the seniors in our family were scammed by watchtower, for over 7 figures.
an interesting read today to give some insight.. one of the most egregious con-artists is watchtower bible and tract society the “legal” entity for jehovah’s witnesses.
many retired jehovah’s witnesses have been targeted over the years to “loan” money for various “special projects” to further the “preaching work”, only to find they are never to be repaid.
Slim
It is pounded to use unrighteous money for good (WT). We boomers mostly want to leave a nestegg for our kids. And we witlesses ain't that rich.
I will credit one (only) elder who told a well off widow to useher money for a medicine food and luxuries because the WT has more money than they know what to do with. She felt a strip steak instead of burger was wasting God's money
a comedian in a comedy sketch at a trunp rally joked that the island of puerto rico is a floating island of garbage.. what to do???
potus pappy joe to the rescue!!
he sounds the alarm, comes out swinging and calls trump supporters, actual people, garbage.. .
Truth: people who advocate for war should get a rifle go to the front and face (9? ) hostile rifles pointed back.
https://youtu.be/hwzly3fnpdo?si=0p8zd0_9a-lwtb_9.
the study article 2 from the january 2025 watchtower study edition titled “husbands, honor your wife” represents a marked shift from the earlier, stricter watchtower stance on marital intimacy among jehovah’s witnesses.
this article’s language feels more relaxed, with paragraph 17 and its footnote stating, “the bible does not provide details as to what sexual practices between a husband and a wife should be considered clean or unclean.
No-zombie
No, but never elder.
40 or so years ago there were several hot shot couples (wife and I were not part of them) who married and then divorced within a few months. Every time the gossip was husband turned queer. That was when WT articles condemned oral and anal and specified these were practices of homosexuals and not for married couples. My hunch is that was the justification; along with jealousy over some of the hotter wives. Remember this was a time of naive sisters marrying men who worked construction where things like this were mentioned by the worldly crews.
realistically, between now and 2034, what do you think watchtower will change or reform to appear more mainstream?
what business opportunities do you see watchtower getting involved in?.
my predictions are as follows: .
I am getting old so it better be soon. Already the tribulation looks problematic because I assume my meds will be in short supply.
I know a brother who is 90 who was never supposed to start kindergarten.
We all face the poverty caused by lack of education and planning
a comedian in a comedy sketch at a trunp rally joked that the island of puerto rico is a floating island of garbage.. what to do???
potus pappy joe to the rescue!!
he sounds the alarm, comes out swinging and calls trump supporters, actual people, garbage.. .
Well I'm white trash and proud of it. Used to be deplorable.
i wasn't surprised they didn't go online, i was shocked.
the perfect opportunity handed in a silver plate.
more time goes, more proof coming they took wrong decision going back to hall's.
The webelows took advantage by missing meetings, blanking cameras, no door to door. Still trying to regain control.
No physical congregation would mean even fewer and smaller contributions
never miss a marketing opportunity—even at a funeral.
funerals aren’t the first place you’d expect marketing.
but jehovah’s witnesses know how to turn every moment into an opportunity to share their message.. during funerals, they weave in their teachings of hope and resurrection, offering comfort and, at the same time, presenting their beliefs to attendees who may not be part of the faith.
They read and expand every point on the outline. Adam n eve lost perfection, the ransom got it back, a resurrection us promised. There that took 40 seconds. REAL favorite song, short prayer; pizza and beer at some unspecified spot
witnesses do not give to charities.
mm writes:.
"they are specifically told to only donate to the watchtower organization to let the organization handle disaster relief.
Geez. Over 30 bucks per in Nigeria. But there was spiritual comfort.
never miss a marketing opportunity—even at a funeral.
funerals aren’t the first place you’d expect marketing.
but jehovah’s witnesses know how to turn every moment into an opportunity to share their message.. during funerals, they weave in their teachings of hope and resurrection, offering comfort and, at the same time, presenting their beliefs to attendees who may not be part of the faith.
Sunday talk in disguise. So and so wanted me to tell you---what he believed, study, attend meetings, get baptized, so you can see him again
dismal song from the as approved list, and maybe a potluck somewhere else because halls forbid social events.
There maybe will be greeting seldom seen acquaintancesfor old times sake
he will not pressure her to engage in sexual acts that make her feel uncomfortable, that are demeaning, or that bother her conscience..... the bible does not provide details as to what sexual practices between a husband and a wife should be considered clean or unclean.
a christian couple must make decisions that reflect their resolve to honor jehovah, to please each other, and to maintain a clean conscience.
generally speaking, a couple would not discuss with others this intimate aspect of their marriage..
I may be sorry but here goes: is there anything in the Bible on wanking?
