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  I watched some of the Regional Assembly

  by Sour Grapes in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i watched about 2 hours of the regional assembly and these are my thoughts.

  the video's and songs did stir my good memories of when i was a jdub elder and very happy in the religion.

  i can see how these two things would make it difficult to leave the borg because of the emotional buy-in.. now getting into the talks, the cults true colors show and i wonder how in the hell was i a part of that for over 40 years.

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  I watched about 5 minutes and felt nothing other than disgust - I couldn't watch anymore. I guess my transition is complete.
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  Leaked videos - Why?

  by NewYork44M in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  thank you to those that have passed on "leaked" videos.

  one point that i have not seen discussed is "why" apostates are getting these videos.. are videos getting out because of a lack of internal controls, or are there more than a few disloyal insiders that are more than happy to pass on inside information.

  or, is there a strategic intent of releasing leaked videos?.

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  I do not think these videos were hacked - which is an illegal activity.

  Leaked is much more likely. Most, if not all "elders" letters are leaked from disgruntled elders throughout the world. Access to videos is fare more limited, as compared to elders' letters; Far fewer people have access. My conclusion is that there is a high level of dissatisfaction throughout the organization. Probably more than most of us realize.
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  Leaked videos - Why?

  by NewYork44M in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  thank you to those that have passed on "leaked" videos.

  one point that i have not seen discussed is "why" apostates are getting these videos.. are videos getting out because of a lack of internal controls, or are there more than a few disloyal insiders that are more than happy to pass on inside information.

  or, is there a strategic intent of releasing leaked videos?.

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  Thank you to those that have passed on "leaked" videos. One point that I have not seen discussed is "why" apostates are getting these videos.

  Are videos getting out because of a lack of internal controls, or are there more than a few disloyal insiders that are more than happy to pass on inside information. Or, is there a strategic intent of releasing leaked videos?

  If there is no intention of releasing these videos I would guess that the Wt is apoplectic about this gap in controls. The conclusion I get is that the Wt administration is highly dysfunctional. Understanding this dysfunction is as valuable as seeing the content of these videos.
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  Why Do People Oppose Jehovah's Witnesses?

  by BlackSpirit in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  jesus christ, the son of the most high god, jehovah has this to say: "if the world hates you, you know that it has hated me before it hated you.

  if you were part of the world, the world would be fond of what is its own.

  now because you are no part of the world, but i have chosen you out of the world, for this reason the world hates you.

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  Lots of religions are hated. Based on your reasoning, there are many religions that are Christ's friends.

  In regards to the JWs, most people just don't give a proverbial "rat's ass" about this meaningless religion.
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  Has Anyone Read Barbara Anderson's New Book?

  by Room 215 in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  barbara has written an autographical book detailing her experiences at brooklyn bethel : "barbara anderson uncensored - eyewitness to deceit" have any of you folks read it?.

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  The Kindle version is $3.95. I ordered and am looking forward to reading.

  Thanks for the heads-up
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  Only one real point per WT study...

  by JW_Rogue in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  has anyone else noticed that in the wt study articles the main point they want you to remember is always somewhere around paragraph 11-14?

  it's like a formula.

  intro and overview paragraphs 1-4. basic wt stuff 5-8 (not controversial).

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  The zinger is usually embedded in the second study article of the magazine.
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  LEAKED: WHQ Treasuers Office meeting 2018

  by Fay Dehr in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  leaked: whq treasuers office meeting 2018 [part 1 of 6] https://youtu.be/z17b4_qgpto.

  in this leaked 6-part video meeting, mark sanderson leads an insightful look into how the treasurers office and accounts staff operate.

  cmc = cash management center - of which there are 3. the cost-saving game is afoot!these clips are unedited, so feel free to add comments..

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  As an accountant, I find his comments highly offensive.
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  JW UK Branch update 2018: "Follow the White Elephant"

  by Fay Dehr in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  https://youtu.be/y5uydq1mwtm.

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  Great video. Thanks for sharing.
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  Televangelist seeks $54 million for private Jet, God told him he needs it.

  by James Mixon in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  louisiana televangelist seeks donations for 54m privet jet.

  claims god is behind the idea.

  he stated "if the lord jc was physically on earth today, he wouldn't be riding a donkey".

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  Shame on people if they donate to this jackass. Shame on the U.S. government for allowing this jackass to live in a taxfree world.
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  Why is the finished mystery of 1917 so expensive compared to other JW books?

  by blownaway in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i see these on ebay from time to time and they go fro 150 to 200 dollars.

  seems like a lot.

  other old jw books go for much less.

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  If you want to read it (although, I cannot imagine why), here is a link to the pdf.

  http://jehovah.net.au/books/The_Finished_Mystery_1918ed_19MB.pdf

  Kevin, you mentioned, "banned." I what sense was the book banned?