Gustv Cintrn

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  JW.ORG CAMPAIGN AN UTTER FAILURE!

  by Dis-Member in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  there are 7,782,346 active publishes in the world.. .

  jw.org has received an estimated 7,639,900 visits over the last 30 days.

  the number of visits differs from visitors (or unique visitors).

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  D-M,

  At least mine and surrounding congs all worked dilligently covering our assigned territory; that's how we assessed our success. But, oh well, thanks for your accurate and relevant review, though.

  We'll try harder next time, okay?!

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  Any Senior Citizens, Retirees here?

  by AlwaysBusy in

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  howdy....well, what do you think?

  of everything?

  is it all crazy?

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  Not fully retired yet, but very close to it.

  Super crazy stuff happening, and so much more even crazier still to come. However, if JWs are correct, then there's really nothing to worry about. God will take of it all in the end.

  Sleep sound and tight.....

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  Are JW's getting hard with all the Russia and ISIS news yet?

  by EndofMysteries in

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  i can only imagine the talk, "ooo the king of the north (russia) is back on track, and isis, and lots of problems, any minute now!

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  The world is in such turmoil that many JW 'submarines' are coming back to the Kingdom Hall! It's admirable, really.

  Just like it happened right after the 9/11 attacks; it was unreal the scores of JWs returning to the fold and the people in the territory that wanted us to visit them and would listen to us.

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  Let's take bets. Will Wt lose its Charitable tax free status in the UK

  by joe134cd in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i resoundingly say no they won't.

  they will just worm their way out of it,.

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  I see us and many other religions/faiths/cults, whatever label preferred, losing their tax free status. It'll happen, just a matter of time.

  It'll be a sad day for all religions. You'll see a lot of consolidations and mergers just to stay afloat when that happens.

  Exciting times ahead!

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  What Happened to the Religion I Left in 1995?

  by JoshJeffries in

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  2. friends

  josh here, new to the board.

  glad to know this site is here.. i would not be writing this if it were not 2014. i was a ministerial servant and regular pioneer who left the jehovahs witnesses back in 1995/96, around that time.

  i left suddenly, didnt fade away, just left when something clicked one day in my head during the morning shower and made me realize this religion wasnt true.

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  The JW religion I lived when the 1975 debacle happened is completely different!

  I observe that it's so much more relaxed, up with technology, people for the most part left to make their own decisions according to their conscience. Nowadays it takes an act of congress to get somebody disfellowshipped, and reinstatement happens so fast too!

  The JW religion of today is quite tolerable and comfortable. Of course I can only speak of my experience and observations in mine and surrounding congs.

  Okay, gotta go get ready for my 2-hr Sat morning preaching work!

  Love it!

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  Education

  by M*A*S*H in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  just looking on jw.org at an education related topic; http://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/g201210/what-parents-can-do/.

  be reasonable with regard to how much education to pursue.. as mentioned earlier, education can help prepare your child for responsible adulthood.

  (genesis 2:24) but how much schooling does reaching that goal require?.

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  Do not be misled by 'old' Org stance; today's savvy JWs have opened up their eyes widely to the fact that a high school educ will not prepare anybody to pay the never ending bills/taxes and carry on a household with dignity.

  In my cong there are a group of youngsters (like 7 or so) going to college, although still living at home because these colleges/univ are within commuting distance; sons and daugters of elders, ministerial servants, and regular publishers. All is well with them thus far. However, it's quite the equilibrium task because going to college is very demanding and so is being a JW in good standing; balancing both is difficult, but not impossible.

  Even a few older ones are taking classes online and at the local Community College to further their chances at a better job. I see that trend more and more among the young JWs in mine and surrounding Spanish congregations. It's good.

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  Lillian Gobitas Klose, the Jehovah’s Witness who refused in 1935 to salute the American flag in Minersville, Pa. started a trail that ultimately changed American legal history died Aug. 22 at age 90

  by Sol Reform in

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  2. current

  lillian gobitas klose, the jehovahs witness who refused in 1935 to salute the american flag in minersville, pa. started a trail that ultimately changed american legal history died aug. 22 at age 90. only three years after it had ruled against the gobitas family, the supreme court voted 6-3 to overturn that decision in a case involving a family of jehovahs witnesses from west virginia.. regardless of what one might think of jehovahs witnesses, lillian gobitas is an example of a person whose willingness to fight for her beliefs has expanded everyones personal freedoms.. http://republicanherald.com/news/minersville-girl-made-legal-history-1.1744279.

  lillian gobitas klose, 90; test of faith went to u.s. supreme courtlillian gobitas klose sign the guest book.

  atlanta news obituarieslillian gobitas klose, 90; test of faith went to u.s. supreme courtby elizabeth montgomery the atlanta journal-constitution.

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  I've heard that the medical profession has given accolades to the WTBTS for pushing them to look for other methods of treatment when dealing with JWs.

  Dr. Laura read in her talk show some time ago a letter praising the JWs for making the medical profession look for other alternatives.

  I've also heard people that aren't JWs refuse blood treatments and then thank the JWs for giving them the liberty to do so while still having the opportunity to receive excellent level of care.

  I've been shocked to say the least when I hear these expressions of approval!

  Kudos to Lillian Gobitas Klose and all others that force change for the better!!!

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  Reflections on 1 year WT Free-breaking the chains...

  by MissFit in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  hi everyone.. i just realized that it has been over a year since i discovered this site and started to recognize i was shackled by invisible chains.

  i am still in the process of chipping away on those chains.. i posted on another thread how these threads here are like little time capsules.

  the moment, the emotions, the attitudes are all there frozen.. .

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  Gustv Cintrn

  MissFit,

  It is good to hear you have found your way and it makes you a happier better person.

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  Are Congregation Picnics still forbidden? If so, Why???

  by NAVYTOWN in

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  I have never heard of such a thing! Mine and surrounding congs have gatherings all the time, for any reason, and when we have no concrete reason we get together 'just because'. We have such a blast together!

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  Are Jehovah's Witnesses the only religion to teach a paradise earth?

  by rory-ks in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i have tried researching, but this pesky organisation always packs out the list.

  you seem to have to drill down several layers before reaching christadelphians.. is it a recognised idea among other peoples/religions?.

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  Doubt we are the only ones. Google it. We paint it so extremely attractive, though!

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