Posts by lrkr

It was funny how Tavis Smiley became visibly uncomfortable when Prince brought up how he didn't vote because of his religion and then didn't give any real reason. I hope Prince makes the circuit and lets a few more interviewers get at him. I don't know that Jon Stewart or Charlie Rose or NPRs Fresh Air will let him get away with the non-answer he gave Smiley.

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WT to entirely shut down Brooklyn soon? New developments

by sir82 in

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one thread already started on this, although you may have missed it since the topic title is not so descriptive: http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/watchtower/beliefs/173227/1/moving-sale.

here is a news article on it:.

http://www.lohud.com/article/20090326/news03/903260466.

lrkr

That is all poor Ramapo needs. They have enough land off the tax rolls with every Hasid family claiming that their house is a religious institution. They had to close a school this year because the orthodox community votes in blocks to make sure that there is no public school funding (because their kids go to private religous schools) Besides, now I'll have to see more bethelites in the grocery stores, movies and malls!!!

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Change in Regular Pioneer application process

by Ultimate Reality in

this week a letter is being read that changes the process for the approval of regular pioneers.

in times past you had to fill out an application, submit it to the elder body (who would then add their comments), and it would be forwarded to "the branch" for approval.. this is being changed so that the elder body grants the approval instead of brooklyn or the local branch.

it looks like the lawyers are removing any and all direct contact between the rank-and-file and the gb.

lrkr

I love it. Lets try and isolate those in charge from liability. Nothing about say, preventing, recognizing and dealing with molesters.

Every other organization who has been sued over child abuse issues has instituted major steps to help parents prevent, recognize and talk to their children about abuse. The Boy Scouts has a whole section on it that is mandatory. Local soccer leagues run criminal background checks on coaches and assistant coaches.

Not the WTBTS though- lets just insulated the top from liability!!!

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The Morman`s are not happy

by is there help out there in

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http://gmy.news.yahoo.com/v/12460378.

lrkr

When talking about the letter that the church bought from Alby and the ensuing difficulties for the family, Bill made a comment like- The church doesn't want this to turn into another ____ _____ affair (I cant remember the name he used). Is that a reference to a real Mormon scandal over old church documents? I hear that they have these type of scandals often. Apparently, there are a lot of wild letters floating around that are quite embarrasing and the Mormon church has gotten into trouble before and even been blackmailed to avoid the release of them.

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Comments you will NOT hear at the Congregation Bible Study Week Starting March 9

by LUKEWARM in

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i have recently joined after spending over 12 months lurking reading posts and evaluating/digesting the truth about the truth.

i learned all about ray franz here and after reading both of his books feel a great deal of appreciation toward the man for what i can only describe as a labour of love on his part.. .

(romans 9:1) how, though, can we make sure that our conscience is in harmony with jehovahs holy spirit?

lrkr

Another classic WT head fake. Yes, yes, conscience is very important. Now acknowledge that you have a really sucky conscience that needs to be trained by us. Obey, obey, obey. (forget about conscience- just obey)

Its amazing how it only takes about 4 paragraphs to completely say the opposite thing.

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What do you think about this letter to the JC???

by tsar_robles in

hi guys and gals... you've probably read my earlier post regarding the prodigal son question and how the jc sent me packing... well, after talking with a good friend of mine i decided to move a new cong.

where the elders have known me for many years and actually appreciate me as a person... at first i was planning on handing this letter in person so i went but their meeting time had changed so i called one of the elders in my reinstatement jc and asked him for the meeting days but he said 'it would be better if i mailed it' to which i replied 'do you just not want me around your congregation, is that it?

he said again it would just be better to mail it again and left it at that.

lrkr

Just FYI. No matter what congregation you are in, the elders in your congregation have to send your request for reinstatement to the elders that served on your original JC and they have to pass judgement.

I hope you find peace.