ThomasMore

Joined

• started 1 topics
• posted 727 times   see topics posted on
• send a message

Posts by ThomasMore

• 
  88

  Who Was The Biggest Jackass Circuit Overseer You Ever Met?

  by Sea Breeze in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  there was on older white-haired circuit overseer in houston around 1989 or 1990. last name started with a w i think.... not sure though.

  even the most brain-dead robotic elders told me he was offensive.

  .

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  ThomasMore

  LHG - I called out many CO's on nutty things they said. I simply asked for explanations and then commented on the potential results if the direction was followed. I recall a rather nutty CO who never worked a day in his life tell some sisters that they should consider pioneering instead of working. I immediately chimed in and said how excellent it was that the Branch was going to cover their financial needs! He was noticeably upset and said ThAt'S NOT WHAT I MEANT. I appeared to be crestfallen and asked how they were to pay for their needs. He was stunned - no answer.

  Most JW special full-time servants have no clue where the money comes from to fund their lifestyle. We must all be millionaires - right?
• 
  31

  First video from the convention is all about FEAR

  by raymond frantz in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  https://youtu.be/cdzydtuoblw?si=tyr8hgdgaiyn7c4h.

  this was leaked only few days ago and it's a small segment of the video from the 2024 convention that has already started.

  the video shows a jw logo down while worried jws are watching it as a news item on their tv screens, others are seen hiding from the police, others driving is the countryside to escape the authorities.

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  ThomasMore

  HYSTERICAL!!!!!!!!!! I laughed so hard, I almost wet my pants!
• 
  20

  JW org fighting Royal Commission of Inquiry 3 years, article by Anusha Bradley, RNZ

  by EasyPrompt in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/497240/jehovah-s-witness-church-spends-3-years-fighting-scrutiny-of-royal-commission-of-inquiry.

  jehovah's witness church spends 3 years fighting scrutiny of royal commission of inquiry.

  from article by anusha bradley, rnz.... .

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  ThomasMore

  Diogenesister - I owe Barbara Anderson more than I can ever repay. She and Joe are wonderful people and staunch advocates for what is right! What they have sacrificed to expose badness is nothing short of amazing.
• 
  20

  JW org fighting Royal Commission of Inquiry 3 years, article by Anusha Bradley, RNZ

  by EasyPrompt in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/497240/jehovah-s-witness-church-spends-3-years-fighting-scrutiny-of-royal-commission-of-inquiry.

  jehovah's witness church spends 3 years fighting scrutiny of royal commission of inquiry.

  from article by anusha bradley, rnz.... .

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  ThomasMore

  Valid points Diogenesister! As an elder, we were only told to never counsel a sister alone. All others could be counseled as an elder saw fit - in the ministry, in private, with parents etc. i saw some situations over the years that helped me see how counsel sessions became molestation events or sexual indiscretions.
• 
  17

  How has 3 years of inflation affected WTC?

  by ThomasMore in

  1. social
  2. current

  the current u.s. administration and the fed says inflation is hard to tame.

  it was over 9% at it's peak.

  one of the greatest increases is price of food, something that everyone feels to some extent.

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  ThomasMore

  I listened to an economist who said that inflation has no effect or a great effect depending on what and how we shop. I am not in the car buying market so pricey new cars have no effect on me. However, my grocery bill is approx $300 a month more than it was 3 years ago. Eating out totals $200 a month more now. I keep a detailed budget and can see the increase in all expenses over time. LHG is spot on.

  My records tell me that inflation in some categories is well over 20%, while it is flat in a few others. Gas has peaks and valleys but overall is higher.

  All of the increased costs affect Bethel. Some costs get passed on to the congs but Bethel has to absorb all food costs and internal vehicle costs and gas and maintenance supplies and construction supplies and more. They don’t pay tax but never did so they feel no relief from their charitable status - they have always had it.

  Non-profits with large unpaid staffs get hit hard by inflation and have no one to pass the extra costs onto. Donations in JWland are decreasing so they have few avenues to absorb the expense. I still believe that their planned projects are on hold because of inflation and donation shortfalls. In the past, even projects they planned to cancel were talked up to increase donations.
• 
  4

  How about this?

  by Wonderment in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  new world translation of the christian greek scriptures released in fon.

  https://www.jw.org/en/news/region/benin/new-world-translation-of-the-christian-greek-scriptures-released-in-fon/.

  wikipedia states under "fon language > machine translation efforts":.

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  ThomasMore

  The JW lexicon grows and evolves like an encrypted code for users. Basing anything on their latest terms is a recipe for pending obsolescence.
• 
  17

  How has 3 years of inflation affected WTC?

  by ThomasMore in

  1. social
  2. current

  the current u.s. administration and the fed says inflation is hard to tame.

  it was over 9% at it's peak.

  one of the greatest increases is price of food, something that everyone feels to some extent.

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  ThomasMore

  I knew some sad cases at Bethel who would have had no way to provide for themselves if asked to leave. They all were uber loyal to the extreme. Vidiot may have a point.
• 
  31

  First video from the convention is all about FEAR

  by raymond frantz in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  https://youtu.be/cdzydtuoblw?si=tyr8hgdgaiyn7c4h.

  this was leaked only few days ago and it's a small segment of the video from the 2024 convention that has already started.

  the video shows a jw logo down while worried jws are watching it as a news item on their tv screens, others are seen hiding from the police, others driving is the countryside to escape the authorities.

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  ThomasMore

  Vidiot - excellent summation of their predicament
• 
  31

  First video from the convention is all about FEAR

  by raymond frantz in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  https://youtu.be/cdzydtuoblw?si=tyr8hgdgaiyn7c4h.

  this was leaked only few days ago and it's a small segment of the video from the 2024 convention that has already started.

  the video shows a jw logo down while worried jws are watching it as a news item on their tv screens, others are seen hiding from the police, others driving is the countryside to escape the authorities.

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  ThomasMore

  They do seem to be prepping the R&F for possible arrests. Their attorneys have stopped trying to fight in court, a tell tale sign that they know they are in the sights of law enforcement. Spinning it as persecution may be their only way to keep the whole crowd from walking out.
• 
  17

  How has 3 years of inflation affected WTC?

  by ThomasMore in

  1. social
  2. current

  the current u.s. administration and the fed says inflation is hard to tame.

  it was over 9% at it's peak.

  one of the greatest increases is price of food, something that everyone feels to some extent.

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  ThomasMore

  I can’t say but I am concerned about the many Bethelites who might find themselves desperate if WTC cuts them. Already many have been sent packing and the ones I know are having a difficult time getting by. Most don’t have even Social Security.