What's with Lloyd & the "putting on a brave face" quote on Instagram?
Man U isn't being relegated, is it?😂
Diogenesister
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It's been a long 9 years Lloyd Evans / John Cedars (continued)
by Simon inuh oh, looks like the mega thread gave up the ghost, so while i investigate / fix it just continue the discussion here .... it's been a long 9 years lloyd evans / john cedars.
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Canada exploring changes to tax rules that exempt religious organizations
by Scully inhttps://www.christianpost.com/news/evangelicals-oppose-removal-of-tax-status-in-canadian-proposal.html.
the proposed change will revoke charitable status of canadian churches who have an anti-abortion position, and will not give tax exemptions to organizations whose sole claim is to promote religion, which is the basic claim for all jw related entities in canada.
this will be interesting!.
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Diogenesister
Jan from Tam Or would churches that also engage in charitable activities be exempt? Most churches , certainly here in the UK , do strive to help people who are not congregation members in all sorts of ways
Jan I think it would only apply to religions whose "charitable" work involves promoting religion in a purely circular way ie in order to DIRECTLY gain converts(such as Watchtower). Ie not in the incidental way most religions who engage in charitable work aside from their faith, do.
That's my take anyway. I would imagine (or hope) the no anti abortion stance would involve charitable work solely on a pro life protest stance. (It would be awful if it were denied to charities that help young single mums to stay afloat, say). It would be crazy because I doubt there's one single religion out there that doesn't aim to help mums keep their babies. Or at least be supportive of that outcome.
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Found Anthony Morris out in the wild!!!
by BereanThinker7 inthat was click bait.
did it work?
https://youtu.be/_spl7to0m3y?si=gujblhtzkpy0fvzz .
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Diogenesister
That's not Tony in the photo!!Too young!😂
I think Morris stepped down himself because he refused to go along with the new rules. Almost certainly made to sign an NDA in return for a lifelong home & "pension". At least imho.
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2025**Kingdom**Ministry**School**Programs**2025**Special**Talk!
by Atlantis inhttps://pdfupload.io/docs/d302ea8c .
( i hope i am doing this ok for everybody.
if i am messing up anywhere just let me know how to correct any of my errors!).
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Diogenesister
Thank you Petra🤩 Grandpa will be so proud.
I always sent Atlantis my thanks thus-ly ☕🍪. Now it's for you!😀
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The Curious Case of Cameroon in Africa in the World Report
by LaFrancia inwe know that in africa warwick/watchtower is adopting a policy of more congregations with fewer publishers in each congregation.
this explains the growth of congregations in the 2024 world report.. cameroon world report 2019 vs. 2024.. with the same number of publishers the congregations grew by about 13%.. will there be many more curious cases out there?.
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Could it be the reason Germany has way more publishers than Ghana, but a lot less congregations, may be because property is so much more expensive inGermany? Whereas in Ghana they may have congs in places that cost peanuts to build? Just a thought....
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What Theme Song Should Be Played When You Walk Into a Room?
by Sea Breeze inthis could fun.
what song should be played when you walk into a room that best describes you?
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Diogenesister
Party girls don't get hurt
Can't feel anything, when will I learn
I push it down, push it down
I'm the one "for a good time call"
Phone's blowin' up, ringin' my doorbell
I feel the love, feel the love
1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3 drink
1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3 drink
1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3 drink
Throw 'em back, till I lose count
I'm gonna swing from the chandelier
From the chandelier
I'm gonna live like tomorrow doesn't exist
Like it doesn't exist
I'm gonna fly like a bird through the night
Feel my tears as they dry
I'm gonna swing from the chandelier
From the chandelier
But I'm holding on for dear life
Won't look down, won't open my eyes
Keep my glass full until morning light
'Cause I'm just holding on for tonight
Help me, I'm holding on for dear life
Won't look down, won't open my eyes
Keep my glass full until morning light
'Cause I'm just holding on for tonight
On for tonight
Sun is up, I'm a mess
Gotta get out now, gotta run from this
Here comes the shame, here comes the shame
1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3 drink
1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3 drink
1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3 drink
Throw 'em back till I lose count
I'm gonna swing from the chandelier
From the chandelier
I'm gonna live like tomorrow doesn't exist
Like it doesn't exist
I'm gonna fly like a bird through the night
Feel my tears as they dry
I'm gonna swing from the chandelier
From the chandelier
But I'm holding on for dear life
Won't look down, won't open my eyes
Keep my glass full until morning light
'Cause I'm just holding on for tonight
Help me, I'm holding on for dear life
Won't look down, won't open my eyes
Keep my glass full until morning light
'Cause I'm just holding on for tonight
On for tonight
On for tonight
'Cause I'm just holding on for tonight
Oh, I'm just holding on for tonight
On for tonight, on for tonight
'Cause I'm just holding on for tonight
'Cause I'm just holding on for tonight
Oh, I'm just holding on for tonight
On for tonight, on for tonight -
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What Theme Song Should Be Played When You Walk Into a Room?
by Sea Breeze inthis could fun.
what song should be played when you walk into a room that best describes you?
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What Theme Song Should Be Played When You Walk Into a Room?
by Sea Breeze inthis could fun.
what song should be played when you walk into a room that best describes you?
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Diogenesister
when I was a kid dont let me be misunderstood really felt like my theme tune looking back i now realise thats probably because i hit every marker for female ADHD. But I also would love Victoria by the Kinks played at my funeral....the words once rang true and if i have my way it will again (me and Elon lol) for my kids which is why im getting involved in politics. Also Sia Chandelier really sums me up and rings my bells
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Mike Rinder has died
by iloowy.goowy injust hearing about this now.
mike rinder has died.. he was a lifelong scientologist who broke away from the organization and became one of its biggest detractors.. rest in peace, mike!
thanks for what you did to expose cults.. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/mike-rinder-obituary?pid=208313152.
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Diogenesister
Yes I heard about this a few days back. I can only echo iloowy.goowy's sentiments, rest in peace.....Mike will always be remembered with gratitude by all victims of coercive religious groups.
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Lowrence**In German for you!
by Atlantis ini there are any more language requests, come back to this thread so that i do not clutter up the board.
( lowrence** german** s-147** announcements**2025** january.. https://pdfupload.io/docs/72d53637 .
petra!.
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Jensus It seems to be automatically translated to German. Wording and form of adress is not coherent with standard JW style
Funny how that is so completely apparent to a JW or EX etc. I wonder if it would be possible to do a AI translation JW prompt. "What do you do for a living mate?" "Oh me? I'm a cutl Prompt engineer"