How long did the religion remain after the Rutherfordian purges of a hundred years ago? Estimates are that they lost 75% of their membership in a couple of decades. They can survive anything except, perhaps, a leadership that runs off with the money to the Cayman islands.
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How long can this cult remain with only kids becoming members?
by Crazyguy init's become clear that very few from outside the religion are joining anymore.
if only the kids of the people that are already in are the one replacing the members as they die off and 50% let's say of the kids leave then how long can they realistically last before the downturn becomes obvious?.
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I feel frustrated
by BlackWolf inhello all, things for the most part have been somewhat better for me because my parents haven't talked about baptism or anything recently.
i got a scholarship to go to art camp for a few weeks which has been fun (since its free, my parents didn't refuse) but it has also been very nervewracking for me.
i haven't been around any non jws for more than a year and its like being in a different world, a world where people are actually real and genuine and not mindless drones.
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Village Idiot
I was lucky to have a high school buddy who helped me through my disfellowshipping - I was 21. He was a Baptist which made for a somewhat weird contrast between the two of us.
Don't be afraid of having any non-JW friends; they're the ones who can make a difference. Your JW friends are no friends at all. Think of it as part of growing up.
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happy birthday.
by zeb injust finished a walk today i came onto a happy family group of all the generations celebrating a tiny ones birthday.
they all sang ..happy birthday and i sang with my bass baritone the chorus, .."why was she born so beautiful why was she born at all.." silly words but they are happy words.
the family cheered their pleasure at this outsider joining in.
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Village Idiot
Pinch her tiny cheeks for me.
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Supreme Court Of Russia bans Jehovah's Witnesses as an 'extremist organization'
by EdenOne inread the news here.
the jehovah's witnesses lost their appeal to the supreme court of russia.
bethel to be liquidated.. i bet the gb saw this coming ... here comes the persecution complex paranoia.
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Village Idiot
But would Russia do the same to Mormons?
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Font And Highlight Color Options Not Showing
by Village Idiot ini can't see the color font or highlight options in my commentary box.
anyone else have that problem?.
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Font And Highlight Color Options Not Showing
by Village Idiot ini can't see the color font or highlight options in my commentary box.
anyone else have that problem?.
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Village Idiot
I can't see the color font or highlight options in my commentary box. Anyone else have that problem?
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Evidence for a Young Earth
by Perry infor additional information:.
for additional information:.
for additional information:.
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Village Idiot
WhatshallIcallmyself to Perry:
"How old would you say the Earth is? Perhaps if you supplied us with that information we could have a starting point for an interesting exchange of information."
Perry to WhatshallIcallmyself:
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Is it Okay for a JW to be a Storm Chaser?
by Iamallcool ini am thinking about chasing storms for fun.
i know it is very dangerous.
i just think it will be very cool to have a new exciting hobby.
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Village Idiot
Aren't JWs already chasing that elusive storm called Armageddon?
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How some Elders responded to Ray Franz DFing
by James Jack ini gave a several talks in gadsden alabama usa during the 90's.
got to eat and chat with several elders who were in the know such as : felix parnell, willie anderson, bobby rogers, earl parnell, theotis french, and rob dibble.
all said they struggled with the decision of his dfing.
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Village Idiot
"...you can't set your own rules, and go against the Faithful Slave!"
That is ironic in view of the fact that Raymond Franz was part of the "Faithful Slave" and got in trouble simply because he abstained from - not went against - votes on doctrinal matters.
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Can't See the Avatars
by Village Idiot inthis has been happening since yesterday on my ie browser.
i cannot see any avatars.
i can see them on firefox browser though.. .
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Village Idiot
I can see them now. Thanks Simon. Now I can see myself.