Posts by SirNose586

atf agents said the explosion at the jehovah's witness' kingdom hall on foggy bottom drive was intentionally set, and that the person who died appears to have committed suicide.

witnesses described large amounts of smoke pouring out of the building, which they said was just recently completed.

Is there any chance of proving this guy was JW? I know stilla names this guy as JW but we all know that the congregation might not claim him as a member, like they did with that psycho kid in Minnesota...

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Additional support for the "end to COs" speculation?

by sir82 in

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on the "c/os in the uk" thread, a newbie poster named "ernie" posted this:.

have the rumours about getting rid of cos been confirmed?

although not officially in the public domain , my understanding is that cos will not be given a new assignment after their existing one ends on aug 31st 2009. each co has been sworn to confidentiality on this matter.

SirNose586

Although the condensed schedule cuts the need for a weeklong CO visit, I still doubt them cutting their "eyes and ears" in the field...

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J.W.'s Should "Hall" (Haul) Themselves Into 21rst Century

by Rapunzel in

reading another thread about how the organization is not particularly successful in its effort to preach the gospel and news of kingdom, especially in developing and politically/culturally isolated nations and regions, it ocurred to me that the winessess are essentially using methods which are far outdated and very ineffective or non-productive.. so i was wondering if they could help further their own cause by going "high tech.".

i wonder: how much does a satellite cost?

is the cost laughably prohibitive for them?

SirNose586

If the WTBTS did satellite they couldn't reach all the impoverished third worlders , which their intent is to reach the four corners of the globe with their style of preaching on a very personal agenda . To them you aren't in good standing unless you are involved with the D2D work .

True. D2D is inefficient, but it takes time, and the drones need to be kept busy.

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The 100 Worst Album Covers of All Time

by Twitch in

http://rateyourmusic.com/list/djlanda/the_100_worst_album_covers_ever/.

bust a gut,...lmao.

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SirNose586

Prince just made me barf. Funny that Millie Jackson's albums always come up in these kind of lists....

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EARTHQUAKE IN LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA

by What-A-Coincidence in

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...the end is near!!!.

where is my nearest kingdom hall???.

i felt it ... it was a roller not a shaker.

SirNose586

Sorry, I didn't feel a thing. See, I really don't know why everyone fears earthquakes. California's real problem is the fires.

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Pioneers who SNEER at those who have "Meterial things" Pathetic!!

by Witness 007 in

went to a meeting after afew years, with mum.

a pioneer brother i know...first question; "so what car do you drive now?

" .

SirNose586

heyfea, I'm seeing more of those Urkel cars around town....save at the pump, and park wherever you want, sure....but watch out for the guy with a lifted truck who's about to slam into you!!!

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J.W.'s Should "Hall" (Haul) Themselves Into 21rst Century

by Rapunzel in

reading another thread about how the organization is not particularly successful in its effort to preach the gospel and news of kingdom, especially in developing and politically/culturally isolated nations and regions, it ocurred to me that the winessess are essentially using methods which are far outdated and very ineffective or non-productive.. so i was wondering if they could help further their own cause by going "high tech.".

i wonder: how much does a satellite cost?

is the cost laughably prohibitive for them?

SirNose586

I think that there is one thing for sure. In order to thrive [or even survive], the Witnesses will have to "hall" [haul] themselves into the twenty-first century. I know that it sounds cynical and crass [becuase it is], but the truth is that there are a lot religions out there. There are more and more each day. Moreover, the "globalization" factor will have a great influence on matters. In the U.S., the various religions have always had to compete in the "marketplace." With the globalization effect, the situation can only become more and more competative.

I think all your ideas would make a lot of sense if the WTS were being competetive with....something. Really, what are they competing with? The rest of Christianity? It's a broad and vague target. Much of it is lumped under "Christendom," and the rest lumped under the even more distant "Babylon the Great." Already they are losing that battle, if the "Jesus Camp" movie is any indication.

Since the Bethel Purge, their enemies now lie within the KH's themselves--members who aren't playing the game to their liking. Note the "bad guys" at any given assembly: JWs with doubts about the org, with dreams of doing something inspiring with their lives, with hopes about securing a solid middle-class lifestyle.

Now their challenge is to FIGHT the future, not embrace it. Cheaper media (DVDs, paperback books, better presses, etc.) is a pragmatic necessity, but beyond that, information is choking the work in internet-savvy lands. They need to retain more members, and to demonize those who leave due to doubts.

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I Received The Holy Spirit!

by Maddie in

i want to share with you all a most wonderful experience i have just had.

i have been going to a christian church called the vineyard.

they have a live band and lots of singing goes on there.

SirNose586

As long as your church doesn't descend to the absurd theatrics of a Popoff or Roberts-inspired farce, I say your experience is no one's to judge but you.

I'm flexing my skeptic muscles nowadays. But not everything needs an exposé. As long as there are no spectacular claims promised, what does it matter?