Sea Breeze

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  Nice topic on Linkedin

  by Gorb in

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  i think we have to see jw.org like the corporations named in the topic on linkedin:.

  jon davids.. 3e+ ceo of influicity | author of .... .

  mcdonald's does it.

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  Sea Breeze

  I agree. The Watchtower religion is the perfect religion for the hardworking unregenerated man:

  1. You get to take credit for you good works and contribute towards your personal salvation.

  2. Not to worry about a literal conscious existence after death if you got it wrong and didn't do enough.

  3. Even if you got it wrong, you'll likely get resurrected for a do-over petting panda bears, cobras, and lions while you move into a big movie star mansion.... since they didn't make it.

  4. No need to abandon yourself to Christ, you'll pay your own sin debt when you die.

  That of course is the sales pitch, and it is very attractive to many people. It is a "sensible" religion. But, the real thing that the WT profits from is the real estate holdings and the million upon milions of dollars many countries pay them each year based on their membership. Don't forget the millions of dollars that gets willed to the Society at death from many members. Never mind that the descendants get shafted.

  Thanks for the reminder and the parallel business models! Great post.
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  JE-sus making a comeback at the 2024 Convention

  by dropoffyourkeylee in

  1. jw
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  attended the friday sesson of the 2024 summer convention.. july 5, 2024 summer convention crowd photo; they invited quite a lot of empty chairs.. .

  the facility usually has 5500-6500. they spun it saying that fewer congregations were assigned.

  there were 6 of the smaller, more distant sections blocked off with tarps to lessen cleaning, which i understand.

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  Sea Breeze

  Good observation blondie.
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  JE-sus making a comeback at the 2024 Convention

  by dropoffyourkeylee in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  attended the friday sesson of the 2024 summer convention.. july 5, 2024 summer convention crowd photo; they invited quite a lot of empty chairs.. .

  the facility usually has 5500-6500. they spun it saying that fewer congregations were assigned.

  there were 6 of the smaller, more distant sections blocked off with tarps to lessen cleaning, which i understand.

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  Sea Breeze

  Good analysis Wing Commander
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  JE-sus making a comeback at the 2024 Convention

  by dropoffyourkeylee in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  attended the friday sesson of the 2024 summer convention.. july 5, 2024 summer convention crowd photo; they invited quite a lot of empty chairs.. .

  the facility usually has 5500-6500. they spun it saying that fewer congregations were assigned.

  there were 6 of the smaller, more distant sections blocked off with tarps to lessen cleaning, which i understand.

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  Sea Breeze

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  JE-sus making a comeback at the 2024 Convention

  by dropoffyourkeylee in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  attended the friday sesson of the 2024 summer convention.. july 5, 2024 summer convention crowd photo; they invited quite a lot of empty chairs.. .

  the facility usually has 5500-6500. they spun it saying that fewer congregations were assigned.

  there were 6 of the smaller, more distant sections blocked off with tarps to lessen cleaning, which i understand.

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  Sea Breeze

  I can see the next Watchtower:

  Like Christ's return in 1914, many JW's are immitating his example and are describing their coming to the convention more as a parousia.

  True, to the blinded eyes of Christendom, they cannot see them. But for those with spiritual eyes, guided by the faithful and discreet slave, they can see the seats full to the brim with their brothers and sisters.

  With thunderous throngs of clapping and praise, these invisible ones are demonstrating their "presence" and appreciation for Jehovah's wifelike organization to those that have eyes to see and ears to hear.

  This emerging class of "invisible ones" are obviously not able to give financially as they would in the flesh. So, this provides a fine opportunity to give double, perhaps even triple your normal giving to cover the cost of expenses.

  
  
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  I Visited Auschwitz Two Days Ago

  by Sea Breeze in

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  auschwitz concentration camp in poland may not seem like a very happy vacation spot to visit.

  but, if you have a home, a family and your freedom - you will be far less likely to take these things for granted after visiting.

  we made the sobering decision to make the 2.5 hr.

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  Sea Breeze

  This exhibit reminded me of the "go bags" the Watchtower made everyone prepare. They knew all along that the suitcases would never be needed.

  
  
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  I Visited Auschwitz Two Days Ago

  by Sea Breeze in

  1. jw
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  auschwitz concentration camp in poland may not seem like a very happy vacation spot to visit.

  but, if you have a home, a family and your freedom - you will be far less likely to take these things for granted after visiting.

  we made the sobering decision to make the 2.5 hr.

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  I Visited Auschwitz Two Days Ago

  by Sea Breeze in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  auschwitz concentration camp in poland may not seem like a very happy vacation spot to visit.

  but, if you have a home, a family and your freedom - you will be far less likely to take these things for granted after visiting.

  we made the sobering decision to make the 2.5 hr.

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  Sea Breeze

  Every 18 meters, there was a new watchtower. We walked over 5 miles to complete the tour. It was a very elaborate and methodical system of death. During the tour, I was constantly reminded of the intricate system of lies the Watchtower corporation has perpetrated on their victims.
  
  Like Auschwitz, the system was designed to keep people in bondage, not protect from enemies. Blessings to EVERYONE who made it out!
  
  Enjoy your freedom.
  
  
  
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  I Visited Auschwitz Two Days Ago

  by Sea Breeze in

  1. jw
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  auschwitz concentration camp in poland may not seem like a very happy vacation spot to visit.

  but, if you have a home, a family and your freedom - you will be far less likely to take these things for granted after visiting.

  we made the sobering decision to make the 2.5 hr.

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  Sea Breeze

  Auschwitz Concentration Camp in Poland may not seem like a very happy vacation spot to visit. But, if you have a home, a family and your freedom - you will be far less likely to take these things for granted after visiting.

  
  

  We made the sobering decision to make the 2.5 hr. drive to see this place where 1.1 million people were lied to, tricked & coerced into traveling to - only to meet their end.

  
  

  Previously, I viewed a Watchtower as a structure to protect people from an invading enemy. Like so many things, there is another meaning of the word. A Watchtower can also be used to prevent people from escaping.

  
  

  Standing there looking at the vastness of this camp with its system of Watchtowers, I was flabberghasted that I had never made this connection before - until this moment.

  
  

  
  
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  Re-activate me?

  by punkofnice in

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  2. beliefs

  there was a knock at my door and i thought it was my take-away being delivered.. long story short, it was 2 elders calling to see me.

  i guess to re-activate me.

  once they said who they were i recognised them.

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  Sea Breeze

  Good job PofN

  "Re-activate" - Sounds so mechanical. Like a drone has been dormant and needs reactivation.