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  Elder Arrangement

  by vienne in

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  hi everyone, (including the person who down votes all of my posts).

  as some of you know, i'm working toward my master's degree.

  comments from those associated when the elder arrangement was introduced would help me with a research paper.. what was the reaction among adherents?

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  road to nowhere

  In fairness to SOME of the congregstion servants before the titles, I knew some who were kind, competent, reasonable, and really cared. Maybe they chose a different paint color, fabric for seats or such but they took a lead even if it turned out to be down a wrong path. There were also a few overbearing jerks too, but they were the first in line for the titles.
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  20 Things I Don't Understand about Jehovah's Witnesses

  by Vanderhoven7 in

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  i don’t understand how jehovah’s witnesses can rightly claim:.

  that less than 150,000 faithful christians existed prior to the 20th century....when allegedly millions were martyred during the first 3 centuries of the common era alone.

  unique ability to interpret scripture...when interpretation of prophecy has been 100% wrong for over 130 years.. .

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  Only 20?
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  Investment departments in Bethel

  by Mikejw in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  i was a bethelite in london for many years then got reassigned to the field and then went on brd from the start of chelmsford right upto covid.. during my years at the branch i was sometimes asked to be on a team who went to homes donated to the branch when some older one died.. this happenes an awful lot, everything is left to the branch in the will.

  the unbelieving family is furious they didn’t get left anything and sometimes they tried to get their elderly relatives possessions and there was a legal battle .

  but in the end a team of us would go and empty the property and another team would clean it up and put it on the market to sell it for the worldwide work.. all the possessions were sorted into trash or possibly valuable .

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  road to nowhere

  What I glean on rings is they were a GB thing; made men or such like mafia. I remember one bragging about having an Italian return visit who in turn had an Italian gentleman follow and give him protection when out in seedy neighborhoods.

  The rings seemed to disappear when they were first commented on here. Just like the rolexes and apple watches suddenly left wrists in videos. But nobody monitors us🙂
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  Elder Arrangement

  by vienne in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  hi everyone, (including the person who down votes all of my posts).

  as some of you know, i'm working toward my master's degree.

  comments from those associated when the elder arrangement was introduced would help me with a research paper.. what was the reaction among adherents?

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  road to nowhere

  I remember the strutters. " I am an elder" they told me to not worry about becoming one because armageddon would come before the next years apppintments. It didn't and I didn't.

  There were 2 of them that had the hots for my wife. Theirs were frumpy, mine was a beauty. She knows it too.
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  2022-08-01-Credit-Debit-Cards--Amounts by Area!

  by Atlantis in

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  2. friends

  2022-08-01-debit and credit cards.

  monthly donation amounts by area.

  https://www.filemail.com/d/lkaivtcpyrvgwlb .

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  road to nowhere

  We had a resolution tonpay 8.25 x number of pubs. Supposed to cover insurance for co, co car, hall insurance. I wonder about that as there was vandalism and they asked for donations to do the repair. Maybe 19000 is still within the deductible?
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  The beatings will continue

  by road to nowhere in

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  ¹i borrowed that title ( thanks fedup)on the other in person posting.

  started a new posting.

  rumor/gossip came from wifes friend who is " in" with an elder.

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  road to nowhere

  ¹I borrowed that title ( thanks Fedup)on the other in person posting. Started a new posting

  Rumor/gossip came from wifes friend who is " in" with an elder. Shiny new one who doesn't seem to like girls. Sure enough big worry locally that people who are presumed able to attend are still on zoom, andfew are dressed up with picture on.

  Key words here are presumed and dressedup.
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  Possible Complaints From WT About JWs Going To Brunches And Going On Vacations

  by HiddlesWife in

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  i recently heard from a few pimos and saw on the exjw reddit that the above topic was discussed during a midweek meeting (clam).

  the reddit member mentioned that there were complaints from the branch that too many dubs "were posting too many vacation and brunch pictures [on social media] when that time could have been spent in service!

  if this is reality--and knowing this cultcorporation, i wouldn't be a bit surprised--they are really trying to stop the r&f/ members from enjoying normal human activities.

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  road to nowhere

  Sounds like a local needs that was actually local. None here, but we don't vacation in our economic strata. Belly button showing?

  They did have a convention scolding sbout not going to bethel tours but making it to amusement parks a fewcyears ago.
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  In person attendance

  by road to nowhere in

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  we got the inevitable letter today.. meet, associate and "encourage" in person unless sick or infirm.

  also dress up for zoom if you must use it.

  locally over half are on zoom, 3/4 no picture.

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  road to nowhere

  Midweek meeting. 10 to 15 fewer on zoom, 4 of about 40 had picture on. Even fewer than week before. The ones who were not on so probable showed in person were the ones you could guess; seemingly well, and "spiritual ".

  Waiting for the talk.
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  Privilege

  by Anna Marina in

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  psychology professor at southeastern louisiana university speaks about privilege.. https://www.bitchute.com/video/n2jcfbbcxtdf/.

  i get the impression she has not met those who are 'genuinely privileged'.

  you know like those who are privileged to change the toilet rolls.

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  road to nowhere

  A black tranny has more privilege than an old white guy ( me). And she is FAT.
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  House-to-House Resumes Sep 1 2022

  by Smiles in

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  2. beliefs

  breaking news | house-to-house preaching will resume on september 1, 2022. the governing body is pleased to announce that the house-to-house preaching work of jehovah’s witnesses will resume on september 1, 2022. we pray for jehovah’s rich blessing to be with all of you as we resume our house-to-house ministry!.

  https://www.jw.org/en/news/jw/#newsalerts.

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  road to nowhere

  Mikejw

  Expensive petrol and car restricted areas will be " persecution". Wait to see how many really show up.

  Otherwise, a bit of levity: we Americans think you all drive Morris Minors so can fit only 4 anyway. (I always wanted a Panther with enclosed sidecar).

  Soon enough we will get the letters, meanwhile can guess. Masks, wiping, no combining groups, no breaks, no fun