Posts by berrygerry

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New (non)-Witnessing Model

by berrygerry in

so, one of the kids on reddit posted this video - an evangelist trying to witness to guardians of the cart.

(both sides are fairly respectful imo).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwbc9c4ajly&feature=youtu.be.

berrygerry

So, one of the kids on reddit posted this video - an evangelist trying to witness to Guardians of the Cart. (Both sides are fairly respectful IMO)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwbc9c4aJLY&feature=youtu.be

The Dub makes the interesting statement:

We're not here to discuss Bible, or argue with anyone. We're just here to provide free publications to people who want ...

So, is this because he's an evangelist, or are these trail-blazing pioneers simply there to Guard the Cart?

If so, wouldn't it behoove WTS to just invest in 24/7 vending machines?

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New David Splane Video: No 1900 Year Faithful Slave

by FusionTheism in

governing body member david splane has a new video on tv.jw.org where he talks about all the horrible things committed by martin luther and the protestant reformers.. his conclusion is that there has been no faithful and discreet slave on the earth during the past 1900 years (before 1919 i guess.).

he also says that maybe there were a few anointed on earth, maybe not.. he did add an interesting statement that he doesn't condemn the other churches just for misunderstanding the bible because the society has done that.. another odd point, was that he actually mentioned catholic missionary work in a somewhat positive light, while totally condemning the reformation views on predestination..

berrygerry

So Paul G cites the term "governing body" doesn't appear in WT until 1943, and the capitalized version in 1971.

http://www.jwfacts.com/watchtower/governing-body.php

So, now there was no FDS prior to 1919.

So, who was the FDS prior to 1971, or at least prior to 1943?

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Welcome to Jurassic World

by berrygerry in

this summer, discover the one place, where your family will create unforgettable memories.

welcome to jurassic world.. welcome to jurassic world.. .

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berrygerry

This summer, discover the one place, where your family will create unforgettable memories. Welcome to Jurassic World.

Welcome to Jurassic World.

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Does Bruce Jenner (Caitlyn) qualify for Baptism?

by John Aquila in

im not sure if bruce had a sex operation but lets say someone did have a sex operation and then studied with the witnesses and wanted to get baptized, would he qualify in todays jw world?

could he have privileges?

the bible says the past cant be held against you, once you accept the truth.

berrygerry

We had a male study in our KH.

He moved to another province and got baptized, after changing back to female.

(Explained why he sucked so bad at football.)

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shunning is like corbin

by poopie in

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friends

a true life example i have a friend that is disfellowshipped the elders do not want to reinstate because he helps his elderly parents to much ie mow lawn help when theres car trouble etc so shunning is like corbin bro pharisee

berrygerry

What is his parents' status?

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Canada Branch Finances - What's Going On?

by berrygerry in

an update on the canada branch hasn't been made (i think).. year-over-year, canada's equity decreased by 11 million in 2012, 17 million in 2013.. however, the 2014 report shows a huge increase (20 million) in the cost of "purchased supplies.

" with the shrinkage of the mags, and the push to online, how the heck did this go from 39 million to 58 million?.

even with this number, the equity in 2014 went down by a staggering 56 million.. what the heck is going on?.

berrygerry

Isn't the WTS tax-free anyway? So what would be the point of these gifts then, as a tax-return on an already zero tax?

They shouldn't be.

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The courts have held that an organization is not charitable in law if its activities are contrary to public policy. An activity cannot be held to be contrary to public policy unless there is a definite and officially declared and implemented policy (that is, found in an Act of Parliament, a regulation or other publicly available government document of any kind).

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/chrts-gvng/chrts/plcy/csp/csp-p13-eng.html

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Canada Branch Finances - What's Going On?

by berrygerry in

an update on the canada branch hasn't been made (i think).. year-over-year, canada's equity decreased by 11 million in 2012, 17 million in 2013.. however, the 2014 report shows a huge increase (20 million) in the cost of "purchased supplies.

" with the shrinkage of the mags, and the push to online, how the heck did this go from 39 million to 58 million?.

even with this number, the equity in 2014 went down by a staggering 56 million.. what the heck is going on?.

berrygerry

BerryGerry - I wonder if CRA caught that. That is a large glaring difference. Where did the money go? How could 35 mil disappear?

They're getting a letter.

(Long-term investments could be writing off mortgages, but they're still getting a letter.)

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baptism regional Convention

by antes8080 in

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friends

hello friends during the weekend i was in the san diego regional convention and the number of baptisim was way down.. there were 51 who got baptise thats the lowest number i ever seen, the attendance was 14,000 plus .

berrygerry

In the early 80's, the convention ratio (Alberta Canada) was consistently 1% of attendees being baptized.

This has steadily declined, and was boosted in recent years by baptizing infants.

The Centennial last year will probably be the end of all growth in western lands.

It will be very interesting to know the Memorial attendance numbers in the west.

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Canada Branch Finances - What's Going On?

by berrygerry in

an update on the canada branch hasn't been made (i think).. year-over-year, canada's equity decreased by 11 million in 2012, 17 million in 2013.. however, the 2014 report shows a huge increase (20 million) in the cost of "purchased supplies.

" with the shrinkage of the mags, and the push to online, how the heck did this go from 39 million to 58 million?.

even with this number, the equity in 2014 went down by a staggering 56 million.. what the heck is going on?.

berrygerry

If you look at the bottom line, you'll see the following:

If you add or subtract this number year by year to: "Assets less liabilities," the math was working, irrespective of HOW the funds came in or out, or what it was spent on.

So, 2009 ended with $96 million in equity.
2010, add 20 million in "profit" - balance 116 million
2011, add 2 million in "profit" - balance 117 million
2012, subtract 8 million in "loss" - balance 106 million
2013, subtract 15 million in "loss" - balance 90 million
2014, subtract 21 million in "loss" - balance should be about 69 million - however balance is 33.7 million
Putting aside: "how did your 'income' increase by 15 million, and you end up with a 20 million loss (a 35 million difference)?"
Putting that aside as legit, still means that an additional 35 million was removed from the books.

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Canada Branch Finances - What's Going On?

by berrygerry in

an update on the canada branch hasn't been made (i think).. year-over-year, canada's equity decreased by 11 million in 2012, 17 million in 2013.. however, the 2014 report shows a huge increase (20 million) in the cost of "purchased supplies.

" with the shrinkage of the mags, and the push to online, how the heck did this go from 39 million to 58 million?.

even with this number, the equity in 2014 went down by a staggering 56 million.. what the heck is going on?.

berrygerry

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/ebci/haip/srch/t3010form22quickview-eng.action?r=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cra-arc.gc.ca%3A80%2Febci%2Fhaip%2Fsrch%2Fbasicsearchresult-eng.action%3Fk%3Dwatch%2Btower%26amp%3Bs%3Dregistered%26amp%3Bp%3D1%26amp%3Bb%3Dtrue&fpe=2014-08-31&b=119288918RR0001&n=WatchTowerBibleandTractSocietyofCanada/LaTourdeGardeSoci%C3%A9t%C3%A9deBiblesetdeTractsduCanada