there was a letter read this week, followed by a talk about all the changes that are coming in the next couple of months regarding merging congregations in the area (va/md/dc) - the letter said that the kh's in the area are only being filled to 48% capacity.
this was music to my ears as i have noticed the decline in attendance in all the neighboring congregations.
they will sell some kingdom halls and merge some congregations.
depression era mentality (middle America) where they rode bikes and may have done odd chores here and there and bartered for food. But, the fact is the religion built a whole culture and mentality around this!
This was a brief era in time and is OVER. The country and the world is not like this!!.
Mentality that exists only among CO's and those long-time sheltered at Bethel.
It may also exist in third-world countries, accounting for the growth in those countries, and the decline in the west.
there was a letter read this week, followed by a talk about all the changes that are coming in the next couple of months regarding merging congregations in the area (va/md/dc) - the letter said that the kh's in the area are only being filled to 48% capacity.
this was music to my ears as i have noticed the decline in attendance in all the neighboring congregations.
they will sell some kingdom halls and merge some congregations.
There was a letter read this week, followed by a talk about all the changes that are coming in the next couple of months regarding merging congregations in the area (VA/MD/DC) - the letter said that the KH's in the area are only being filled to 48% capacity. This was music to my ears as I have noticed the decline in attendance in all the neighboring congregations. They will sell some kingdom halls and merge some congregations. This area was at one point, late 90's, one of the "greater need areas" people were moving here from other states to help out, now we all get to see the decline. Just thought I share the good news with you guys ..:)
at least he doesn't rewrite his bs as updated light.. http://www.patrobertson.com/teaching/teachingonbabylon.asp.
At least he doesn't rewrite his BS as updated light.
i personally would like to see they get the very best but haven't a clue how to do it what are your benevolent words of wisdom, should a person do a deep research on his own a kind of self medication or should they brush up on some psychology,, who should they trust because after you leave you got big trust issues.. i don't know about you but to me it was a real shocker, i was totally into getting their worthless bull shit out of my head.
i choose the self medicate path and did as must research as time would allow,, science was a biggie for me, it was enjoyable learning to get so much bull shit out of my head..
hi its been on the bbc website that in the uk they got 25% of the power that the whole country needed for friday just from solar power alone.
i am getting new appliances.
i have decided on black stainless for the finish.
the house is stubbed for gas and electric for the range.
Once you have gas - oh, never mind.
Gas - all the way. Phenomenal cooking control.
(Usually less expensive, too.)
Way down the list of The Best Bond - but his willingness and ability as a "campy" Bond made him fun to watch.
Apparently, a sincere humanist.
in view of the terrorist attacks going on in the world right now, as well as the high degree of animosity towards jehovah's witnesses as a result of their shuning practices, etc., i think it would be wise for the wts to discontinue meeting for large conventions and use live streaming and broadcasts instead.
even with the increased security measures being put in place this year, it would not be surprising if some incidents take place.
has anyone heard any talk in this regard?.
Unlikely terrorists will be interested in a marginalized religious group"s conventions
Not unless violent extremists of one religion knew about the teachings of a non-violent extremist religion.
(See WT Nov 1, 1953, page 653)
there seems to be a number of different ways that apostates try to get jehovah's witnesses realise they do not have the truth, ranging from subtle comments to aggressive attacks.
do you have any that looking back helped you finally leave.
some of the methods include:.
I recommend that cult-victim-rescuers read this webpage:
http://www.jwfacts.com/watchtower/helping-someone-leave.php
;)
wt has always taught existing members to slowly indoctrinate new prospects - i.e., go slow with: everyone dies at armageddon, 7 men in new york are directed by god, even though they are not infallible or inspired, god owns a corporation on earth, etc.
etc.. so, one would expect a similar leadup in the bible teach book.
after the hook of an endless supermodel lifestyle, with a lakefront property and a backyard of all of your favourite zoo animals, we will be led to the importance of the seven elite.. search words: governing body, faithful and discreet slave (all variations), watch tower, watchtower.. zip, nada, nothing..
WT has always taught existing members to slowly indoctrinate new prospects - i.e., go slow with: everyone dies at Armageddon, 7 men in New York are directed by God, even though they are not infallible or inspired, God owns a corporation on earth, etc. etc.
So, one would expect a similar leadup in the Bible Teach book. After the hook of an endless supermodel lifestyle, with a lakefront property and a backyard of all of your favourite zoo animals, we will be led to the importance of The Seven Elite.
Search words: Governing Body, Faithful and Discreet Slave (all variations), Watch Tower, Watchtower.
Zip, nada, nothing.
