@ LongHairGirl=> I fully understand plus agree with what you said. At one time a few decades ago, WT remarked/ stated that their literature and teachings "are the BEST TYPE of EDUCATION on the face of the Earth". They were also saying this more than likely to DISCOURAGE their members from attending any type of college/university. Unfortunately, for the dubs who refuse to use any facet of CRITICAL THINKING, they would take this all as rote, not wanting to ask any questions, even if they have any doubts.
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An analysis of the recent 153rd Gilead Graduation talk by Jesse Morris (member of the US Branch Committee and son of Anthony Morris III)
by jwleaks inarticle from the last days newsletter (june 5-11, 2023).
it has been said that by reading the watchtower and awake!
magazines, along with other publications of jehovah’s witnesses, a person will receive, over a period of years, a considerable and broad education.. …would you like to grow in knowledge, obtaining an education of even much greater value than can be received in any college?
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Has Rutherford's 16-cylinder Cadillac been found?
by under the radar ini ran across this episode of jay leno's garage on youtube today.
all i know is it seems very similar to j f rutherford's much-vaunted 16-cylinder cadillac.
watch the episode and let us know what you think.
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@ was a new boy=> Although he had these ailments, he still continued to rule WT with an IRON HAND--even doing whatever the hell he wanted to do during Prohibition (a cache' of booze to the nines!). Plus, his wish to form an UNHOLY alliance with Hitler was a shock to many who found out and had respect for him (because of his being the president of this organization during that time period). WELP!
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An analysis of the recent 153rd Gilead Graduation talk by Jesse Morris (member of the US Branch Committee and son of Anthony Morris III)
by jwleaks inarticle from the last days newsletter (june 5-11, 2023).
it has been said that by reading the watchtower and awake!
magazines, along with other publications of jehovah’s witnesses, a person will receive, over a period of years, a considerable and broad education.. …would you like to grow in knowledge, obtaining an education of even much greater value than can be received in any college?
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Sidebar=> I wonder if he has similar ARROGANCE-NARCISSIST QUALITIES like his father has. "Like father, like son".
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Zoom- CO's were told to tell elders/ms not to be on it unless you have a reason PERIOD!
by XBEHERE infrom reddit exjw.
https://www.reddit.com/r/exjw/comments/143556c/co_meeting_with_elders_gb_seems_desperate/.
pretty much what other appointed men have been telling me.
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Again, WT wants that $$$$$ so. damn. bad! During the pandemic, very little funds were given. So, they are trying to CONTROL AND FORCE the R&F to do what they want them to do, physical and financial conditions nevertheless!
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Today's WT Study: "By This All Will Know That You Are My Disciples". Hmmmm. . . . . . . .🤨
by HiddlesWife inone of my close pimo relatives showed me the article and spoke about today's study.
she was disturbed concerning the points/statements within it, such as: "so, the more we get to know those in the congregation, the more likely we are to see more of their flaws.
sadly, some have allowed the imperfections of others to stumble them.
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Thank you 3 for your responses, plus I agree with what you all have posted! This cultporation is HEINOUS in that they have MASTERMINDED their doctrines and policies to BRING THE WORST OUT in the people who follow them.
Now you got angry people there. Angry that the End hasn’t come; angry they are needy, etc.
I've heard this from soooo many dubs who are over and beyond exhausted; however, these are afraid of showing any doubts in public, so they keep their complaints/laments private. But their complaints/laments will, do and have eventually manifest themselves towards others--particularly towards those dubs they don't like nor respect.
Basically GB writes about stuff they can themselves do.
This GB--2.0--doesn't really practice what they preach. They are the caliber of leaders who go by the old adage "Don't Do What I Do; Do What I Say So". The members who look at and to them as the sole source for "guidance" have not--probably as of yet and depending upon themselves individually--really thought through the info and asked personal questions about what they've read and heard. These are the dubs who, if they don't use CRITICAL THINKING will continue to be hurt in the long run.
The best you can do is learn to recognize abusive types early on in the relationship and avoid them to the best of your ability.
This may have to suffice, in that the abusive types (arrogant/narcissistic/envious, etc.) will more than likely be recognized and respected for their insane tenacity and move up the cultporation ladder. For the dubs who are planning their exodus as Faders, it would be more apropos to stay the hell away from these folks and leave the organization at their own pace. Again, thx! 👍
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Today's WT Study: "By This All Will Know That You Are My Disciples". Hmmmm. . . . . . . .🤨
by HiddlesWife inone of my close pimo relatives showed me the article and spoke about today's study.
she was disturbed concerning the points/statements within it, such as: "so, the more we get to know those in the congregation, the more likely we are to see more of their flaws.
sadly, some have allowed the imperfections of others to stumble them.
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One of my close PIMO relatives showed me the article and spoke about today's study. She was disturbed concerning the points/statements within it, such as: "So, the more we get to know those in the congregation, the more likely we are to see more of their flaws. Sadly, some have allowed the imperfections of others to stumble them." And the KICKER statement: "We may at times feel the need to approach a fellow believer who has offended us. First, though we do well to ask ourselves such questions as: "Do I have enough facts? Could it be that the offense was not intentional? By approaching the person, will I create a bigger issue than the one I am trying to resolve?" Then she showed me this scripture from the article (Read Prov. 26:30).
My point is that this REALLY UPSETTED her! What is WT trying to do? It looks as if this cultporation DOESN'T GIVE A DAMN if its members have conflicts and disagreements to flourish and not for anyone to find a RESOLUTION to any issues within. Moreover, this is a FLAWED PERSONAL IDEA from the minds of GB2.0--not for nothing to give credit to GB1.0, but at least 1.0 emphasized and counseled the membership to apply MATTHEW 5: 23, 24 to sort and straighten out any controversies and contentions any dubs may have with each other! DAMN! 🤬
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Why are they still using zoom
by XBEHERE inwhat do you think the main reason is?
$$$$?.
https://www.reddit.com/r/exjw/comments/13wm5cf/why_are_they_still_using_zoom/ .
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Also, what about brothers going around privately with an envelope approaching certain people asking for money?
To: LongHairGirl=> WTF?! If most of a number of congs' BOE are resorting to this type of action, they are really following/abiding by the GB's DESPERATION of getting funds. It's as if they are TRYING TO FORCE the R&F to give coin to them! Also, I heard that there are still ATMs located at CAHs and several Bethell branch offices. Also, some members have given their BOE (Cong Secretaries) router numbers to their bank accounts so that monies can be taken for donations. So, WT can have a hand in SIPHONING capital at any time they please to. I'M SO DAMN GLAD I LEFT THIS CULTPORATION!
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Why are they still using zoom
by XBEHERE inwhat do you think the main reason is?
$$$$?.
https://www.reddit.com/r/exjw/comments/13wm5cf/why_are_they_still_using_zoom/ .
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However, from a few ex-dubs (within various blogs and vlogs) WT wants to eventually banish/abolish this platform. Another ex-dub I know was told by a SPIMI relative that COs are now encouraging the membership to stop using it and return to in-person meetings, assemblies, conventions, and memorials. WT is worried about the amount of monies it is not receiving.
However: Just because dubs attend in person DOESN'T MEAN THAT A GOOD NUMBER OF THEM WILL DONATE! This was also a fact pre-pandemic--there were more than likely a plethora of followers who didn't donate at all (several who have become PIMQ, PIMO, and POMO). If this organization thinks that by having the parishioners come back that they will be able to get more funds, they are no doubt surely mistaken--and regardless of the GUILT TACTICS used from the platform (whether by a brother on the stage or a GBer/HLPR would give a talk as a video)!
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Shunning.
by LostintheFog1999 inwith so much being said about the jws shunning policies again at the present time i thought it would be worth reposting this article.. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmc9803876/.
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I get shunned and I am not even DAd or DFd
This is very true, especially when a dub missed meetings, assemblies, conventions, and/or memorials. In a couple of former congs, if any of my family members or myself missed more than 2 meetings within 2 months, we were soft-shunned for a few weeks at a time by the SPIMIs. Further, in those congs, if any dubs or VZs (Visitors: People who studied, but decided not to get baptized) didn't COMMENT, these folks were also soft-to-hard shunned by SPIMIs and those dubs who supported these ARROGANT/NARCISSISTIC followers for quite a long time! 😒😫
