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Jehovah'$ Witne$$e$ say center would have big impact
by betterdaze injehovah's witnesses say center would have big impact.
a planned 3,000-seat educational center will have a substantial economic impact on orangeburg county over the next five years, jehovah's witnesses officials say.. .
the center could generate $264 million in revenues over a five-year period, with the added benefit of more than $18.4 million in new sales tax revenues for the local area, church spokesman bill sims said.. .
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Jehovah'$ Witne$$e$ say center would have big impact
by betterdaze injehovah's witnesses say center would have big impact.
a planned 3,000-seat educational center will have a substantial economic impact on orangeburg county over the next five years, jehovah's witnesses officials say.. .
the center could generate $264 million in revenues over a five-year period, with the added benefit of more than $18.4 million in new sales tax revenues for the local area, church spokesman bill sims said.. .
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Jehovah's Witnesses say center would have big impact
A planned 3,000-seat educational center will have a substantial economic impact on Orangeburg County over the next five years, Jehovah's Witnesses officials say.
The center could generate $264 million in revenues over a five-year period, with the added benefit of more than $18.4 million in new sales tax revenues for the local area, church spokesman Bill Sims said.
"This will increase consumer spending in the county without impacting essential community services such as schools, and other community services that residents typically require," Sims said. "The facility is already reserved for more than 40 weeks of the year."
The Assembly Hall of the Jehovah's Witnesses will be constructed on land near the intersection of S.C. Highway 33 and Interstate 26. The 58-acre parcel is near Gussy Drive and Assembly Hall Way, which serves as a frontage road to I-26.
Initial plans call for a $14 million, 65,000-square-foot facility with parking that will meet and exceed zoning requirements, Sims said.
Sims said the facility is expected to result in new local construction jobs and long-term sustainable jobs being added to the Orangeburg area in the form of additional restaurant and hospitality sector jobs.
Officials project there will be about 40 two-day events held at the center annually with an estimated total attendance of 160,000 visitors a year.
With each person spending an estimated $66 per day, there will be a total annual revenue of $52.8 million, Sims said. With a sales tax of 7 percent, the total annual sales tax collections will be about $3.7 million with a five-year total sales tax projection of $18.5 million.
Sims said although the church owns about 58 acres, engineers are studying how much land is needed for the center now and in the future.
If permitting and other considerations align, Sims said ground could be broken in the third quarter of 2011 under a construction management arrangement with licensed contractors. Construction estimates range from 12 to 15 months.
"The purpose of the educational center is to educate the Jehovah's Witnesses and their neighbors in the practical application of Bible principles in daily life," he said. "The public is invited to attend weekly meetings."
Sims said the Orangeburg site was chosen from a large pool of possible locations.
"Our search team examined more than 200 sites in the state," Sims said. "We would like to extend our thanks to all those in Orangeburg County who helped make this site our choice.
"This facility and its strategic location near the I-26/I-95 region make it a convenient option."
Representatives from the congregation appeared before the Orangeburg County Transportation Committee earlier this month with a request to widen the turning radius of S.C. 33 in an effort to accommodate the increased traffic. The work is estimated to cost about $400,000.
Due to the lack of quorum, the committee received the proposal as information and will most likely take the matter up again.
In the interim, Sims said the Assembly Hall will help the economy for years to come.
"Witnesses are experiencing growth not only globally but also in the Southeastern region," he said. "Approximately 2,100 of the more than 100,000 anticipated annual visitors are Orangeburg County residents. More than 25,000 Witnesses in South Carolina, southeastern North Carolina and the Savannah and Augusta areas of Georgia will also use the facility."
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Mob attack to JWs in India
by behemot inthe jws side of the story:.
police side with mob in attack against christian women in indiadavanagere, indiatwo women were attacked by an angry mob in karnataka state after comforting a grieving neighbor who had lost her husband.
one of the women was beaten, and both were detained by police.. two women who are jehovahs witnesses were invited into the home of their neighbor in the city of davanagere, located in central india, on the morning of december 20, 2010. the witnesses had met the woman a few years ago and were seeking to share a positive thought from the bible with her after learning that her husband had died.
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I agree, ProdigalSon, the physical attacks are appalling. Yet we "see" these news events through the lens and laws of our more religiously diverse, yet supposedly secular, 21st century Western world. It's easy forget that worship is often tied to ethnic/national identity. The Watchtower cult threatens to destroy those ties by undermining both family traditions and local governments.
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Mob attack to JWs in India
by behemot inthe jws side of the story:.
police side with mob in attack against christian women in indiadavanagere, indiatwo women were attacked by an angry mob in karnataka state after comforting a grieving neighbor who had lost her husband.
one of the women was beaten, and both were detained by police.. two women who are jehovahs witnesses were invited into the home of their neighbor in the city of davanagere, located in central india, on the morning of december 20, 2010. the witnesses had met the woman a few years ago and were seeking to share a positive thought from the bible with her after learning that her husband had died.
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I don't know Indian law, but the JW's probably broke it.
Section 295A in The Indian Penal Code, 1860
Central Government Act
295A. [ Deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs.-- Whoever, with deliberate and malicious intention of outraging the religious feelings of any class of [ citizens of India], [ by words, either spoken or written, or by signs or by visible representations or otherwise] insults or attempts to insult the religion or the religious beliefs of that class, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to [ three years], or with fine, or with both.]
And from Wikipedia, Hate speech laws in India. "Section 95 of the Code of Criminal Procedure gives the government the right to declare certain publications “forfeited” if the “publication ... appears to the State Government to contain any matter the publication of which is punishable under Section 124A or Section 153A or Section 153B or Section 292 or Section 293 or Section 295A of the Indian Penal Code”.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FrWFd09GV4
It all crashes down
And you break your crown
And you point your finger
But there's no one around
Where's your crown, King Nothing?
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Palin explain Sputnik Moment
by bohm inhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flom6idv94c.
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palin explain recent world history..
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betterdaze
Ah shucks. Don't be so darned hard on Sarah. She verily handed the presidency to that black guy on a silver platter. Just look at how she scared the bejesus out of all us Independents to vote for him.
That, folks, is real power! So don't say she never did nuthin' for us hard workin' Uhmurricans.
Heartland.
Patriots.
Daughter Bristol.
Did I say Patriots yet? Patriots. Hard workin' heartland folks! Daughter Bristol.
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Could "this generation" simply be the generation of fleshly humans
by DJPoetech ini was thinking about that and the crazy confusion of generational rangling being handed over by the gb.. maybe jesus simply refered to fleshly humans as a whole generation knowing he would be the first fruits of a "new generation" of spiritual creatures.. the gb have tried to rework the generational mess but it doesn't improve the outcome.. it would make more sense if we considered that the great crowd (new generation) were in heaven instead of on earth.. again just kicking things around!.
what yall think?.
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All quotes from the New International Version, ©2011:
Matthew 12:39
He answered, “A wicked and adulterous generation asks for a sign! But none will be given it except the sign of the prophet Jonah."
Matthew 12:41
The men of Nineveh will stand up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and now something greater than Jonah is here.
Matthew 12:42
The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to listen to Solomon’s wisdom, and now something greater than Solomon is here.
Matthew 12:45
Then it goes and takes with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and live there. And the final condition of that person is worse than the first. That is how it will be with this wicked generation.
Matthew 16:4
"A wicked and adulterous generation looks for a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah.” Jesus then left them and went away.
Matthew 17:17
“You unbelieving and perverse generation,” Jesus replied, “how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you?”
Matthew 23:33-36
“You snakes! You brood of vipers! How will you escape being condemned to hell? Therefore I am sending you prophets and sages and teachers. Some of them you will kill and crucify; others you will flog in your synagogues and pursue from town to town. And so upon you will come all the righteous blood that has been shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah son of Berekiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar. Truly I tell you, all this will come on this generation.
Matthew 24:34
Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.
Similar sentiments about "this generation" in the other gospels. Later on...
Acts 2:40 — With many other words he warned them; and he [Peter] pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.”
Philippians 2:15 — “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” (Referencing disobedient Israelites in Deuteronomy 32:5, "They are corrupt and not his children…")
Hebrews 3:10 — That is why I was angry with that generation; I said, ‘Their hearts are always going astray, and they have not known my ways.’ (Paul was referencing Psalm 95:10. Again, disobedient Israelites.)So, who was Jesus and his apostles speaking about? Was it his footstep Christian followers then, or now? Obviously not. These scriptures address and reference a corrupted Hebrew regime.
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Inside District Convention Arena: Place an Ad
by Red Piller ini realized that i didn't state this properly on my last post..... you always see ads in the dc arenas.
how about one that everyone will see for 3 days runnning?
no commentary, just a picture.
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"The gold is mine, the silver is mine."
No Coke for you, Sister Thirstingone! Put your change in the donation box instead.
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New Information On Blood?
by EmptyInside ini've overheard from a couple of elders,that they are going to be getting some new information on the blood issue.
now,i understand in the witness world,this could all be much ado about nothing.
but, does anyone know what this info could be?.
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PSac, I was told verbally when I called Brooklyn. They didn't point me to any articles, as I explained that I was raised in it but never baptized and needed some clarification. So much had changed in the intervening years since I last studied. I had just learned about the fractions nonsense and was looking for a way around it, since my mother won't accept them anyway. She's "spiritually weak" in so many other ways, but on this one point "steadfast." And suffers from many ongoing health issues.
Not sure what it says in the new elder's book, or if this "conscience matter" has been spelled out directly in any of the publications over the years. I think the sheep don't really know about the DA option, or more would go that route and eventually become reinstated. I don't think the Masters would like that, evidence that you can accept blood and renew your JW status in a few months! But this is what I was told matter-of-factly when I called Brooklyn, like helping a relative choose DEATH one way or another was so natural. Maybe for the soul-less, sociopath robots who answer the phones at Bethel, but that just doesn't fly out here in the real world.
Looking forward to this new light on blood, but take it for granted it's just another legal "out" to protect themselves from liability. Personally, I'd like to see the Assisted Suicide Goon Squads (Hospital Liaison Committees) disbanded for good. THAT would go a long way, not far enough, but at least allow JWs and their families who actually care about them make informed decisions without undue pressure.
(Okay, now I'm going back to read Randy's post… )
~Sue