Posts by LevelThePlayingField

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Do you know someone who is going to the Elders school 2017, in any country?

by defender of truth in

an informant in spanish forum, active elder in a congregation in madrid (spain) has posted new info regarding elders school 2017. important changes are to be done for "child" or sexual abuses.

https://abusostj.vbulletin.net/forum/main-forum/audiencias-judiciales/5506-escuela-de-ancianos-2017.

doing a summary:.

LevelThePlayingField

"the authorities are taking ever more strict precautions to assure the protection of minors." That's what the GB should have been doing all along, but no. All they do is cover their ass.

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a theory- different scenario for future of JW

by closed in

why does the org sell so many properties?

i just was wondering... may be they are thinking of ditching 1914 doctrine and other teachings.

it will be not a new light but completely different religion.

See, I see it a bit differently. I really think that the GB believe what they are preaching. And I think that, like Lett said, the donations don't cover everything anymore. I think the move to Warwick was planned a long time ago to centralize everything and the billion or so they made already in sales, just come with the territory. Plus the sales surely help with the lack of donations over the past couple of years.

I think they have a team of smart people (probably worldly folks) helping them with their bottom line. Then the GB said we don't need to print as much because the "electronic device" is the way to go and many a brother or sister has one. So let's run with that, and wammo. There you have it.

Just my 2 cents.

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Jehovah's Witnesses Watchtower Society Houses Hidden Sexual Abuse Records, Says Journalist

by no password in

jehovah's witnesses watchtower society houses hidden sexual abuse records, says journalist.

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LevelThePlayingField

I tell you this much. The day that the pedophile database is actually released, I will party like it's 1999.

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Kingdom Hall Renovation Question: Who Pays?

by breakfast of champions in

so last night it was announced at the local hall that the ldc had decided against building a new hall, and that the existing hall would be "renovated.

the prospect of a new hall has been dangled before this congregation for at least 10 years now.

in fact, the congregation had already purchased property, had approval from the rbc for a new hall.

LevelThePlayingField

Thanks for posting that letter Wifi. After reading it, it seems clear to me that the GB is so rapped up in itself. They want to control everything they can. Not so with the general churches. So sad. No autonomy.

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2016-12-29 BOE Re: Donations in Support of Kingdom Interests Worldwide

by wifibandit in

december 29, 2016 to all congregations re: donations in support of kingdom interests worldwide.

LevelThePlayingField

I agree. They are clearly asking for donations just by mentioning donations. To anyone half awake or even the JW with half a brain, it's asking for money.

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COUNTDOWN! - The Great London Bethel Sell-off!

by darkspilver in

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following the initial publicity for this multi-million pound sale sell-off - as highlighted here and here some three months ago....the sale process has been progressing with tender dates announced:green court (residential apartments):best and final bids invited by monday 19th december 2016 at 5pmno.1 elstree way:expressions of interest and initial bids by friday 3rd february 2017 at 5pmibsa house:expressions of interest and initial bids by friday 3rd march 2017 at 5pmwatch tower house:expressions of interest and initial bids by friday 31st march 2017 at 5pmconference centre & open field:expressions of interest and initial bids by friday 31st march 2017 at 5pmmanor point units 1 & 2:this property will be available for sale with vacant possession in early 2020buttermere court (residential apartments):bidding details to be announcedullswater court (residential apartments):bidding details to be announced.

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LevelThePlayingField

Looks like the GB is applying the concept of centralization (moving all the New York city properties to upstate NY). Now they are doing the same in the UK sounds like.

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TV - Revealed: JWs in the Philippines - Investigative Documentaries

by darkspilver in

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note: although some of the interviews in the following video are in english, the majority is in tagalog/filipino, if that's a problem please don't watch it.. investigative documentaries: jws in the philippines.

broadcast on thursday 22 december 2016 on the gma news tv in the philippines.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mydu2bq-lwm.

LevelThePlayingField

darksilver - hey, thanks for trying for me. That one says, "The uploader has not made this video available in your country." But thanks for trying.

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TV - Revealed: JWs in the Philippines - Investigative Documentaries

by darkspilver in

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friends

note: although some of the interviews in the following video are in english, the majority is in tagalog/filipino, if that's a problem please don't watch it.. investigative documentaries: jws in the philippines.

broadcast on thursday 22 december 2016 on the gma news tv in the philippines.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mydu2bq-lwm.

LevelThePlayingField

Video not available in my country. USA. Could someone tell us what it's about? Thanks.

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5 Ways to Improve Your Online Security

by Simon in

let's face it, we're all connected now.

we take it for granted that we access our bank accounts from our laptops or phones.

it's so convenient.

LevelThePlayingField

Thanks Simon, I made notations. A big help. :)

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Major congregational quake in Southern California

by Hecce in

this notice is not official yet and it should be confidential until released thru the proper channels.

a friend of mine told me about a huge elders meeting in southern california.

the subject was the relocation and dissolution of some congregations; it seems that this is the result of some project that has been going on for some time and is going to be implemented right now.. please let me know if this is happening all over the country?.

LevelThePlayingField

Not to speak selfishly, but if it heads my way in Ohio, I'd welcome it. I hate the congregation that my wife goes to anyway, and I attend because she doesn't know I'm awake and it would utterly destroy her otherwise.

But back to the original post, yeah, mother will take care of mother.