Good point. It always bothered me that each congregation had full and complete transparency of their financials with a monthly report read to the congregation but that the parent organization would never do the same.
Let's review: It's a cult!
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A question
by JeffT inhas anybody ever written bethel and just flat out asked for an accounting report on the society's finances?
we all keep batting around speculation about the wtbs and money, and actual information seems non-existent.
what would they do if somebody asked for a financial statement?
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Jehovah's witnesses are the fastest growing religion.
by hoser inthat is what the speaker said in his public talk this morning.
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I read somewhere that the JWS has one the highest losses in adherence.
Check this Pew Research Report:
May 12, 2015America’s Changing Religious Landscape
Christians Decline Sharply as Share of Population; Unaffiliated and Other Faiths Continue to Grow
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¡New! Video Elder's School 2015: "How to conduct the Watchtower Study"
by hildebrando inhttp://hildeydesa.blogspot.cl/2015/11/escuela-de-ancianos-bosquejo-y-video-de.html
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Gracias, pero mi español is muy terrible.
No comprendo.
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Possible reason for cancellation of book study in homes.
by Amelia Ashton inthis was posted on fb.. so guys, i'm gonna share something with you all that i think you should know.
i've only told two people about this (one being john cedars) for fear of getting this guy into trouble, but it's very telling and will reaffirm your "ttatt faith!
a couple of weeks ago, i had to have an "ability to protect" assessment by a gentleman from a company that also investigates child protection policies etc.
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What causes new light? Embarrassment, unsustainable doctrine, a desire to affirm FDS status or avoid liability??
by Wasanelder Once ini am sure its a bit of all four.
do you think they are embarrassed by old doctrines as time goes by that become ludicrous?
(beth sarim 1925 resurrection).
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Hi First Post Here
by Distracted injust wanted to break the ice and write my first post here and also talk about some things that are bothering me.
i don't go to meetings anymore and i have become inactive for years now.
i don't believe the witnesses have the truth more than any other organized religion.
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Warwick to finish EARLY
by wifibandit inok, story time.. anon asks me via pm:.
just heard from a wallkill bethelite that warwick will finish early.
can you confirm?.
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FMF: That's only 3 months earlier unless I'm drunk? (I'm drunk)
It's four: Warwick goal finish date is Sept. 2016, moved from Jan 2017.
From September to October is one, to November is two, December three and January four.
Don't attempt math when you've been drinking.
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"The Calendar of Jehovah God" - a historical tidbit
by OrphanCrow inin 1935, clayton woodworth (editor of the golden age - later the awake!
magazine) devised a 'new' calendar that he proposed was far superior to the pagan calendars that have been used in human history.he wrote a three part series for the golden age (i am not sure if these were actually published) that laid out his justifications for how this new calendar was more accurate and of course, was right in line with the divine plan.
the calendar was published in the 1935 yearbook, but the watchtower magazine later published a retraction to the calendar.
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Farewell
by EdenOne in"don't be dismayed by good-byes.
a farewell is necessary before you can meet again.
and meeting again, after moments or lifetimes, is certain for those who are friends.
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The Rebel: I would therefore like to take this opportunity to apologise to Oubliette for not adhering to my above words and allowing friction to develop between us.
No worries.
I'm glad you took some time to reflect. It's important for all of us to recognize the difference between discussion and debate on content and personal attacks.
I forget who said it recently, but I loved this advice:
- Don't take it personally, and
- Don't make it personal
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- Don't take it personally, and
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On respect for the belief of others. Sorry for the long post
by StarTrekAngel ini am inclined to start this thread in response to some comments made in other threads.
i have been coming around these forum for quite some time now so whatever you find in here is not just related to something someone may have said this week.
it can go months back as well.. i have seen many who claim to respect the belief of others but when it comes down to applying it into practice, things take a whole different tune.
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Viviane: It is. However, no one did that.
Actually, The Rebel quoted me as writing, "It's a common marketing maxim that 'perception is reality'" and completely missed the point, which was the exact opposite of the direction s/he ran with it.
I think that's the first time I've ever disagreed with you, Viv!