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  The Curious Case of Cameroon in Africa in the World Report

  by LaFrancia in

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  we 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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  Vidiot

  At this rate, a “congregation” really will end up just a half dozen folks in a bunker basement before too long. 😏
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  Annual Report

  by St George of England in

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  the latest report is now available for download on our favourite website!.

  george.

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  Vidiot

  I never said it was peculiar to JWs…

  …but back in the day, way more rank-and-filers were way more engaged in the meetings, assemblies, service, etc.

  Growing apathy over attendance and ministry (however it’s manifested), overall diminished fear of congregation discipline, and declining inclination and ability to support the Org financially can’t help but have an impact.
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  Annual Report

  by St George of England in

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  the latest report is now available for download on our favourite website!.

  george.

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  Vidiot

  I think there’s something we all need to be reminded of…

  …that in the long run, it doesn’t actually matter how many alleged “adherents” the WTS claims.

  If more and more are just warming seats while scrolling their smartphones, Zooming in and tuning out, fibbing about their ministry activity, living as they please without fear of being “removed”, and most importantly, closing their wallets (either because they’re PIMO or broke as shit)…

  …any numbers the WT claims - fudged or otherwise - are essentially irrelevant.
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  KING OF THE NORTH ATTACKs 0.001% OF JWS

  by raymond frantz in

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  https://youtu.be/qn2dewyxlzu.

  forget about ufos and orbs darting through the skies of new jersey, or the peculiar fog and bizarre weather gripping parts of the world lately.

  none of that is on the watchtower’s radar.

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  Vidiot

  Nice analysis.
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  Annual Report

  by St George of England in

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  the latest report is now available for download on our favourite website!.

  george.

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  Vidiot

  Hellothere - “There's a big surge of members in many Christians groups around Europe…”

  slimboyfat - “No, churches are in rapid decline in Europe and have been for decades…”

  Maybe it depends on the type of church.
  
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  Rethinking WT Charity Status in Canada.

  by Vanderhoven7 in

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  rethinking wt charity status in canada.. .

  https://avoidjw.org/news/canada-rethinking-charity-status-project-straight-arrow/ .

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  Vidiot

  It’s 21 minutes long, and I have the attention span of a puppy at the moment.

  Is there a transcript or a list or something?
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  Is the Watchtower Ultimately a Creation of Fallen Angels?

  by Sea Breeze in

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  a watchtower in ceremonial magical tradition is a tutelary spirit of one of the four cardinal points or quarters (east, south, west and north).

  in many magical traditions, they are understood to be enochian angels... originating with the enochian tradition of john dee, a version of it was popularized by the hermetic order of the golden dawn, which became hugely influential in modern western esotericism, including wicca.

  the watchtowers are invoked during the ritual of casting a magic circle.. .

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  Vidiot

  Old building with creaky walls? Demons.

  Flickering light bulbs? Demons.

  Computer keeps freezing up? Deeemonnns.
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  Annual Report

  by St George of England in

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  2. beliefs

  the latest report is now available for download on our favourite website!.

  george.

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  Vidiot

  Take any number the Org puts out with a massive grain of salt.
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  Rethinking WT Charity Status in Canada.

  by Vanderhoven7 in

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  rethinking wt charity status in canada.. .

  https://avoidjw.org/news/canada-rethinking-charity-status-project-straight-arrow/ .

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  Vidiot

  Contrary to popular belief, religion does not necessarily get a blanket free pass to act with impunity in the developed world.
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  Is the Watchtower Ultimately a Creation of Fallen Angels?

  by Sea Breeze in

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  a watchtower in ceremonial magical tradition is a tutelary spirit of one of the four cardinal points or quarters (east, south, west and north).

  in many magical traditions, they are understood to be enochian angels... originating with the enochian tradition of john dee, a version of it was popularized by the hermetic order of the golden dawn, which became hugely influential in modern western esotericism, including wicca.

  the watchtowers are invoked during the ritual of casting a magic circle.. .

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  Vidiot

  Well shit, I kinda wanna go back, now… 😏