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  Jehovah provides Javier a part-time job

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  the watchtower—study edition | march 2025. keep walking by faith.

  7 note how javier, a brother in south america, saw the need to walk by faith.

  he says: “i had applied for a prestigious job that would double my salary and provide considerable personal satisfaction.” however, javier had the deep desire to pioneer.

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  DesirousOfChange

  Jehovah answered Javier's prayer with a part-time job. In the meantime, Jehovah never answered the prayers from humans who were suffering from droughts, famine, diseases, earthquakes, poverty, violence, human slavery, war, child labor, etc. etc. -- R&R

  Jehovah doesn't have time to intercede on behalf of millions of sick, enslaved, homeless widows and orphans around the world, but gets this moron a pt job asap! -- BA

  EXACTLY!

  I don't care if it's Jerhover or Christendom's God of choice, both are said to be ALL POWERFUL, ALL KNOWING, ALL LOVING, etc. I just do NOT see evidence of that claim!

  God is either NOT ALL POWERFUL or else NOT ALL LOVING (OR BOTH) based on what goes on what we see happening in the World today. Any mortal human who gives a shit AND who has the power/ability to stop the horrendous things taking place in the world, would do so!

  But God lets it all continue. He either doesn't know, or doesn't give a shit, or is impotent about doing anything to stop it.
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  Further Crisis looming for JW org re Safeguarding ?

  by Phizzy in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  if you substitute j.w org for c of e this really hits home : (from bbc news site) :.

  the church of england risks further crisis if it fails to adopt a sweeping new independent system to keep people safe, the former head of a national inquiry into child sexual abuse has said.

  (prof. alexis jay).. "i think it's absolutely necessary because church safeguarding as it stands falls below the standards of secular organisations, and i do not think that can continue when it has also led to such serious weaknesses," she told the bbc..

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  In my experience, over 10 years ago the WTS was "taking it serious" on matters of CSA. I think the pendulum has swung the other way and they are reporting anything that in any way might be considered illegal. I know of two families who dealt with this where their "children" of 17 and 22 years of age were said to be "involved" even though it only involved "photos".

  After being told that the elders were consulting with WT Legal, the families were on "pins and needles" as to what kind of shit this could bring upon them from a legal standpoint. Both families were financially well set and went to their own attorneys and were told it was all BS as even the 17 yo was of the age of consent in this State. And in fact, WT Legal said the same. But it proves the Elders have been warned to call Legal if in any doubt. I'm convinced the alpha elder had an ax to grind with one of the families.

  You'll notice that most of the lawsuits you hear about today are from events years ago and would have been beyond the statute of limitations if various US States had not lifted or adjusted the rules on SOL. The WT may snort and blow about NEVER giving up on the "two witness rule", but that is all posturing. They want the lawsuits to stop. Of course, it has more to do with protecting their bank accounts than protecting the kids.
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  Remember they said this was the last of the FB and the helpers would have to take over to lead the flock through the great GT?!

  by nowwhat? in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  that aged well lol.

  since then 4 younger gb members appointed.

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  DesirousOfChange

  What do you mean by “investigations”?

  When they "discover" they just got slapped with a CSA lawsuit or official notice of their tax exempt status being rescinded.
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  The org's failed last days predictions were "well meant."

  by BoogerMan in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  w93 6/1 p. 15 par.

  6 be sound in mind - the end is close - "of course, well-meaning, faithful christians in the past have sincerely tried to predict when the end would come.".

  more than 140 years of a sincere & well-meaning "it's coming soon" from the org, can be swept under the carpet - nothing to see here!.

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  DesirousOfChange

  Tonus, where is this from?

  It appears (s)he is "correcting" the quote from the 93 WT quoted by Booger.
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  The org's failed last days predictions were "well meant."

  by BoogerMan in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  w93 6/1 p. 15 par.

  6 be sound in mind - the end is close - "of course, well-meaning, faithful christians in the past have sincerely tried to predict when the end would come.".

  more than 140 years of a sincere & well-meaning "it's coming soon" from the org, can be swept under the carpet - nothing to see here!.

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  DesirousOfChange

  Of course, well-meaning faithful Christians in the past have burned others (heretics) at the stake.

  At least today the most they can do is shun you.
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  Remember they said this was the last of the FB and the helpers would have to take over to lead the flock through the great GT?!

  by nowwhat? in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  that aged well lol.

  since then 4 younger gb members appointed.

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  they're making decisions on the fly, depending on how the "world" reacts (governments, court cases, etc).

  Actually, it's my understanding they have begun to do serious investigations before changing their doctrines, positions, or policy. They have to confirm which way the (political) wind is blowing. . . .

  
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  2025**02-February**S-147**Memorial**and Campaign!

  by Atlantis in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  2025-s-147-announcements english-memorial and memorial campaign.

  ( i am still waiting to receive it in other languages.

  https://pdfupload.io/docs/8307b8ef .

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  DesirousOfChange

  Elders can’t be alone with a ministerial servant under the age of 18.

  They really do have a problem within their ranks if this kind of warning is needed.
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  What will happen to the Watchtower Religion now that Trump has Withdrawn from certain aspects of the United Nations.

  by liam in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  so trump has signed an executive order to withdraw from the united nations human rights council, a refugee organization, some others parts as well and calls for a review of american involvement in funding of the united nations.

  he said the united nations has not been living to its potential and they need to get their act together or just dissolve the organization completely.

  he said america will continue to be a part of the un but it's tiring that the united states is the country that funds most of the monies and that can't continue.

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  DesirousOfChange

  Too bad you can't bet on watchtower prophecies I'd be rich betting against them!

  Too many of us bet our lives on WT prophecies -- much to out own detriment.
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  What's a Good Question to Ask at the Door?

  by NotFormer in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  the jws haven't been to my door for a while, but i don't doubt that they'll turn up eventually*.

  (i saw easter eggs in the supermarket yesterday, so "memorial" season is fast approaching 🙄).

  what's a good question to ask, to get the ball rolling?.

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  Reddit thread - ‘Organization Finally Suggesting to Plan for Retirement’

  by LongHairGal in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  this information is supposed to be in the upcoming march wt.

  (i don’t go on jw dot org).

  it would sound like they are hinting at a change in thinking.. in my opinion, any such change would be yet another slap in the face to faithful pimis along with those other recent changes.. there are so many heartfelt responses on that thread and a lot of justified anger.. don’t know what to say except that i’m so glad i never listened to the religion all those years ago.

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  DesirousOfChange

  DOC, loss of money is the only thing that moves the WTS to take action, not wanting to support their members, certainly financially. -- Blondie