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  WATCHTOWER's RTO (Remote translation offices) like this one are million dollar luxury locations

  by Terry in

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  2. friends

  more than 60 percent of our full-time translation teams work, not at branch offices, but at remote translation offices (rto).

  why is this arrangement beneficial?

  what equipment do translators need in order to work effectively at an rto?

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  I'm with Road To Nowhere on this one. When they started buying these fabulous translation centers (luxury homes), my BS alarm was off the charts. They are nothing less than expensive getaway homes for the elite of the organization. I was at Bethel when translation was a sensible exercise conducted in a cubicle on a floor with no view. Real estate ventures for a non-profit must be justified so voila! Now the Org has lots of these critical translation facilities. "Jehovah filled the need for spreading the good news and it is beautiful!"

  Thanks for lifting this up Terry! I had forgotten how angry it made me so I needed a reminder.
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  Joel Osteen

  by jhine in

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  i am reading a lot on quora digest about this chap joel osteen.

  i and other brits have said that he is hardly known in the uk .

  it has been asserted that he is filling stadiums over here.

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  That house is really nice. He has lots of money. His wife is pretty. He has great hair. And he is a good dresser. We should listen to that guy! Am I right?
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  Are You Concerned About Inflation?

  by Simon in

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  i saw a statistic the other day that something like 25% of all the debt that the us has incurred since 1776 was created in the last 12 months.

  that's because they have printed so much currency and instead of letting that stop them, they are going to continue printing more to go on a spending spree on crazy green-new-deal schemes and union handouts.. does anyone think that this can be anything other than inflationary?

  they are effectively stealing the wealth of everyone to then hand money out to people.

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  Sigfrid puts this in perspective. The debt is too high to repay. Servicing the debt is going to come home to roost soon. I recall a friend who spent himself into a hole and was only able to pay the interest. You can write the rest of the story.

  The US can print money but it only makes things worse. I worry about what the near future holds and we let politicians bring it on us. Maybe they can tax religions to help pay the debt back? But it still won't be enough...
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  Are You Concerned About Inflation?

  by Simon in

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  2. current

  i saw a statistic the other day that something like 25% of all the debt that the us has incurred since 1776 was created in the last 12 months.

  that's because they have printed so much currency and instead of letting that stop them, they are going to continue printing more to go on a spending spree on crazy green-new-deal schemes and union handouts.. does anyone think that this can be anything other than inflationary?

  they are effectively stealing the wealth of everyone to then hand money out to people.

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  Simon is right. The question for me is WHY? The left has economists also. They can't be so stupid to not know what happens when you artificially increase the money supply. The answer implies that they are trying to destroy the economy. For what purpose? Possibly to transform the nation into a purely Socialistic nightmare? I hate to impute those motives but I am left with no other conclusion. Please tell me I am wrong. If thatis correct though, I don't think that the majority of Dems understand that and what it will mean to everyone.
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  Remembering back

  by Hellothere in

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  2. beliefs

  anything you remember that went in org that you feel embarrassed now?

  i remember back in the 80s how seems like every magazine was about bashing other group's.

  how holy and faithful watchtower was compared to catholic church.

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  Yes - for parroting their narrative. I have lots of regrets.
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  PIMO Bethel Elder Has Special Message & Speaks out

  by Newly Enlightened in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  a pimo elder at bethel has come forward with a special message posted on reddit.. https://www.reddit.com/gallery/v9mgao.

  the dated pictures attached are "proof conclusive" that this is for real.

  no outside guests are allowed inside bethel at this time.

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  I'm on the fence with this one. I understand that a current B'Lite would take every precaution to hide their identity so that is to be expected. I have heard other B'Lites say that things are pretty miserable but they are also very guarded. Reprisals can be pretty strong for criticizers.
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  Simple Question Re 1914

  by Slidin Fast in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  wt claims that satan was thrown out of heaven in october 1914 precipitating ww!

  and the end times.

  a small problem with that is ww1 started on july 28th 1914 whilst satan was still in heaven picking his nose.. how did we not see this and waste years of precious life?

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  Ozzie - your prediction on page 1 was spot on. It reminds me of a fight that I once went to where a hockey game broke out. The usual crowd of apologists and dreamers always arrives right on queue.
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  Preaching the Good News with Rising Gas Prices?

  by truthlover123 in

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  2. friends

  i fear this could put an end to travelling a territory due to rising prices- where i am located in canada, we are now paying $2.08 per liter .

  now since there is 3.79 litres in one gallon that equates to $7.88 per gallon... .

  how many in a car group will kick in?

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  I stopped expecting the group to assist with expenses when we were out each week. They expected me to pay for everything - and I did. I never added up how expensive it was to be a zealot, but I am sure that it was the most expensive hobby ever with nothing to show for it. I stopped - they immediately shunned me. Glad to see it as it really is - not as I wanted it to be. Hey everybody! The rich guy has left the room.
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  2022-Secret Watchtower Disfellowshipping Reference Manual.

  by Atlantis in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  massive new document written by wt, 837 pages, meant for arguments vs officials and media to defend the disfellowshipping arrangement.

  found in the casefile in norway.

  meant to be secret.. .

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  Thanks Atlantis! This appears to be a legal effort with JW input. As for the question on DFing... I say let them devour each other. Haters are gonna hate so why try to love one? JWs love hating and it makes them feel good. All the efforts to make them stop is like trying to force a boxer to make a living without boxing. Good luck with that.
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  Keep Sweet Pray and Obey [FLDS Documentary]

  by RolRod in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  there's a new documentary series on netflix regarding the flds.

  fundamentalist latter day saints.

  anyone watch it yet?

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  Cultists!!!!

  Oh wait - I was a JW for decades. Nevermind.