I guess the total hours spent will be the best measure of how the org are doing. Its a good point that Jeffro made about the low figure last year, that the gain or loss will be based on that already low figure. But the Watchtower are experts at spinning a reason for any bad figures they report.
Posts by alanv
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16Increase = Jehovah’s Blessing?
by Reservations ini’ve been trying to find any recent quotes that say the increase in witnesses every year is evidence of jehovah’s blessing on the organisation.. i know the ready made excuse if there is a decrease is “love of greater number will cool off”….
after splanes talk i can feel a significant decrease coming..
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What’s Your Prediction For Covid & Its Consequences?
by minimus inwill we close down again?
will we be masked forever?
will we be required to get vaccinated over and over again?
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alanv
I do think that as flu, there will need to be a yearly booster jab for vulnerable people. Flu evolves each year, and covid probably will too, so there will be a need to tweek the vaccine each year.
One slight plus that has emerged is to make us all realize how easy it is to pass on an infection from one person to another. So more hand washing, less touching of others, and more meet ups outdoors wherever possible.
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Were you 100 Percent JW?
by Iamallcool inwere you 100 percent jw?
what caused you to leave the cult?
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alanv
I got taken in hook, line and sinker when i was 18. I gave up my apprenticeship to regular pioneer. Very soon I was appointed as a mini servant. I remember auditing the congs accounts once and even recommended we start sending some money to the society each month, as it wasnt being done lol.
i eventually saw the light when I was taking the book study each week and we were studying the Revelation book. I just suddenly realized what the book was saying was total rubbish. I stepped down and eventually faded. Best thing I ever did. Took me 20 years though to get to that stage.
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Have you been vaccinated? Have you had any side effects?
by LoveUniHateExams inhi all.. i'm 42 years old.
i have had two jabs of the oxford-astrazeneca vaccine.. after my first jab i experienced flu-like symptoms - shivering, wanted to lie down in a dark room, etc.. i experienced no side effects after my second shot.. how about you?.
how many jabs have you had?.
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alanv
I had the A Z jabs earlier this year. no side effects whatsoever
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Do the WT lawyers now dictate what the GB now do and say ?
by smiddy3 inafter all that has been happening these past years and changes that have been made on many fronts in the religion ,beliefs ,practices ,policies child abuse ,shunning ,etc, and different countries now taking a closer look at the religion ,i just wonder if the lawyers are now pulling the strings on how the organization functions and operates.. what are your thoughts about this ?.
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alanv
They realized a long time ago, that they had to adjust their doctrines to comply with legal requirements. They have done that on many issues.
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For Witnesses Who Want To Leave Fade, Disassociate or Get Disfellowshipped?
by minimus inmy opinion is if possible fading is the best way to go..
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alanv
I faded years ago, and was certainly the best thing for me. Some witnesses shun me anyway, but it has meant i still can have a relationship with my JW elder son.
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Leaked David Spane Apostate Rant? (Upcoming Lloyd Evans Video)
by Jofi_Wofo inlloyd has a reminder set for a "leaked" video that he will be reviewing tomorrow, but it lacks details in the description.
does anyone know what video he is referring to, or is this an upcoming loyd evans exclusive?.
i find leaks exciting, especially if it's something that was never meant to be public and puts some serious egg on the faces of the blundering body..
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alanv
If its something Lloyd is posting, then you know it will be good. There's no need for him to go into details before the new video is posted. We all know how the governing body feel about anyone who speaks out about their org, so this will just be the latest example of this.
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WT UK admit they are a building company
by Splash inhttps://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/03858051.
they have registered their business at companies house under business code 41100 - development of building projects.. opening their latest full accounts filing it says on page 4 under principle funding sources:.
”the society currently has two funding sources, one of them being the construction of new facilities or places of worship, which is invoiced at cost to other charities with similar aims”.
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alanv
They will do whatever it takes to keep the money coming in.
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LOL: just have share a convo I just had with my PIMI wife
by goingthruthemotions inso my wife and i just went on a walk, remember right now she has been listening to her convention.
so she starts in with the world is getting bad and will end soon.
what started it was we were talking about the economy and such.
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alanv
Witnesses are no longer trained to answer questions about their religion. Its always, check out jwdotorg
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What Do You Think About The Government Going Door to Door To Get You Vaccinated?
by minimus ini hate anyone bothering me going door to door and house to house.
maybe it’s my jw background?
i dunno..
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alanv
Vaccinations are literally saving the lives of millions of people worldwide. The more people that get vaccinated the more freedom we will all have in the future. I think its a great idea to find people that for whatever reason have been hesitant about getting the jab. There is a lot of misinformation out there, so having someone who cares about you coming to your door to answer your questions is a great initiative in my opinion.