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  JW daughter, 12-14 years since we spoke is getting a divorce.

  by jam in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  just learn this from my son.

  all hush, hush among the jw.

  side of the family...she never forgave me for divorcing her mom... she have two kids...

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  Hopefully her own experience will open her eyes and she will have more understanding of you. It would be lovely to hear that she no longer shuns you.
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  Entertainment for International Delegates

  by Listener in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  bibl3thumper has posted a youtube of the celebrations that took place for german delegates.

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvs6_q7rqps&feature=em-subs_digest.

  it's hard to believe that they are now using the kingdom hall to sing pop songs and for dancing.

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  Bibl3Thumper has posted a youtube of the celebrations that took place for German Delegates

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVs6_q7rqps&feature=em-subs_digest

  It's hard to believe that they are now using the Kingdom Hall to sing pop songs and for dancing. Nearly the whole congregation ended up on their feet, making noises and swaying about.

  I loved the huge convention celebration cake they provided, all inclusive of the Ford Logo prominantely displayed.

  Ah yes, this religion transforms itself from the darkness into light in the most glorious and praiseworthy way. This includes bearing huge bags of gifts for the delegates, the privileged ones who are of 'high standing'.
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  International Conventions

  by tenyearsafter in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  just saw a facebook post from an acquaintance who just went to the international convention in dallas, tx.

  according to his post, there were approximately 50,000 in attendance on sunday, with 468 baptized.

  there were an additional 9 conventions tied to this one, with an attendance of approximately 100,000 and 609 baptisms total, including dallas.

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  Also, the average age of those getting baptized is probably getting younger and younger, so the declines will be noticed more and more in following years.
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  I am Back on JWN and out of hospital

  by KateWild in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  hey everyone,.

  thanks qcf and nugget for starting threads.

  thanks cofty for wondering where i was.

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  I'm glad you are out of hospital Kate and hope you really enjoy your holiday with your daughter, make the most of it and just relax.
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  International Convention in Arlington, Texas

  by Rufus T. Firefly in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  this year there were only two conventions in texas.

  an international convention at at&t (cowboy) stadium in arlington, and a regional convention in houston.

  projections for the arlington convention ranged from 60-85k, with attendees coming from ok, ar and la, no to mention the international delegates; however, the peak attendance on sunday was 50,000..

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  Thanks for reporting, it is interesting that they didn't reach their anticipated numbers. Was there a lot of begging for more donations?
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  Breaking News : Planning application for new British Bethel to be submitted within 2 weeks

  by raymond frantz in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  application for new british headquarters to be submitted within 2 weeks.

  the boys from bethel have been busy planning their new luxurius residence in chelmsford ,essex .the deal to purchuase the new land was in the region of 10million all financed from struggling jehovah's witnesses across the country .please read the news article and let me know what you think.. .

  instead of building in chelmsford how about building in a less affluent area "where the need is great", like cumbernauld in north larnakshire.

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  I wonder how they justify wanting so much land these days? Maybe they are thinking that if there is another financial collapse then physical assets such as land may be one way of protecting their millions.
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  New List of Watchtower Classes (simplified for the simple-minded)

  by Focus in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  1 less-senile men who 'specially advises' the president of the wtbts.

  2 the president of the watchtower society of jehovah's witnesses.

  3 jehovah god [as wtbts president interprets/'explains' all... ].

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  81 Bottom-feeding Pond Scum

  95 Vomit-Eating Dog, Apostatized One
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  Kate Wild

  by quellycatface in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i've been given permission to post news of our friend.. kate hasn't been very well.

  not well at all.

  i think much of it has been a delayed reaction to her df'ing, the general fallout when leaving the wtbs and family issues.. i just wanted to give you guys the heads up and give you a chance to show how much we care about her.. thanks for listening..

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  Sorry to hear this, get well soon Kate, you are missed.
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  * Breaking news * - JW elder (Mark Sewell) found guilty of rape and sexual assaults

  by Stealth in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  i hope they lock this guy up for a very long time!.

  http://www.barryanddistrictnews.co.uk/news/latestnews/11306548.church_elder_found_guilty_of_rape_and_sexual_assaults/?ref=var_0.

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  Why wasn't this guy told by the elders that he must report these crimes to police before they would even consider him for reinstatement as this would demonstrate his remorsefulness and repentence?
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  Disturbing Footnote in Tomorrow's Study Article...

  by HeyThere in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  article is basicqlly about families where a spouse is working away from home for an extended period, etc...a foot note says basically that some studies have shown that working away from home can cause serious consequences, such as infidelity, homosexuality, or incest.

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  pull it up on jw.org...that is what it says.

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  Joe Grundy, I agree. There was something not to long ago that was more directed at these third world countries and the advice was to stay at home. It may have been a story about a guy who had the opportunity to earn more money away from home but I can't recall.

  They really have no idea. Many of these people are desperate in their own country and will fall prey to all sorts of temptations. Whether that is working in the sex industry, providing massages with 'happy endings' or telemarketing and lying to potential customers or being involved in one of the many scams that occur.

  People who find work overseas are usually doing it so that they can provide better for their families and this in turn helps protect their family from a lot of criminal or unethical or demeaning activities.

  The organization is working hard at trying to get people in third world countries converted. The Phillipines now has a beutiful Assembly Hall on a massive amount of land, worth a pretty penny. The locals are very proud of it and would rather keep it than help the survivors of the recent disasters. Having the image of Americanisation works to their advantage, that's what these people strive for. Providing studies and meetings in english is another attraction because learning to speak english can lead to jobs that pay much more.

  It is as bad as telling females to stay barefoot and pregrnant at home in the kitchen.