That creepy statement in the Nov. 2013 WT, I do believe it has something to do with towing the line of to implement tithing, IMHO. I just say this as grasping at straws, but like I said earlier, it does seem to coincide with the Jan.20,2014 WT study, and then this donation arrangement letter set-up in May 2014.
Like I said, just guessing, but that May 2014 loan forgiveness arrangement, plus a(n) each much lump sum (mandatory) and forever arrangement could lay the way for a mandatory tithing scheme for the rank and file. It does seem strange that such an arrangement would be implement with the rank and file hoodwinked to believing there is a dire need for kingdom halls, but to only halt work a little of a year later.
This halting in construction(if it is true), has to point to a cash flow problem. It is just beyond reason for the average JW if the construction work being halted(if true) if a need of Kingdom Halls is such needed. Strange events.