Posts by Paralipomenon

i started reading the book and i noticed some pretty obvious holes in the argument... for example, he writes that the pyramid-shaped monument is "proof" and we all know it isn't.here is the book if you want to check it out.https://archive.org/details/fritzspringmeierthewatchtowerandthemasons1990_201603.

Paralipomenon

There was a speech transcription that Russell gave at a Mason lodge to members. He flat out acknowledged that he wasn't a Mason and thanked them for letting him speak. The Free Mason society has stated that he was never on their roster.

The headstone for the cemetery was initially designed with an upright cross and crown, it wasn't until after Russell's death that the headstone was finished with the tilted cross and crown design. There is no explanation for the change.

I am fine for calling out the coverups and lies of the Watchtower, but I try to make sure they are accurate. If points are accepted merely because they are negative, then we are no different than the JW's.

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Who Benefits from the Multi-Billion Dollar Real Estate Empire that is WT?

by TTATTelder in

this thread is to formally address this subject.

this is for forum members and especially for lurkers (current witnesses reading this in secret).

please feel free to post any additional points.. there are a lot of changes happening in wt land.

Paralipomenon

Take a look at televangelists who are poor on paper, but control unlimited expense accounts.

The life of a Governing Body member involves traveling the world first class, staying in exotic locales at luxury resorts under the guise of "giving talks".

They have instant celebrity and very intimate power over millions of member's lives. There is nobody to challenge their behavior, they are the gatekeepers.

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Cut and Paste of "The List" by Prominent Bethelite of Previous Watchtower Predicted Dates

by TMS in

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" {watchtower sep 1 1989 12}.

" {tiah 240-1, also references in wr oct 1879 3941, tkic 84}.

'" {zions watchtower mar 1880 repr 82}.

Paralipomenon

I know we are not supposed to, but dang this is a great post.

Marked for future reference.

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A possible way for the Watch Tower to generate revenue via their website.

by adjusted knowledge in

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earlier in the week someone posted the potential value of the jw website based on visits and if they used advertisements.

many stated they would never do that but i propose they could.. besides their real estate profit making business model, they have the conventions as cash generating machines.

they give directions to their members to which hotels/motels to use.

Paralipomenon

Nope, I'm still in the "never" camp.

The Watchtower thrives on control, advertisements would be beyond their control. They just couldn't let go enough to allow it.

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Media request to record/broadcast oral argument; from ABC News New York

by Londo111 in

http://appellatecases.courtinfo.ca.gov/search/case/dockets.cfm?dist=1&doc_id=2025979&doc_no=a136641.

see last item:.

"media request to record/broadcast oral argument; from abc news new york".

Paralipomenon

I wonder if the WTS will just swallow the bitter pill and drop the appeal now that more and more spotlights are being focused on their actions.

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Why Do Atheists Struggle So Much Against God Who Supposedly Doesn't Exist?

by Perry in

an athist made this casual statememt on another thread:.

this would suggest to me that there are at least some atheists that do have consistant beliefs.. .

as an atheist, how could he possibly trust the reason that suggests this to himself?

Paralipomenon

If religious people kept their beliefs out of government, I would have no problem with it. It is when someone tries to influence law to suit their own personal beliefs that I take exception.

It is not struggling against any gods, it is a struggle for freedom.