it appears there is about a million voting age jws in the us right now.
it appears there is 8 million ex jws or in the shadows.. if those 8 million would have the guts to come out for a presidential candidate to come out, we can finally end the slavery, tyranny and corruption in this and many other circles.. cowards die many times but a hero only dies once.
and cowards die in revelation.. so, to you reading this, are you a coward or a true steward of the earth and creation?.
Yikes!
Well I almost made it through, but please consider your math.....its off. there are not 8 million ex JW's alive and certainly not within voting age. Even if there were lets say 500K, they would be spread all over the world, have varying degrees of sympathy for the org or the ability to do what you suggest, and be of varying ages.
But way to think big. Maybe instead of that, just make a thoughtful sign, and go to the regional convention nearby and smile and hand out JW facts tracts.
...hope to enjoy everlasting life and witness the resurrection, things unseen by the world.
like the philosophers of paul’s day who called him an ignorant “chatterer,” most people today think that the hope we preach is sheer nonsense.
(acts 17:18) .
Was Kevin ever on the writing committee? Because this is CLASSIC Kevin.
the dubs sell a hall to a free church.. source: http://www.badische-zeitung.de/weil-am-rhein/gemeinde-gottes-kauft-koenigreichsaal--123461266.html.
price: 388.000 eur around 431.200,00 usd.
(exchange today).
I wonder if any members of the church are concerned about demons? Lol
It makes,sense and i would see this duplicated. Zoning usually plays a factor in how many religious institutions can be in a given area, and even the use of certain buildings once built
it was a surprise to learn that there are quite a number of si books, and si tests, out there.. what are your thoughts on si?.
Xanthippe.....you asked, i answered. Not sure what about my comment was phobic of words. Perhaps if you intended to discuss a definition of a word in particular that you personally recognize, its a good pla e to start with exactly what you mean?
Because its so abstract, it doesnt seem to be able to "tested". What would be the purpose of such a test?
Twit out.
i got it before 8 in the morning on a work day, as a text message.
nothing beats a warm invitation for spiritual encouragement than a quick electronic message.. sheesh.....
Text the at the same time the following day that you are good. But thanks for the offer.
it was a surprise to learn that there are quite a number of si books, and si tests, out there.. what are your thoughts on si?.
My thoughts are that it sounds like an oxymoron....like freezer burn, or jumbo shrimp.
all they did was invite us to a convention on the other side of town in mid-july.
my husband tried to engage them and asked where he could send them some information.
they showed him the address for the convention center across town-yeah, they are going to get it there.
Lets call this what it is. Its busy work.
Its now 7,500 hours spent to get one new member (gross), while 35-40% of the baptismal number each year die, leave, or are disfellowshipped (no longer counted as publishers)
So this is an hours booster. Anyone can do it. Service is now easy! Hand a tract. Sit by a cart. Seriously.....pretty much nothing to do. Since only 5% or so of JW's can explain their beliefs, making things hard for everyone isn't going to make that go up. So let them do the heavy lifting, and the rest of the slugs get the tract and cart work.
Lets be honest....do they really want new people showing up to THIS convention? I doubt it.
i haven't been on here much, but every so often i try and keep up with the discussions.
i'm sure this topic has been talked about before, so my apologies in advance if i'm repeating.. a little about me.... i'm a non baptized jw married to a devout jw.
both my husband and i were raised in the organization.
Wow.....thats hard. One one hand you love your husband and he is a good father. After all.....he is a victim too.
On the other hand, what he believes is right, is going to hurt the kids (most likely), in the long run.
the thing that confounds me is that you are not baptized. So he marreid an unbaptized woman. Clearly he has a bit of a disobedient streak. Is it possible while trying to have a discussion about balance, that he would agree to "study" your doubts and misgivings?
It seems like a shame that you two are so open with each other, but unable to really get into it. It is so rare to even have the opportunity. I tell people all the time if my wife left.....anyone can.
I'm glad its a last resort, but a divided household with an uber-JW......that sounds like a fresh hell. Especially as you totally fade and the hall starts badmouthing you and your choices (marks mommy......thats happening btw).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wktxjuyiat4.
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more changes in us and canada operations.. new "arrangements" in jw.org to get more benefits and less costs.
logistics in canada and the united states will be managed by a new arrangement.. confidential: a famous supermarket and logistics company will take care of sending literature, keep an eye not getting your wt supplies together with a butter cream pot.. read well: wal **** logistics .... more layoffs.... headquarters in canada of this famous company only at 37 km away from watchtower canada..
Interesting that while saying the world will turn on them, they put their printing and logistical management in the hands of......the world! To save cost.
While its a smart move overall......i mean.....it has to ring a little to anyone paying attention no?
