last week at the meeting, the po, who has very close connections to bethel, said that he never thought he would see the day that bethelites were being sent home.
he said that the biggest two reasons he thought bethel were cutting back, was automation and a massive decline in contributions.
looks like you're right metatron about the contribution aspect being their achilles heel.
We just had a 30ish couple get dumped on us from the Bethel trash heap.
He was originally from TN, but his parents (70's) got the order to move down here while he was at Bethel.
So the dude had to leave, but where to go since A) No money, B) No more parent's homestead and C) No job!
He did move in with Mom and Dad and they (two couples!) are sharing the garage apartment.
I'd be annoyed but he seems to take it in stride. Probably heavily medicated or brain damaged.
i'm thrilled to tell you about the latest court decision made in california a few days ago which kimberlee norris said would be announced today, monday, on jwd.. on july 3rd, i started a thread where the last two rulings in the napa county, california lawsuit, charissa w. v. watchtower, new york, et al., were posted.
both decisions were favorable to the plaintiff.
see http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/8/116108/1.ashx.
I am in awe of the stupidity and duplicity of their argument.
WT: "We have no business in California"
Judge: "Well havn't you been buying and selling real estate for a hundred and thirty years here in CA?, and don't you solicit donations from Californians? and don't you give "mortgages" charging interest to the congos so they can buy property? and don't you also underwrite insurance policies on your vast real estate holdings here?
WT: "Well ummm"
Judge: "I'm PO'ed now and anyone with half a brain knows not to PO the judge. What was that other motion?"
i'm thrilled to tell you about the latest court decision made in california a few days ago which kimberlee norris said would be announced today, monday, on jwd.. on july 3rd, i started a thread where the last two rulings in the napa county, california lawsuit, charissa w. v. watchtower, new york, et al., were posted.
both decisions were favorable to the plaintiff.
see http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/8/116108/1.ashx.
bttt
hopefully someone has some information on this.
i think it is an important question because from recent observation on another jw website, it has come up that some jw bethelites are suing the wts in workers comp cases after getting injured while at bethel.
this is big news to me since i have a similar case outstanding right now.
I take it that Eduardo is still a happy Witness?
2 sheets of paper towel for hand drying, controlled use of toilet paper, don't dawdle while in the stall, covered mirrors, what next?.
how about maximum of 2 trips to the bathroom per day otherwise you are written up by brother bathroom monitor.
if more than that you are put on cleaning duty after the day's sessions are done.. .
I "missed" this year's DC, but it would have been a great idea to clog up one of the johns and start a flood just so the bros could have the extra privilege.
first of all want to thank you all for informing me of the good the bad and smurfly about jws - i was so stoked when these two sister's knocked on my door.
i apologise now - i was a smug git - in fairness they conducted themselves impeccably in the face of me.
this is how it went (paraphrased to highlight 'clever' bits i said and downplay swathes of conversation when i said silly things.
Whenever I ran into someone like you I just told them "I have to do this or they will disfellowship me, my wife will leave me and my children will never speak with me again".
I did that at least once with Elder/Pioneer D. right next to me but he didn't understand as he was still learning the language. Kept the same stupid grin on his face even after I explained to the homeowner that he (the Elder) was my retarded older brother.
i'm thrilled to tell you about the latest court decision made in california a few days ago which kimberlee norris said would be announced today, monday, on jwd.. on july 3rd, i started a thread where the last two rulings in the napa county, california lawsuit, charissa w. v. watchtower, new york, et al., were posted.
both decisions were favorable to the plaintiff.
see http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/8/116108/1.ashx.
Hope the fine folks at P.'s law office and the P's look both ways before crossing the street.
I'm deadly serious. There are many people who have devoted (or wasted) their entire life in service and would be more than willing to do a "jihad" at the bequest of the higher-ups.
You guys all know they are crazy enough to do it.
As far as the "confidentiality" of the privileged conversations between Dubz and the "Ministers" sitting on the JC's, how silly is it to think that confessing in front of three school janitors and then having the transcripts sent off to be read by how many others is equivalent to a priestly confession? That was one of the many aspects of the Dubz that always intrigued me.
Thanks CA for piercing the deception.
i have my final dives this weekend to qualify as an open water scuba diver.
i have to admit i'm nervous so if anyone here has passed can you let me know what to expect?.
all tips would be appreciated.. nic'
Have fun and stay calm.
See you in the Yucatan
since growing a pony tail i have a sense of command .
i am no longer visited by the elders ( to encourage me), dubs may say hello but never converse ( to encourage me).
i have a sense that i'm having the last word .
I like pony tails. Gives me something to grab onto while I'm riding
YeeeeeHAWWWWWW!
...before they give up on you and just label you as a theocratic slacker/outcast?.
i have picked up that many in our congregation are considered weak or irregular.
it appears that they are "encouraged" but eventually they are given up on and considered a "bad association".. my wife, even when she is at her most dubbed out, only makes field service twice a week, and she can only keep that up for a couple weeks.
You would be considered a threat to everyone's spirituality in my congo.
I will admit that we have an extra serving of fruits and nuts. Lots of very visible mental issues, lots of unhappiness. There are maybe two people in the the congo that I would even consider speaking to if they weren't Dubz.
YOU not your wife have been "marked" by the Pioneer. She will do everything she can do to turn your wife against you without violating Dub rules. YOU are already dead to them so any "rights" you think you have are not recognized by the Dubz.
You are spot on that your wife is a pawn to them and they will happily ruin your marriage to prove a point.
Just sayin' that you might want to tell them to lay off
