Poland was in decline the previous year as well.
Londo111
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Analysis of 2017 vs 2016 Yearbook reports for Europe
by Splash inso these countries roughly constitute europe.. here's how well they did in 2017 vs 2016:.
2017 peak pubs.
2016 peak pubs.
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Charging $150 To Tell Your Stories
by Bangalore inhttps://www.indiegogo.com/projects/how-to-escape-from-jehovah-s-witnesses-religion#/.
for $150: collaboration with the backer so that their story of successfully escaping an abusive belief system (300 words max) features along with others in the final pages of how to escape from jehovah's witnesses.
the text will be written by the author but will include a minimum of one quote worded by the backer.
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Londo111
I agree with Dubstepped.
Some seem view Cedars as Christ...and some seem to view him as the Antichrist. For some of us, he is neither, especially for those of us who woke up around the same time.
For some, he can do no wrong. I get that people admire those who helped wake them up, just as I greatly admire Ray Franz, Carl Olaf Jonsson, and Steven Hassan.
For some, he can do no right. Obviously, he has make mistakes along the way. But for this crowd, there is no forgiveness and no mercy. Every word and action is picked apart. Horrible accusations are made without evidence. Hour long videos and podcasts are made ranting about this one individual. I'm more afraid of this contingent, because how do you know you are not next if you somehow run afoul of them? I can only conclude that some who've made great efforts in their personal vendettas likely have an equally sized ego.
These are the same people that see monsters and erotic images in pictures, or who insist Russell was part of a occultic Masonic conspiracy, or that the Governing Body tries to channel spirits through children. They do not stick to documented evidence like Ray Franz or Jim Penton did, but build speculative sandcastles based on interferences and gaps in knowledge.
These are the same people that want a ban on Jehovah's Witnesses, the vast majority who are victims of deception and undue influence, forgetting that if such a thing had been enacted when they were JWs, they themselves would face jail, fines, or worse. They cheer on Vladimir Putin's oppressive government.
These are the same people that do not agree with Ray Franz or Steven Hassan when it comes to the best approach to take with helping JWs. They take the approach that would enforce the brainwashing and drive individuals further into the cult.
I don't agree with Lloyd on everything, but I do independently agree with with Lloyd's position with on these two matters. When he is heavily insulted over taking these positions (for instance called an Apologist), then I feel that everyone who agrees on these points falls under this insult. The reply often is, "Well you can't be so black and white about these matters" by the very people who are being black and white about their own stand.
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2017 Service Year Report Worldwide - INDIVIDUALLY LISTED LANDS and COUNTRIES
by darkspilver innow available:.
2017 service year report worldwide: table with individually listed lands and countries.
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Londo111
Wowee wow wow ... the U.S. lost 462 congregations, but gained 600 publishers? How is that possible?
They have been busy doing congregation re-orgs, filling Kingdom Halls to capacity, and selling off the rest.
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Watchtower Releases 2017 Grand Total Figures!
by darkspilver in2017 grand totals.
branches of jehovah’s witnesses: 90. .
number of lands reporting: 240. .
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Londo111
Partakers are up again...but not to the degree in the last couple years.
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Charging $150 To Tell Your Stories
by Bangalore inhttps://www.indiegogo.com/projects/how-to-escape-from-jehovah-s-witnesses-religion#/.
for $150: collaboration with the backer so that their story of successfully escaping an abusive belief system (300 words max) features along with others in the final pages of how to escape from jehovah's witnesses.
the text will be written by the author but will include a minimum of one quote worded by the backer.
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Londo111
Is there any truth to the rumors that Cedars was at one time involved in cyber sex with underage girls?
This book thing is very valid criticism and I disagree with what he is doing, especially with the $150 thing.
However, the above is a scurrilous accusation from his rabid detractors who often state hearsay without real evidence. Like Tony Tightpants, it makes me wonder if the accusers protest too much.
The scary thing is any third hand anonymous person can make an accusation without evidence. Today unfounded accusations may be about Cedars, tomorrow it may be me or you.
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The Path's Myerism Lingo to JW Translation
by AnonVet ini've been enjoying watching hulu's "the path" lately.
i found this site with a breakdown of the lingo (not that i needed it).
https://decider.com/2016/04/06/your-guide-to-the-symbols-and-terminology-for-the-path-hulu/.
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Londo111
In the rungs, I would take out "Meeting Attender" or else rename it Progressive Bible study.
And before elder there should be a ministerial servant rung. And before Governing Body, there should be a Helper rung. And before them, there should be a Branch rung.
Realignment is more like being reproved or even disfellowshipped.
The compound itself is like Bethel.
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2018 RC ... and 2017 AGM
by neat blue dog inon another post of mine someone replied with a twitter link showing these stills from the next movie to be shown at 2018's rc, about jonah.
not only is it very early for any leaks to be coming from the convention, but the images appear to be taken off of another screen, which leads me to believe someone behind the scenes leaked this against explicit directions.. also .
where's the agm video leak by now?
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Londo111
Time would be better spend reading the following commentary on the book on Jonah: https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/83590/jonah-fiction
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Very Lost
by Jrjw inhi i've been a jw for 12 years and got married 2 years ago.
i'm now separated.
my husband hid from me that he suffered from depression, extreme anxiety issues and a personality disorder.
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Londo111
It is probably a good time to take this opportunity and examine the organization you are apart of, whose interpretation and rules of marriage govern your life and happiness. Is this the truth? What if it were not? How would you live your life? Would it give you more opportunities to find happiness?
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2017-12-4 TO ALL CONGREGATIONS IN BRITAIN AND IRELAND Re: Changes to Circuits
by wifibandit indecember 4, 2017 to all congregations in britain and ireland re: changes to circuits.
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Londo111
Last year, there seems to be a slight decline or stagnation if I remember correctly.
Of course, this year, I suspect that the Russia ban and other world events might reverse that somewhat.
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2017-12-4 TO ALL CONGREGATIONS IN BRITAIN AND IRELAND Re: Changes to Circuits
by wifibandit indecember 4, 2017 to all congregations in britain and ireland re: changes to circuits.
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Londo111
Due to the increase we have witnessed over the past few years, a number of circuits have grown.
It is a fascinately constructed sense that could be interpreted in many ways.
First--what has increased? Is it the people? Or the work (translating, construction,ect...)?
Second, where is the increased? It didn't specify the UK.
A number of circuits have grown...how many? What defines 'a number'?
Also, many of our foreign-language congregations are now part of European-wide circuits enjoying circuit visits in their own language. To ensure that circuits in Britain and Ireland are a similar size...
So finally, the circuits in the UK are mentioned. And the reason given is not increase, but to create similar size circuits to that of foreign-language circuits. Of course, although this is one reason that may be valid, there are other reasons this change is really being made.
It is a masterclass of obfuscation.