Posts by avaddohn94

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To the Royal Commission: A JW's thank you note... from Mexico!

by avaddohn94 in

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note: i sent this e-mail to their contact mail address and now, i wish to make it public for it truly expresses my current thoughts!.

a jw's thank you note... from mexico!.

first of all, let me tell you i am still one of jehovah's witnesses.

avaddohn94

Note: I sent this e-mail to their contact mail address and now, I wish to make it public for it truly expresses my current thoughts!

A JW's thank you note... from Mexico!

First of all, let me tell you I am still one of Jehovah's Witnesses. With my [family], we're currently going through the "fading" process that was so accurately described throughout your public hearing (our families and friends are all within this church as you can probably imagine).

We're convinced this religion in which our parents raised us, is a "captive organization" as Mr. Stewart accurately described it.

Now, we are aware the scope of your investigation is aimed at this terrible child abuse issue; nevertheless, we wish to say THANK YOU for addressing many of the issues that Jehovah's Witnesses are forced to deal with.

During the hours you have devoted to analyzing, studying and exposing this organization, many of us have felt as if finally someone has been able to speak our minds and hearts!

Now, some former JWs and some who are still within might have their own agendas on what they think should've been remarked or pointed out to the various people who appeared before you during the past weeks; I actually wish to apologize in the name of those who might be saying they're displeased or disappointed (specifically with yesterday's hearing).

In my opinion, you did SUPERB but you have to understand that when you have been so affected by the rules and laws set forth by these types of religions, some people are eagerly waiting for a "safety valve", some sort of outlet for their emotions.

And well, I do not wish this e-mail to become my own "safety valve". I hope my latin origin and the fact that English is not my first language might excuse this rather long "thank you note"!

Please express my gratitude to Justice McClellan, Mr. Angus Stewart and the rest of the counselors and researchers who did such a great work on this case study 29.

We'll be looking forward to the outcome and hope that the light you have ignited in Australia will spread through all this organization so that those who decide to remain may at least have much better prospects!

Best regards!

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"You Became So Beloved to Us"

by wifibandit in

pixel and wifibandit present, in its original form, gmb_e.mp4 "you became so beloved to us".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odfdkl8lwpk.

avaddohn94

Great job! Thanks Pixel and Wifibandit for confirming the fact that Circuit Overseers are going downhill!

This is the only way they can try to stop their fall in value; through their pathetic videos.

Seems to me they've been coached by Pinky and the Brain. Remember that episode where Brain plans to broadcast "the saddest tearjerker ever" in order to leave the planet in such depression, that they are all left vulnerable in their hands?

Well, that's exactly what they're doing at the conventions and now, apparently they'll be using this same method to keep the publishers in line. I'm recalling Pinky actually says regarding "emotional movies" that "no one can resist a terrifically manipulative contrivance with swelling music".

Regards,

Avaddohn94

My blog (in Spanish)

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Caleb & Sophia RC badges

by oppostate in

take a look at this caleb & sophia rc badge for children.. .

what's the motivation to make special childrens' badges?

i smell indoctrination!.

avaddohn94

Thanks OUTLAW!

We've started a new conversation at extj.com (in Spanish) using the pertinent comparison you've made!

Regards,

Avaddohn94

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Asamblea Regional 2015

by wifibandit in

for the spanish speaking: .

https://youtu.be/hwym3x_cuvy?list=plrw9u-n1z2m_zcto4vkw6ay4xyougmvhl.

avaddohn94

Thanks wifibandit! Posting it @ extj.com should anyone be interested...

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May tv.jw.org program

by zophar in

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the may broadcast on tv.jw.org.

we need money!.

http://tv.jw.org/#video/vodstudio/pub-jwb_201505_1_video.

avaddohn94

Interestingly, he decided (or was told) not to wear his famous "pinky ring" for this broadcasting.

He is definitely "not shy" when it comes to money.

I think we'll soon start hearing stories about how "even poor brother Lett had to sell his pinky ring because of our bad finances"...

How pathetic!

Wonder if Samuel Herd will get rid of his flashy Rolex-lnvicta watch next time he's in charge of the broadcasting!

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Pathetic manipulation at the Zone Visit to the Mexico Branch (Central America)

by avaddohn94 in

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gb helper robert luccioni paid a visit to the branch that oversees mexico and central america and, you can probably imagine all the "excitement" among the witnesses who were tied in via internet.. this time they really emphasized that none of the information that was shared during such a "magnificent" event was to be posted on social media.

the fact that they are becoming more secretive should alert anyone about the dangers posed by cult-like religions but, truth be told, that is a very difficult thing to understand from within.. still, this picture might be of help!

in the end, luccioni's objective as representative of the governing body was very clear: money!

avaddohn94

Well, I'm sure you probably still find those huts you mention in certain areas OneEyedJoe, but most kingdom halls used in Central America, even in the poorest regions are similar to this one: http://static.panoramio.com/photos/large/11863196.jpg

Actually, Chiapas, which is probably the poorest state in Mexico has 3 or 4 assembly halls already (well-built and pretty functional depending on their region if I may say). You will also find nice kingdom halls built in rural areas in Belize, Costa Rica and so on.

The thing is that whenever they get into a project of that nature, the Branch will make loans for plots of land and during the months or years that the construction takes place, the brothers are told: "keep the donations coming my friends, the need is even greater". Eventually, they get their kingdom hall and as we all know, they also get an unpayable debt which as per their new instructions is not a monthly lease but a contribution (woe betide them if they cease sending the money one month because they'll get a letter immediately demanding for reasons and, more importantly, the money).

I've only posted 2 topics at jehovahs-witness.com. You may find the other one pretty interesting as well on these same matters.

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Pathetic manipulation at the Zone Visit to the Mexico Branch (Central America)

by avaddohn94 in

jw
friends

gb helper robert luccioni paid a visit to the branch that oversees mexico and central america and, you can probably imagine all the "excitement" among the witnesses who were tied in via internet.. this time they really emphasized that none of the information that was shared during such a "magnificent" event was to be posted on social media.

the fact that they are becoming more secretive should alert anyone about the dangers posed by cult-like religions but, truth be told, that is a very difficult thing to understand from within.. still, this picture might be of help!

in the end, luccioni's objective as representative of the governing body was very clear: money!

avaddohn94

GB helper Robert Luccioni paid a visit to the branch that oversees Mexico and Central America and, you can probably imagine all the "excitement" among the witnesses who were tied in via internet.

This time they really emphasized that none of the information that was shared during such a "magnificent" event was to be posted on social media. The fact that they are becoming more secretive should alert anyone about the dangers posed by cult-like religions but, truth be told, that is a very difficult thing to understand from within.

Still, this picture might be of help! In the end, Luccioni's objective as representative of the Governing Body was very clear: MONEY! And this time, they mounted a complete play appealing to their sense of shame using the "experience" of an "anonymous" kid whose savings into a piggy bank were sent in support of the worldwide work.

Next, they actually showed the piggy bank with a bow and then warned all the brothers south of the border once again not to share this information on social media. IMO, there is one word that truly defines all of the above: PATHETIC.

If you think that a lot of people in Central America (i.e. Panama, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica and Belize) live in abject poverty and the fact that according to the World Bank 33% of Mexico's population lives in moderate poverty and 9% in extreme poverty, you can imagine why some of us consider the above a despicable way of manipulating, not just any people, but our families and friends who are still within.

In the end, they will probably end up sharing this when they start broadcasting in Spanish at tv.jw.org and many will probably say: "you see, there is no secrecy and everything is clearly exposed", however, even if they upload these shameful talks, very few of our friends and dear ones will get a chance to see the wicked agenda of their leaders.

Best regards,

Avaddohn94

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Look at this fear mongering graphic from latest WT

by cappytan in

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avaddohn94

I'm not sure if which I image I fear the most. The one posted by cappytan or this one:

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They're GONE

by OneFingerSalute in

so any scuttle-butt on the wherefores and why's of the disappearance of song 139 and the april km from jdubya dot org?.

seems strange even for them to release something and just a few days later nuke it.

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avaddohn94

Below you will find the link that still works to download the KM.

http://www.jw.org/en/publications/kingdom-ministry/km201504

Now, I did download a copy on February 10 and I've just compared it vs. the one above and they seem pretty much the same.

http://www.diffnow.com/?report=a5k3r

We'll have to wait and see if they actually post a different one.

I actually did notice a difference with the version in Spanish which is the number of the "new song". In English they just say "New Song" whereas in Spanish they do include No. 139. I don't think that "fact" should be the cause for dropping the file but, who knows?

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Looking for details about the Org , property ownership and not a religion in Mexico

by Crazyguy in

i was unable to find any details on this on jwfacts, anyone have details on the wt not being a religion so they could instead own property?.

avaddohn94

Not really Apognophos. Here's what I identify as the problem. Neither the preaching work nor owning places of worship was banned or semibanned in Mx. Mormons and evangelicals did their preaching work during those 50 years without any restrain or limitation and the Catholic Church held massive gatherings out of their temples as well. They only surrendered their places of worship to Mexico's government pursuant to the law in effect back then and because of that, they were able to sing inside their temples, use the bible when preaching and pray. The Watchtower chose to retain ownership of their properties and assets and preferred to become a cultural association. Their Kingdom Halls became "Halls of Cultural Studies" (which were mainly built in backyards of "spiritual families" in some sort of clandestine way), they ceased to pray, they were not allowed to use the Bible when preaching and of course, they did not sing. I'm sorry, but I do see a double standard coming from a religion which actually preferred to give up to three main elements of spiritual gatherings before turning their assets to Caesar (as all the other churches did in order to provide their spiritual aid).