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  JW imprisonment

  by BourneIdentity in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  this is on the jw news site.

  news alert | crimean supreme court sentenced brother artem gerasimov to six years in prison.

  on june 4, 2020, the crimean supreme court sentenced brother artem gerasimov to six years in prison for his peaceful christian worship.

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  This is another update on an imprisonment

  Dennis Christensen, Now Imprisoned in Russia for Three Years, Remains Steadfast and Joyful

  As of today, Brother Dennis Christensen has endured three years of unjust imprisonment in Russia. Since his arrest on May 25, 2017, some friends have asked Brother Christensen how this tribulation has affected his faith. His answer has remained the same: “My faith has become only stronger.”

  It appears they are saying someone can improve spiritually by attending no meetings, no field circus, nor associating with the brothers and sisters.
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  JW imprisonment

  by BourneIdentity in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  this is on the jw news site.

  news alert | crimean supreme court sentenced brother artem gerasimov to six years in prison.

  on june 4, 2020, the crimean supreme court sentenced brother artem gerasimov to six years in prison for his peaceful christian worship.

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  This is on the JW News site

  NEWS ALERT | Crimean Supreme Court Sentenced Brother Artem Gerasimov to Six Years in Prison

  On June 4, 2020, the Crimean Supreme Court sentenced Brother Artem Gerasimov to six years in prison for his peaceful Christian worship. He was seeking acquittal from his original sentence by the Yalta City Court, which was a fine for 400,000 rubles (approx. $6,000 U.S.). The appeal ruling immediately came into force and Brother Gerasimov was taken into custody. He will appeal this decision.

  Am I reading this right? He simply appealed the fine, and to add insult to injury, they threw him in prison for losing the appeal to the fine?
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  Economic Recovery after COVID-19

  by Simon in

  1. social
  2. current

  it feels like we've really turned a corner, this morning especially.. the covid lockdowns are ending and medical systems were not overwhelmed plus there are existing treatments that have been proven to be effective (like hydroxychloroquine) and new vaccines and medicines in the pipeline.

  a week or so ago the dems were dead against opening things up but since they are encouraging protests (which often turn violent) they can't continue that stance - thus proving trumps claim that it will soon be gone.

  the majority of the deaths were politician-assisted (which i hope people are prosecuted for) so it's not the big risk we were led to believe and (over) reacted to.. the bls reported this morning that the us economy just added a huge number of jobs (most on record) and will undoubtedly benefit even more from a drive to source local production and supply chains going forwards.

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  BourneIdentity

  Quetzal

  ”After covid”? Are you saying you believe we have covid behind us and we’ve seen the worst of it?

  Simons subject states after as well. You both believe it’s done?
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  Economic Recovery after COVID-19

  by Simon in

  1. social
  2. current

  it feels like we've really turned a corner, this morning especially.. the covid lockdowns are ending and medical systems were not overwhelmed plus there are existing treatments that have been proven to be effective (like hydroxychloroquine) and new vaccines and medicines in the pipeline.

  a week or so ago the dems were dead against opening things up but since they are encouraging protests (which often turn violent) they can't continue that stance - thus proving trumps claim that it will soon be gone.

  the majority of the deaths were politician-assisted (which i hope people are prosecuted for) so it's not the big risk we were led to believe and (over) reacted to.. the bls reported this morning that the us economy just added a huge number of jobs (most on record) and will undoubtedly benefit even more from a drive to source local production and supply chains going forwards.

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  I feel we’ve turned the corner as well and things are looking up. But I feel a lot of this shit has been rigged to accomplish many agendas. Just give it a few weeks and the next big thing will happen. I hope that I’m wrong.
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  I am starting to think there is more to these riots than just some meets the eye.

  by phoenixrising in

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  2. current

  the fake news wants us to believe that one cop who murdered one person sparked all this.

  i am seeing this crap in london and around the world.

  this does not make any sense.

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  https://youtu.be/fa7nSzCiGXk
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  I am starting to think there is more to these riots than just some meets the eye.

  by phoenixrising in

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  the fake news wants us to believe that one cop who murdered one person sparked all this.

  i am seeing this crap in london and around the world.

  this does not make any sense.

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  Phoenix

  I too have been smelling a lot of bullshit from all this. There is something sinister going on.
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  JWs and Covid Benefits

  by minimus in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  what a wonderful time to be a jehovah’s witness!

  for the most part you don’t have to go and preach you don’t have to go to meetings and you can stay home and watch what happens on your ipad.

  these are the glory days!!

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  The typical morning is drive to a territory and take 8-10 houses. By that time, the group is ready for a break. It’s easy to sit and chat for 45 minutes over food and coffee. Then you have a person take a return visit on one side of town and then someone else on the other side of town and your morning is complete. Everyone feels great that they served Jehovah fully that day! 🤮
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  JWs want to preach right now so very badly, they feel the fish are biting

  by BourneIdentity in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  they know many people are fearful and feeling vulnerable due to world events.. but something i’ve always considered is how will they be better off by becoming a jw.

  they can be a jw, but the world events still are happening causing everyone anxiety.

  and no, jws are not immune from this, jws are more anxious and paranoid as ever right now.

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  I should have said the Uber Dubs. I would agree, the majority are very likely loving this break from it. Most only go through the motions to appear spiritual and appease family and friends.
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  JWs and Covid Benefits

  by minimus in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  what a wonderful time to be a jehovah’s witness!

  for the most part you don’t have to go and preach you don’t have to go to meetings and you can stay home and watch what happens on your ipad.

  these are the glory days!!

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  BourneIdentity

  I think the majority of JDubs are going to find it VERY hard to want to go door to door once things get back to normal. The hardcore ones will be balling their eyes out and so grateful to be back out.
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  Thunderous Applause Around The Stadium

  by Number 6 in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  growing up in the 70's and 80's in the jw religion who remembers the massive stadium gigs the watchtower used to hold?.

  we used to denounce false religion in the starkest of terms.

  we were right and by god we were letting anyone who listened know it.

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  I do recall those times and how motivating they were. You would leave Sunday and really ponder over how you could give more to Jehovah, it was like a drug. We thought it was Holy Spirit working on us. I don’t know if it was more exciting back then or we were so deeply entrenched and brainwashed.

  All I know now is the conventions are boring as fuck and there is no semblance of those past times and excitement.