watchtower magazine feb. 2017 study ed.
page 25 paragraph 8. studied at all kingdom halls worldwide in the last week of april 2017. https://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/watchtower-study-february-2017/who-is-leading-gods-people-today/.
8 in the late 19th century, charles taze russell … zion’s watch tower tract society … with brother russell as president.
jwleaks: Nathan Knorr (sitting behind desk) never claimed to be of the "anointed class" and never partook at the Lord's Evening Meal.
Do you have a source for that?
I have always thought that both Knorr and Franz were "of the anointed" and that was the reason given for shouldering Rutherford's choice, Hayden Convington, out of the top job running the WTS. Convington wasn't anointed but Knorr and Franz were. This is the first I have heard that Knorr wasn't anointed.
what is happening in kazakhstan?
that country that occupies a space between russia and china?.
kazakhstan is a landlocked country in central asia that shares borders with russia, china, kyrgyzstan, uzbekistan, and turkmenistan, and also adjoins a large part of the caspian sea.. kazakhstan is 70% muslim.
During a trial in February 2017, Guliyev pleaded guilty to all charges, publicly repented and, given the mitigating circumstances, was given a five-year prison term.
I don't think the above article has reported that correctly.
According to Forum 18, Guliyev was not given a prison term.
Asaf Guliyev was given a five-year restricted freedom sentence on 24 February.
A "restricted freedom" sentence is served in the community - it is not a prison term. The offender is under restrictions regarding movements and activity.
*I had said "7" years before...but I had that wrong. It was a 5 year sentence of restricted freedom, not 7.
new lawsuit against the watch tower in canada for victims of pedophilia:.
http://www.higgertylaw.ca/jehovahs-witness-child-sexual-abuse-class-action-lawsuit/.
dsp: Is it a province thingy in Canada?
It's just that the following Canadian website apparently seems very open about linking to cases while still only in the investigation stage, which kinda seems weird now?
I dunno if it is a province thingy. It could simply be a difference in the way that various law firms manage their practices.
I don't find it weird.
what is happening in kazakhstan?
that country that occupies a space between russia and china?.
kazakhstan is a landlocked country in central asia that shares borders with russia, china, kyrgyzstan, uzbekistan, and turkmenistan, and also adjoins a large part of the caspian sea.. kazakhstan is 70% muslim.
jwleaks: Not a good verdict for Ahmadov and I feel sorry for him and his family.
No, it isn't a good verdict for Ahmedov. His co-accused had earlier received a 7 year sentence of "restricted freedom".
Ahmedov's prison sentence is going to add to his problems. He has a medical condition that requires surgery to determine if it is cancer or not. His condition had been described as cancer since his arrest, yet his lawyer recently revealed that Ahmedov has yet to receive a diagnosis. Regardless, Mr. Ahmedov is in poor health.
new lawsuit against the watch tower in canada for victims of pedophilia:.
http://www.higgertylaw.ca/jehovahs-witness-child-sexual-abuse-class-action-lawsuit/.
dsp: if they thought it important enough, surely they'd make sure you could access the page by navigating their website from the homepage....
That normally happens after clients have signed up and after the case is filed. According to the information given, the case is in the investigation stage.
This is standard class action procedure and has nothing to do with "if they thought it important enough". Once the case reaches the proper stage, then it will be linked to their website.
what is happening in kazakhstan?
that country that occupies a space between russia and china?.
kazakhstan is a landlocked country in central asia that shares borders with russia, china, kyrgyzstan, uzbekistan, and turkmenistan, and also adjoins a large part of the caspian sea.. kazakhstan is 70% muslim.
A verdict has been reached in Mr. Ahmedov's trial:
The court in Astana sentenced follower of a religious association "The Christian community of Jehovah's Witnesses," Teymur Ahmadov to five years in prison on charges of inciting religious hatred.
the following is not necessarily the "nationality" of any of the governing body members... just the origin of their surnames.... losch - german.
lett - german.
sanderson - scottish.
snowbird: Knorr Foods makes a mean Hollandaise sauce.
Lol!
If you check in the old Golden Age magazines of the late 20s (or maybe it was the Consolation mags of the 30s...), you will find articles that promote dried foods as being the miracle food for the "new millennium". Apparently that is how all the people who survived Armageddon were going to be fed.
what is happening in kazakhstan?
that country that occupies a space between russia and china?.
kazakhstan is a landlocked country in central asia that shares borders with russia, china, kyrgyzstan, uzbekistan, and turkmenistan, and also adjoins a large part of the caspian sea.. kazakhstan is 70% muslim.
jwleaks: Watchtower real estate assets in Kazakhstan = 0 = no such campaign
Well, the org does own this lovely piece of real estate in Almaty, Kazkhstan.
In spite of individual JWs in Kazakhstan being charged with violations, according to this article, the JWs are likely not in threat of being banned there (estimates of 15,000 to 30,000 JWs in Kazakhstan):
"...the issue of banning the organization is not worth it"
That remains to be seen. Kazakhstan still remains a country where various religious sects are under scrutiny and targeted for violations of the law, especially in regard to evangelizing.
the following is not necessarily the "nationality" of any of the governing body members... just the origin of their surnames.... losch - german.
lett - german.
sanderson - scottish.
Knorr* - German
Franz - German
Rutherford - Scottish
* Knorr Foods sound familiar to anyone? Nathan Knorr hails from the same Knorr family in Germany who own(ed) Knorr Foods...
what is happening in kazakhstan?
that country that occupies a space between russia and china?.
kazakhstan is a landlocked country in central asia that shares borders with russia, china, kyrgyzstan, uzbekistan, and turkmenistan, and also adjoins a large part of the caspian sea.. kazakhstan is 70% muslim.
darkspliver: haha - the Russian thing is kinda the exception that proves the rule
Did you watch it?
It is one of the worst propaganda pieces I have seen - mind you, I don't generally watch WTS generated material. This one was bizarre. Absurd. I actually laughed out loud in several places - a half hour comedy show, indeed.
It was clear that the org is interested in these 3 things first:
1. property
2. publicity
3. political liaisons with "important" countries
The well being of the JW brother, on trial at the very same time in Kazakhstan, was never once mentioned. The only time that Kazakhstan was brought up was when Sanderson saw Kazakhstan as a place where he could re-enter Russia after his visa expired. I wonder if Sanderson stopped off in Kazakhstan to offer comfort and encouragement to Brother Ahkmedov who was on trial there?
