Yep, drink lots of coffee before you go, and don’t forget to bring a barf bag, it may come in handy. Good luck.
Freeman
well guys, my mom invited me to this sunday's public talk.
my esteemed bro-in-law, who is visiting from out of state, will be the speaker.
actually, i guess technically, my sister invited me, thru my mom of course since she doesn't really associate with me *gag*.
Yep, drink lots of coffee before you go, and don’t forget to bring a barf bag, it may come in handy. Good luck.
Freeman
what happens to bethel workers when they get old?
it seems to me that if one were a bethel worker for most of his or her life, he or she would have very little if any savings to draw on in their old age.
also unless im mistaken, a bethel worker does not pay into social security and we all know the borg does not, so i dont think they can collect social security, can they?
What happens to Bethel workers when they get old?
It seems to me that if one were a Bethel worker for most of his or her life, he or she would have very little if any savings to draw on in their old age. Also unless I’m mistaken, a Bethel worker does not pay into Social Security and we all know the Borg does not, so I don’t think they can collect Social Security, can they? So what happens to these poor ladies and gents when they get old? How are they cared for? Does the Watchtower Society have some type of retirement facility for these faithful workers like all the major denominations of Christendom have? Just wondering.
Freeman
hey all!.
a couple of days ago, i posted a thread about jws and higher education.
that question was regarding jws who finished high school.. now, my question is this for both jws and xjws alike: are there any jws who before converting did have a college education (4 year bachelors, master or phd) that you know or met?.
Ajax, No I’m not active, only active in the sense of trying to get my family out of this cult.
Fuff, Looks like I will need to run what I right ha ha (write) through a spell checker next time. LOL
Freeman
hey all!.
a couple of days ago, i posted a thread about jws and higher education.
that question was regarding jws who finished high school.. now, my question is this for both jws and xjws alike: are there any jws who before converting did have a college education (4 year bachelors, master or phd) that you know or met?.
You miss the point Ajax. It matters not what our station in life is. The most important thing is that when we realize what is at stake, we must put our needs and wants on hold for the sake of the Kingdom. Better to make it into God’s Kingdom as a janitor, then into Gahanna as a PHD. Remember, the time is so very short; any day now Ajax, any day now! ;-)
Sorry, just my crude attempt at humor. It is indeed as you point out a double standard. It’s always a shame when for lack of an education a person is stuck on the lower end of the pay scale with little chance of advancement.
But with the false hope of it getting better “any day now” being drummed into their heads, you can’t blame parents too much. After all, they are victims of the false and unfulfilled promises of the WTBTS too.
Freeman
jesus was nailed up on the cross.
the crowds were all around him.
john, hearing this, rushes up o his lord.
Sick, irreverent, but also very cute, you sick puppy (LOL)
Freeman
i'm looking for the news article from july or august of 2001 that listed the wts as one of the top 25 companies in nyc.
i forget where i read this, but any help would be greatly appreciated.
i'm sick and tired of hearing things from uptight-short-sighted-narrow minded hypocritics.
Dim,
Based on income and holdings, the Watch Tower is indeed up there with the big boys like Donald Trump etc. I do remember something being said about that, however I’m not so sure if it was in a news article or just the observation of a poster. Either way, they are filthy rich and unlike other churches or even Trump; they give zero back to the community.
Freeman
in a recent post someone mentioned that at an assembly or convention in the u.k. they would not let him in until he showed either a blood card or convention badge.
the person then named some elders he knew and was finally allowed in.
is this typical at u.k. conventions?
I can’t remember all details, but I do remember having to show my blood card at an assembly before I received a newly released book. I want to say this was at Yankee Stadium, but I’m not totally sure about that.
Freeman
finally, it hits our papers.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/134394417_jehovah23m.html.
"no one can take advantage of you, without your permission.
You are right Joel, that was a dumb question, but thanks for asking it. Of course everyone believes there must be proof before someone can be considered guilty and punished, that is why we have courts of law. The problem here is that the Watch Tower does nothing to protect the child before guilt is established and little even after it is established. Protection of the child is not their priority, their priority is protection of the organization, and everything else is secondary to that. THAT’S THE PROBLEM JOEL!
Freeman
howdy y'all,.
this is a competition of sorts.
on another thread, some have speculated that the wtbts will come up with ways, talks, articles, to keep the local jw's off the internet.
DARK SECRETS OF THE INTERNET
Many people in the world consider celebrations of holidays such as Christmas to be just harmless fun. In general they consider it to be a time for families to get together and just have a joyous time. But we know that Santa Clause is in reality a tool of Satan. We know the celebration of Christmas has it roots in the dark and evil forces that rule this earth, and is steeped in false worship.
Did you know the Internet shares a similar background? Most people don’t, but Jehovah has reveled this hidden information to his “slave” in the time of the end. Even Ex Vice President Al Gore is a bit confused on this point and he claims he invented the Internet.
The Internet has it evil roots in the ARPA-net. ARPA stands for Advanced Research Projects Agency. Do you know who funded ARPA-net in the 1960’s? It was none other then the same Military forces Jehovah has vowed to destroy at the battle of Armageddon. Knowing that, you must ask yourself a question. Who’s side do you want to be on during this war? Will you be safe in a Kingdom Hall or perhaps having a fine share in the field ministry when the great battle begins or will you be foolishly engaged in Internet activity? The wise and mature Christian heeds the warning of the “slave” and will know what to do.
Freeman
does anyone have any information on the birthday "new light?".
i think i remember seeing a thread about it, but i can't find it.
i need it to send to my niece,(yes, i'm still trying) and i wonder if anyone can point me to the thread or site where this info might be.. thanks...... april.
My bible says Job was a righteous man and that all his kids had Birthday parties. But of course, this is a Tyndale Bible I am reading, translated by worldly scholars, not the NWT translated by???
Freeman