Posts by ToesUp

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Todays Daily text is yet another gem of spiritual encouragement

by NikL in

wednesday, march 29.

if a man takes a false step before he is aware of it, you who have spiritual qualifications try to readjust such a man in a spirit of mildness.—gal.

kindness can help you to deal with a conflict of loyalties.

ToesUp

When we were kids, it was called tattleing.

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New letter about Circuit Conventions accounting procedures

by Hecce in

i hope that one of the friends will post the letter soon.

i heard that on 3/27/2017 a letter with new instructions about the accounts at the circuit conventions was released.

the letter seems to adopt many of the corrections that had been suggested here at the forum, among other things during the accounts report they will be no mention of the per capita and the amount due is going to be released only to the elders.

ToesUp

Ok...I'm sure I am gonna get reamed here with this question. Just curious. I am in a business where everything is full disclosure. It typically works. Why isn't WT just up front with the per publisher amount. Are they that frightened of the ranks? What are you hiding WT? We have local churches who are charging $20k (depending on your income level) to remain a member and join. The parking lot is full and they are adding enormous additions to the church. These church members sign an agreement and have $ taken directly from their bank accounts. Any thoughts?

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tidbits from recent C.O. visit

by nowwhat? in

"all people in the world are currently considered enemies of god" gee i wonder where some poeple get the idea that we are an extremist organization.. " jehovahs chariot is moving forward at blazing speed!

" in what reality is contraction and downsizing moving forward?.

"it used to be that if a congregation reached 150 publishers we would split into 2 congregations now if we have 2 congs.

ToesUp

"Do these guys actually buy this dribble they spew out?"

Most do. They are in the JW bubble so they have nothing to compare their life to. Our family is in such fear of the outside world that it even affects them financially. If they did what my spouse and I do every day, their heads would explode. You actually have to have contact with outsiders to make a living. They don't get it.

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New letter about Circuit Conventions accounting procedures

by Hecce in

i hope that one of the friends will post the letter soon.

i heard that on 3/27/2017 a letter with new instructions about the accounts at the circuit conventions was released.

the letter seems to adopt many of the corrections that had been suggested here at the forum, among other things during the accounts report they will be no mention of the per capita and the amount due is going to be released only to the elders.

ToesUp

Comforting thought: Many still ins we still associate with tell us they do not donate. SWEET! Seems they have bills to pay, are struggling financially because they listened to WT 50 years ago, to not go to college. You know the drill..."it's just around the corner." The ones who do have money seem to be enjoying their lives, i.e. Cruises, new homes, new cars etc. Many things are being revealed over time. They may be attending the KH and assemblies BUT they are not donating!

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Are any of the governing body going to russia for the court case?!

by nowwhat? in

i think it would be great if the gb could testify on behalf of the russia brothers they say care so much about.

if nothing else it would show the dear russian brothers that jehovahs organization has their back.

and give them moral support.

ToesUp

Ha ha! Cowards never show up!

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Special Video to be shown this week?

by neat blue dog in

i heard that there is supposed to be a video shown in all congregations this week, preempting the local needs part .

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anybody heard this?.

ToesUp

Oh boy...another "special" event. My guess is that they are keeping the masses busy with the Russian issue. Gotta keep em busy and keep them from thinking.

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Real reason why Russian government is trying to ban JW's

by LevelThePlayingField in

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bv59ttywjom&feature=youtu.be.

ToesUp

I agree with what she says at the end...."the Governing Body are the ones who should receive prison time, not the individuals."

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Aren't you a bit amazed that the WTS/JWS is still around ?

by Finkelstein in

i know i am, to me its a bit of a peculiar anomaly that the wts is still around and functioning in reflection of its decades and now complete century that the wts has been bullshitting to people .

organizations like the church of god have shrunk dramatically from its heyday of the 1980's, this too was another organization that spread and grew by publishing its own magazine proclaiming a armageddon soon doctrine and its main publication was called " the truth " .

i'm guessing some of this has to do with the fact that people who get lured into this cult aren't aware of its past, its doctrines, the people who started it and so forth.