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  Happy To Report

  by ctrwtf in

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  on my commute past 25 columbia heights, i noticed that the large 25'x25' jworg sign has come down.. i'm sure the sentiments of the entire brooklyn heights neighborhood are something like, "don't let the door hit you on the way out.

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  Has the big red WATCHTOWER sign and clock been taken down yet?

  No, not yet. If the plan hasn’t changed, it is supposed to be removed first week of April 2017, same week Warwick HQ opens to the public.

  No idea what they're going to do with it.
  
  
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  Suffern tenants must move after Jehovah's Witnesses group buys building

  by TJ Curioso in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  suffern tenants must move after jehovah's witnesses group buys building .

  suffern the nonprofit organization behind the jehovahs witnesses has purchased an apartment complex in the village with plans to use it as temporary housing for members while they work to build a massive new headquarters in nearby warwick, orange county.. the sale of the 48-unit suffern commons at 10-12 chestnut st. closed last week, a spokesman for the watchtower society told the journal news.. the deal forces families in the three-story building to quickly find alternative housing and could mean a loss to the village of $56,000 in annual property taxes if the new owner secures a religious tax exemption which it is interested in, spokesman richard devine said.. before the sale was confirmed, tenants spent the past few weeks anxiously trying to figure out why some of them received notices to vacate by june 30. others who had signed one-year leases or didnt know when their leases were up, like terri fosina-friedman, also have prepared to move.. but the painful process and lack of information from their landlord and the new owner has angered many residents, fosina-friedman said.. im just happy that i got it settled and i got another place to live and my son can stay in the school district, she said.. the watchtower society, the brooklyn-based organization that establishes doctrine for millions of jehovahs witnesses around the world, intends to honor tenants existing leases at suffern commons, devine said.

  he indicated that the society would consider an extension of the june 30 move-out deadline.. were going to work with the tenants, he said.

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  Rumor has it Suffern Commons has been put up for sale.

  Good news for Suffern residents who will gain over $50K in property taxes going forward. This must have been a great hit to the schools, police, DPW, etc. that normal, functioning members of society all know they must contribute to.

  These selfish cult people sucked money out of the community. Hope the new neighbors are productive, beneficial types who actually want to live there and support the town.
  
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  "Isn't it disgusting?", a sister said to me in service today

  by Isambard Crater in

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  "sorry, what's disgusting?

  ", i replied.

  "that thing we've just called on", the sister said in response.

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  “Isn't it disgusting?”

  “That thing that just knocked on my door.”
  

  “You know, the preacher lady. I can't wait until people like that are no more. They hardly ever change and give up their harsh judgements. I doubt she’ll read the science article I gave her explaining that you can’t pray the gay away, you’re simply born that way.”
  
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  Amazing Video, modern-day miracle: "Chairs for Thousands"

  by neat blue dog in

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  2. humour

  god provides.

  https://tv.jw.org/#en/video/vodourorganization/pub-jwb_201703_4_video.

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  There are so many people in this world facing real problems.

  Jehovah cruelly ignores them as he provides chairs for his idiot robot army.
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  Warwick Tour Brochure

  by konceptual99 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  so we had this posted in the mega topic thread... wt: warwick world hq tour brochure.

  the new world headquarters of jws, located at warwick, new york, will open for tours on monday, april 3, 2017.. in anticipation, a new eight-page glossy brochure about this facility has now been released:.

  download pdf: https://download-a.akamaihd.net/files/media_cmsassets/70/fo_s-whq_e.pdf.

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  And the Glorious Ones pat themselves on the back for being the Perfect Paternal Protector. The charitable colonial corporate model in action.
  
  
  

  
  The colonial-era East India Trading Company as portrayed in Taboo.
  
  
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  Plans: Jehovah's Witnesses Fishkill Support Center

  by betterdaze in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  for background, reference previous post about the watchtower additional fishkill purchase here.

  received june 23, 2016town of fishkillplanning departmentsite development plan and special use permit applicationname of action or project: jehovah's witnesses fishkill support centerproject location (describe, and attach a general location map):5-18 and 26 industrial way, wappingers falls, ny 12590 (parcel #s 5500-02-791875 and 5500-02-798930)brief description of proposed action (include purpose or need):phase 1: placement of 3 modular offices and 1 modular restroom buildings on existing impervious surfaces.

  parking area for modular buildings to be provided on existing impervious surfaces.

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  I had trouble reading the 40 page PDF download. Here’s a link to the cached version. Announcement here:
  New Submittal ID# 3222.
  
  Also tripped over this little gem from a local politician writing October 2015: Misinformation in Fishkill
  
  The peasants were mighty displeased about the Watchtower land purchase being removed from the tax rolls. It became a political football at the time. Wonder how they’ll feel about it becoming a private waterfront $anctuary for “religious order” recreation?
  
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  Plans: Jehovah's Witnesses Fishkill Support Center

  by betterdaze in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  for background, reference previous post about the watchtower additional fishkill purchase here.

  received june 23, 2016town of fishkillplanning departmentsite development plan and special use permit applicationname of action or project: jehovah's witnesses fishkill support centerproject location (describe, and attach a general location map):5-18 and 26 industrial way, wappingers falls, ny 12590 (parcel #s 5500-02-791875 and 5500-02-798930)brief description of proposed action (include purpose or need):phase 1: placement of 3 modular offices and 1 modular restroom buildings on existing impervious surfaces.

  parking area for modular buildings to be provided on existing impervious surfaces.

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  For background, reference previous post about the Watchtower additional Fishkill purchase here.
  
  Received June 23, 2016
  Town of Fishkill
  Planning Department
  
  SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
  
  Name of Action or Project:
  
  Jehovah's Witnesses Fishkill Support Center
  
  Project Location (describe, and attach a general location map):
  
  5-18 and 26 Industrial Way, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 (Parcel #s 5500-02-791875 and 5500-02-798930)
  
  Brief Description of Proposed Action (include purpose or need):
  
  PHASE 1: Placement of 3 modular offices and 1 modular restroom buildings on existing impervious surfaces. Parking area for modular buildings to be provided on existing impervious surfaces. Repair/resurface existing access road. Provide defined walking trails and picnic tables across parcels.
  
  PHASE 2: Construction of recreational fields and picnic pavilions. Surface existing gravel drive/road and provide parking for recreation areas.

  … What is the general nature of the proposed action (e.g., residential, industrial, commercial, recreational; if mixed, include all components)?
  
  Offices and recreation for religious order.
  
  
  … Have hazardous wastes been generated, treated and/or disposed of at the site, or does the project site adjoin property which is now or was at one time used to commercially treat, store and/or dispose of hazardous waste? If Yes:
  
  Describe waste(s) handled and waste management activities, including approximate time when activities occurred:
  
  Spills of copper chromium arsenate from a previous owner/wood treatment facility were remediated under NYSDEC Brownfileds program; project Certificate of Completion received December 2014. Remediation Site #C314083.
  
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  More fun! Did you know that Judge Rutherford had a daughter? I sure didn't......

  by sparky1 in

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  i have too much time on my hands.

  my investigations are turning up some neat historical facts..

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  And two grandchildren, too?
  

  Cool find if it's true!
  
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  Jalessa Castillo, a Jehovah Witness Pioneer, who joined The Orlando Times Team, maintains a 3.75 Grade Point Average at Valencia College.

  by no password in

  1. social
  2. current

  http://www.orlando-times.com/the_journey_of_jalessa_526.html.

  the orlando times.

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  Are Jehovah’s Witnesses allowed to read Orlando Times sermons?
  
  
  

  If this young lady was a study progressing to baptism, would she be allowed to share in the ministry as an unbaptized publisher?
  
  Would she be allowed to keep her position, considering her employer actively partners with Christendom as part of its business model?
  
  Or would she be coerced to quit a paying job so as not to stumble others?
  
  
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  Jalessa Castillo, a Jehovah Witness Pioneer, who joined The Orlando Times Team, maintains a 3.75 Grade Point Average at Valencia College.

  by no password in

  1. social
  2. current

  http://www.orlando-times.com/the_journey_of_jalessa_526.html.

  the orlando times.

  home.

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  betterdaze

  Interesting ecumenical business angle.
  
  The Only Paper With A Church Partnership
  
  Honoring The Orlando Times Newspaper’s Church Directory
  
  BY DEVIN HEFLIN
  
  ORLANDO - The editorial staff at The Orlando Times newspaper would like to take this time to thank all ministries which have participated and continue to participate in The Orlando Times’ Church Directory. Though The Orlando Times newspaper is not a religious themed newspaper, it continues this unique partnership with churches throughout Central Florida, showcasing sermons, presenting Pastors and ministry news. Ever thumbed through The Orlando Times newspaper and found your Pastor or a Pastor on the Spiritual Living page? If you’ve taken time to read the messages that these men and women of God contribute on a weekly basis to The Orlando Times newspaper, the editorial team at The Orlando Times prays you have been strengthened spiritually for the better through this program.
  
  
  Want to Become a Chruch Partner?
  

  Are you interested in having your church promoted in our newspaper or on out social media? How about having one of your sermons promoted? If so you are in the right place. Contact us to find out more about our 'Church Partnership Program'
  
  
  A Unique Partnership
  
  The Church Partnership of The Orlando Times Newspaper
  
  BY JALESSA CASTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
  
  
  Oops. They removed her article but not the byline.