is this for real?.
https://www.watchtowerbrooklynrealestate.com/.
apologies if this has been brought up before..
Wasn`t the real estate in Brooklyn the bulk of where their real estate money was tied up in ? Now that that`s all been sold or most of it if not all ,where else can they rely on a real estate windfall ?
To provide the necessary moneys they are going to need in the near future ?
Maybe the writing is on the wall for them .And its just a matter of time now.
how much has meeting attendance gone down say the last 10-15 years at khs do you think?
in percentage.
And that scripture of course would be Matt.24:12 I guess . "and because of the increasing of lawlessness the love of the greater number will cool off "
Its not only the JW`s that speak out of both sides of its mouth ,the Bible is just as guilty.
Zech.8:23 " This is what jehovah of armies has said ,it will be in those days that ten men out of all the languages of the nations will take hold ,yes ,they will actually take hold of the skirt of a man who is a jew saying ,we will go with you people for we have heard that God is with you people"
As Jehovah`s Witnesses interpret the bible that is.
mine is : jws preach that the entire population of the earth has been deceived ..
Believers in God that can be traced back to the Bible Jews muslims and Christians both Catholic and Protestant.
Muslims approx. 1.5 Billion
Catholics " 1.2 Billion
Protestants " 1.0 Billion
Jewish # " 9 Million # Jewish / People -Faith
That`s nearly half of the Worlds total population isn`t it ?
How does that lot stand up with 8.5 Million Jehovahs Witnesses ,just who is God blessing ?
even if you do not purchase this book, at least read the preview pages freely available online:.
https://www.amazon.com/discovering-second-temple-literature-scriptures/dp/0827612656.
doug.
Thanks for the link Doug it certainly sounds like it would be an interesting read and she certainly gets some excellent reviews on it.
i do like the usa but winters suck!
florida has some charm but it gets brutal with heat and humidity.
california is too looney.
Where are all of the Aussies to put their 2 cents worth in here ? Jeez guys where are you ? Lakes Entrance Victoria
Tweed heads ,QLD / NSW border and Maroochydore QLD. I live in L .E. and have hoildayed at those other places.
i find it funny how many people want to broad cast their religion on fb then whine whine when others critique it.
its like the ny times saying no one has a right to criticize its oped.
don't put it on the world wide web if you don't want others opinion on it.
Just a minor correction JY if I may ,JW /WT religion teach/taught that the earth was created 48,000 years ago not 6,000 years ago ,that was when Adam was suposed to have been created which is bloody ridiculous anyway.
They claim/ed each creative day was 7000 years long and the 1000 year reign of Jesus Christ would take us to 49,000 years of creation as far as Jehovah`s plan for the earth was concerned .
And I can agree with most of what you say in your OP .
congregation expenses types and approvals.
issuing donation acknowledgment letters.
monthly congregation accounts reports--s-30.
Petra ,that photo reminds me of something ,can`t put my finger on it just yet .
As others have acknowledged you guys do a great service for us ,Petra--Atlantis--Vulcan and the elders in the Underground!
Thank you.
2020 is days away.
has anything really changed for the witnesses or the religion?
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i was watching this on you tube and found this video.
not sure if this women is a jw.
but it reminds me of some of the "friends" at the meetings.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqxnmf_kfzy.
This video is unavailable in Aust .
merry christmas everyone!.
our entire family got together this morning to celebrate christmas.
i started by reading luke 2, the shepherds story.
And a merry Xmas to you Vanderhoven7 ,doesnt everything evolve ? The majority of people ,well a vast large number at least are not practicing Christians ,never set foot in a church or even watch televangelism and yet they will celebrate Xmas ,does that make them ,us hypocrites ? I dont believe so because on the one hand Xmas is a religious festival for many but on the other hand for others it has become just a time when families can come together with food/ drink and celebration and the exchanging of gifts ,which children particulary enjoy .
And lets face it if you asked a child what does xmas mean to them they would say "getting presents " not even giving presents and no mention of Jesus.
They grow up to be adults and the religious aspect has no meaning its just getting together with family and friends and enjoy food and drink and association with each other and giving presents .
Its a time of fellowship.
