at the meeting last night, at the annoucments at end of meeting they said make sure u take your ped card.
i said to myself what is a ped card?
blood cards are back.
wifibandit: ...and return a copy so it can be kept on file with the Elders.
I am curious as to what kind of security measures the elders have in place in order to protect confidential information. Where do the elders keep that information on hand? How is it stored? Who exactly has access to that information?
jehovah's witnesses post 'anti-gay' 'harness your habits' leaflet in north devon.
devon and cornwall police have said a leaflet posted through doors in north devon isn't a crime – despite it advising gay people to "control their urges".the leaflet, entitled "how to harness your habits", was distributed in north devon by jehovah's witnesses and contains an article asking "what does the bible say about homosexuality?
"in it, the religious group states that "rejecting homosexuality" is completely different to "rejecting people of a different skin colour" and says their views are the same as people who "view smoking as harmful and even repugnant".it also compares gay people to animals, but says "unlike animals, they can choose not to act on their impulses".the journal was contacted by a reader, who wishes to remain anonymous, who felt "belittled" by the leaflet.
Jehovah's Witnesses post 'anti-gay' 'Harness Your Habits' leaflet in North Devon
Devon and Cornwall Police have said a leaflet posted through doors in North Devon isn't a crime – despite it advising gay people to "control their urges".
The leaflet, entitled "How to Harness Your Habits", was distributed in North Devon by Jehovah's Witnesses and contains an article asking "What does the Bible say about homosexuality?"
In it, the religious group states that "rejecting homosexuality" is completely different to "rejecting people of a different skin colour" and says their views are the same as people who "view smoking as harmful and even repugnant".
It also compares gay people to animals, but says "unlike animals, they can choose not to act on their impulses".
The Journal was contacted by a reader, who wishes to remain anonymous, who felt "belittled" by the leaflet.
"I completely respect other peoples' beliefs and people who disagree with homosexuality because of their religion do not bother me," she said.
"But when people actively seek you out to force their beliefs upon you and tell you that what you are doing is wrong then that does upset me.
"They have encroached on my life by forcing their literature into my home and belittled my relationship and my life."
Using passages from the Bible as, the text also says: "A person who has homosexual leanings can control what he allows his mind to dwell on, just as he would control any other wrong desire, including leanings towards anger, adultery or greed."
However, it also says "the Bible does not encourage prejudice, hate crimes or any other kind of mistreatment of homosexuals".
Devon and Cornwall Police looked at the leaflet and stated: "We have been made aware of some religious materials which have been distributed in North Devon.
"Whilst it doesn't appear to meet the threshold to be considered a crime, these have been passed on to our Diverse Communities Team to look into."
But Matt Horwood, senior communications officer for national LGBT charity Stonewall called the leaflet "damaging vitriol".
"It perpetuates the myth that you cannot be of faith while also being part of, or supporting, the lesbian, gay, bi and trans community," he said.
"Stonewall will continue its work with faith communities to ensure that all LGBT people are accepted without exception in their place of worship and within their own faith communities."
Read the leaflet in full at this link
at a recent meeting there was a watchtower article about life in paradise.
they were saying that even when witnesses finally get there they will still be under the strict instructions from the elders and gb.
they may be given jobs that they will find unpleasant, also the preaching work will be ongoing because of all the resurrected people who need to learn about why they are given another chance.
2+2: If the GB and elders are going to have control for 1000 years, the world will be a dangerous place for children with the amount of pedophiles getting around.
And don't forget about Peter Sutcliffe and Rose West wandering around. Along with all the other murderers and rapists that the JWs are grooming in the prison systems
for those who've never read these incredible books by our friend ray franz.. here are links for both.
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happy reading!.
For anyone who truly would like to have the inside scoop on the WTS...I highly recommend this book:
https://www.amazon.ca/Apocalypse-Delayed-Story-Jehovahs-Witnesses/dp/0802079733
James Penton's expose of the WT includes references to Ray Franz's work. It is well worth the read and should satisfy anyone's need for solid information
I read Penton's book right after it was first published in 1985. The new edition has updated information
what was wt view on anti venom in old days, considering it was made from blood.
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Blondie, I am of the non-vaccinated generation of JW kids. The ideas about vaccinations containing blood and a big no-no were still around when I arrived on the scene.
I am still not vaccinated. I have had the odd tetanus shot and recently, my first whooping couch vaccine. I don't respond well to vaccines and have had horrible reactions when I have tried in the past. Nasty.
I am not happy that I did not receive the vaccinations that were available for me when I was a kid...and that I still don't have most of them. All because of some stupid superstitious belief about blood
*thanks to reddit poster ahilexxx for this information*.
the watchtower society was invested in the german branch of ford motor.
in 1943, their investment was worth $597,595 ($8,363,677.95 in today's value - over 8 million!)..
fisherman: ...the related document posted on this thread was used on this thread to misrepresent that the WT wrongfully invested in the Ford-Werke
Actually, fisherman, it was an error. Just a simple error...nothing deliberate. I don't usually post things without checking it out first and this time...I erred. I was lazy.
Not at all deliberate, I assure you.
But...it is interesting that the WTS had over 8 million in today's dollar invested in the German branch and that they had been established in Germany since 1903.
They made "the list" of American companies with significant investment in Germany during the war
evolution paints human ancestors covered with fur.
fur has several benefits as stated by britannica "the pelts of fur-bearing animals are called true furs when they consist of two elements: a dense undercoat, called ground hair, and longer hairs, extending beyond that layer, called guard hair.
the principal function of ground hair is to maintain the animal’s body temperature; that of guard hair is to protect the underlying fur and skin and to shed rain or snow.".
jacobm: How can the strongest, most agile, best adapted snake reproduce with the female if there are hundreds of other snakes all in a ridiculously complex wrestling match? There are too many variables.
Heehee...it sounds to me like it is the female who is the strongest, most agile and best adapted
;)
*to add - you are viewing the problem from a limited stance. If you take the view that it is the female who takes an active role in determining which sperm (do you call it that in snake procreation? I dunno much about snakes' sex life) make it to the fertilization process...the whole thing changes. The strongest most agile male doesn't matter...the female selection does. And the more males to choose from, all the better
what was wt view on anti venom in old days, considering it was made from blood.
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blondie: The reason for this about turn? In 1952, when Jehovah’s Witnesses lifted the ban on vaccination, they wrote: "The matter of vaccination is one for the individual that has to face it to decide for himself. . . . And our Society cannot afford to be drawn into the affair legally or take the responsibility for the way the case turns out." (my emphasis – The Watchtower, 15 December 1952)
Heh...the real reason they lifted the vaccination ban was because unvaccinated JW missionaries weren't being allowed into other countries
*thanks to reddit poster ahilexxx for this information*.
the watchtower society was invested in the german branch of ford motor.
in 1943, their investment was worth $597,595 ($8,363,677.95 in today's value - over 8 million!)..
Well...I apologize. Damn
That will teach me for just reading someone else's conclusions...
So sorry.
You guys are absolutely right...and the reddit poster (and me...) are wrong
*thanks to reddit poster ahilexxx for this information*.
the watchtower society was invested in the german branch of ford motor.
in 1943, their investment was worth $597,595 ($8,363,677.95 in today's value - over 8 million!)..
sir82: Given that they spends tens or hundreds of millions per year on the care of their "special full time servants", it is reasonable to conclude that they have hundreds of millions or perhaps billions of dollars invested somewhere.
They would be supremely stupid to have that sort of money lying around in cash only
I agree. Of course the WTS would be stupid not to invest the millions/billions that they have "lying around". It is the hypocrisy of the investments that is worrisome. Do the JWs themselves know where their donations are invested?
The WTS is/was a corporation - a business. Of course they made outside investments...they always have. No secret there...unless you are just a r&f JW who dutifully fills the contribution box
What is hypocritical is asking for donations to further 'worldwide work' and instead, dumping those donations into 'wordly' investments.
