Posts by Tazemanian-devil

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How many of you think.......

by punkofnice in

..that the governing body are only in it for money and power?.

how many of you think the gb are all/some are sincere?.

okay, i know this has been asked before but i can't find the thread and there are newbies here.....and i like the sound of my own voice.

Tazemanian-devil

They may not make a personal paycheck, but they are no doubt lavished with gifts, large sums of cash, fine dining, and never have to lift a finger.

I mean, if a circuit overseer rakes in a decent amount of cash via green handshakes, what do people hand the GB members?

They never have to pay a single penny for anything in their lives. They're always with at least one sycophant who will step on their grandmother to say "no brother, let me buy that for you."

Edit: So I'd say money is definitely a factor. Plus worship and adoration. Pretty awesome gig. All you have to do is become a sociopath.

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The "Final Push" before the GT!!! I think they REALLY believe it!

by DATA-DOG in

i don't know if i have shared this with everyone, but there seems to be a new theocratic term, at least in my circuit.. the term is "final push.

" wtf does it mean?

well, an eldub said that the gb are "all in" with warwick and they might spend all their money on the project.

Tazemanian-devil

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jK-NcRmVcw

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Does The Watchtower Use Propaganda?

by The Governor in

" --- g00 6/22 pp.

This has to be one of the most, if not the most damning articles they've ever written. Every single point they make points back at them. They even use propaganda techniques about themselves in the very article condemning propaganda! Check out the "Straw Man" technique below:

"IS THE WORK OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES PROPAGANDISTIC?

Some opponents of Jehovah’s Witnesses have accused them of spreading Zionist propaganda. Others have charged that the ministry of the Witnesses promotes Communism. Still others have claimed that the work of Jehovah’s Witnesses promotes the ideals and interests of “American imperialism.” And there are those who assert that the Witnesses are anarchists, fomenting disorder with the aim of changing the social, economic, political, or legal order. Obviously, these conflicting accusations cannot all be true."

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How Much Do Circuit Overseers Make Under the Table, and is it Taxable?

by Tazemanian-devil in

i was thinking about green handshakes, and i knew my wife and i personally would try to slide at least $100 each c.o visit to the c.o.

if we were low on cash, we'd never hand him less than $20.

how many of such handshakes does he receive in a weeks time?

Tazemanian-devil

I was thinking about green handshakes, and I knew my wife and I personally would try to slide at least $100 each C.O visit to the C.O. If we were low on cash, we'd never hand him less than $20. How many of such handshakes does he receive in a weeks time? A dozen or more, of probably at least $20. And you know the wealthy brothers looking for privileges would give a lot more.

And does he report such income on his taxes? I wonder if the IRS could look into this section of the group, and slap them with some kind of fine?

Remember how they took down Al Capone.

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RC 2015 Book "Jesus—The Way, the Truth, the Life"

by wifibandit in

http://www.jw.org/en/publications/books/jesus/.

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non jw download - all formats & audio.

Tazemanian-devil

They probably downsized their art dept

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Dwindling Attendance? Here's a quick fix!....

by Tech49 in

jw
friends

so here's a real life experience you will get a kick out of.. our kh has about 90 publishers.

typical meeting attendance during a co visit is right at 100 or so.

the rest of the time, attendance is a dismal 50-60, sometimes 70 on a good week!.

Tazemanian-devil

They did this in Bonham, TX a few years back. Same exact reasoning. Yes, THAT Bonham, TX.

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I want to tell you my story:-(

by Deltawave in

why am i here on this site?

why have i lost my faith in this version of christianity?

it's simple.

Tazemanian-devil

I felt the same way as you a few months ago, but I decided I could not continue to live a lie, so I left. So far, my wife is still by my side, even though still a card carrying jw. However, whatever happens, I will never live my life for anyone else ever again.

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Why would you want to wake up before the 90s?

by John Aquila in

if you were a jw in the late 70s into the late 80s you might have been one of those brothers or sisters that just happened to be in the right kingdom hall and with the right people.

during that time being a jw wasnt too bad if you were able to establish the right connections.

a person could pioneer for a while and be appointed as a ministerial servant in a year or two and within 5 years you could be an elder in your twentys.

Tazemanian-devil

Well said. I couldn't agree more.

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Average Age of this Forum?

by Garrett in

jw
friends

heyo!.

i'm quite interested in knowing the average age of those of us who use this forum.

i made a quick strawpoll that you can find at the following link: http://strawpoll.me/4340636 just pick an age and click "vote" if you wish to participate.. admins: if this breaks any rules, i apologize in advance..

Tazemanian-devil

35 years old here.

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CAH closing down in upstate NY

by oppostate in

yet another circuit assembly hall is going to be sold off!.

they've been reducing the amount of congregations assigned to meet there and using the times when it isn't in use to make repairs.

elders have now been informed that they are selling off the property and buildings and that circuits would be assigned to attend other sites, twice as far, three or four hours away, like montreal.

Tazemanian-devil

Do they somehow get some kind of profit from the hotels I wonder?

Follow the money.