Wouldn't it mean the death of the religion if recruiting has practically died and been replaced by standing at those trolleys? They are down to increase by childbirth now. If those kids are all pushed out so the Borg gets their inheritance the cult will quickly die from no increase in membership in one generation.
Xanthippe
JoinedPosts by Xanthippe
-
13
Has Watchtower financial strategy taken a very dark turn?
by slimboyfat inas shepherdless pointed out on another thread, the watchtower business model of using free labour to produce and sell books and magazines for profit started to break down when charging for the literature ended in 1990, and has now begun disintegrating completely in the face of the internet and declining donations.
over this same period there has been a noted increase in hardline rhetoric on disfellowshipping and pushing early baptism.
might these hardline trends actually be related to their money woes?
-
-
-
28
Predictions for 2016
by LevelThePlayingField inso, it's that time of year again.
here's a few of my predictions.
) no armageddon.
-
-
Xanthippe
The UK branch will make some bullshit promises to the Charities Commission to hold on to charitable status along the lines of :-
1. All child abuse reported to elders will be referred to the authorities.
2. People who report the abuse or who leave because of it will not be shunned.
Theocratic warfare, otherwise known as lying, will be used here and the promises will not be followed through.
-
79
The really cool feeling of community within JWs
by Phaedra ini remember going out with other jws after the memorial.. small gatherings.. picnics at some local landmark.. the feeling of closeness, camaraderie, friendship with like minded people you could trust.. haven't experienced it since i left.. really miss that..
-
-
Xanthippe
The feeling of closeness, camaraderie, friendship with like minded people you could trust.
Well I don't know what exactly you mean by people you can trust. Trust not to steal? Trust not to molest your kids? My brother in law stole from his employer and got removed as an elder. He moved away so he could get reinstated, which happened in no time of course. Child abuse, no further need to enlarge on that problem.
Haven't experienced it since I left.I think we all let people down sometimes by not being what they want us to be, I know I have. But in times of great need I have found people who care and who have helped me. They have kept me sane, no exaggeration. Some are atheists, some are religious.
As for friendship and social needs two Hindu ladies at work gave me lovely small presents at Xmas. We all went out for a colleague's sixtieth birthday a few weeks ago. It was spontaneous and informal and I had a great time. I've joined a pub quiz group through meetup and it's fascinating getting used to all the new personalities. I still have a friend I worked with thirteen years ago and a lady l met when volunteering four years ago.
I trust people as a group to help and support me when at work because my experience has taught me that as a team they usually do although individuals sometimes can get on my nerves. The key thing is they don't care what I believe or whether I attend a church or not. Just don't look for perfection anywhere. Perfect people are a myth as are tame lions on your lawn.
-
-
-
Xanthippe
More sex, less chocolate. -
20
The worst gift of Christmas
by GrreatTeacher ineverybody gets one, the gift that stared up at you hopefully from its beautiful wrapping, and then, like a deflated balloon, delivers the worst gift ever.. i'm not talking about the gifts from small children like the "greatest aunt" coffee mug or the red and black lace folding fan.
surely you never would have chosen them for yourself, but it's the thought that counts from small people who love you.. then, there's the what the hell were they thinking gifts.
my mother-in-law has been giving these a lot lately.
-
-
Xanthippe
A friend bought me an 'experience' gift of a two hour mother and daughter photo shoot one Christmas. I hate even having my photo taken. 😕 -
35
Video: 607 & 1914 Why These Dates Matter to Jehovah's Witnesses
by LevelThePlayingField inthis is a great video.
i think it's his best work so far.
everything you ever wanted to know about 607 in 30 minutes.
-
-
Xanthippe
I don't want to spend half an hour watching this, so can anyone give me the four scriptures used to arrive at 1914 from 607 please. I used to explain this from d2d but it's been over 26 years. I know the first one is Daniel 4. Something about a time, times, and half a time. Then a day for a year. I know it's just gobbledegook but just in case I get the opportunity to talk to my JW brother or sisters about it. 😕 Yeah pigs will fly. Thanks in anticipation. -
42
Beards
by HowTheBibleWasCreated ini have a beard.
i spend a month on vacation with no worry from the congregation overseas of course.
i grew a full beard now and with glasses i finally have posted my picture on facebook og me... next to half life 2 cover showing i look like gordan freeman lol.
-
-
Xanthippe
I like a man with a full beard, it's very masculine. To think they can dictate to men whether they shave or not, and people say it's not a cult! -
17
Merry Christmas! Or merry Christmas on the sly! Ho! Ho! Ho!
by purrpurr injust to say merry christmas and a happy new year!
i hope wherever you are that you have a lovely holiday, even if like me your celebrating on the sly hehe in which case happy christmas on the sly.
xxxxxxxxxx.
-
-
Xanthippe
Happy Christmas purrpurr 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄 -
39
Awww....animals raising babies of another species...everlasting thread!
by rebel8 inever since i saw a video of a crow feeding and nurturing a feral kitten, i've been fascinated by stories of animals who raise babies of another type of animal.
so here begins my official repository of these stories!
feel free to add any others you know of--humans raising house pets doesn't count!.
-
-
Xanthippe
So cute, thanks betterdaze. -
31
Request for Research Help: WTS Views on Intersex Individuals
by Oubliette inrequest for research help: .
several recent threads have gotten me started on an essay and i need some research help.
does anyone have access to anything the wt has ever published on intersex people (they might have used the now-outdated term: hermaphrodite)?
-
-
Xanthippe
I don't remember anything about it I'm afraid. Wouldn't the Borg just say it was physical imperfection due to Adam's sin?