Posts by the girl next door

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I found the WTBTS 990-T's Income Tax Returns for 2010-2013, and it shows their book value of all their assets

by LevelThePlayingField in

there are two sources online to get these pdfs.

https://www.citizenaudit.org/111857820/ lists 2010-2013 ( i would prefer this link because it's the most up to date).

http://www.guidestar.org/viewpdf.aspx?pdfsource=0&ein=11-1857820 lists 2010-2012. book value of all assets at end of year: (can be found on the 990-t for on top left on 1st page).

the girl next door

Well if losses have been trending it explains the plea and manipulation for money doesn't it?

Thats huge loss when you think about it. They have what, 7 years left? lol

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I found the WTBTS 990-T's Income Tax Returns for 2010-2013, and it shows their book value of all their assets

by LevelThePlayingField in

there are two sources online to get these pdfs.

https://www.citizenaudit.org/111857820/ lists 2010-2013 ( i would prefer this link because it's the most up to date).

http://www.guidestar.org/viewpdf.aspx?pdfsource=0&ein=11-1857820 lists 2010-2012. book value of all assets at end of year: (can be found on the 990-t for on top left on 1st page).

Bethelites being sent to Wallkill and Paterson

by Angelclare in

this is my first post but i've been lurking for some time.

ive just spoken to a friend of mine from my jw days who isnt aware that i no longer associate.

hes the coordinator of the body of elders in his congregation so i suppose he does know something of whats going on at the wt.

That is their way of telling Brooklyn Bethelites that the free ride is over. Rents are cheaper in Wallkill and Patterson, go there and try your luck while integrating with local congregations. Oh and...NY congregations are tired of you Bethelites and carrying your ass.

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Sex and Marriage

by nicolaou in

most religions indoctrinate a standard sexual 'morality' into their followers.

sex before marriage is wrong, gay sex is wrong, same sex marriage is wrong, masturbation is wrong.. let's not turn this into another religion bashing thread (too easy), i was wondering how much of that pre-packaged thinking you still hold to?.

i still value marriage, more than ever.

the girl next door

I don't think it is a unique story, much more so in a community where we got married to have sex. I'm just not bashful when it comes to talking about it. And my feelings don't get hurt when others are put off by it. We come from a puritan religion in a puritan nation(specifically the US) and morals, sexuality and marriage are all highly bastardized.

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Sex and Marriage

by nicolaou in

most religions indoctrinate a standard sexual 'morality' into their followers.

sex before marriage is wrong, gay sex is wrong, same sex marriage is wrong, masturbation is wrong.. let's not turn this into another religion bashing thread (too easy), i was wondering how much of that pre-packaged thinking you still hold to?.

i still value marriage, more than ever.

the girl next door

Everyone should have at least half a dozen lengthy sexual relationships before they even think about marriage. Yes it is that important and it can be that different and enlightening. Otherwise you wake up next to the horse's head in your bed wondering what different is probably like. And when you pull up to a red light and just want to run from the car, that marriage license is going to really screw with you. Add children, multiply by 100.

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Sex and Marriage

by nicolaou in

most religions indoctrinate a standard sexual 'morality' into their followers.

sex before marriage is wrong, gay sex is wrong, same sex marriage is wrong, masturbation is wrong.. let's not turn this into another religion bashing thread (too easy), i was wondering how much of that pre-packaged thinking you still hold to?.

i still value marriage, more than ever.

the girl next door

Marriage is a religious tool and government business contract designed to put money into the court coffers. Don't believe it? Go through a contentious divorce. With a JW. If you marry someone without having lots of sex with them you are a complete idiot. Why not have lots of sex, make a commitment to each other in your heart if inclined, enjoy it while it lasts?

Probably not one of my more benevolent posts, but marriage and abstinence is completely overrated.

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Watchtower decline or strategy?

by the girl next door in

so the conversation goes amongst friendly exjws:.

optimist: watchtower must be hurting for money.

look at all the downsizing and begging for money.. pessimist: no way they are hurting.

the girl next door

Someone mentioned "overlapping donations" too. I thought that was clever.

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Watchtower decline or strategy?

by the girl next door in

so the conversation goes amongst friendly exjws:.

optimist: watchtower must be hurting for money.

look at all the downsizing and begging for money.. pessimist: no way they are hurting.

the girl next door

LOL! That was brilliant.

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Watchtower decline or strategy?

by the girl next door in

so the conversation goes amongst friendly exjws:.

optimist: watchtower must be hurting for money.

look at all the downsizing and begging for money.. pessimist: no way they are hurting.

the girl next door

So the conversation goes amongst friendly ExJWs:

Optimist: Watchtower MUST be hurting for money. Look at all the downsizing and begging for money.

Pessimist: NO WAY they are hurting. They just sold property worth half a billion with half a billion more to go and they get a billion a year in donations. Appearing to be hurting is only a ploy to get more donations.

Antagonist: We will never know. So just STFU about it.

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Theocratic Ministry School cancelled. Why?

by the girl next door in

is it possible this aspect of the meeting was cancelled so that jws would not be categorized as a "school" where in many areas elders and ministerial servants would have to submit to a background check by secular authorities?

the girl next door

That is exactly what I was wondering. I can not imagine that would be an "official" Watchtower statement or admission.