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  Circuit Assemblies - Do they make money? Convince Chas

  by Chaserious in

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  i have seen a number of posts here stating that the wts turns a profit off cas (and das for that matter) as if it is an established fact.

  i tried searching for prior threads on this, in case maybe there is evidence i'm not aware of (such as inside sources), but the search function is not too advanced so i didn't find anything.

  in any event, about 4 years ago when i used to attend them it seemed that the expenses they would announce for a 2-day ca would be around $10k, and for a 1-day it would be $5k.

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  solomon

  What does it cost for an assembly hall? It is paid for by donations and free labor. Property tax is free (religious use)

  The only thing that costs for the assembly hall are utilities and repairs(again with donated money and labor)
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  Who's betting this photo was taken in the bethel kitchen?

  by cedars in

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  from page 3 of the february 2013 awake!....

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  solomon

  countries with prudent agricultural policies will always aim for an excess of food. Some will be thrown out on good years. This is because no one can

  predict a crop failure and it is better as a nation to have exess supplies than to risk starvation.
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  more abuse in today's watchtower study

  by solomon in

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  today's study picks on the most vulnerable among us.

  the mentally ill. .

  the watchtower apparently hasn't learned that depression and mental illness are that a medical condition.

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  solomon

  Two things I get from this article.

  1. They are admiting that mental illness is a huge problem in the org.

  2. They are saying if you have a mental condition it is your fault. The problem is not with us. You are not following our direction therefore you are depressed.

  My question to the Watchtower is: if a person has another illness say cancer or arthritis is praying more and preaching more going to cure your disease?
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  Is college worth it?

  by NewYork44M in

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  my life has been transformed by higher education.

  however, i am aware that college is not for everyone.. here are some interesting thoughts:.

  http://www.theatlasphere.com/columns/080926-williams-higher-education.php.

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  solomon

  yes!
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  more abuse in today's watchtower study

  by solomon in

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  today's study picks on the most vulnerable among us.

  the mentally ill. .

  the watchtower apparently hasn't learned that depression and mental illness are that a medical condition.

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  solomon

  They are good at blaming the victim. Just like Job's false comforters.
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  more abuse in today's watchtower study

  by solomon in

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  today's study picks on the most vulnerable among us.

  the mentally ill. .

  the watchtower apparently hasn't learned that depression and mental illness are that a medical condition.

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  Today's study picks on the most vulnerable among us. The mentally ill.

  The Watchtower apparently hasn't learned that depression and mental illness are that a medical condition. No different than cancer, heart disease. A very debilitating medical condition.

  The cure for mental illness according to today's Watchtower. Pray more, don't miss meetings, and go in service more. This will cure your disease.

  This will be a very hard study for those suffer among us. The message that is presented is this. If you are suffering from a mental illness it is your fault.
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  How many JW's would get FIRED if the WT would be paying them to preach?

  by fedup in

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  2011 preaching results:.

  hours preached: 1.7b.

  new baptized: 263k.

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  solomon

  and the way that the pioneers go about their service and count their time I would fire every one of their lazy asses!
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  How many JW's would get FIRED if the WT would be paying them to preach?

  by fedup in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  2011 preaching results:.

  hours preached: 1.7b.

  new baptized: 263k.

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  solomon

  can't get a tan or drink rum punch on the beach in GodForsaken Gulch, North Dakota, where there's a real need, now can you?).

  my thoughts exactly!

  the greatest need is in the center of the country but it is not as exotic as dominican or mexico
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  Is there any specific scripture(s) in the bible that say you will not survive armageddon if you are an inactive publisher?

  by solomon in

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  just wondering?.

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  solomon

  Another one that is used is at luke 13:24

  exert yourselves vigourously to get in through the narrow door.

  again no specific mention of preaching
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  Is there any specific scripture(s) in the bible that say you will not survive armageddon if you are an inactive publisher?

  by solomon in

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  just wondering?.

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  solomon

  The scripture at revelations 3:16,17 talks about lukewarm christianity but does not specifically mention lack of preaching.

  sorry