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  Update on Australian Royal Commission - Proposed Redress

  by Pants of Righteousness in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  apologies if this has been posted previously, but this news item has appeared today regarding the proposed redress for abuse victims following the australian royal commission:.

  http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-27/labor-pledges-payments-for-sex-abuse-survivors/6886864.

  what's interesting is that in january it was proposed that the federal government contribute almost half of an estimated $4.3 billion redress scheme.

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  Gayle

  good idea, maybe this would be a stepping stone of taxing religion.
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  Yearbook - will they drop figures that show a decline?

  by freddo in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  do you think the yearbooks will stop showing negative information as the numbers stagnate or even drop?

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  Gayle

  Come to think of it, I didn't hear any report of any increases (statistics) of anything at their annual meeting this month. Usually they do. Just info of their mid-week meeting, which was just a format change of sorts.

  Did anyone hear of any statistics then?
  
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  Bethel Layoffs In Australia Confirmed

  by jonahstourguide in

  1. forum
  2. announcements

  yes, last week the number of bethel layoffs was confirmed from 90 to 125. .

  and those going in thinking they may be there for some time have been told.

  that they may be there for two months rather than 3 years depending on .

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  Gayle

  Jonah,, thx for update. That's a 26%-36% decrease. Dramatic.

  On the 2014 service report, it shows 24,711 Bethelites worldwide. Many are hearing of 25% Bethelites getting dismissed (released - ha). That comes to about 6,178 Bethelites. Wow!
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  Bethel Status Update - Insider Information

  by thedepressedsoul in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i have some updates and new information on the downsizing in bethel.

  25% of all bethelites around the world will be sent home.

  in the us over 1,000 will be sent home.

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  Gayle

  2014 Service Report, showed 24,711 Bethelites worldwide. Will be interesting to watch this number for the next few years.
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  Video: "Iron Sharpens Iron"

  by wifibandit in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joehewofiba.

  is this supposed to placate the ones who have been recently fired?

  is this a sign of the aging jw leadership?

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  Gayle

  I hope it will make many more think a little more about any full-time works. They didn't think they'd get old. Hope many younger ones will start thinking about a plan B.
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  Waco attack on Kingdom Hall

  by Aprostate Exam in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  local jehovahs witnesses kingdom hall attacked, man arrested.

  posted: oct 19, 2015 9:00 am mdtby anthony j. garcia.

  brian oatman.

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  Gayle

  "A homeless man"

  http://www.kwtx.com/ourtown/home/headlines/Waco-Three-Elders-Attacked-At-Waco-Place-Of-Worship-Man-Arrested-334268291.html
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  On Monday Portuguese TV station will go on prime time with a great article about Jehovah's Witnesses

  by TJ Curioso in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  on monday, at 20.30 a portuguese tv station will go on prime time a great article about jehovah's witnesses.

  it will be the first time that such a big story is made in portugal, where they will be encompassed many issues related to religion: from the blood to pedophilia and its cover-up.here is a promotion.https://youtu.be/hyqyummfcxy

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  Gayle

  Thank you T J.

  Just looked up WT 2014 Service Report for Portugal. Less Avg. Pubs in 2014 from 2013. (Their own admission).

  May this TV report help further decrease!!
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  Bethel Status Update - Insider Information

  by thedepressedsoul in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i have some updates and new information on the downsizing in bethel.

  25% of all bethelites around the world will be sent home.

  in the us over 1,000 will be sent home.

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  Gayle

  I am trying to picture their "laundromat," irons and detergent sharing 'time schedule,' sharing of vacuums, and cleaning supplies, all peacefully. And the Bethel overseers, threatening if they don't clean well and thoroughly, they'll be dismissed.
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  Recent incident with lion and JW Governing Body member in Africa

  by JWchange in

  1. social
  2. humour

  i dont know if you are aware but i was informed recently that jw governing body member tony pants morris was in a safari park in africa.

  he stumbled across a skinny hungry looking lioness with cubs nearby.

  not seeing a way to escape, he got on his knees and started praying, pleading for help.

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  Gayle

  and the lion licked his chops and said, "a bit 'flakey' for my tastes."
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  vent: Got into it this morning with my wife agian. younger son wants to go to a B-day, i said he could...she turned cult.

  by goingthruthemotions in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  yep, he told her that he wants to go a friends b-day...keep in mind it's not until december.

  well anyway i told her i didn't mind if he did and i would take him.

  yep, enter cult mode.....i hate this freaking cult.

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  Gayle

  fortunately, your son has you. You have a window open for him, to get an open mind and heart. Hopefully, somehow you can present to your son simply that it is just his mom's religion but that you don't feel that way. Hopefully, you can present to him the alternative. But, hopefully, you can teach him respect for his mom also. It's a tight-rope walk, but it is possible.

  (I don'.t know your whole story, I can't keep track of all the ones here)