endless ranks. Most are based on being male, and the degree of testosterone.
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JW Ranking System
by NotFormer init's fairly evident to little old outsider me that the organisation has a class system, perhaps even a caste system.. from what i've read, there seems to not only be an official ranking system (m.s., elder, c.o.
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has anyone ever sat down to figure out what the unofficial ranks are and how they affect the pecking order?
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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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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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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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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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More coverage on JWs' blessings for New York. https://ny.curbed.com/jehovahs-witnesses