I don't think any one man had the "control" or was "the boss" like Nathan Knorr, at least since Rutherford. He died and the organization has gone on strongly anyway. The "concept" has still gone on.
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One of the Governing Body had a stroke yesterday
by AndersonsInfo inon may 19th, theodore jaracz had a stroke.
he's in very serious condition in the hospital.. that's all the information i have for now.. barb.
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Hi I'm new here
by BloominMarvellous infeeling guilty already about being on here, the familiar words are recalled in my mind "don't go on any jehovah's witness websites except 'watchtower.org'!
so here i am, desperate for some help.
i'm 21 and have been studying for 2 years, i was made an unbaptised publisher in february and it was all going great until i had a problem with getting a little tipsy, the elders had to come scrape me off the floor of my witness friends house and take me home.
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Gayle
I am so glad you are feeling so much better! You are so smart to be able to reach out here. You are young and learning a lot. The Watchtower organization would only suppress and oppress you. It would only feed your depression and only say that going door to door would ever "fix" you but it doesn't. It's program would only say you are a good for nothing slave all your life. Be careful and smart about over drinking and sex but certainly forgive yourself. Have goals and healthy activities with friends that do too. Happy (belated) Birthday!!
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A POLL! How long did your "re-evaluation" take?
by Gayle infrom beginning to end, how long did it take you, when you first started your personal questioning and re-evaluating the watchtower organization and concluding that the wts was definitely not true?
my sister is asking this.
some of us (who left a couple decades ago - pre-internet) are saying it took about 10 years on average.
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Gayle
From beginning to end, how long did it take you, when you first started your personal questioning and re-evaluating the Watchtower organization and concluding that the WTS was definitely not true?
My sister is asking this. Some of us (who left a couple decades ago - pre-Internet) are saying it took about 10 years on average. I hope nowadays it is taking less for individuals because of so much literature and Internet available.
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Say hello...
by funkyderek in...to my son leo:.
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born on the 11th of may, a healthy 7lb 8oz (3.4kg).. just thought you'd all like to know!
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Gayle
So adorable!!! It makes me happy to see a little one that will get his freedom of mind and have great potential for his valuable life!
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2009 DC Releases
by garlic81 infriday am during keynote address "the wonders of creation reveal god's glory" 32 minute dvd on creation available at the convention.
friday last talk "sing to jehovah" - new songbook with 135 songs, 42 which are new.
will start using in january 2010. cong will begin receiving them after september 1st.
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Gayle
Saturday PM last talk " Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom. - 224 Page book. won't be used in ministry. examines good examples of 1st century christians from the book of acts, regarding ministry and organization of congregation.
Any "new light" in this book known yet?
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One of the Governing Body had a stroke yesterday
by AndersonsInfo inon may 19th, theodore jaracz had a stroke.
he's in very serious condition in the hospital.. that's all the information i have for now.. barb.
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Gayle
I think he was born in 1925 so he's about 84 yrs old.
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Excuse me, but this is sickening (DA Contributions)
by winstonchurchill ina letter from the wts was just read to our congregation: during upcoming district assemblies, there will be credit card terminal available so people can donate using their credit/debit cards.. maybe it's old news, but i just found out last monday, and i find it terribly disturbing.
the wts/jw's is becoming more and more mainstream, not different at all form those churches that are only after your money... oh, wait!
maybe tey are only after our money.. .
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Gayle
JWs can't go in the Internet to check out the true facts about the organization history etc,,however no problem to donate through their 'epay' site. Ironic!!!
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No More Work on Saturdays at Bethels Worldwide
by Lost-In-Translation ina letter was read at tonight's meeting announcing that the governing body has decided to stop work on saturdays at all bethels worldwide.
bethel workers are encouraged to now spend saturdays with their local congregation in field service.
the new arrangement goes into effect june, 2009.. what do you think are the motives for such a change?.
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Gayle
Maybe these letters out to the congregations first like this and not on KM or other literature avoids "us" finding out before most JWs do.
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History channel inside a cult
by darth frosty inthey had a show on michael trasser who was a cult leader who said the end would come oct. 31 2007. the reason i bring this up one of his cult followers a 15yr girl said her parents say she has been brainwashed.
she than responded with the classic witness response: 'yes i have been brain washed my brain has been washed clean of all unpure immoral thoughts.'.
gotta love the uniformity of cults.
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Gayle
My husband and I saw the program last night also. Seems the "end timers" fixation makes people nutty or nuttier. The belief stops short analytical thinking and incompletes long term survivor reality and skills. I think the "end time" belief is a self-righteous mask of depression/suicidal tendency.
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QUESTIONS ABOUT BETHELITES
by Scott77 inhow much does each bethelite earn per month while working at watchtower offices in new york?
do they fill out tax benefits annually?
do bethelites earn supplementary unemployment benefits from ny state for being 'ungainfuly' employed?
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Gayle
I was at Bethel 5 yrs. On my annual Social Security Statement, it shows for my years 1970- 1973, it lists "Your Taxed Social Security Earnings" and lists the amounts. I went in July 1969 so I worked secularly for 6 mos prior on that year. So on this statement it does use the word "earnings". I tried to copy & paste here as I have it scanned in my computer but can't seem to get in on here. I could send a email to someone with "attachment" if they think they could get it on here for me.