Posts by NewYork44M

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Do you think it's rude or disrespectful to be in the bathroom for any reason while the brother is praying?

by toto555 in

i had a publisher tell me this recently that she felt that it showed disrespectful to the brother up there giving the prayer, like you're ignoring him or something.

what do you think?

and if so, any bible scripture or watchtower or awake backing this idea up specifically?.

NewYork44M

Here is a story that applies here:

There was a priest that asked if it was proper to smoke while praying. He was told no it would be disrespectful to god. So a few days later he asked that if he happened to be smoking would it be acceptable to offer a prayer to god. The answer was affirmative. It would be fine if you were smoking and then decided you wanted to give thanks.

In this situation replace the word "poop" with "smoke" and you will get the answer.

So, if you happen to be pooping, or another body function and someone is offering a prayer, I think that would please god.

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Do You Believe That Jehovah's Witnesses Should Be Outlawed As They Are In Some Countries?

by minimus in

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friends

or do you believe they have the right to practice their religion, as they do?.

NewYork44M

Outlawed - No. However this group as well as many others should lose their tax exempt status.

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"They've made us debt FREE !!!"

by gingerbread in

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friends

so proclaimed the brother that read the wt letter tonight that explained the new kingdom hall funding arrangement.. everyone in the hall claps .... well, like it was the last talk on the district convention.. he says 'what bank would wipe out a debt of $200,000 ???

only jehovah's organization!

isn't this wonderful !!!".

NewYork44M

I have no response for stupidity. This young man is not destined to be a CPA.

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What about your vow to Jehovah?

by a watcher in

did you get baptized without being dedicated?.

why did you allow men to come between you and jehovah?.

why were you serving jehovah at all?

NewYork44M

I was 14 when I made my vow. Little did I know I was making a vow to a real estate development corporation.

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Is it true that the GB is soon planning on ditching the 1914 doctrine?

by yogosans14 in

or atleast tweaking it again... apparently there has been rumors of this coming out of bethel.

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NewYork44M

Many years ago in the back of my mind I committed to leave if the end did not come before 2014. I suspect that I was not alone in this personal commitment.

Fortunately for me, I did the math and decided not to wait. While I regret not learning TTATT earlier, at least I was able to create a wonderful life when I am young enough to enjoy it.

So, what does this have to do with the topic? Perhaps nothing, but perhaps it describes a very big problem for our friends in Brooklyn and/or Patterson; 2014 is a very big deal. Bigger than many people think. They need to acknowledge the date (which they are) but they also need to move on and forget those eating their dust.

The financial machine of the Watchtower society cannot be sentimental, they need to move to the next pot of gold and hope that someone does not trip them in their pursuit.

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JW.ORG ABOUT TO WIN THE LOTTERY!

by The Searcher in

after the reading out of the letter about the "new donation arrangement" this week, there is going to be a flood of money pouring into the org's coffers!.

not only from the bank accounts of the sheep, but soon after from the bulk of money in kingdom hall accounts worldwide!.

question: has anyone calculated how much cash could be grabbed from the 113,823 congregations on earth?.

NewYork44M

I was account servant for many years. Our cash did not get more than above a few hunderd dollars after the bills are paid.

In this new arrangement, will congregations be paying bills using a WT account, or will they hold enough for operating expenses at the local level? If this is the case I doubt the will get nearly as much as what you suggest.

If otherwise, it sounds like they are getting into the banking business and learning how to make money off the float.

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Quotes from the Watchtower that you agree with 100%

by nicolaou in

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just curious.

add your quotes with no commentary if you like, it should be obvious why you agree.. the dangers of being deceivedthe really sad fact is that very often the person who is deceived or deluded tends to hold on to his belief in spite of strong evidence proving otherwise.

perhaps he gets so emotionally attached to his belief that he simply shuts his eyes and closes his ears to any evidence that might challenge it.. the watchtower, 01/09/ 2010 p10/11.

NewYork44M

Religion is a snare and a racket.

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Is it true that the GB is soon planning on ditching the 1914 doctrine?

by yogosans14 in

or atleast tweaking it again... apparently there has been rumors of this coming out of bethel.

.

NewYork44M

What if they just ignore it? Do you think anyone will notice?

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BREAKING NEWS ! Finland attacks judicial committees

by raymond frantz in

the finish minister of justice has publicly attacked the practice of judicial committees in her country which are in violation with the basic rights and freedoms enjoyed from citizens in her country .read the full article here :.

finland attacks judicial committees.

please like and share article so more get to see it!.

NewYork44M

Groups have a lot of latitude in their behavior. However, once you enjoy the tax benefits of a non-profit organizations there needs to be established a value to the community. The antisocial behavior of jws is the opposite of what should be considered community benefit.

So, they can do two things give up shunning and a few other antisocial behaviors (like letting their kids die) or give up their tax benefits.

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Rumor: New light comes from outside marketing consultants

by Londo111 in

this is a rumor i heard back in november, it comes to me third or fourth-hand.

feel free to poke holes.

i have many doubts about this myself.

NewYork44M

I am sure they use consultants for various issues - primarily financial and investing and perhaps even marketing. The look and feel of jw.org is one that required brain power not available from within. They may also be using branding consulting.

But I cannot imagine have outsiders tinkering with the new light.