As I understand it, the "work" does go on in China but deep under cover. I have met people involved and they are absolutely tight lipped about what goes on. They don't say a word. I seem to remember a young woman that saw the light and went very publicly "apostate" (hate that word) maybe some one can fill in that space.
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Why is the Watchtower "soft" on China?
by Sad-u-see inlet's see, wt is "banned" in china.
the wt preaches that reaching everyone on the planet is so important, yet they barely have a footprint in china.
if saving lives was so important, why do they not aggressively proselytize in china?
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European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) dismissed numerous JW tax cases against Armenia
by Corney inby three decisions handed down over the last year, the strasbourg court has declared 12 complaints, all named "christian religious organization of jehovah's witnesses against armenia", inadmissible.
the cases concerned imposition of value-added tax (vat) on imported literature - on 67 shipments received between 2007 and 2015, to be exact.
in short, the organization claimed that, first, the shipments should be tax-free pursuant to article 12 of the freedom of conscience act ("monetary and other gifts received by religious organisations, as well as income received from citizens shall not be subject to taxation"); secondly, the customs authorities arbitrarily determined the customs value of the imports based on, for example, the prices the bible society of armenia (affiliated with the dominant armenian apostolic church) sold imported religious literature.. up until march 2007, there were constant problems receiving regular shipments of religious literature, which should be tax-free but which customs arbitrarily reassessed at unpredictable higher values and then imposed a value-added tax of 20 percent.
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If it hurts $$$ jump on it. In fact WT contributes nothing to any public funds anywhere in the world unless they are dragged kicking and screaming. I have no sympathy other than the costs being passed on to innocent R&F members.
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Fear > Facts (WT Study Article 12/6/2020
by Jofi_Wofo ina doozy in today's study article brought me to post here for the first time in a while.
once again, watchtower leadership is doing its level best to make their adherents as fearful of inconvenient facts as they, themselves, are.. "like timothy, we must also discern the danger of false information spread by apostates.
(1 tim.
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Excellently argued. A fine example of the critical thinking so feared by the WT leadership.
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2020-12-1-For Special Full-Time Servants In The Field In The U.S. Branch Territory!
by Atlantis in2020-december 1--4 pages.
for special full-time servants in the field in the united states branch territory.
https://www.filemail.com/d/uywnukoqvtsfdgq.
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Speceeeaaall fuuuull tiiiime servaaaants, you are OURS you BELONG to us. OBEY! Do it Now!
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1991 Watchtower study article just prior to WTS joining UN
by Roger Kirkpatrick inplease see the study article, “their refuge–a lie!” in the june 1, 1991 watchtower, noting paragraphs 1, 10 and 11. paragraph 1 calls christendom “that apostate religious organization.” why apostate?.
paragraph 10 asserts that “she insinuates herself into the favor of the political leaders of the nations–this despite the bible’s warning that friendship with the world is enmity with god.” to support that assertion, paragraph 11 quotes an unnamed “recent book” which reports that “no fewer than 24 catholic organizations are represented at the un.” how were such organizations represented at the un?.
the unnamed book quoted in paragraph 11 is new genesis by robert muller.
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The specifics in the quoted book are an absolute jaw-dropper. The condemnation of catholic NGOs because of affiliation with the UN at the very time that WT was joining? A slam-dunk, no excuse, no rationalisation possible.
Just as a point of accuracy, I can find no evidence supporting the claim that the application is or was required annually. If anyone could supply that it would be interesting.
The current requirements for affiliation are as follows, the requirements as in 1991would be great to see.
The following is the current requirement from the UN DPI website.
APPLICATION MATERIALS
All responses must be typed. Handwritten responses will not be accepted.
Deadlines: March 31 for June consideration October 31 for December consideration
- A completed Application Form for Non-Governmental Organizations
- A copy of the organization’s constitution/charter or by-laws
- Official proof of non-profit status, issued by public authorities, and tax exemption status (Note: The document should be on official letterhead and dated.)
- A copy of the organization’s most recent audited financial statement, conducted by a qualified and independent accountant. (Must be in U.S. dollars) NOTE: Substitute documents will not be accepted.
- Evidence of an active information program relevant to the United Nations: at least six (6) different types of samples of the organization’s most recent information materials (e.g. newsletter, periodicals, tapes of radio or television programs, conference reports) (Note: Electronic materials, such as Web sites or periodicals, should be sent in hard copy form.)
- A notarized Certification of Signatures of the NGO President or Chief Administrative Officer and the main Representative.
- Two (2) letters of recommendation of organizations (UN or others)
Send the completed application to:
NGO Application
UN Information Center
Suite 500
1775 K ST NW
Washington, DC 20006I have asked them to clarify the historic information. I hope they reply.
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A Salute to Petra/Atlantis
by Slidin Fast inwhilst i have never quite understood whether petra and atlantis are one or multiple entities i recognise the value of their work and web of contacts.
i think it is fair to say that no-one has consistently contributed more solid gold intelligence to this site.
no one has reliably passed on more bomb shells and solid news as well as day to day minutiae.
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On the other side of the coin, why are their feelings hurt over one jerk?
In my book, they have that right in spades. They have earned it during long years of risk. Don't add to the hurt.
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A Salute to Petra/Atlantis
by Slidin Fast inwhilst i have never quite understood whether petra and atlantis are one or multiple entities i recognise the value of their work and web of contacts.
i think it is fair to say that no-one has consistently contributed more solid gold intelligence to this site.
no one has reliably passed on more bomb shells and solid news as well as day to day minutiae.
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Whilst I have never quite understood whether Petra and Atlantis are one or multiple entities I recognise the value of their work and web of contacts.
I think it is fair to say that no-one has consistently contributed more solid gold intelligence to this site. No one has reliably passed on more bomb shells and solid news as well as day to day minutiae. They are the WT world Reuters, reliable, unimpeachable, in fact never a sniff of "fake news"
Now it seems that due to disrespect from certain members of this site, they have had enough and are hanging up their lap tops. I cannot believe that anyone who knows their work and the risks they take would do anything but treat this probably irreplaceable source with any thing but the utmost honour.
I hope that on reflection that they feel able to reverse this decision but in any case I take my hat off to the backbone of this site.
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What useful piece of literature have the JW produced?
by HowTheBibleWasCreated inseeing on another post here about former jws throwing away literature.
i am curious as to the various opinions on there value.. for me i have been inactive for 3 years almost 4. i still have alot of books and of course all their bibles ever produced (except a few from the 1800s.).
in my opinion i think there are four books the jws produced that are useful:.
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The old Theocratic Ministry Guide Book. Strip it of the biblical bullshit and it could be re-published as a good guide to public speaking.
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November campaign
by Brainfloss inhas there been any topics about the november watchtower campaign— what is gods kingdom?
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BTW. The actual copy of the magazine is as dull and boring as anything I have ever seen.
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November campaign
by Brainfloss inhas there been any topics about the november watchtower campaign— what is gods kingdom?
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I got roped in to sending letters to local "businesses", takeaways, curry houses, hairdressers mainly. I wrote a careful letter enclosing a QR code to JWFacts. I hope someone follows it.