Posts by adjusted knowledge

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Wow - Scientology is so similar to Jehovah's Witnesses

by Illuminated in

i recently watched this excellent interview with ex members of scientology.

i was blown with how much former members sound like ex jehovah's witnesses.

both organizations are so similar.. here's a link to the interview:.

adjusted knowledge

What do Jehovah's Witnesses as a whole think about Scientology?

Part of Babylon the Great. I don't recall them ever being mentioned in any of their magazines. The Governing Body will not directly attack Islam or Scientology. They won't attack Islam because of fear of violent retaliation. They won't attack Scientology because of Scientology's notorious retaliation. Could you imagine the dirt Scientology would dig up on the JW? Scientology has blacked mail members of the IRS to get their tax status and other illegal activities. No, the Watchtower inc. will stick to the meat and potato attack of Catholicism and other religions that don't care what the Watchtower says or prints.

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Jehovah's Witnesses requesting financial transparency in Spain

by JHK in

two jehovah's witnesses requesting financial transparency in spain branch.

one picture in the assembly hall and another on the bridge.. .

http://johnhenrykurtz.blogspot.com.es/2015/01/transparencia-financiera-llegara-antes.html.

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I think it is quite comical whenever I read insidetheKH comments. He speaks as if he is of high rank and knows the ins and outs of the organization at the upper echelon.

within JW ranks there is not a real movement of people who think there is any reason to distrust the organisation. things are going fine as far as the majority is concerned.

Or perhaps they are like you and disregards God's mouth piece, The Faithful and Discreet Slave, AKA GB, commandments and visit, register, and comment on a known Apostate site. Many members on this site are still active JW or at least attend meetings to avoid losing family.

konceptual congregations that need a new hall will get a new hall

You being a window washer has this privileged information?

I know hundreds of active witnesses but never heard one about wanting to know about the international accounts.

Really? I know hundreds of JWs who will not question the society on ANY thing. I do however know of one individual who is a hypocrite and is registered to an apostate site and posts here.... I wonder who that may be

insidetheKh, you remind me of Alejandro Cao de Benos for North Korea.

anyway, have a good day my fellow Apostate in denial

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How do Americans feel about Canadians and Britons interjecting their opinions onto hot localized political topics: gun laws, abortion, ect?

by adjusted knowledge in

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friends

in addition to the above question, why do citizens of the two above mentioned countries, or other countries, feel the necessity to tell americans how they should interpret the american constitution for localized issues?.

i fairly much have an idea what the general population in the usa feels in regards to the first question.

this could be one of the possible reasons cnn piers morgan poor ratings and eventual firing.

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Are those counter opinions opposed to your own opinion too damaging or weakening ?

My personal opinion on guns varies, but I have no problem with strict gun laws. Mostly I agree with the opinions given by those who are opposed to guns, with the exception of a total ban on guns. I bought 9 guns and sold them when I had a baby. I don't hunt nor shoot recreational. Personal protection was the only other reason for me, and I rather not take the chance my child would be killed by them.

Again wasn't looking for a gun debate, there are other political topics such as American health care. It just doesn't seem in my experience that most Americans care anything about Canada's or European politics, but my foreign friends have plenty to say about American politics. Perhaps Americans are just as a whole are ignorant. Thirty-three percent of Americans would be unable to pass our citizenship test. The test is very basic.

The following does provide what I'm looking for, at least on the issue of gun laws:

The issue of open gun ownership is a universal situation in every country and has cultivated its own concern around the world.

it's because I fear the spread of Americas mentality to our shores.

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How did you get through mind numbing meetings?

by minimus in

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friends

as an elder, i used to find a legitimate reason to wander.

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I would sleep through the meetings, but I'm a snorer. I would get nudge quite often by my mother. When I got older the meetings weren't dull to me. I actually believed it was The Truth. I took it seriously until 1995.

Attending a meeting now would be so easy. Take your tablet and hide in the back playing games. Being a witness is so easy now.

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How do Americans feel about Canadians and Britons interjecting their opinions onto hot localized political topics: gun laws, abortion, ect?

by adjusted knowledge in

jw
friends

in addition to the above question, why do citizens of the two above mentioned countries, or other countries, feel the necessity to tell americans how they should interpret the american constitution for localized issues?.

i fairly much have an idea what the general population in the usa feels in regards to the first question.

this could be one of the possible reasons cnn piers morgan poor ratings and eventual firing.

adjusted knowledge

In addition to the above question, Why do citizens of the two above mentioned countries, or other countries, feel the necessity to tell Americans how they should interpret the American Constitution for localized issues?

I fairly much have an idea what the general population in the USA feels in regards to the first question. This could be one of the possible reasons CNN Piers Morgan poor ratings and eventual firing. He insisted in interjecting his personal politics about gun ownership. I feel many Americans are put off by a Briton telling them how to interpret the Second Amendment.

For the second question, I can understand for those who vacation here or have family here. Our laws, gun culture and such would impact the later. I definitely can understand a strong opinion on Wars or other matters that impact the global community. But I, as an American, have had discussions with both Britons and Canadians, and though it is a generalization, they seem to be of the feeling of moral superiority on at least the topic of gun laws. But what I have found is some of the ignorance that people have of American gun laws including on this form.

Not trying to start a debate, though an increase in activity on this site is welcomed, but I generally am curious of people's opinion. I'm not asking for any particular political viewpoint but only how the Americans on this board feel in regards to question one and then for those that fit into the second question.

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The hypocrisy Jesus had towards the pharisees and sadducees

by adjusted knowledge in

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it is no wonder the jewish leaders had ridiculous rules concerning the sabbath.

the following scripture alone should instill fear of those forsaking the sabbath.. (numbers 15:32-36)--"now while the sons of israel were in the wilderness, they found a man gathering wood on the sabbath day.

33and those who found him gathering wood brought him to moses and aaron, and to all the congregation; 34and they put him in custody because it had not been declared what should be done to him.

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Reading the NT it does seem to be two differing religious opinions: one by Jesus and one by Paul.

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The hypocrisy Jesus had towards the pharisees and sadducees

by adjusted knowledge in

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friends

it is no wonder the jewish leaders had ridiculous rules concerning the sabbath.

the following scripture alone should instill fear of those forsaking the sabbath.. (numbers 15:32-36)--"now while the sons of israel were in the wilderness, they found a man gathering wood on the sabbath day.

33and those who found him gathering wood brought him to moses and aaron, and to all the congregation; 34and they put him in custody because it had not been declared what should be done to him.

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and needed the wood to warm himself and his house, then he would have been right to go get the wood.

Why else would a person gather wood? I'm sure he wasn't doing it because it was fun. If Jesus and his disciples waited one day they wouldn't of died of starvation. Maybe its just a case of nepotism, and God looked the other way when his son broke the Sabbath.

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The hypocrisy Jesus had towards the pharisees and sadducees

by adjusted knowledge in

jw
friends

it is no wonder the jewish leaders had ridiculous rules concerning the sabbath.

the following scripture alone should instill fear of those forsaking the sabbath.. (numbers 15:32-36)--"now while the sons of israel were in the wilderness, they found a man gathering wood on the sabbath day.

33and those who found him gathering wood brought him to moses and aaron, and to all the congregation; 34and they put him in custody because it had not been declared what should be done to him.

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It is no wonder the Jewish leaders had ridiculous rules concerning the sabbath. The following scripture alone should instill fear of those forsaking the Sabbath.

(Numbers 15:32-36)--"Now while the sons of Israel were in the wilderness, they found a man gathering wood on the sabbath day. 33And those who found him gathering wood brought him to Moses and Aaron, and to all the congregation; 34and they put him in custody because it had not been declared what should be done to him. 35Then the Lord said to Moses, "The man shall surely be put to death; all the congregation shall stone him with stones outside the camp." 36So all the congregation brought him outside the camp, and stoned him to death with stones, just as the Lord had commanded Moses."

Here was a man killed by God for gathering wood on the Sabbath. So didn't the Pharisees have a point when they confronted Jesus?

Matt 12:1 At that time Jesus went through the grain fields on a Sabbath. His disciples were hungry, and they began to pick heads of wheat and eat them. 2 But when the Pharisees saw this they said to him, “Look, your disciples are doing what is against the law to do on the Sabbath.”

I'm not a bible scholar but it just seems like a lot of contradictions throughout the bible.

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Elders in Spain Steal Millions from Congregation

by cappytan in

these men are appointed by holy spirit,.

here is the source: http://www.economiadigital.es/es/notices/2015/01/la-fiscalia-imputa-una-estafa-de-mas-de-170-millones-de-euros-a-una-congregacion-de-testigos-de-jeho-65161.php.

basically, if you don't know spanish, it boils down to this: (my personal editorial of what i've read).

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I find this hard to believe. Not that it isn't possible but the fact it only involved local Elders. If such a scam were to happen the top dogs would've of been involved. For now I don't believe the story. The strange thing is that there should be news reports prior to sentencing. Why hasn't there been anything in regards to this in the last 12 months? A sentence of 9 to 12 years would require an investigation and I would assume a trial.

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What are your experiences having Jehovah Witnesses work for you or you work with?

by adjusted knowledge in

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i've managed several thousand employees in the last decade.

i've had a handful that identified themselves as witnesses.

from experience, they were no different than any other employees.

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I've managed several thousand employees in the last decade. I've had a handful that identified themselves as witnesses. From experience, they were no different than any other employees. The only exception I've had experienced was their attendance. I've had to fire a few for poor attendance. I've also noticed an expectation that I should make special allowances for them in regards to days off. I'm usually very flexible and almost never deny requests, but I do ask for three weeks notice. I had one young man ask for three months off because he was going to be missionary next week. Really? You want three months off and only five days notice? I never tell any of them my history. I don't need to be accused of discrimination.

When I was an active witness during the 80's and 90's I would sometimes work with the brothers. They never paid me. I would mow yards, and help wax the floors of their accounts. I guess they were testing me for Bethel service. When I was in my late teens I worked overnights stocking shelves. I worked with three brothers from various congregations in Ft Myers. During our hour lunch, what came out of their mouths was more vulgar than most. All three were active and regular publishers.