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  Italian translation needed for Watchtower Letter!

  by Atlantis in

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  2. friends

  2020-02-19 letter.

  italian translation needed to verify if the coronavirus has suspended the preaching activity.

  i think that is what this letter is about.. .

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  You're welcome.

  From Awake! 2016 #6: How to Reduce Your Risk During an Epidemic
  

  In 2014, the Ebola virus spread rapidly throughout West Africa, making headlines around the world. ... Witness representatives explained how they handled the situation. ...
  

  What practical steps did Jehovah’s Witnesses take?
  

  We used infrared thermometers to check the temperature of those arriving for meetings at our places of worship. Everyone carefully avoided unnecessary physical contact, such as shaking hands or hugging, and washed their hands frequently throughout the day. At strategic locations throughout the communities, handwashing stations were set up with a bleach solution.
  

  How was it possible to continue your regular public meetings and Bible-teaching work?
  

  The government imposed quarantines in some areas, so public meetings were canceled for a time. In those areas, families met at home for their worship. Some conducted Bible studies over the phone to minimize physical contact.
  

  What happened if someone showed symptoms?
  

  Authorities were notified. Any individuals who had been in contact with an Ebola victim, had attended a funeral of a victim, or showed symptoms kept themselves isolated for 21 days, the commonly accepted maximum incubation period for the Ebola virus.
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  Italian translation needed for Watchtower Letter!

  by Atlantis in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  2020-02-19 letter.

  italian translation needed to verify if the coronavirus has suspended the preaching activity.

  i think that is what this letter is about.. .

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  betterdaze

  (From Google Translate)

  TO ALL CONGREGATIONS IN ITALY
  

  Subject: Coronavirus epidemic
  

  Dear brothers,
  

  Jesus prophesied that the last days would be marked by an increase in natural disasters, including epidemics (Luke 21: 11). In this regard, we are closely monitoring the progress of the coronavirus epidemic which is progressively involving several countries. Even in Italy some cases of contagion have recently occurred. In these situations it is wise to apply the principle set out in Proverbs 14:15, where it reads: "The naive believes in everything he is told, but the shrewd one evaluates every step he takes."
  

  What preventive measures would be appropriate to take in such situations? First of all, it is of fundamental importance to follow the indications issued by the local authorities, including those which could provide for the isolation of large sections of the population at home. Furthermore, in case of fever, general malaise or other symptoms similar to those of seasonal flu, it would be a demonstration of Christian love not to go to meetings or assemblies or attend other crowded places where the infection could easily spread (Phil. 2: 4). Even in the absence of symptoms, it would be appropriate to avoid unnecessary physical contact by limiting expressions of greeting and affection, such as kisses, hugs and handshakes (od p. 197). Washing your hands often throughout the day is another simple but effective criterion for limiting infections. Keeping disinfectants (such as hydroalcoholic gels) handy can also be an effective measure.
  

  If ordered by the authorities, congregation meetings and other theocratic meetings should be suspended. If so, we are confident that you will follow the instructions that will be provided to you by the congregation elders. Other useful tips can be found in n. 6 of Awake! of 2016.
  

  In conclusion, if on the one hand it is wise to avoid alarmism, on the other we do not wish to underestimate the problem (Prov. 27: 12). We are confident that you will apply the reasonable precautionary measures that we have suggested you take for your own good, that of your families and the entire congregation.
  

  We love you and on this occasion we confirm all our brotherly affection.
  

  Your brothers,
  

  Christian Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses
  

  cc: To all circuit overseers in Italy
  
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  Michael Bloomberg—what’s your opinion of him?

  by minimus in

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  and do you think he has a chance to win it all?

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  He is a do as I say not as I do liberal idiot.

  Calling Mike Bloomberg a liberal is an insult to liberals. He switches party affiliation as frequently as most change their underwear. Don't fall for his current Democrat act, it's just a means to an end. The end of U.S. freedom.
  

  Bloomberg is authoritarian, statist, and probably sociopath. He stomps on others' civil and constitutional rights with no conscience.
  

  One day he uses police force to target Black and Latino males on public streets.
  

  Once elected he'll use military force to confiscate private arms in private homes.
  

  Who needs probable cause (or a search warrant) when you're the most powerful little man on Wall Street?
  
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  TV actress Ja'Net Dubois has passed away.

  by NoAbuse in

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  she was very active in the 1970's then kind of faded away.

  i remember her mostly as "weezy" on 'the jeffersons' but she also played the mother 'mrs.

  evans' on 'good times'.

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  Willona. Her character's name was Willona and Janet Jackson played her daughter Penny.
  
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  What happens to bethel members who get sick?

  by JimmyYoung in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  so i am sure if you are at bethel and have the flu you just get time or what ever to recover, but what about serious sickness.

  say you get cancer or some possible terminal illness?

  what happens?.

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  Those oldsters who know too much get sent to Fishkill. Once the accountant$, lawyer$, real e$tate dealers start getting dementia it's too risky to farm them out to worldly facilities.

  Jehovah's Witnesses contract to buy third Fishkill property
  

  The Watchtower Bible & Tract Society of New York has a purchase contract with AVR Realty, the private developer active in that area, to acquire a project under construction, LaColla said.

  The project is known as the Chelsea Senior Living facility and was being built by a unit of AVR to serve as a combination of assisted living facility, independent living for seniors and some townhouses, he said.

  800 Sacandaga Loop #1000 was sold November 2015 for $4.5 million. It's listed as a "private hospital".
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  Iowa Democratic Caucus - Just WOW

  by Simon in

  1. social
  2. current

  there was a babylon bee or onion spoof article a few weeks back claiming the democrats would lose their own caucus and ... well, they managed to do it for real.. apparently they can't count their own votes, their app and process is now steeped in corruption (created by a company called 'shadow' that has taken money from multiple candidates as well as the dnc and has links to clinton) and multiple candidates have declared themselves the winner.

  biden has apparently done so badly that he's going to court to block the results being announced.

  no estimate of when they will be released even.. how do they come up with this ... and what does it mean for the election results where they oversee the counts?.

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  Buttigieg paid Shadow $42,500 last summer and declared himself the victor before any official results had been released. #MayorCheat
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  Richness of personality seems to work against spiritual-mindedness,

  by snugglebunny in

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  are you bland enough?

  just incredible imho.

  wt 63, 2/15.

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  The colorful personality has more need of self-control...

  

  
  

  ...and must in particular guard against the snare of creature worship.
  

  In '63 that would have been JFK or MLK. Stop looking at real leaders and turn off that T.V.!
  

  
  
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  A Beautiful Day in The neighbourhood ,Mr Rogers.

  by smiddy3 in

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  i saw this movie today and i am amazed that their were 31?

  seasons of it ?

  that it enthralled children and adults ?.

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  Anyone know if it's playing on Netflix, etc?

  The trailer on Youtube says February 3, 2020.
  
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  The JW media Mecca

  by lastmanstanding in

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  i was thinking about how the org is dying, and how the guboobs are trying to give it cpr by transitioning to tvpreach.

  now they will construct a media mecca and it looks like they will go full on e digital.

  so, i was trying to come up with a name for their new hollywood that would stick.

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  HORRORWOOD.

  Because the entire religion is a horror show culminating in Armageddon.
  

  https://www.thewordfinder.com/hollywood-sign-generator/preview.php?i=4&t=horrorWOOD

  And "Pedowood" is already taken.
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  Ever notice a lot of JWs don't have pets?

  by JimmyYoung in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i was told by several elders to not get a dog when i was looking for one in the 80s.

  the end was close and we needed to focus on the preaching work.

  i know some have pets but a lot don't.

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  betterdaze

  When the Warwick fortress was first inhabited, one of the whiney-winey Brooklyn migrants leaked that a dog was kept on site.

  Named Sterling, after the lake.