What an interesting graph! They do well in proselytizing until you get to the 50% penetration group, then there's a precipitous drop-off. They're goin' down!
cobaltcupcake
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2012 report analysis - growth of JWs according to local internet availability
by cedars inhi everyone.
i did a similar chart to the one below last year, but this year i thought i'd make it slightly more meaningful by giving the statistics across three years rather than just one.. hopefully it's fairly self explanatory.. i'm making the data i've used available in a separate pdf download for those who are interested.. .
cedars.
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Of Bethel a Place of Homosexualiy,Drunkness,Psychotic Episodes,Brawls,Sucide,Immorality,Deceit, Control and Cynism
by Scott77 in"...the intimacy with farm animals is true.
[beastiality], theft, homosexuality, drunkeness, psychotic episodes, brawls, suicide, immorality, deceit and control is all true.
the sad thing is seeing young women wanting to marry a bethelite thinking that she is getting the 'cream of the crop' and they are probably worse than a so-called worldly person...the cynicism was palpable...the most emotionally unhealthy environments to be a part of...socially disfunctional people..."wheres caleb?http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/watchtower/scandals/218165/3/your-most-disturbing-watchtower-bethel-branch-experience-no-full-names-please.
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cobaltcupcake
I had to go back and read that thread. Holy smokes! My brother was at the House o' God for 18 years. He never told any stories like that!
Ex-husband was a Bethelite for 3 years. He did have a few stories, but nothing that shocking. Of course, he avoided BAs and kept his nose clean.
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Your most DISTURBING WATCHTOWER Bethel/Branch experience? (No full names please)
by Balaamsass inok.. you 70 plus bethelite members.... this is your chance to share stories!
inquiring minds want to know !no full names please..follow t.o.s.
to avoid borg libel lawsuits).. i will start the ball rolling with week one.
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cobaltcupcake
Does not the Watchtower instructs all new Bethelites that what happens in the Complex stay within it?
They sure do. I was never a Bethelite, but my ex-husband and my brother were - brother was there for 18 years and rose to a prominent position as the overseer of the water and sewage treatment plant at Watchtower Farm.
We had heard rumors that Leo Greenlees was asked to leave Bethel, so I called my brother to ask about it.
He said to me in the coldest voice imaginable, "Where did you hear that?"
I said, "From one of the sisters in the congregation."
He replied, "Listen to me, THAT is a family matter. Anything YOU need to know will be in the Watchtower."
It's interesting the observation that the ones who actually like the Bethel life seem to be sociopaths. I don't think that applies to my brother. He was very comfortable living with strict rules. My ex-husband, on the other hand, was definitely a sociopath.
One day he and I were watching a TV program on the subject of the psychological profile of a serial rapist. When the program finished, I looked at him and said, "That's you!" He answered, "Yeah, you're right."
He was only at Bethel for 3 years and left because he needed to get married so he could have sex. Once he was married (to me) he immediately wanted to go back to Bethel. I wasn't even old enough to apply, nor was I a pioneer, but we applied anyway - twice. Got turned down both times, thank goodness. But I was married to the creep (sex maniac) for 27 years before I left both him (he was threatening to kill me) and the Borg.
I believe that when the time comes both of them will drink the actual Kool-Aid quite cheerfully.
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Memorial report 33 CE : Anointed partakers :0 --Jonadabs/OS partakers:11 or 12 ?
by prologos inaccording to the reports in the scriptures there were 13 persons in the upper rrom in jerusalem on nisan 13,14,15?
assembled fot the passover.. when the bread and wine were passed, 11 or 12 (depending on the reporter) were served.
these had an earthly hope, expected to eat and drink in the kingdom and rule soon in jerusalem.
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cobaltcupcake
Can it be long before they come out with a new version of the NWT that conveniently agrees with the "new light?" There will be a talk at an assembly with an overly complicated explanation about Greek participles and gerunds that will put everybody to sleep so that the R&F rolls over and accepts the new bible.
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Will the 'Make Good Use of Our Official Website' discussion backfire?
by jw07 ingood day everyone,.
i'm a born in jehovah's hostage, and am still a hostage until i can wake my family up (wishful thinking i know).
i'll formally introduce myself later.. for now i have some burning concerns about the service meeting part for the week of december 24, 2012.
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cobaltcupcake
There are already witnessing bags equipped witha pocket for your iPad or tablet. http://ministryideaz.com/default.asp
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JW's on Christmas Day
by Jim_TX inmy wife, my m-i-l and i were driving over to my wife's aunt's home on christmas day to celebrate christmas - which involved letting the aunt's great-great-grandkids open their presents, and eating an early supper (or late lunch).. we were on the way at around 10:30am to 11:00am to the house.
about a couple of miles away, whilst driving through the neighborhood, i spotted a couple of middle-aged young women wearing skirts down to their ankles, and carrying large handbags (aka 'bookbags').
they were between houses, and walking slowly... pioneer stroll?....
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cobaltcupcake
My father used to drag us out on every stinkin' holiday. I hated every second of it.
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Reddit thread: I just turned 21, and Im close to committing suicide
by thecrushed ini saw this thread this morning and i can't get it out of my head.
it reminds me so much of my own feelings of hopelessness at that age.
i did the stupid thing and turned to doing copious amounts of drugs and never dealt with the problem only to be sucked back into the cult later at my lowest point of drug addiction.
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cobaltcupcake
Gosh, that's scary! I hope someone who knows him will help him.
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NOVEMBER 15TH STUDY EDITION. THE WORST YET???
by DATA-DOG in' cultivate the spirit of a lesser one ' to be studied january 7-13.... " a humble person has heartfelt gratitude for jehovah's provisions, including spiritual food.
hence, such an individual is a diligent student of the bible and an avid reader of the watchtower and awake!
magazines.
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cobaltcupcake
I can remember the buzz going around the cult years ago, that if you read every Awake for 3 years you would have the equivalent of a college education.
Oh yeah, with articles like "The Mighty Carrot" and "Are You Plagued with Loose Bowels." You betcha!
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Will the 'Make Good Use of Our Official Website' discussion backfire?
by jw07 ingood day everyone,.
i'm a born in jehovah's hostage, and am still a hostage until i can wake my family up (wishful thinking i know).
i'll formally introduce myself later.. for now i have some burning concerns about the service meeting part for the week of december 24, 2012.
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cobaltcupcake
Welcome!
Unless the elders are going to go around checking everyone's browser history (hah!) then the Society can't control what the R&F research and read. Only the most faithful/brainwashed members will avoid apostate websites.
I had a comment on my blog from an active JW saying that Satan had me wrapped around his little finger. Now, how did she reach that conclusion? By reading one or more of my blog posts! Nice little seed planted there. Maybe it will grow and flourish and she'll have her eyes opened.
Love the Internet!
My blog is:
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Blondie's Comments You Will Not Hear at the 12-23-2012 WT Study (YES MEAN YES)
by blondie injust let your word yes.
his word.
isaiah proved true to his word.
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cobaltcupcake
This article is drivel. Thanks, Blondie!