of you went to your Class Reunion when you were a JW??

by James Mixon in

how did it go for you?

i have a 50 year reunion coming up and.

i am looking forward to it.. they all know i was a jw, it should be interesting.. i figure we won't have many more (reunions) so i must attend, the last round up..

NewYork44M

I have not gone to a class reunion - I doubt that that missing my HS class reunion is because of being a JW. Perhaps I will go to my next. But I am not sure how to find out when the next reunion is. How does that happen?

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'Anointeds' Do you know any and if so what are they like ?

by Introvert 2 in

would like to hear about any experiences anyone has had with the so called ' anointed ' .

NewYork44M

I have know several in my life - all dead now. One gentleman was kind and extremely humble. He would be the person you would want to be ruling in heaven. My father made a point for his children (including me) to meet a few very old anointed sisters that were friends of the family. At the time I enjoyed the conversation and saw no reason to question their faith.

I also knew an anointed who was a closet gay arse hole of whom I have reason to believe preyed on innocent young boys - inside and outside the congregation.

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Average Age of this Forum?

by Garrett in

jw
friends

heyo!.

i'm quite interested in knowing the average age of those of us who use this forum.

i made a quick strawpoll that you can find at the following link: http://strawpoll.me/4340636 just pick an age and click "vote" if you wish to participate.. admins: if this breaks any rules, i apologize in advance..

NewYork44M

I used to be young. Does that count? Just had a birthday - I am 58.

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The present Governing Body will rule the U.S.A.

by John Aquila in

i havent gone to meetings in about 1 year and a half.

one of my neighbors who is a jw-lady told me that the co on the last visit said that its very likely that right after armageddon (which is just around the corner) the present governing body members will be in charge of the united states since they are familiar with the culture.

and that the apostles and early christians will be in charge of areas like china.

NewYork44M

Did they say who will live in the White House?

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My 4,000th post - It only took 13+ years

by NewYork44M in

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friends

this is a very minor milestone - but a milestone just the same.

i read much more than i post.

thank you to all for your contributions.

NewYork44M

This is a very minor milestone - but a milestone just the same. I read much more than I post. Thank you to all for your contributions.

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How much can you buy with a dollar a week allowance?

by John Aquila in

$ 1 dollar a week x 8 million jws = $ 8 million dollars a week.

$ 8 million x 52 weeks in a year = $ 416 million dollars a year.

and its all tax free.. you know jws donate more than $ 1 dollar a week!

NewYork44M

In my experience as account servant the congregation expenses were covered by very few people. Most contributed nothing - and that includes for the literature. In all my life as a JW the total I contributed over a 30 year period was less than $50.00

What you describe is I am sure what the Watchtower had in mind with the new arrangement. Reality is a little different.