6/15 WT - WT Society can Run it's Business - but JW's Can't Have their Own

by flipper 78 Replies latest jw friends

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  flipper

  In the typical do as we say , not as we do type mentality - the WT society puts forth in this current WT study article ( JW's only WT ) - that it's not " advisable " or " reasonable " for Jehovah's Witnesses to seek entering their own business ventures , or further themselves by getting a college education, or even HAVE a career - due to the imminent coming of the alleged " end of the system " or alleged " paradise " . The guilt and control used here is ridiculous. In the article titled , " Why Put Jehovah's service First ? " on pg. 21 it starts comparing modern day JW's to Noah and all the old Bible characters.

  It states in paragraph 4, " Do you think it would have been reasonable for Noah and his family to focus their efforts on DEVELOPING A BUSINESS , getting ahead among their contemporaries, or establishing a comfortable lifestyle ? OF COURSE NOT !! Knowing what lay ahead, they avoided such DISTRACTIONS . " O.K. Now this is just stupid. So what the hell does the WT society want ? JW's to just lay down like dogs, go on unemployment and welfare and pioneer ? Well, essentially yes, I guess, since so many JW's pioneer on unemployment, welfare, or disability ! And here's an interesting question : Since WHEN did developing a BUSINESS become only just a DISTRACTION ? Having owned my own business for 29 years now- it's MORE than a distraction - it's how I clothe, feed, house , and survive to pay my wife and my bills in this " world " we live in ! So what right does the WT society HAVE to tell JW's they can't be distracted by owning a business in order to feed their families ? The truth is : WT society does NOT have that right- yet they claim they do by controlling JW's to THINK they can tell them what to do in their work and employment life. It's disgusting.

  Now notice this little quote and bit of hypocrisy on the WT society's part. From paragraph 6 & 10 it states, " Rather than FOCUSING ON A CAREER or any pleasures in this system of things, our focus must be on Jehovah and his service. But how wise would it be to invest a lot of time and energy in pursuits that are NOT of LASTING VALUE ? " O.K. I HAVE to inject a thought here : Since WHEN is having a career or running a business NOT of lasting value if it feeds, clothes, and provides housing for your family ?? O.K. Read closely this next quote : HERE is where the WT society justifies in a hypocritical way THEIR own business expansion : " Granted, Jehovah's organization continues to plan for new Kingdom halls, branch facilities, and other theocratic projects. These endeavors, however, DO HAVE A FUTURE because their objective is that of promoting Kingdom interests. It would be appropriate for all of Jehovah's dedicated people to set similar priorities when they make plans. " Translation : We the WT society can run and expand OUR business because it's for Jehovah & kingdom interests ( liar, liar pants on fire ) - however YOU individual Witnesses should NOT be in business to benefit yourself ! It should only be for kingdom interests ! Because that's OUR interest ! You know- WE , your corporate leaders ! Sigh .

  Then there's one last attempt to instill GUILT into teenagers and young JW's by this quote about college, " No doubt, school counselors sincerely believe that it is in your best interests to pursue higher education and to plan for a secular career. Yet, their confidence lies in a social and financial system that has no lasting future. " ( How the hell does the WT society know that ? They're making Billions off the current system in real estate ventures ! ) It goes on, " On the other hand, by pursuing a theocratic career, you will be pursuing truly worthwhile and lasting goals . " Uh-huh . Right. While Armageddon never comes , JW's remain unemployed, on welfare, or disabled and keep pounding senselessly on doors for the corporate benefits of the WT society- to the neglect of their families, food, clothing, shelter, and financial security. Once more - a disgusting " do as we say, not as we do " statement by the WT society.

  Bottom line is it's required of committed JW's to neglect and forsake having careers , or earning a good living for their familes - it's more important to the WT society that every red cent goes to the WT society's corporate monster so the long term real estate goals and business plans can continue to go forward into another 70 year overlapping , alleged " time of the end " . Hey- The " end of the world " promises that the WT society uses is a great marketing tool to keep JW's hooked into being controlled and scammed out of all their time and money. Unfortunately- it seems to be working on millions of JW's up until present. In my opinion it's unethical, immoral, and barbaric for the WT society to dupe and continue to use people this way for how many years ? 133 years now I believe it's been.

  This thread is presented in hopes some lurking JW's will wake up and see they are being taken to the cleaners - literally. As always I look forward to and welcome any and all comments and takes you have ! Take care, Peace out to all, Mr. Flipper
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  designs

  G. Simonis and company have made the Wt. Society some serious $BUCKS$
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  tiki

  Appalling. Yet there is a subculture among them who love this stuff because it frees them from personal responsibility. They shoot themselves in the foot though - because who is going to pay for all the CO's and DO's and BO's and ZO's if all the masses go into minimum wage work and can't take care of themselves, much less their organization!?! And then, we have serious breaches of ethical behaviors where people are using the system and not working and supporting themselves when they are fully capable of doing so. No matter how you look at it, it is warped thinking.
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  moshe

  Anybody in the market to buy a window washing business- or maybe a rug doctor machine? How will JWs support themselves now?
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  breakfast of champions

  Yes, we shall invest in hedge funds and sell off tens of millions in property, but you may all go fuck yourselves financially.

  Hypocritcal fuckers.
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  Zordino

  I Strongly Believe that the WT Corp uses these propaganda tools of "not pursuing anything and slave for God tactics" knowing full well that most of the R & F will not be able to follow that course in their lives (especially in the developed world) and therefore will have planted a subconcious guilt trip and subconciously make people reason "Well if I can't piosneer, then at least I can contribute in another way by giving more $$$". They are duping people into giving the WT money from their estate's, large donations, etc. Its a clever tactic. Get some sucker's (of who many are demented in some way ) to live a life of virtual poverty and do the WT's legwork so to speak and then have the rest guilted into giving up a good chunk if not all of their assets to the Corp. its a perfect scam if you ask me. its especially predatory to the elderly. Read their crap material carefully and its right there in black and white. They've got 7 million brainwashed zombies and will drain them in one way or another.
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  Kojack57

  Flipper: Thanks for this post. I think that most of the jdubs that own their own business now will scoff at the BORG and will still continue on, like they always have. That's why their in business to make a living like you said. But I feel the message will have to come across more strongly, like if you own a business and do not liquidate it you will NOT be able to serve in a responsible position such as COBOE or elder or m/s.

  Then, they will lift their heads up and take notice. What? I will not be able to serve as an elder or ministerial servant any more if I continue in my venture? Then they will puss out like a bunch of carpet munching pansies and give in to the BORG. Not a sermon just the facts!!!!

  Kojack
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  flipper

  DESIGNS- Exactly. WT society is getting filthy rich.

  TIKI- Good points. WT society likes to excuse their own responsibility so they can put it all on individual Witnesses. Like you said it's just warped thinking on the WT leaders part. They are very twisted.

  MOSHE- If the WT society enforced the " no business " thingie - it really would put a lot of JW janitors out of business . Would probably break the WT society. LOL !

  BREAKFAST of CHAMPIONS- They really are hypocrites, aren't they ? It's insane to ask JW's to NOT go into business, yet the WT society makes billions on selling property off donations ? Thats pretty twisted.

  ZORDINO- I agree with you that the WT society is duping JW's through guilt to give all these donations, trusts, inheritances. It's cult mind control at it's ugliest. Taking people's money. And I agree with you- it disgusts me how the WT society takes advantage of the older ones . It's financial rape and manipulation.

  KOJACK- Good point. The WT society will keep manipulating and controlling members by threats of losing positions or status if they get in their own business. WT society will do anything to keep controlling JW's
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  GLTirebiter

  If it wasn't for Brothers starting up contracting, excavating, construction, plumbing and electrical businesses--where else could they go to find free skilled labor for the quick-builds?
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  Quandry

  Don't get an education so that you can get a decent job. Don't try to develop a business. Don't get a job which makes you work meeting nights or weekends.

  But put gas in the car to go out in field service, and to Conventions for which you'll need a motel room. Oh, and wear suits to the meetings which need to be dry cleaned. And give money to pay the expenses of the conventions and the KHall.