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  Help needed - sources on sale if Watchtower properties to religious organizations

  by closed in

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  could you, please, help with finding sources.

  i need a list of kingdom halls, bethel's or just any properties sold by the watchtower to religious or political organisation.

  it would be the best if it was on one of official jw websites.

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  Many thanks. All help, sources much appreciated:)
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  Help needed - sources on sale if Watchtower properties to religious organizations

  by closed in

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  2. scandals

  could you, please, help with finding sources.

  i need a list of kingdom halls, bethel's or just any properties sold by the watchtower to religious or political organisation.

  it would be the best if it was on one of official jw websites.

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  Hello everybody. Could you, please, help with finding sources. I need a list of kingdom halls, Bethel's or just any properties sold by the Watchtower to religious or political organisation. It would be the best if it was on one of official jw websites. I need proof for my spouse that they officially condemn working with or for churches (one of the latest Watchtowers) but in fact they support them by passing on their halls for religious use. Many thanks upfront. I know you are great source of information and will help.
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  Breaking news: Update Darkspilver May 6th hearing

  by ZindagiNaMilegiDobaara in

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  on may 6th, 2019 watch tower attorney paul polidoro faced off against anonymous reddit user darkspilver, represented by eff, the electronic frontier foundation.. link to youtube video with audio from may 6th hearing:.

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wzopjmzfco&feature=youtu.be.

  polidoro, noted for his appearance in the supreme court case of watchtower versus stratton ohio, now represents watch tower of pennsylvania in their efforts to flush out the inside leak sources of documents, videos and images.. these documents and other sensitive information have been leaked to the public and reposted by dozens of individuals since 2017. watch tower is deeply concerned about the internal moles leaking this information, since much of it has been used by whistleblowers to reveal watch tower's private internal policies and procedures.. included in the leaks are publisher id and records management materials which reveal the extent of jehovah's witness data collection and management prodedures, including the destruction of documents.. jehovah's witnesses have come under intense scrutiny for their failure to report child abuse across the globe, not only in mandatory reporting states, but in every location where clergy members are not required to report.. the dangerous policies of the jehovah's witness organization have resulted in a significant movement among current and former members to expose the organization and force transparency.. current members with high-level access to watch tower documents have risked expulsion and legal recourse for their efforts.. the electronic frontier foundation's attorney alex moss represented the unidentified darkspilver redditor in defense of the motion to quash watch tower's subpoena to unmask his identity.. listen closely as both sides make their case, and the judge seeks to understand the issues involved.. freedom of speech versus alleged copyright infringement- you be the judge.

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  Hi.

  The Watchtower encourages JWs to share its publications online. Some JWs use its logo on their facebook pages, they have tie pins, brollies, tablet covers wit JW.ORG logo. Why the org does not chase them? They share or use quotes on other forums, pages etc. Why no court cases?

  Outright lies - They have no power to excommunicate him/her from local church. They actually do. He/she will not loose friends or family. He/she wiil.

  Thank you the Watchtower for showing your truth colours. You help me to decide if I should remain a witness or not. And frankly, if I want to be follower of Jesus, I will have to leave.
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  The Governing Body / Jehovah`s Witnesses and the Sin Of Omission ,How guilty are they ? Can you give an example ?

  by smiddy3 in

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  i would like as many people that can, to respond to this appeal as i am sure their are many examples out their that may help lurkers and fence sitters to make a decision on where they stand regarding the "truth".

  i look forward to your comments either negative or plus..

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  Hi from baptized and active in JWdom lurker.

  Playing with words and justifying involvement of the Org with UN in any form is a scandal.

  I feel sorry for Saunter. He wants to explain things to himself. But I guess he knows that the truth is simple - any, I stress, any involvement in political organisation is a sin.
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  Hoping I can stay

  by allyson in

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  i started studying with witnesses about 21 months ago.

  started going to meetings in march 2017, went to the memorial and attended my first convention.

  i love it.

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  Ally. I am far from telling you what you should do. I don't want to encourage or discourage you. Whatever the org is or whatever the people in it are, do what you want. You feel happy with them - good. You don't have to be baptised or a publisher to study, go to meetings or socialise. I know quite a few who come to meetings, mix with JWs but are Not formally members. Maybe it is an option for you. You have to decide though.
  
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  Stagnation of JWs in Britain

  by darkspilver in

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  this is an 'off-topic' continuation of this discussion.

  steve2: in britain, growth of publishers is slowing down, if not stagnating.

  darkspilver: .

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  After brexit many Poles and JWs from EU will leave. They already are. And it will be one of factors that figures will drop , I suppose
  
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  Stagnation of JWs in Britain

  by darkspilver in

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  this is an 'off-topic' continuation of this discussion.

  steve2: in britain, growth of publishers is slowing down, if not stagnating.

  darkspilver: .

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  There are many symptoms of decrease and I guess it is going to get even slower.

  1. New ones are mainly foreign language speakers. At English conventions many foreigners get baptised. An influx of Polish JWs has brought not only new members but many active JWs came over. 10 years ago there was 0 Polish circuits, now 3 or 4.

  2. Many English congs especially rural ones are getting old. I know at least 5 where average age is over 60 and they have 50% at their meetings for obvious reasons.

  3. Preaching pattern is plain stupid. They go out in mornings for an hour or so knocking on empty places. Btw Mormons in my town do their job at night and they do catch people in. Even local Witnesses can see it.

  4. 3 years ago at the elders school, a teacher from the branch did maths: 80% not at homes (to be positive, it can be around 90%), average 4 people per house but just 1, the same, in the morning (others at work or school). It makes - JW reach just 3-5% of population in.

  I must say that foreign JW are much more zealous and friendly in general. Sorry if I upset anybody.
  
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  Question for SBF

  by Fisherman in

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  slimboyfat, it appears that wts is going, gone digital.

  can you show your view what is wts next move after they are completely gone from kings county and settled in warwick?

  - this thread is your if you want it..

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  I think the org is doing just fine financially.

  1. They have dropped much of production. They outsource a lot (DVDs etc).

  2. They have donations coming in.

  All in all: Even if donations are wors, the regular spendings are lower.
  
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  help needed -pre 1970 literature source

  by closed in

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  hi there.. can somebody, please, point me in right direction.. i am looking for literature from 60' 50' especially watchtower and awake.. any sources i could download them from?

  preferably searchable formats?.

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  Much obliged
  
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  help needed -pre 1970 literature source

  by closed in

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  hi there.. can somebody, please, point me in right direction.. i am looking for literature from 60' 50' especially watchtower and awake.. any sources i could download them from?

  preferably searchable formats?.

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  Hi there.

  Can somebody, please, point me in right direction.

  I am looking for literature from 60' 50' especially Watchtower and Awake.

  Any sources I could download them from? Preferably searchable formats?