I think it is pretty plausible and probably the exact reason that the WT, like other oppressive regimes, prefers that folks don't gather together in groups that they don't control from start to finish.
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No Kingdom Halls would definitely work!
by John Aquila inlast night we were invited to a get-together with quite a few heavies attendingelders and regular pioneers.
there was beer and later some music.
everyone got relaxed and let down their guard and starting talking all kinds of non-theocratic stuff that you only discuss after a few beers.
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Silent And Sweet Rebellion Going On Within JW Organization!
by lsw1961 inafter 1975, the vast majority remained as though nothing has happened.
but some left the organization.
however, there arose a third category who did not leave the organization, but brought a new view into their heart: jws are right in their core cause (gods kingdom as the solution to mankinds problems) but may or may not be right in their supplementary teachings, hence are not bothered about changes happening in this unimportant area..
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What Is She Thinking?
by thankyou ini'm a non-jw guy.. joined this forum 2 weeks ago to learn about jw.
i enjoy the valuable intelligence, humor, and "community" it provides.. question:.
it appears that a non-jw guy is "off limits" to a jw girl-gal.
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JWdaughter
She's running scared. She will be considered weak if she dates outside of the religion and lose respect. She might lose privileges (if she is pioneering or something). She knows that you have different expectations of dating than a JW does and she is not (openly) up to that. She may be in reality, but standing to lose her family or standing in her community flips her out. She is afraid that you will seduce her out of the organization.She probably would LOVE an excuse to leave it, but has a lot to lose inside of it, so shes backing off.
Don't waste your time. She will blame you for losing her family unless she comes to that decision (to leave the org) herself. If she stays in with you, she will always be trying to convert you-or her family will. You will have a weird family life and your kids will think Santa is really Satan. Its just a bad idea.
I'm female and raised JW. I would never have CONSIDERED dating or marrying outside of my religion. It just isn't done if you are a good JW.
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83,000 theocratic facilites?
by average joe ina bethelite was telling me that there are 83,000 theocratic facilities world wide.
he compared that to 35,000 mcdonalds and 21,000 starbucks roughly to show the size of the theocratic organization.
i am not sure where the 83,000 comes from what would he be counting?
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In the US many congregations share, but do you think that in timbuktoo there are 3 congregations to a hall? How about that KH across the crocodile infested river? How much do you think the borg will get from selling those kingdom halls?
They are no longer able to support printing in India without money from the US branch. Probably the US branch is happy they don't have to send any more down that particular drain. Wonder what will happen to JWs in India?
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Are Jehovah's Witnesses marriages even legit?
by Joliette ini ask this because of the circumstances behind why they get married and who they get married by.
i know people say that they are really in love, they love jehovah, etc, but are these marriages even legit.
i've talked to older jw's sister who are now widowed, some of them say that they were trapped in a marriages.
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JWdaughter
Marriage happens for a lot of reasons besides true love. They always have and always will. Bad marriages exist everywhere for many reasons too. Legit? Yeah. Desirable? Not for many. People stay for reasons that are their own. Sometimes we leave them for reasons others would not deem legit.
Thats life.
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Over-protective parent?
by GrownMidget ini was something like 20-21 and there was this young sister, maybe 16 who i happened to like back in the day ... uh oh ...we met in the summer convention because i made the first move while she was playing board games with her friend.
we kept in touch via skype and text messages because lived kinda far from each other.
eventually her mother heard of the stuff and said to her daughter that the chatting must stop.... well, when two people have a little crush on one another, it sure doesn't.
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JWdaughter
Culture, law, and moral codes vary in the us depending on the state, the religion or a current hot button issue.
Some guy buying my daughter a shirt after I asked him to back off hits my mama nerve.
Our recent ancestors often played by different rules, so do other cultures currently.
A pedophile is an adult who is sexually excited by prepubescent children. Technically, that is not related in any way to the OPs post. Still men can be inappropriate, or stalkers, or grooming or abusive to post pubescent youg people. 50 almost and some men are still creeps. Some boys the same age as a girl can be a creeper.
Law be darned, if an underage girl or boy's parent tells you to back off, you should Better Part of valour and all that. If there is anything real happening, the respect will stand you in good stead later.
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Warwick Project Update Email
by wifibandit infwd from anon:.
dear brothers,.
we are happy to provide you with a brief progress update on the warwick project and explain how you can assist with a major adjustment recently approved in our construction schedule.
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JWdaughter
Nah. They dont have to make any announcements just because of AGM. They dont want to move in winter!
Ok, I just think losing amateurs and family life will massively increase the pace. Time is money.Nyc is expensive. Paying expenses in two locations vs one is. Christmas in nyc is wonderful. Cant have that! Could be a special WT issue planned for oct about money again. Or is that nov? Well, nowadays, the traditional money grubbing issue doesnt constrain them from soliciting funds year round.
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Warwick Project Update Email
by wifibandit infwd from anon:.
dear brothers,.
we are happy to provide you with a brief progress update on the warwick project and explain how you can assist with a major adjustment recently approved in our construction schedule.
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JWdaughter
They are making sure to just get professional level workers. They can run the work-much of it-24/7.
Both things will make work go much faster. Few jws would complain about long or odd shifts.
N family life removes a lot of distraction and drama and costs.Time and money savings. They have removed any idea of breaks for family outings.
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Received a YouTube Hate Message
by cappytan injehovah's witnesses are such loving people with christian personalities, are they not?.
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(ps, yes, i have a youtube channel.
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JWdaughter
"You will feel your loss about what you loose"
To help with ad hominem. . .I am offended by poor spelling!
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JWs have more good points than bad
by lsw1961 in1) many who were on the destructive path have been transformed by their teachings (this includes me who was once vicious, and presumptuous and atheistic).
2) equal monthly pay to all members of the bethel community regardless of whether they are bc members or sweepers.
this is something that still remains as an unattainable dream for the world.
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JWdaughter
That avalanche for some is being made redundant after decades of service with wages equal to the GB. Nothing saved. No expensive gifts to pawn or sell. Do you think the GB will be cut off and told to come back and do the same stuff on a commuter basis with no salary? No social security? No home to live in? I don't think so. Tuxedo park Ny is $$$. They aren't commuting.
When the social experiment gets the avalanche-thats when the class distinctions really show.