I think this is a good indication,,of what's to come. When dub's start missing important meeting for "selfish"(LOL)reasons,,and they get 1/2 of the anticipated attendance,,that has got to be a major concern of the GB. I'm willing to bet this spells,,apathy,,and lack of respect for spiritual food provided by the FD&S. I think it is all down hill from here on.
California Circuit gets a slap on the hand
by ezekiel3 33 Replies latest watchtower beliefs
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rocketman
I've felt for years that many jws, while refraining from speaking out verbally against the religion and the burdens imposed by the wts, speak out by their actions - ie, missing meetings, less field service, etc. This may be one more indicator that many jws are just getting tired of it.
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simplesally
Over 4 hour drive? No way would I be going to that! I did drive 2 hours but that was long enough.
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abbagail
"...jws, while refraining from speaking out verbally against the religion and the burdens imposed by the wts, speak out by their actions"... ------- There's actually a name for that type of 'behavior' ... Passive-Aggressive. I wonder if WT has ever done an article about P.A.? If they haven't, it might be 'food at the proper time.' :-D Thanks for the interesting stats about the assembly. Eviidently, the 'love of the greater number is cooling off.'
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Room 215
It would seem that the incessant haranguing from the podium is yielding to the principle of diminished returns (``the beatings will continue until morale improves"); increasingly the dubbies are opting to tune out the rhetoric rather than to overtly rebel.
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willyloman
"...jws, while refraining from speaking out verbally against the religion and the burdens imposed by the wts, speak out by their actions"... ------- There's actually a name for that type of 'behavior' ...
It's called, "Voting with their feet."
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Larry
Money dictates policy and doctrine.
Aint that the truth!
LL.
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xjw_b12
Ezekiel3
causing members to drive up to 4 hours
I didn't see anyone mention this, and if they did I'm sorry. Where I come from in Northwestern Ontario, it was the norm for outlying congregations to have to travel in on a Friday afternoon or evening, ( 1-1/2 to 5 hour drive for some) and be put up by local and brothers and sisters for 2 nights.
This case in Northern Cal. The JWs who drove 4 hours, did they do that each day, or did they have to obtain lodging and eat in restaurants for 3 days and 2 nights? Either way, with expenses for travelling, the situation is ludicrous. No wonder at all so many stayed away.
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cyber-sista
The last district convention held in my area was an international one and a plane ride away (I live on an island). The hotels in this city where the convention were held were quite expensive and the airport was far enough away that you needed a rent a car. Also the cost of food would have been high as there is no cooking in hotels. I figured it would've cost me about a $1000.00 to attend. Many people, especially with large families couldn't afford to go. The society offered travel packages of room and flight (are they in the travel business now too?) and it was expected that you go through them for your travel needs and to be obiedient to the society's rooming arrangements. There were forms you had to fill out for the travel package that the elders had in their possession so you had to speak with them to get one. I was still half way in and half way out of the Org and didn't have the money to put out and wasn't feeling like going either, but was still guilty over it. There was an annoucement that many had not yet signed up to go to the assembly and they were really pushing all to go. I'm sure that many were very discouraged by this as most here do not have a lot of money and it would've been a great expense for them (I figured a family of 4 could add up to $2000.00) and living in a economically challenging area this is not easy. The other thing that really got me is the annoucement that no food would be allowed in the assembly hall and the only choices for all 4 days for lunch would be either chili beans or hot dogs from a vendor at the convention center...I kid you not...Of course all were encouraged to stay at the assembly hall for lunch and encouraged not to leave...I didn't go...
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Doubtfully Yours
HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm loving it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a slap in the face to the WTBTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GGGGGGGGRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DY