Not an elder here, but just my experience from having attended at least six halls over the years -- the elder bodies in the native language halls averaged 75-80% born-in. In the foreign language halls, the elder bodies were 50% born-in and included some very young elders. And the foreign language congs seemed to attract those who were not widely accepted in the native language congs...but they could fast-track to elder and run the show in a different language.
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Elders: Born-Ins vs Recruits
by breakfast of champions inthis is an unofficial survey.. was curious as to the number of currently serving elders who were born-in and/or raised as jw versus those who were "recruited"( i.e, not born in or raised as jw.).
for instance, right now in the hall i am assigned to:.
2 elders were born-in and/or raised as jws.. 5 were not (recruited as adults).
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Jehovah's Witnesses child abuse and judical comittees, YLE TV1 News 11/1/2014
by tunnistaja.ee inhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnoslbdatzc.
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And these are just a few of thousands....
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Ongoing frustration with wife
by Flipping El ini've tried taking the slow, patient approach with my wife.
i believe i first posted here about 13 months ago about my wife.. we've always had good communication and could talk endlessly about philosophy, neuroscience, sociology and then when i learned the ttatt, i clammed up a bit about spiritual things.
i'd always been fairly liberal, suggesting other alternative ideas, but then i told my wife about the un/ngo scandal (i ran across the guardian story doing a talk as an ms, lol!
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Maybe you should just ask her...what do you want from me?
She's pushing your buttons and you're getting all twisted in her game.
Back off, back down, and just live YOUR life.
Stop wasting all your energy trying to figure out her craziness. You can't change her. But you can enjoy your life. Let her choose whether she wants to do her thing or yours.
Go find yourself.
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JW'S BANNED AS EXTREMEIST IN RUSSIAN REGION
by NoMoreHustle inhas anybody else seen this article?.
http://www.themoscowtimes.com/news/article/jehovah-s-witnesses-banned-as-extremist-in-russian-region/511221.html.
depends on how you look at this but this can be bad for us that are still in because:.
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Inside, what are the lies in the programs you have viewed?
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What really woke me up: I started noticing most JWS are weirdos..
by kneehighmiah inthankfully my parents are converts so they aren't wierd.
seemed pretty popular by all accounts.
they are "popular" jws even now.
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Yet, I still am drawn to the notion that, selectively, weirdess has a lot to commend it - espeically if it is coupled with damn good looks and the promise of an intense, although fleeting thrill. But enough self-disclosure.
Steve2, stop making me wish that I was gay...and male...
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Jehovah's organization growing like never before: but bible studies are way down. Huh?
by kneehighmiah inso the governing body likes to keep claiming incredible growth.
at the same time they claim bible studies are way down.
are the finally admitting what we've known all along, that they can no longer recruit outsiders?
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So as Dwain pointed out, "Bible Studies" don't mean growth and don't mean that JWs are the true religion. It's just a numbers game.
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Lowering the standards: The sign of a cult struggling for survival
by Hidden-Window inmany of the recent changes in the jehovah's witness organization are a clear sign of a cult that is struggling for survival.
the internet has change the scenario in a very dramatic way.
many of us who for years struggled alone with doubts and cognitive dissonance thinking that we were the only ones, that we, as individuals were the issue, now know that there is a large community of individuals who see the organization as what it is, a mind controlling cult that is not only false, but also dangerous.. the governing body clearly understands the consequences of this awakening.
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@OMWO, great song! I totally agree, I'd rather see them flee sooner than later even with all the cash.
@Steve2: "Fluff has seldom got such an earnest work-over." Dead on.
@im stuck in - controlling the masses through religion, schooling, and fear is a truth, not a conspiracy theory. Keep your chin up!
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Best scriptures for countering TOMO III's comment about "inactive ones"??
by DATA-DOG inwhat do you say, bible gurus???
a relative asked me what i thought of the zone visit.
i am in the process of gathering my thoughts.
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DataDog, what has happened since you sent your missive?
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GMA Sara Haines marrying a gay sympathizer? -- please alert Anthony Morris (GB)
by FatFreek 2005 ingood morning america this morning featured their co-anchor sara haines and her husband-to-be (next weekend?
), roasting them and just having a good time.
however, and i don't know how to put this, he was wearing those anthony morris (governing body) no-nos -- leg hugging trousers.
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Len, Morris is just a jealous old fat fart.
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new neighbors
by Theredeemer inso, my wife and i purchased a house about a month ago and recently we met our new neighbors.
they are an older couple.
they are very nice and even brought us cookies.. in conversation they brought up that they were mormons and mentioned how much they loved it.
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IslandMan, great idea. There are so many similarities (odd if you really believe "god" has only ONE org, no?) so it would be pretty easy to open their eyes to TTALDS. love that!