Posts by JW GoneBad

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2023 Yearly Report UNDER the Microscope

by raymond frantz in

https://youtu.be/pi7sn2rnrke?si=lnvklqct6nuayv2q.

branches of jehovah’s witnesses: 85 (= down one from 86 from the previous year and quite possibly they are referring to the hong kong bethel that closed down recently).

number of lands reporting: 239 ( =the same as 2022).

JW GoneBad

What Magnum said...spot on!

This cult...like some of the old, aged GB meat-heads...has one foot in the grave!

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2023 Yearly Report UNDER the Microscope

by raymond frantz in

https://youtu.be/pi7sn2rnrke?si=lnvklqct6nuayv2q.

branches of jehovah’s witnesses: 85 (= down one from 86 from the previous year and quite possibly they are referring to the hong kong bethel that closed down recently).

number of lands reporting: 239 ( =the same as 2022).

For an American based religion with headquarters in the USA & only 1,233,609 JWs...that's a pretty sad commentary for this cult. Less than 14% of the JWs are in the USA! Even sadder is that roughly 300,000 (estimate) of the 1,233,609 figure are under 16 years old.

Another sad commentary...how many of these 1,233,609 are P.I.M.Os?

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Resources: Spanish Association of Victims of Jehovah's witnesses

by Diogenesister in

resources for the court case of the spanish congregation of jehovah's christian witnesses v. the spanish association of victims of jehovah's witnesses.

eric wilson's translation:.

https://youtu.be/sf5cjun2nvo?si=giqwrloq9mcpfvx2.

JW GoneBad

Thank you Diogenesister for the link. What a great video! Indeed...an awesome way to start the 2024 WTBTS calendar...with a unfavorable court ruling.

This cout case WT initiated & lost makes them look like bullies. They'd better think twice about appealing.

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Why disfellowship must be eliminated for the survival of the WT itself

by TheScientist in

this topic i digress about why the watchtower relaxing the rules of disfellowship is essential for its survival.

many things i'm going to say are not my ideas, some are, the point is, i'm condensing everything in a logical and concise way.. the first thing we have to keep in mind is that the wt's main objective in instituting disfellowship has always been not to lose members because of the damage that a dissident could do, or to avoid gaining new members because of the bad reputation of a confessed sinner in the his/her region.

in the end, the more active members, the more money to the coffers.. in this case of disfellowship due to apostasy, to avoid any spark, texts were sought out of context that even prohibited saying "hi".

JW GoneBad

The WTBTS has been in survival mode for quite some time...many years now. 'Mother' is going to continue to soften on many of its rigid unscriptural doctrines/teachings in order to carry on. Me says 'Mother's Day' & others, such like birthdays will be on the chopping block soon. Eventually a lightening up on disfellowshipping & shunning will follow. But, it's all too little too late!

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Beards are now allowed - New Light

by Listener in

lett has announced in the latest video update that jehovah has dignified the brothers by now letting them to choose for themselves whether they want to have a beard or not -.

https://www.jw.org/en/news/region/global/2023-governing-body-update-8/.

this applies worldwide and to all brothers in any position..

JW GoneBad

2023 has been one hell of a crisis year for WTBTS! Nothing good that I can think of...only bad, negative & unfavorable crap...and to think that we still have 15 or so days remaining in the year.

Oh...I almost forgot...did y'all hear that a few days ago 'Mother' got her ass kicked in a court case in Spain by a small group of brave exJWs?

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2023-12-15--Beards-BOE!

by Atlantis in

jw
friends

governing body update #8. beards--see page 3 #2. page 1.--https://imgbox.com/qs27zbgh.

page 2.--https://imgbox.com/r4jz1fvm .

page 3.--https://imgbox.com/wynbxegx .

JW GoneBad

2023 has been one hell of a crisis year for WTBTS! Nothing good that I can think of...only bad, negative & unfavorable crap...and to think that we still have 15 or so days remaining in the year.

Oh...I almost forgot...did y'all hear that a few days ago 'Mother' got her ass kicked in a court case in Spain by a small group of brave exJWs?

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Beards are now allowed - New Light

by Listener in

lett has announced in the latest video update that jehovah has dignified the brothers by now letting them to choose for themselves whether they want to have a beard or not -.

https://www.jw.org/en/news/region/global/2023-governing-body-update-8/.

this applies worldwide and to all brothers in any position..

JW GoneBad

This is going to be a weekend to remember for JW men & JW sisters through out the U S A, Latin American Countries, Canada & elsewhere. Weekend meetings for field service, Public Talk & Watchtower meetings & JW gatherings in general will be a haven for humor, laughter & jokes all about facial hair! 🤣 🤣 😂

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Beards are now allowed - New Light

by Listener in

lett has announced in the latest video update that jehovah has dignified the brothers by now letting them to choose for themselves whether they want to have a beard or not -.

https://www.jw.org/en/news/region/global/2023-governing-body-update-8/.

this applies worldwide and to all brothers in any position..

JW GoneBad

I was at a gathering last night of JWs. There were a number of brothers from various congregations mostly men with responsibility in their respective congregations...elders & ministerial servants. There was very little seriousness to this new announcement about beards...rather lots & lots of jokes, laughter & sharing text messages of images & gifs of humorous bearded men. Clearly these guys were not viewing this new announcement as a sign that 'Jehovah' was dignifying anyone. The discussion wasn't spiritual at all but rather a time of humor, laughter & yes ridicule over now being able to sport a beard, goatee & letting your facial hair all hangout & not have to answer to anyone.

Me thinks Mother is going to take a big hit over this new light about beards...it's going to cost WTBTS big time & dearly. Yet again the GB have shot themselves in the foot...yes, again!

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Beards are now allowed - New Light

by Listener in

lett has announced in the latest video update that jehovah has dignified the brothers by now letting them to choose for themselves whether they want to have a beard or not -.

https://www.jw.org/en/news/region/global/2023-governing-body-update-8/.

this applies worldwide and to all brothers in any position..

JW GoneBad

Thank you Atlantis & Company for the links to the facial hair WT BOE Letters.

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Beards are now allowed - New Light

by Listener in

lett has announced in the latest video update that jehovah has dignified the brothers by now letting them to choose for themselves whether they want to have a beard or not -.

https://www.jw.org/en/news/region/global/2023-governing-body-update-8/.

this applies worldwide and to all brothers in any position..

JW GoneBad

The WT is in full panic mode it seems. No sooner do they release a video today doing a 180° switch about men & facial hair and they follow-up with attached letter to Elders & Congregations about having said video shown to all Congregations ASAP:

Announcement
December 15,2023

FOR ELDERS

1. 2023 Governing Body Update #8: Please watch this video as soon as possible. The following excerpts are from the video:

2. How can we promote unity in light of this direction? After viewing this program, some might have to contend with strong feelings. For example, some might feel as though they have been vindicated, saying, in effect, 'This is what l've been saying for a long time. This proves that I was right all along!' Others might feel disappointed, saying, in effect, '1 supported the policy about grooming for allthose years. Now I feel let down!' But is either reaction appropriate? Not really

3. Note what the apostle Paul was inspired to write at 1 Corinthians 1:10: "Now I urge you brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you should all speak in agreement and that there should be no divisions among you, but that you may be completely united in the same mind and in the same line of thought

4. How does that principle apply here? lf we have been promoting our own opinion on this subject,contradicting the guidance from the organization, have we been promoting unity? Have we helped the brotherhood to be "completely united . .. n the same line of thought". Clearly not. Any who have done so need to adjust their thinking and attitude

5. On the other hand, if we have loyally supported the organization's direction over the years, do we have any Scriptural reason to regret our course? Certainly not! Jehovah values our loyal service; he also appreciates our humble willingness to be obedient and submissive to the direction we receive from God's organization

6. All of us need to remember that the earthly part of Jehovah's organization is always striving to reflect the heavenly part-to keep up with it, as it were. Remember how fast the chariot in Ezekiel's vision moved? Like flashes of lightning! (Ezek. 1:14) Any who seek to run ahead
of that chariot, trying to force change prematurely, or who lag behind it, hesitating to support changes that have come from the faithful slave, are not keeping pace with Jehovah's organ-
ization.-Matt. 24:45-47; Heb. 13:17.

7. We are confident that all of you are determined to keep pace, to adjust your views as needed, and to continue to serve Jehovah loyally, promoting love and unity among your brothers and sisters.-- Rom. 14:19.