Balaamsass2
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SEPTEMBER 2024 Study Watchtower - Warnings for JW's!
by BoogerMan inwhat warnings are the cult giving the "sheeple?".
in the study article on page 20 - "are you heeding the warnings?
", jw's are threatened what their fate will be if they don't support the elite, "anointed" jw's, the 33 degree aka, the self-appointed gibbering body - they will be toast very soon:.
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Because it's possible
by Gorb inin holland we say "not because it is requierd, but because it's possible.
before we shaved, and now we let it grow.
pinky ring, too!.
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Balaamsass2
The outward appearance of GB1.2 /GB2.0 vs GB 3.0 is dramatic.
I used to see GB Fredy Franz most days. He was no fashion leader. Mis-matched flannel shirts and ties were common. I had been to his spartan room a few times. He frequently helped clean and sweep after conventions. Compare his photo to any of GB 3.0s.
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Because it's possible
by Gorb inin holland we say "not because it is requierd, but because it's possible.
before we shaved, and now we let it grow.
pinky ring, too!.
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What is with GB 3.0's affinity for "Pinky Rings" and expensive watches? "The showy display"?
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The Meaning Behind a Pinky Ring
Pinky rings are associated with wealth, status, and power. They were traditionally only worn by men of high stature in the middle to upper classes and aristocracy. But they have also symbolized other characteristics throughout history, from sexual and marital status to professional and criminal associations.
Sexual status
When homosexuality was illegal, men could be imprisoned for having a same-sex relationship. Pinky rings were used to identify yourself to potential partners without alerting the authorities.
Today, pinky rings are more closely associated with self-love, sexual independence, and freedom from the confines of conventional relationships.
Organized crime
Members of the Mafia often wore pinky rings. Urban legend suggests that the ostentatious rings, set with huge gems, were a life insurance policy. If the wearer got whacked, the ring could be pawned or sold by the family to pay for the funeral.
Secret communication
Fingers are often assigned meaning, and the pinky finger used to be associated with Mercury, the Roman god of messages, translators, and interpreters. Wearing a pinky ring was often used by secret societies to communicate membership to a specific chapter.
Mercury is also the god of wealth, commerce, and good fortune. So, people would sometimes wear pinky rings as a talisman or luck symbol. "
https://www.frostnyc.com/blogs/news/what-does-pinky-ring-mean-on-man
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Famous current and former Jehovah's Witnesses
by Balaamsass2 init's fluff clickbait...but...what other famous people are current or ex-jws?.
famous people you didn't know were jehovah's witnesses.
story by stars insider.
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Balaamsass2
Yes Blondie! :)
When I was a kid in the 50s and 60s Watchtower seemed more kind to the non-baptised. They referred to them as "Goodwill" or "interested". I remember a lot of "unbelieving mates" at Congregation picnics, and Kindom Hall builds and re-models. Many donated goodly sums $$ on behalf of believing mates. We had smoking breaks on Sundays!
Eisenhower would have been viewed that way.
I remember non-JWs like that wandering around Bethel Home in the 70s. ( If they were donating MONEY, material, or a professional skill they were welcomed.)
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Jehovah's Witnesses and Watchtower provide Shelter and relief to poor of NYC...by leaving...
by Balaamsass2 inafter over 100 years...watchtower helps the poor of nyc...by leaving!!
jehovah's witnesses hotel becomes affordable housing.
developed by breaking ground, 90 sands brings new housing opportunities to brooklyn.. .
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When I was at Brooklyn Bethel I was astounded by the callus attitude of Bethel leadership toward the abuse of public aid/welfare. Zone overseer, and Pres. GB N. Knorrs' assistant Dave Mercante, encouraged local congregation members to sign up for all public welfare programs to Pioneer full-time. Some in our Brooklyn congregation did. NYC had great Job training, free educational opportunities, and plenty of employment opportunities...instead many local JWs pioneered on the public dime.
Using their religious tax-free status deprived the City of much property tax revenue needed for public schools, public safety, and local aid programs used by JWs. "..The city’s Independent Budget Office estimates that the return of the three properties to the tax rolls could generate $2.2 million to $6.8 million annually."
In addition, individual JWs' "interest-free loans" for the construction of the Watchtower buildings frequently were never repaid. Per Bethels' direction, traveling overseers pressured publishers to forgive or extend the loans.
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Famous current and former Jehovah's Witnesses
by Balaamsass2 init's fluff clickbait...but...what other famous people are current or ex-jws?.
famous people you didn't know were jehovah's witnesses.
story by stars insider.
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Famous current and former Jehovah's Witnesses
by Balaamsass2 init's fluff clickbait...but...what other famous people are current or ex-jws?.
famous people you didn't know were jehovah's witnesses.
story by stars insider.
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Balaamsass2
It's fluff clickbait...but...what other famous people are current or ex-JWs?
Famous people you didn't know were Jehovah's Witnesses
Story by Stars InsiderChristian beliefs and practices. The religion believes that the current world system will be destroyed by Armageddon and that God's Kingdom over Earth must be established. They're best known for door-to-door service, distributing their religious literature, and using their own Bible translation and interpretation. With more than eight million followers, you might be surprised to discover that a number of celebrities are currently, or have been, part of this religion.
Click on for some of the most famous Jehovah’s Witnesses and celebrities who were raised in the faith.
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Jehovah's Witnesses and Watchtower provide Shelter and relief to poor of NYC...by leaving...
by Balaamsass2 inafter over 100 years...watchtower helps the poor of nyc...by leaving!!
jehovah's witnesses hotel becomes affordable housing.
developed by breaking ground, 90 sands brings new housing opportunities to brooklyn.. .
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Jehovah's Witnesses and Watchtower provide Shelter and relief to poor of NYC...by leaving...
by Balaamsass2 inafter over 100 years...watchtower helps the poor of nyc...by leaving!!
jehovah's witnesses hotel becomes affordable housing.
developed by breaking ground, 90 sands brings new housing opportunities to brooklyn.. .
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Balaamsass2
More coverage on JWs' blessings for New York. https://ny.curbed.com/jehovahs-witnesses
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Jehovah's Witnesses and Watchtower provide Shelter and relief to poor of NYC...by leaving...
by Balaamsass2 inafter over 100 years...watchtower helps the poor of nyc...by leaving!!
jehovah's witnesses hotel becomes affordable housing.
developed by breaking ground, 90 sands brings new housing opportunities to brooklyn.. .
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Balaamsass2
After over 100 years...Watchtower helps the poor of NYC...by leaving!! :)
Jehovah's Witnesses Hotel Becomes Affordable Housing
Developed by Breaking Ground, 90 Sands brings new housing opportunities to Brooklyn.
A former Jehovah’s Witnesses hotel has been converted into 491 affordable and supportive housing units in New York City.
Photography by Wes TarcaOf the 491 apartments at 90 Sands, 185 are affordable to a wide range of New Yorkers, from extremely low- to moderate-income households, and 305 units are home to formerly homeless individuals.The opening of 90 Sands marks the fourth hotel conversion by Breaking Ground, the city’s largest supportive housing developers.
“We are thrilled to open 90 Sands at such a critical time for New York City to abate a relentless homelessness crisis and provide much-needed housing for low-income and formerly homeless New Yorkers,” said Brenda Rosen, president and CEO of Breaking Ground. “Over the course of two years, the redevelopment of 90 Sands remained on schedule and in turn was scaled for impact to help more than 300 people leave homelessness behind and find dignity and security with a home of their own. Our first hotel conversion project to open amid the pandemic, 90 Sands advances key goals of equity and inclusion, bringing an additional 185 affordable apartments for New Yorkers with extremely low to moderate incomes in one of the city’s most expensive neighborhoods.”
Rosen added that the organization is grateful to New York City mayor Eric Adams, the city’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), and its other partners to bring the project to life.
90 Sands was previously a residential hotel operated by the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society until August 2017, and Breaking Ground purchased the hotel in August 2018 for $170 million. For the acquisition, Breaking Ground received $2 million from the New York City Council, a $155 million loan from HPD, and a $10 million grant from Enterprise Community Partners. Breaking Ground provided a $6.7 million sponsor loan to finance acquisition and pre-construction costs. The Leviticus Fund also provided $1.5 million in pre-construction financing. Subsequent to the acquisition, Breaking Ground obtained a zoning change for the project in 2020 after an approval pursuant to the city’s land-use review procedure.
Financing for the renovation and repositioning of the building as supportive and affordable housing included 501(c)(3) and taxable bonds totaling more than $70.4 million issued by the New York City Housing Development Corp. (HDC). HDC provided an additional $6 million in capital subsidy.
Construction financing was also supported by a grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York’s Affordable Housing Program. JPMorgan Chase provided a construction letter of credit. Monadnock Construction is the general contractor, Beyer Blinder Belle is the project architect, and W Architecture and Planning designed the public plaza space at the corner of Jay and Sands streets.
Key philanthropic support for the project has enabled Breaking Ground to create new supportive and affordable housing at 90 Sands, most prominently a $3 million lead grant from Wells Fargo. Additional support was provided by Deutsche Bank’s DB SHARE program and National Grid.
Of the 491 apartments at 90 Sands, 185 are affordable to a wide range of New Yorkers, from extremely low- to moderate-income households, and 305 units are home to formerly homeless individuals. One unit is for a building superintendent. Half of the units, 246, are permanently affordable, and the balance are affordable under a 60-year regulatory agreement. The 30-story building features a 24-hour attended lobby, a security camera system throughout, a multipurpose room for community events and meetings, a digital library, a fitness room, and extensive bike storage.
Breaking Ground worked closely with the Adams administration to implement a unique pilot program that allows for the direct referral of homeless clients from street outreach and transitional housing programs to a supportive apartment at 90 Sands. This streamlined process, made possible by cross-agency collaboration, cuts the time it typically takes to complete a permanent housing placement by more than two months.
The Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS) will provide on-site social services. Breaking Ground and CUCS have a longstanding partnership, and 90 Sands marks their 12th building together to provide housing and on-site support for formerly homeless individuals and families. Services provided at 90 Sands will be available to all tenants and will include: case management, primary medical care, mental health services, employment readiness, and benefits counseling.
The development also includes a newly activated plaza for public use, adding a new green space to the downtown Brooklyn and DUMBO communities. Breaking Ground plans to bring in community-serving uses to occupy more than 20,000 square feet of community facility and commercial space on the ground floor and lower level."
https://www.housingfinance.com/developments/jehovahs-witnesses-hotel-becomes-affordable-housing_o
