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May 20, 1987 BOE Letter regarding >> Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 << (aka “Simpson–Mazzoli Act”)
by Alfred insome of you might remember this period of time better than i, but i can recall a huge issue in the mid 80’s with the lack of qualified “legal” brothers “reaching out” in my circuit while we had an unusual spike in bible studies (mainly undocumented immigrants and visa overstays from central and south america).
many of these new bible studies were actually very well educated but most knew little to no english, so they eventually settled into their nearest spanish congregations.. as they “progressed in the truth”, the society saw huge potential in these illegal immigrants but could not give them any privileges beyond cleaning the toilets after meetings… until the 1986 amnesty program.. however, this program required proof that they were in the us since before 1982 and a large percentage of these illegal immigrant bible studies snuck in after 1982. in fact, the largest surge started in 1983 and continued well into the 90’s.
it got so bad that kingdom halls in certain parts of the us simply had no qualified legal brothers to fill the numerous elder vacancies that this unexpected situation created.
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the cart!
by tiki insaw my first cart today!
at a red light by a little park in the center of the city where there were lots of tents set up and people selling crafts...on the corner by a bus step i see what i thought was an undertaker.
black suit...whit shirt dark tie...and it struck me odd why an undertaker would be there when the funeral homes are a way up the street.
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Assisted living for older JWs
by StarTrekAngel ini am asking of your assistance at this time on a topic.
i know this has been briefly covered before but some of the link in old threads are no longer working.
the topic is these communities created for older jws.
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I Feel a Deep Sense of Justice
by sneekyapostate ini, like all other victims of embarrassing scandals in the watchtower, experienced a huge sense of injustice with the organisation.
however, now with the recent arc pressure, charity commission and other authorities and media around the world, and even events in russia and financial struggles, it seems to me that the persecutor is now the one being persecuted and made to suffer.
this is giving me a huge sense of relief and feelings of satisfaction that justice is taking place.
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Archaeological evidence
by ironsnake656 inone of the many books that helped me to question about the bible narrative is the one from israel finkelstein, the bible unearthed.
archaeology is one of the fascinating sciences and complicated, since you have to interpret/reinterpret the history based on the artifacts, remains, ruins, relics, paintings, sculptures, etc.
that is found in certain area where a civilization existed.
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Leah remini: Scientology aftermaths latest episode by far one of the best exposes of the watchtower corporation
by UnshackleTheChains ini have to say, having watched the leah remini episode on jehovah's witnesses, i found it to be incredibly powerful.. the shocking stories told by the panelists will reverberate around the world for years to come.
my heart goes out to these people and indeed everyone who has suffered because of watchtowers cruel and flawed policies.
leah remini is a brave and courageous woman to take on these high control groups and expose them for what they truly are.
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New kingdom hall Washington State
by Are you serious inyesterday i drove passed a town a couple of hours from my home and saw this kh under construction.
this is the first new design kh i've seen in washington state even though i would think by now another one or two have been built.
maybe not with their financial situation being the way it is.
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Highlights from Leaked Bethel Videos - part 9 (final part), persecution
by neat blue dog inhere's a guy that walks up to a literature cart, and commences throwing the books and magazines everywhere, piece by piece.
in this screenshot some are headed over the fence.. .
one more highlight to mention was phillip brumley talking about the situation in russia.
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New kingdom hall Washington State
by Are you serious inyesterday i drove passed a town a couple of hours from my home and saw this kh under construction.
this is the first new design kh i've seen in washington state even though i would think by now another one or two have been built.
maybe not with their financial situation being the way it is.
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Personal Update: 3 Months Out
by Saethydd ini've been mentally free of the watchtower for nine months now, three months ago i moved out of my parent's house and gave up any pretexts of being reinstated.
in that time i've faced difficulties adjusting to my new life such as the new responsibilities i have in caring for my own needs, the loneliness that sometimes strikes when i miss my family, and the occasionally unshakable feeling of guilt over the way things are with them.. in that time, i've faced difficulties adjusting to my new life such as the new responsibilities i have in caring for my own needs, the loneliness that sometimes strikes when i miss my family, and the occasionally unshakable feeling of guilt over the way things are with them.. overall though, i feel better about my life now.
i make an effort to really help people where i can by doing more than "praying for them" or "sharing a scripture.