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  10 Years Japan losses 5,400 Publishers and 638 Kingdom Halls! Why?

  by Witness 007 in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  japan had a handful of witnesses after ww 2....this number skyrocketed to 222,912 by 1998!

  then something happened.

  publisher figures didn't stop, they dropped by thousands over the next decade!.

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  Alligator Wisdom

  2008 Yearbook = 3,177 congregations. 2009 Yearbook = 3,177 congregations. No additions, no subtractions. Makes me wonder...

  Alligator Wisdom (aka Brother NOT Exerting Vigorously)
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  The hidden message in the June 15 2009 watchtower.

  by Hobo Ken in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  this study will set the tone for future-proofing the watchtower society doctrine that their governing body is "the faithful slave" mentioned in parable by jesus in matthew24.. i thought as i read the study article starting on p.20 that the most important thing about this piece is what is missing, what is not said.. the first paragraph sets the tone of what they are trying to convey.. "while giving the composite sign of the last days jesus said, who really is the faithful and discreet slave?".

  i believe what they are doing with the opening paragraph is placing the authority and position of "the slave" within the context of the signs of the times thus attempting to validate it.

  without mentioning when they became such.. they then say that jesus would "reward" and appoint this slave over all his belongings.

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  Alligator Wisdom

  Good points, and I agree that they have been mentioning it (1914) less and less.

  Actually, next week's study article in the March 15,2009 Watchtower "Be Vigilant" on pages 15 thru 17 makes significant reference to 1914.

  Alligator Wisdom (aka Brother NOT Exerting Vigorously)
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  mass apostasy among anointed ones... ???

  by Albert Einstein in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  the number of partaking at the memorial is increasiong.

  the usual explanaition is, that the new partaking anointed ones are replacements for the "unfaithfull" previous anionted.. what is confusing me, ... looking at the numbers of newly partaking each year .... , to see how many former anointed ones must have proved uinfaithful .... over 10% each year????

  what did they commit?

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  Alligator Wisdom

  It just so happens that I did ask an elder in my hall during the week of this year's Memorial about the increase of those partaking.

  His answer?

  "Of course Jehovah wants to increase the number of anointed as the end draws closer. The more of Christ's brothers there are, the more guidance and support we can get from them as we approach Amageddon's doorstep."

  Alligator Wisdom (aka Brother NOT Exerting Vigorously)
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  Time left is reduced!!!

  by crapola in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  my mom just told me the theme of the next special assembly day.

  "the time left is reduced!

  " now how many times have we heard that?.

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  Alligator Wisdom

  The end is so close that I DON'T BUY green bananas!

  Alligator Wisdom (aka Brother NOT Exerting Vigorously)
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  Blondie's Comments You Will Not Hear at the 04-26-09 WT Study (PRAYERS)

  by blondie in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  matt.

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  Alligator Wisdom

  For you brothers out there, how about representing the group by praying like this before a meal at a congregation gathering?

  "Good bread, good meat, good Lord, Let's Eat!!"

  Alligator Wisdom (aka Brother NOT Exerting Vigorously)
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  What did you find upset elders the most ?

  by KAYTEE in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  what i found that upset elders more than most things was, when you made them verify their statement with scriptural backing.. when you showed their complete lack of common sense coupled with lack of christian knowledge.. on one occasion when having a heated discussion, i constantly made them refer to the org.

  book for the answer, they ridiculed me, saying "are you getting your little green book out again".. all i was trying to point out was the answer (according to the society) on the subject at hand, most organisation will have some sort of code of conduct, the little green book was theirs.. they wanted to be right in all things even if it meant going against the org.. kt.

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  Alligator Wisdom

  What upsets elders the most?

  Christian Freedom!

  Alligator Wisdom (aka Brother NOT Exerting Vigorously)
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  Needs of the Congregation......"Raise Your Hands Higher!"

  by bronzefist in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  "friends" have lost their jobs......so what.

  "friends" are depressed.....so what.

  "friends" are being kicked to the curb, because they're not in the clique...so what.. the local needs talk was, raise your hands higher for the wt conductor who will not call on those with names he forgets.

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  Alligator Wisdom

  The lamest "local needs" part that I've heard recently in my current congregation was this:

  "How To Comment"

  It just so happens that this elder body just couldn't handle the diverse, deep, meditative and reflective thoughts of the small handful of publishers when they gave comments. This elder (secretary) stipulated to comment in this concrete order (1) give a brief answer as stated in the paragraph, (2) mention the scripture quoted/sited in your comment and (3) try to make a final comment that will lead into the next paragraph.

  Mechanical....yet safe.

  Yes, the general bunch in the hall are drones. However, some publishers in my congregation are educated and some are very insightful. Thus, the curve ball thrown when these elders conduct a study session. I actually believe that some of these publishers do comment (like I do) with major league words in an intuitive manner OUT OF SPITE. Ha Ha Ha.

  Alligator Wisdom (aka Brother NOT Exerting Vigorously)
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  WHERE DO THEY GET THIS STUFF FROM???

  by whereami in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  illustration aboutobedience given by a brother at a new kingdom hall in new england:.

  do you realize that in the bible there are many instances of situations.

  where jehovah's people were given directions that made no sense from .

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  Alligator Wisdom

  The difference between the Biblical examples and the FDS is paramount! And this speaker/brother wants to encourage "obedience" on the same level? Sickening cult speak.

  Jehovah God spoke (through his Word or angels) directly with Abraham, Moses, Noah..etc.

  The FDS doesn't claim such. So why should we deem their words as being from God? And if they DID claim such, then that ought to ring some bells.

  Alligator Wisdom (aka Brother NOT Exerting Vigorously)
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  Japan Lost 589 Congregations

  by metatron in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  things must be getting tough for the 'number puffing' theocrats in japan.. .

  3802 congregations (1999 yearbook).

  3213 congregations (latest report).

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  Alligator Wisdom

  Update on Japan's congregation figures: 2008 Yearbook = 3,177 congregations. 2009 Yearbook = 3,177 congregations. No additions, no subtractions. Makes me wonder... Alligator Wisdom (aka Brother NOT Exerting Vigorously)
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  Thankful Not To Be An Elder Anymore ( KM)

  by metatron in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i count my blessings.

  i picked up a kingdom ministry for february and saw, once again, the mindless horror that the organization has evolved into.

  there's the grade school reading level.

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  Alligator Wisdom

  1) Nice post Metatron. What you write is what I see at my Hall.

  2) Welcome onboard Truth & Justice. I'll remember that. Jer 23:32. Thanks!

  Alligator Wisdom (aka Brother NOT Exerting Vigorously)