i heard form a reliable source that a kingdom hall consolidation is going to be happening in the us.
currently they are looking at every kingdom hall to see if they could and should sell it.
any kingdom hall that has not been updated and is in a bad location (long driveway, not in a visible location etc...) will be sold.
Clearly they are looking for ways to liquidate property and bring money in to the coffers.
Consolidating Congregations™ and forcing the sale of Kingdom Halls™ that are outdated or in poor repair not bringing in enough money is a way to get rid of the dead wood and dump the penny pinchers on to wealthier KHs.
It's expensive to maintain a pedophile defense fund these days.
if the watchtower society received an envelope containing a cheque for 1 million dollars, made out to the society, along with a letter explaining that the money was won from gambling, either casino or lottery, .
1] would they cash it?.
2] if they did not cash it but rather returned to sender, what explanation would they give?.
They had no qualms about accepting the proceeds of a trust fund that was bequeathed to them, part of which included shares in Phillip Morris - a company that manufactures tobacco products like cigarettes.
See the following thread: http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/54708/watchtower-cigarette-company
So to answer your question, I think they'd accept your hypothetical cheque without batting an eye. It costs a ton of money for the upkeep of a Pedophile Defense Funds these days!!
I did a 'rational re-write' of a WT article about shunning several years ago, and shared it here:
When a Loved One Leaves the Watchtower Society - Parody
It seems as though there is nothing new under the sun regarding shunning. Sad really. Think of all those folks who are missing out on their children and grandchildren, parents and grandparents over a stupid rule designed in complete and utter fear that a JW's Faith™ isn't strong enough to discuss the belief system with someone who has become better informed about the WTS's beliefs and history than most JWs are.
Actually, I think it's easier to skip some of these - the ones in I noticed in Ont, Que and the Maritimes hit at a time when a lot of kids would be writing exams and having to wrap up year end assignments at school. I used to skip a lot of Meetings™ with the heavy school work and studying I had, and I'd definitely miss an Assembly™ day over missing school.
Yeah, I'm a bit weird like that. lol
the situation: a neighbor's child and mine have played together for 8 years.
her mother is a single parent, and a probable narcissist.
loves designer clothes, bentleys, money, will not date a regular joe or even a rich man who doesn't drive the right car, wear the right clothes, etc.
here is a link to directly download the 2015 yearbook of jehovah's witnesses in pdf (23.8 mb):.
2015 yearbook of jehovah's witnesses .
i have updated the article at memorial partakers with the figures released for 2014. no surprises here, it has risen yet again, this time by 6% over last year, and is now 14,121.. .
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@ ADCMS
I believe the GB's opinion is every JW is mentally diseased... except the grand 7 who sit in their ivory tower. It's not limited only to those who've left.
Of course they don't want to state that outright. Some people might get offended and leave / stop putting money in the Contribution Boxes™. And then there's the possibility that the recent "do as we say, even if it makes no sense" directive is tied in with this belief/hope that Active™ JWs will be ready to make The Great Tribulation™/ Armageddon™ happen by instructing JWs to start smiting Apostates™ or anyone who refuses to listen to their Good News™.
a currently active jdub acquaintance occasionally stops by to say hello and we share a wee dram or two.
after the general small talk of new cars, exotic vacations and sports we often get into the "why" we are xjubs.
he is a well educated publisher who holds a phd in child psychology.
@ bittersweet2K
Do you suggest we all go back to school and learn some ancient calendar for no reason?
If I remember correctly, there was a failed attempt by CT Russell (I think) to invent a new calendar just for the Bible Students. To say that it would be an arduous task and a simply ridiculous measure to maintain Separateness From The World™ is an understatement.
a currently active jdub acquaintance occasionally stops by to say hello and we share a wee dram or two.
after the general small talk of new cars, exotic vacations and sports we often get into the "why" we are xjubs.
he is a well educated publisher who holds a phd in child psychology.
the situation: a neighbor's child and mine have played together for 8 years.
her mother is a single parent, and a probable narcissist.
loves designer clothes, bentleys, money, will not date a regular joe or even a rich man who doesn't drive the right car, wear the right clothes, etc.
If the 13 year old is being endangered (being encouraged to party, drink alcohol and be driven over the speed limit without a seatbelt all qualify, as would having all this behaviour modeled for her to emulate), you could place an anonymous report with Child Protective Services.
Then it's out of your hands, and the proper authorities would investigate and ensure the child's best interests are looked after.
