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  Is it common practice to keep using Kingdom Halls after congregations have been dissolved?

  by keyser soze in

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  i ask, because a neighboring congregation of where i used to attend was dissolved, and the people from there were scattered about to whatever congregation was closest.

  but it turns out that they still meet at the old kingdom hall a couple times a week, for field service.

  apparently this is done for tax purposes.. i suppose from a fiscal standpoint it makes sense, though it seems a little deceitful.

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  I will say it certainly isn't normal. Something is up. Could be many things, though.

  I hear the organization will keep secrets and lie to protect "Mother".

  So good luck getting a straight answer.
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  Pshycos! - 2016 "Remain Loyal to Jehovah" Regional Convention Program

  by thedepressedsoul in

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  wow this is interesting!

  i think how much emphasis this puts on "loyalty" shows their is an issue.

  they're trying to plug the wholes as much and quickly as possible.

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  Well, what's on our side is that they (JW leadership) are irreparably stupid.

  They live in a bubble. They live in an echo chamber.

  They have no clue how this stuff plays outside the asylum. When they are done, the only JWs left will be wide eyed morons and ne'er-do-wells.

  More and more normal people are going to wake up to these amateurish tactics and their palpable desperation.
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  "Can we question leadership?" Check out the Morman answer....

  by stuckinarut2 in

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  http://stakepresident.blogspot.com.au/2011/08/can-members-question-church-doctrine.html.

  how interesting!

  see a similarity?.

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  It's better not to question, it leads to too much thought.
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  Paradise-Like Image - Why?

  by berrygerry in

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  2. bible

  reading an amusing bible story (revised slightly), and noticed how much the earth is like a paradise.. wasn't it supposed to be thorns and thistles?.

  http://imgur.com/hcu1uxt.

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  Lolololol

  funny story

  BS pic. No consistency. Still drawing Garden of Eden pics after the fact. Stupidity.
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  Maybe I'm Just Ignorant About the New "Anti-Gay" Video

  by turtleturtle in

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  2. friends

  homophobia (m-w.com):.

  : irrational fear of, aversion to, or discrimination against homosexuality or homosexuals.

  can someone tell me, specifically, was homophobic about the new "anti-gay" wt video.

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  Comparing homosexuality to carrying a duffle bag seems to be intentional insensitivity and a perpetuating of ignorance. Like someone can just drop homosexual leanings or desires like a dropping a piece of carry-on luggage.

  Whether this can be considered discriminatory is prob in the eye of the beholder. A case could certainly be made for it.
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  An Atheist gives Credit To Religions

  by smiddy in

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  even though i now consider myself an atheist and have little time for religion as such , i have to acknowledge that some religious institutions , and even some i would consider a cult more so than others , do a fantastic job in the field of charitable works.. for so many in our communities who are disadvantaged ,in one way or another , the down and outs , for a better phrase , those that have succumbed to alcoholism , drug dependency , mental illness in it`s many forms , homeless people , juveniles suffering abuse of one sort or another at home , domestic violence , etc.

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  the list just goes on and on .. yet their are religious charitable institutions who are at the forefront of helping these people offering and lending a hand both physically , emotionally , and even financially to support these people without judging them .. so even though i consider myself an atheist i can commend what these religious institutions do to for these people... i can`t say the same thing for jehovah`s witnesses who will take , take , take and give nothing in return.. smiddy.

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  Amen Smiddy

  I am increasingly disturbed by the lack of charity and thus lack of care on the part of JW's.

  Anybody with any sense can see that their "preaching work" can be interpreted as simply recruiting for their religion.

  What happened to being sensitive to the "appearance" of wrongdoing?

  Attention Governing Body!

  You have the appearance of not giving a damn about starving or dying people or those recently abused. Guess what? Your kingdom hope..... Does nothing for a person struggling today. It does nothing for someone with 3 months to live. Nothing... Read your bible. Jesus didn't just recruit people and give his followers busy work.

  I am an active elder.

  I SEE you.

  I SEE you.

  I will not be silent.
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  Our thoughts on the latest JW Broadcast for the month of May

  by Christian Gutierrez in

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  howdy guys!

  this is our latest video on the jw broadcast in short form.

  we talk about jw marriage challenges.

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  Funny. So true too.

  The lack of charity in JW land is inexcusable.
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  There are two cart witnesses outside of my office window - Faneuil Hall in Boston - should I approach them?

  by Billzfan23 in

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  i asked a couple of them farther up the street by north station if they had ever seen beth sarim - and that they should look it up...for some interesting facts about their history.. .

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  Beth-Sarim is in the Proclaimers book on page 76. (JW's still don't know about it)

  ARC is a good topic and more current.

  JW's can easily write off the old crazy stuff from the black-and-white picture days. GB member lying in court on youtube is pretty damning. Cognitive Dissonance for days! Lol........
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  Stay in the Boat

  by stuckinarut2 in

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  2. beliefs

  interesting video from the mormans.... it sounds so much like a witness illustration!.

  https://www.lds.org/youth/video/stay-in-the-boat?lang=eng .

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  In my opinion the Mormons have a lot more to offer than JWs do. They make JWs look like amateurs. Business, college education, politics, community, charity.

  Jws are full of poor, uneducated misfits that are waiting for the New World to be their communist equalizer. In the meantime they take antidepressants and mumble kingdom songs.
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  Helping my family see the truth about 'the truth'

  by Stella3 in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  this is my first time joining a forum like this.

  i grew up in the jw religion.

  i was baptized when i was 13 and started to fade out at 16 at least mentally.

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  Freddo - Thanks and I appreciate the support!

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  Giordano - great post - walking daily and letting your mind settle can be a powerful tool