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  More Watchtower Property For Sale!

  by Atlantis in

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  if this is old news then just scrap it.. .

  looks like more watchtower property is for sale.. .

  https://www.matele.be/bioul-le-centre-des-temoins-de-jehovah-a-vendre.

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  There will be no more Jehovah's Witnesses gatherings in Bioul. The huge property located at the end of the village is for sale for 1.9 million euros.

  According to our colleagues from La Meuse, the huge property has been on sale for six months and unused for a year. The places, located at the exit of the village of Bioul, are as atypical as the activities that were organized there. The center could indeed accommodate several hundred Jehovah during its large assemblies thanks to its four multipurpose rooms, the largest of which could accommodate up to 1,000 people.

  On the site of the real estate agency Trevi Cinecan, responsible for the sale, describes a " real estate complex in perfect condition, consisting of several multipurpose rooms, studios and apartments and a large storage area and workshops in sub ground. "

  Parking included, the total land area is 1.75 hectare. The property is on sale for the sum of 1, 9 million euros.

  The building belonged to the "Congregation" for more than 30 years, but was less and less busy in recent years. Hence the decision to separate from the good.
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  New Boy only 3 weeks out, My Dedication

  by new boy in

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  this book is dedicated to james olson and robert stillman and the millions of other people, who have been victims of religious abuse.

  this book is dedicated to the thousands of people who have lost their parents, children and families members by way of the cruel practice of shunning.

  this book is for the thousands of suicide victims, people who could not live with the guilt and shame that the jehovah’s witnesses thought system has created for them.

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  What is the price?

  How many chapters and pages?

  Can you name some chapters?

  How long did it take to write and how many book publishers declined to publish?

  Did you learn anything new by collecting data and information?
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  The awful treatment of my disfellowshipped cousin still continues

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

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  my cousin was disfellowshipped twenty years ago when he was 18 years old.

  he admitted to the congregation elders that he was fornicating with his ''wordly'' girlfriend.

  the elders were following him and hiding in their cars to see what he was up to.

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  I have to ask, how old was the cousin when he was baptized?

  He was 16 years old when he was baptized. His dad was an Elder.

  Is his grandmother a JW? Is she willing to see him?

  Yes! His grandmother ( my aunt) is a baptized member. Her husband ( my uncle ) was an Elder. He passed away years ago. ( I posted about my cousin's hospital visit when his grandfather was dying).

  Terrible conduct by congregation Elders in hospital room !

  
  

  My uncle was an Elder for 50 years. He was warned numerous times that he was not to have house visits from his disfellowshipped grandson. He was even threatened with removal as an Elder from the 800-pound gorilla- self-righteous Elder if he continued to see grandson.

  My aunt has not seen her grandson in years after the threats to her husband and probably will never see her great-granddaughter.

  My cousin's dad just sent him a baby gift with a card. He only addressed the card to my cousin's wife and granddaughter. For some stupid reason, he can't even write his son's name on the card to congratulate him.
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  The awful treatment of my disfellowshipped cousin still continues

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

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  my cousin was disfellowshipped twenty years ago when he was 18 years old.

  he admitted to the congregation elders that he was fornicating with his ''wordly'' girlfriend.

  the elders were following him and hiding in their cars to see what he was up to.

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  ToesUp

  Because of the shunning that WT promotes and the drones follow

  Here is more of the shunning treatment my cousin has had to endure after his mom (my first cousin) passed away 10 years ago.

  * He was made to leave the house and return later that night after his mother died because Jehovah's Witness relatives were coming over to the house to visit the family.
  

  * He was told to stand on the side of his mom's casket, while the rest of the family sat in the first row chairs.

  *He was told not to attend the luncheon after the funeral. He left and went home because some members would not attend the luncheon if he was present. I listened in when the Elder told him to leave the luncheon. He was made to leave because it would make all Jehovah's Witnesses uncomfortable with his presence. I was so upset on the way he was being treated I left also.

  The torture of shunning and treatment has never stopped for my cousin.
  
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  The awful treatment of my disfellowshipped cousin still continues

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

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  my cousin was disfellowshipped twenty years ago when he was 18 years old.

  he admitted to the congregation elders that he was fornicating with his ''wordly'' girlfriend.

  the elders were following him and hiding in their cars to see what he was up to.

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  Here is a post about the same cousin at his grandfather's hospital visit 7 years ago.

  
  

  Terrible conduct by congregation Elders in hospital room !

  
  

  My uncle was rushed to the hospital last Tuesday with severe stomach pain. (He was diagnosed with colon cancer one year ago. The doctors, family,and my uncle decided against colon surgery. They felt that at the age of 86 he would not survive the surgery.)

  The doctors told the family that he had less than two days to live and to call the rest of the family and spend the remaining time with him at the hospital.

  The family called my uncle's grandson to inform him that his grandfather had less than two days to live. He was disfellowshipped ten years ago and was treated like a leper since. He really loved his grandfather. This is what happened at the hospital:

  My disfellowshipped cousin,his girlfriend and immediate family are all in the hospital room with his grandfather( who is heavily medicated but seems to recognize everyone.) I'm in the lounge area with other family members taking turns visiting. The elevators open and three Elders from his congregation come to visit and spend the remaining moments with my uncle.

  The Elders walk in the hospital room and see that my disfellowshipped cousin is in the room and decide not to greet him. They talk to my uncle and the immediate family in the room for over twenty minutes and decide to offer a prayer.

  They tell my cousin to please leave the room. His girlfriend says to the Elders,"Why should he leave the room? That's his grandfather." They tell her that this is a ''spiritual matter'' and that he has to leave the room. My cousin walks out and proceeds to tell me what just happened.

  I guess the self-righteous Elders felt that if he was in the room the prayer would never be heard by Jehovah or the holy spirit would be blocked! What terrible conduct by the Elders and the WTS!
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  The awful treatment of my disfellowshipped cousin still continues

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

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  my cousin was disfellowshipped twenty years ago when he was 18 years old.

  he admitted to the congregation elders that he was fornicating with his ''wordly'' girlfriend.

  the elders were following him and hiding in their cars to see what he was up to.

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  Exelder5 minutes ago

  Yes. I feel for your cousin. I lost everything including my family and grandchildren I have never even seen from this cult.

  In the 13 years that I have posted here, there are a couple of posts about the treatment of my cousin. The way he was treated at his mom's funeral 10 years ago, his grandfather's funeral and hospital visit, and now this. I'm sorry you have been through the same treatment. It was after my cousin's mom's funeral ( she was my first cousin) that made me wake up to this cruel religion.

  No one deserves to be treated this way!
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  The awful treatment of my disfellowshipped cousin still continues

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

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  my cousin was disfellowshipped twenty years ago when he was 18 years old.

  he admitted to the congregation elders that he was fornicating with his ''wordly'' girlfriend.

  the elders were following him and hiding in their cars to see what he was up to.

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  Exelder

  I deleted my post because I thought that someone agreed with the conduct of the WTBTS. Then, I realized that they were disagreeing with Tenacious's comment about literal Hell.
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  The awful treatment of my disfellowshipped cousin still continues

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

  1. watchtower
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  my cousin was disfellowshipped twenty years ago when he was 18 years old.

  he admitted to the congregation elders that he was fornicating with his ''wordly'' girlfriend.

  the elders were following him and hiding in their cars to see what he was up to.

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  How does your cousin feel about this? What is his status, pomo, or pomi?

  My cousin hasn't stepped in a Kingdom Hall in over twenty years. He told me that he will never go back to the Kingdom Hall. He has been told that if he comes back to the meetings, they will be able to restart the relationship. He told them,''The way I have been treated for the last 20 years, why would I go back?''

  He's not even allowed to see his own grandmother. It breaks his heart but he abides by their rules. He has been told numerous times to have no contact with his family.
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  The awful treatment of my disfellowshipped cousin still continues

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

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  my cousin was disfellowshipped twenty years ago when he was 18 years old.

  he admitted to the congregation elders that he was fornicating with his ''wordly'' girlfriend.

  the elders were following him and hiding in their cars to see what he was up to.

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  My cousin was disfellowshipped twenty years ago when he was 18 years old. He admitted to the congregation Elders that he was fornicating with his ''wordly'' girlfriend. The Elders were following him and hiding in their cars to see what he was up to. They caught him walking out of a hotel with his girlfriend. He admitted to everything because his conscience really bothered him.

  That happened 20 years ago! How long can you punish someone? He's not invited to any family functions and only allowed at funerals where the whole family and congregation members avoid him like the plague.

  He and his wife just had their first baby two months ago. His dad, sisters, aunts, and cousins have not seen the baby and have no intention of ever seeing him due to the disfellowshipping policy. Any contact with disfellowshipped persons is to be avoided.

  How low can the treatment of the disfellowshipped get? They have asked my cousin's wife ( who is not a Jehovah's Witness) if she can bring the baby to their house without my cousin present. His dad even sent a baby gift with a card only addressed to his wife and baby. He couldn't even write his son's name on the card.

  THEY ARE ALL CONDUCTING THEMSELVES IN A SHAMEFUL MANNER BECAUSE OF MADE UP RULES FROM EIGHT MEN LIVING IN NEW YORK! I TOLD MY COUSIN THAT IF THEY REFUSE TO SEE THE BABY WITHOUT HIM PRESENT, THEY DON'T NEED TO SEE HIS WIFE AND THE NEW BABY.
  

  REALLY?
  
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  And you thought you had it tough when preaching the ''good news.''!

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

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  matthew 24:14 english standard version (esv).

  14 and this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.. oh, what fun it must be preaching in africa!

  nothing beats sweltering heat with monsoon rains falling all over the muddy fields and streets.

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  Matthew 24:14 English Standard Version (ESV)

  14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.

  Oh, what fun it must be preaching in Africa! Nothing beats sweltering heat with monsoon rains falling all over the muddy fields and streets. Don't forget to sidestep the crocodiles and pythons!

  Meanwhile, the Governing Body members reside in air-conditioned facilities, tennis courts, free health care, free travel, and country life living. I'm sure Jesus would be proud of the Governing Body when he said:

  Matthew 19:21 New International Version (NIV)

  21 Jesus answered, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”

  
  

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