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Money! How much did you "Contribute" To The WTB@TS When You Were A Member

by The Bethelite in

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i was in full time service for six years including bethel.

once i got out of bethel, i figured i had already given them six of the best years of my life (ages 18-24) working as a slave/drone in their factory, so i rationalized that i had given them enough... so over the next 27 years i would say maybe $200 bucks is it.

i think their whole "voluntary contributions" idea is biting them in the ass, because over all jehovah's witnesses are a cheap group people with a few exceptions.

LV101

I'm shocked they didn't bully you to pay and allowed you the literature. WOW!

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Is Global Warming One of the Most Important Issues To You!

by minimus in

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just curious..

LV101

Very sad -- we can't trust the scientists who need the funding and the leftists who need to pad their pockets (get rich fast political scheme) and throw the country into socialism. Democracies generally don't last over 200 yrs. Everyone will be all happy in the land of socialism receiving $1,000/mo and a gov't apartment - health insurance will be limited unless one is in the top tier. Don't get sick or old -- odds aren't good for you.

A survey was taken of the younger genre and college students -- the majority were clueless what socialism means other than free junk and some won't have more than others. People can't stand others having more - it's an envy thang!

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Money! How much did you "Contribute" To The WTB@TS When You Were A Member

by The Bethelite in

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friends

i was in full time service for six years including bethel.

once i got out of bethel, i figured i had already given them six of the best years of my life (ages 18-24) working as a slave/drone in their factory, so i rationalized that i had given them enough... so over the next 27 years i would say maybe $200 bucks is it.

i think their whole "voluntary contributions" idea is biting them in the ass, because over all jehovah's witnesses are a cheap group people with a few exceptions.

LV101

Tameria and blondie -- naughty girls but well played. A JW at hall I attended was so embarrassed and upset because an elder pulled her to the side and lectured her about a tape or video she'd ordered. Others were told to have their money if they wanted to order so they were on guard and watching. I was shocked reading here JWs actually ordered and picked up literature without ever paying a dime.

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Is Global Warming One of the Most Important Issues To You!

by minimus in

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friends

just curious..

LV101

Yes, but I want the facts/evidence. I'm very concerned about the ocean life dying right now from the homeless horror in so cal.

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The Environmental Cult

by cofty in

i believe the environmental movement has many of the hallmarks of an apocalyptic millenarian cult.. urgent predictions of doom and fear-mongering.

utopian ideology.

us v them, good v evil mindset.

LV101

Maybe another topic started about "do about it?" and whether it's real?

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The Environmental Cult

by cofty in

i believe the environmental movement has many of the hallmarks of an apocalyptic millenarian cult.. urgent predictions of doom and fear-mongering.

utopian ideology.

us v them, good v evil mindset.

LV101

Yes re/"Environmental Cult" and it's stressful/discouraging to many who just want/need to take in factual info w/out the political agenda. The scientists and climatologists seem to be at odds -- before I get blasted - I realize majority support climate change view. The cult side isn't going to consider any other views/facts. Hope I didn't go out of boundaries here. I'm not negative re/climate change -- there has to be an adverse effect.

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Money! How much did you "Contribute" To The WTB@TS When You Were A Member

by The Bethelite in

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friends

i was in full time service for six years including bethel.

once i got out of bethel, i figured i had already given them six of the best years of my life (ages 18-24) working as a slave/drone in their factory, so i rationalized that i had given them enough... so over the next 27 years i would say maybe $200 bucks is it.

i think their whole "voluntary contributions" idea is biting them in the ass, because over all jehovah's witnesses are a cheap group people with a few exceptions.

LV101

Too much and I want my money back - lying crooks! Between the member beggars and trying to own a cult library - providing work for losers and the money check in the drop box I would have had better odds at the sports book or roulette wheel with my eyes closed and I don't gamble nor know anything about it. I became suspicious when a big clique elder (most were very kind and nice but I didn't deal with any of them) spouted off of platform JWs were resolved to serve Jehovah whether the end was coming or not! WOW! No cubbies - nothin' in sight.

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Would You Stop Buying A Product Because of Political Differences?

by minimus in

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would you stop buying nike products because you didn’t like their politics?

conversely, would you give business to a company because you liked their political stand on a matter?

would you stop watching an entertainer because you disagree with their political perspectives?

LV101

I had a friend who refused to buy women's sweaters because so overpriced compared to mens (even designer and good quality). She'd buy men's sweaters and wear them -- over the top to me but she was very feminine and pulled it off. I think these inflated prices in the female category cross over to practically everything. Women pay for alterations at the department store -- men do not at a few stores. Men can get a $20 haircut - women pay that much (and more) for tipping. Nothing is fair.

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