Posts by thebrokenkite

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Inside the JW HQ Warwick, NY

by baldeagle in

here is a short 2-minute video from fox 5 news reviewing the new jw hq in warwick, ny.. the first thing the jw spokesperson says is, “our primary purpose is not to convert, but to give people an opportunity to see what the bible has to say.”.

next the reporter says, “the new world headquarters, which opened last year, is home to about 800 jehovah's witnesses.”.

it seems to me that 800 is an extremely low number since the glory days in brooklyn.

thebrokenkite

Trying to figure out why the Iliana in the article chose to highlight the fact that she can go shopping on the weekend if she likes. Seems like a sad attempt to bring an air of normalcy to the cult HQ.

On the other hand, it should be noted that the capacity for around 1,000 staff members was known at Bethel almost since the Warwick project was announced. Later, it was announced that HQ departments would be split between Wallkill and Warwick, so the number of HQ members is actually higher. Excuse my weakness for technicality. :)

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List of Branch Offices and Country Offices of Jehovah's Witnesses

by cedars in

i'm trying to put together a comprehensive master list of watch tower society branch offices that corresponds roughly with the figure published in the worldwide report.. i feel it would be useful to monitor the number and location of existing branch offices, because i believe the distribution of branch offices worldwide is a good indicator of the society's financial wellbeing.

we now seem to be entering a period of branch office closures, with last year seeing an unprecendented 16% reduction in branch office numbers over the year before.

it will be interesting to see how things develop moving forward, but i'm hoping that by keeping a list of the offices we will be better placed to keep track of the "retreat" if branch office numbers continue to dwindle.. here we go.... .

thebrokenkite

The Italy branch’s status may be revisited, though, as it has been over and over during the last few years. A failed attempt to sell the facilities in the outskirts of Rome and relocate to Imola saw the Italian branch falling under the oversight of the branch in Selters, which also now does their printing. Basically, they’re no longer autonomous (besides the GB, obviously), do not produce any literature, and must look to Germany for decision-making approval. I think this is also due to ongoing struggles for the branch to meet the GB’s standards, leading to the temporary, and later permanent relocation of US and Canadian Branch Committee members to sort out WT business in the boot. Pat LaFranca, for example, spent a year there despite his very poor Italian.

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11-5-17 Warwick Protest Photos

by thebrokenkite in

let the reader use discernment:.

i was disfellowshipped in june of last year.

while i've been awake for nearly a year, i still often feel groggy.

thebrokenkite

@ruby456 Actually, now that I know who Rick Fearon is (after some research), he actually made an appearance at the protest, as seen in my photos and was welcomed by all, as far as I could see. That may also better explain some of my impressions, despite not knowing of his reputation or “work” or that of anyone else there.

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ExJW responsible for calling the police at the Warwick protest, NOT Watchtower

by Diogenesister in

according to the great apostate, who spent time with police officers at the protest, they informed him that it was not watchtower who called the police in but another exjw who briefly attended the protest and subsequently disapproved of the protesters methods...claiming they were being "violent".. i find this very difficult to understand.

anyone who saw the bravery of the women who stood up in the kingdom hall and told the story of their abuse and rape could not fail to feel compassion and offer their support.. i know there are posters on this forum who disagree with me.they worry that such protests play into watchtowers "persecution" complex, and naturally i understand their position.. but really, how long do we have to fear their power over their members, and through their members, us.. many jw's simply do not know the extent of the paedophile problem,.they do not know about malawi, the un, the bloodless surgery guinea pig deaths ( thank you orphan crow), the suicides....i simply don't believe that protests don't work....if there are enough of them, and they are organized, and most of all if we are united...we shall make a difference, and that difference may be your loved one.. https://youtu.be/ffhr9onbdrk.

thebrokenkite

@Londo111 Agreed. Especially when the accusations may lead to greater discord among the ex-JW community. I can only attest to this man self-identifying as a Russelite while in my presence and that the park ranger stated someone called requesting the cancellation of the protest citing safety concerns. As you can read in the video’s comments, many who thought this man an ex-JW or an ally of Cedars attacked him accordingly. I’d be curious to hear more of the details others were apparently privy to. Whether guilty or not, I think our outrage is best reserved for WT and its ruling elite.

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ExJW responsible for calling the police at the Warwick protest, NOT Watchtower

by Diogenesister in

according to the great apostate, who spent time with police officers at the protest, they informed him that it was not watchtower who called the police in but another exjw who briefly attended the protest and subsequently disapproved of the protesters methods...claiming they were being "violent".. i find this very difficult to understand.

anyone who saw the bravery of the women who stood up in the kingdom hall and told the story of their abuse and rape could not fail to feel compassion and offer their support.. i know there are posters on this forum who disagree with me.they worry that such protests play into watchtowers "persecution" complex, and naturally i understand their position.. but really, how long do we have to fear their power over their members, and through their members, us.. many jw's simply do not know the extent of the paedophile problem,.they do not know about malawi, the un, the bloodless surgery guinea pig deaths ( thank you orphan crow), the suicides....i simply don't believe that protests don't work....if there are enough of them, and they are organized, and most of all if we are united...we shall make a difference, and that difference may be your loved one.. https://youtu.be/ffhr9onbdrk.

thebrokenkite

Before this erupts further, the man in question identified himself as a Russelite, not as a former JW, and therefore would not have been part of any perceived apostate “faction”.

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"Jehovah's Witnesses' withheld info will cost them..."

by Nicholaus Kopernicus in

latest perspective of the san diego reader on wts loosing its $4000 per day sanction appeal.... https://m.sandiegoreader.com/news/2017/nov/10/ticker-jehovahs-witnesses-withheld-info-4000-day/?templates=mobile.

thebrokenkite

1.5 mil/year is little more than pocket change for Watchtower.

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Bethel Dwelling Manual (2004 Edition, 2012 Printing)

by thebrokenkite in

a peace offering to those recently questioning if i'm undercover, though new conspiracies may surface.

;) please excuse the ongoing construction of the site and enjoy!.

http://thebrokenkite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/dwelling-together-in-unity.pdf.

thebrokenkite

@wifibandit Many thanks! I’m not very savvy with these things.

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Bethel Dwelling Manual (2004 Edition, 2012 Printing)

by thebrokenkite in

a peace offering to those recently questioning if i'm undercover, though new conspiracies may surface.

;) please excuse the ongoing construction of the site and enjoy!.

http://thebrokenkite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/dwelling-together-in-unity.pdf.

thebrokenkite

My only snow memories at the big house all torturously revolved around snow duty. How I wished I was married during those God-damned weeks.

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Bethel Dwelling Manual (2004 Edition, 2012 Printing)

by thebrokenkite in

a peace offering to those recently questioning if i'm undercover, though new conspiracies may surface.

;) please excuse the ongoing construction of the site and enjoy!.

http://thebrokenkite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/dwelling-together-in-unity.pdf.

thebrokenkite

A peace offering to those recently questioning if I'm undercover, though new conspiracies may surface. ;) Please excuse the ongoing construction of the site and enjoy!

http://thebrokenkite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Dwelling-Together-in-Unity.pdf

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11-5-17 Warwick Protest Photos

by thebrokenkite in

let the reader use discernment:.

i was disfellowshipped in june of last year.

while i've been awake for nearly a year, i still often feel groggy.

thebrokenkite

Just wanted to clarify the pictures posted above by Alfred are not from the 11-5-17 protest.