There should be a footnote that says these experiences are made up
DesirousOfChange
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Covid fatigue advice from mom
by road to nowhere inwife just listened to this new one on jworg.
it put her to sleep.
it has lots of experiences, says to maintain a routine, next month they will probably say to break routine (they should, better idea).. it has the maddening footnote: "jehovah is god's name".
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How much do Elders actually get along with each other?
by Davros ini was reading in the shepherding book that elders should “ cultivate and maintain friendships with one another.”, and thought to myself “bulls$it!” i remember that most of the elders in my old congregation were nothing but nasty asses.
i know it may vary from congregation to congregation, but do elders generally get along with each other behind closed doors in elders meetings?
or, are they often in conflict with each other?
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DesirousOfChange
It just hit me as I was reading this OP again that the greatest animosity I saw between elders was always between the elders of two (or more) congregations that shared the same Kingdom Hall. Those "other elders over there" were always the shit disturbers.
Anyone see that?
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DesirousOfChange
TD — where is “here” that you speak of? (PM if you like)
Similar rules in our State. No arguments about fraud.
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DesirousOfChange
But apparently none in Alaska where Trump won by a landslide.
Guess there are not enough Democrat mob bosses there to "fix" things.
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DesirousOfChange
I think there are far too many "irregularities" in the election process that have been documented (cell phones make everything public record) for anyone (either side) to really believe that this was a "fraud free" election.
I'd like to see the entire election made VOID and do it all over again in 2022 with the next congressional election. Biden supporters won't like Trump remaining in for 2 more years. Trump supporters won't like Trump getting screwed out of 2 of the 4 years.
But then in 2022-- NOTHING BUT HARD COPY PAPER BALLOTS should be accepted with mandatory photo ID.
Absentee ballots (those REQUESTED) must require a copy of the photo ID when mailed back.
No fucking electronic anything than can be manipulated under the table or in the dark smoke filled rooms.
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The problem with Capitalism!---Billionaires
by pistolpete inas imperfect and flawed capitalism is, it has worked better than other forms of economic and political systems-so far.
it’s very simple in “theory.” capitalism is an economic and-or, political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state.
in other words, keep government out of it as much as possible.
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Should there be a cap on How Much Children of the Billionaire should receive as inheritance?
There used to be an inheritance tax, but it's mostly been removed on the first $12 million. This makes 99% of the population exempt from the "death" (inheritance) tax. Thus I guess "billionaires" are still affected. But they likely have everything put into trusts to protect their assets for future generations.
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Jehovah`s witnesses not the only religion GOD is using now ?
by smiddy3 inwhen confronted with angus stewart’s blunt question “do you see yourselves as jehovah god’s spokespeople on earth?” the answer that came from jackson’s lips was astounding.. “that i think would seem to be quite presumptuous to say that we are the only spokesperson that god is using.
the scriptures clearly show that someone can act in harmony with god’s spirit in giving comfort and help in the congregations, but if i could just clarify a little, going back to matthew 24, clearly, jesus said that in the last days ‐ and jehovah’s witnesses believe these are the last days ‐ there would be a slave, a group of persons who would have responsibility to care for the spiritual food.
so inthat respect, we view ourselves as trying to fulfill that role.”.
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DesirousOfChange
Sad, isn't it?
Can you imagine Russell, Rutherford, or Franz backpedaling like that?
Hell no! They'd have stepped right up and said "you're damn right we are!"
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Australian jws/branch warned of possible loss of charity status.
by Holey_Cheeses*King_of_the juice. inhello all interested persons,.
whilst driving to work this morning listening to the radio, my ears pricked when the presenter began talking about jws.
it was on a programme which airs between 8.00 and 8.30 entitled am, and broadcast on the abc national radio.
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DesirousOfChange
If WTS loses its charitable status in Australia, I suspect the bOrg will set up an online donation link that sends funds directly to New Zealand, UK, or the USA.
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Publisher's Record Cards
by Faded4good inokay, i haven't been to a meeting in over 17 years and i don't live anywhere near the place i grew up.
i have had minimal contact with my jw family, essentially just occasional phone conversations.
i think they could easily guess that i'm inactive but they pretend not to know and they've never shunned me.
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DesirousOfChange
I guess if you really start some very public activism, or are helping JW's to wake up, as I do, then they may target you. ~ Phizzy
I think you are right on point! If you are "laying low" and not being a shit-disturber, they will likely just leave you alone. If you are an "apostate activist" then ya better look out. Watch your back.
As far as any legal action here in the USA-- no court is likely to take on a case that would conflict with religious freedom. It is interesting though that the WT Service Dept treads more carefully if the person is deemed to be financially able to carry out any "legal threats".
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DesirousOfChange
Another great video from this guy again today.
I've read where Trump supposedly is talking about 2024 so perhaps he's really already conceded in his own mind knowing that he's pissing int he wind trying to overturn it all. IMO there is plenty of circumstantial evidence and personal testimony to declare this election a total fraud. But as long as there "are 2 chickens in every pot and 2 cars in every garage", no one is willing to start a civil war. Hopefully the Georgia runoff elections will stop the Democrat takeover.