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  Donations aren't coming in from Western Countries: more confirmation

  by Julia Orwell in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  in talking to sparky the elder today (http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/jw/friends/263862/1/an-elder-called-me-hes-waking-up-and-knew-id-understand-nice-for-him-to-have-a-friend) i found out he did the accounts for our congregation for years.

  he said very rarely did the congregation meet its expenses without some well-off brother chipping in a few grand here and there.

  the elders would also make up the shortfall.

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  Growing up i always remember my elder father stepping up to the plate and making up the financial deficit of the congregation. For the most part in the western world the bulk of the donations come fron a few.

  In my area congregations are supported by the 65+ jws who open up their wallets a little too generously. Once this generation dies off, things are going to get tougher.The younger generation just doesn't it have it to give.

  As to getting contributions from people at the door, it isn't happening. NO one that I know asks for contributions. It's never mentioned at the meetings and it hasn't been encouraged in the last 5-6 years. Even if someone from the territory does contribute , it usually a pittance.

  Thanks Julia for bringing this up.
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  The christian school for married couples

  by wannaexit in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  the new in thing among the rank and file is to strive to get to the christian school for married couple.

  this appears to substitute the school of gilead.

  it's a 2 month long event and after graduation , couples are sent somewhere where the need is great in their own country.

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  The new in thing among the rank and file is to strive to get to the christian school for married couple. This appears to substitute the school of Gilead. It's a 2 month long event and after graduation , couples are sent somewhere where the need is great in their own country. They are classified as special pioneers which means they will be pounding the doors for 130 hours a month. Unless one is over 40 then they get a break and have to pound doors for 120 hours a month.

  They'll be getting a small stipend but only for one year. After that they are on their own. They give you a swift kick in the pants and leave you to fend for yourself. Isn't Jehovah's organization loving :(
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  NEWBIES are leaving like crazy! Be very afraid WT

  by clarity in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  # 3 newbie post.

  first of all, the newbies have set a record here!.

  have you ever seen a 4pg post where 21 new members reply!

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  Funny, over the weekend, I was sitting at the one day assembly and thinking : is there no one among these 800 + people that have figured things out. While reading this thread and reading how many new ones have joined, made me realize that among those 800 + there may have been someone who has figured things out too. I don't comment much, but read mostly every day. I want to welcome all the newbies and wish you all the best on the next chapters of your lives without the watchtower appendage.
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  An Elder Reads CoC !!

  by TTATTelder in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i have recently joined the site.

  i was just appointed an elder this summer.

  i started discovering the ttatt (the truth about the truth) last year after putting a few things together myself concerning the leadership and then doing some research online.. i really enjoyed jwfacts.com, jwsurvey, and others.

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  I completely missed this thread. I'm glad I found it this morning. I am also glad TTATTelder that your "awakening" has begun. So much for holy spirit behind appointments. What a farce ! Ray's books were also instrumental for me. I hope that you will also read In Search of Christian Freedom. As others have pointed out, take it easy with your family and I also am of the opinion that a slow fade is better than the "bull in the china" approach. It took me a lot longer than hubby to sort things out. All the best to you as you embark on this wonderful new journey.
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  Which KHall Did You Go To Or Visit, That Had The Nicest People, (Like JW's Are Supposed To Be?)

  by LoisLane looking for Superman in

  1. jw
  2. friends

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  this was inspired by the poster "integ"'s thread: warmth of the khall.. the nicest group of people i have ever met at a khall was the one in key west, florida.. loislane .

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  Witnesses will always pull out the biggest butter knife when visitors show up. But most are just acting. The true colours come out after getting to know people.
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  Isn't the new light exciting???

  by wannaexit in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  well, for some jw's the gb new light is very very exciting.

  in fact its the most exciting thing that has happened in a very long time.

  this is what a long time jw told me.

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  Well, for some jw's the gb new light is very very exciting. In fact its the most exciting thing that has happened in a very long time. This is what a long time jw told me. In fact she was disappointed because the next article will be a summary at the circuit assembly and she won't be able relish it fully.

  I don't get it? I don't understand how anybody can sit through this new light and not have a little bell go off that says: "wait a minute this has gone too far".

  The problem is that most don't consider it new light, only adjustments. And I believe that most are only focusing on the chart and taking from it what they want to believe, which is the end is near.
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  Do you make your own soup?

  by compound complex in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  greetings, soup lovers:.

  i have a huge kitchen at my disposal (not my own); vegetables, cans of this and that and spices are scattered about, prepared to go into a cauldron of minestrone i started a few days ago.

  i'm preparing ahead so as to freeze the leftovers to heat up later at home over my hotplate.. nothing like a 6-burner gas range to simmer over!.

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  Like Scully, I make soup weekly. this fall I want to make more squash soups. My family's favourites are:

  1. Italian wedding soup (my family calls it "brodo").
  2. Minestrone (minestra)
  3. Potato Lentil
  4. Beef barley
  5. Rice and cabbage
  6. Tomato tortellini and lentil
  7. Pasta e fagioli

  I think I'll go make a pot today
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  HELP! JWSTRUGGLE UNDER ATTACK FROM F.A.C.A.D.E! Special Theocratic Warfare Unit of W.T.S.!!!

  by AuntConnie in

  1. social
  2. current

  jw-struggle is under attack by the elite team of hacking pioneers, code name facade!

  their mission is to rid the organization of the "undesireable class" of people!.

  facade was used during the great rebellion of 1977-1981 by eliminating any free-thinking christians.

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  wannaexit

  Aunt Connie is the QUEEN OF SATIRE . I love her. Always makes me laugh. Going to go and check JWstruggle for myself.
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  I can't take this crap anymore. It's time to get pro-active!

  by BONEZZ in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  ive been around this board for quite awhile.

  it has helped immensely.

  lately i just read everyone elses experiences and try and forget the whole nightmare...but i cant.

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  If it feels right--do it! She can't shun you anymore that what she is already doing. I hate this religion for what it does to families. I will look for the link when you put it up.
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  Reno Nevada JW Splinter group??

  by wannaexit in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  apologies is this has already been discussed.

  i came across this website www.

  is this a new splinter group among jw's?.

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  wannaexit

  I didn't intend to create a debate, but thanks to all for your responses.

  One thing is for sure, watchtower's recent changes with respects to the the governing body being the faithful slave, in part, is a knee jerk reaction to the increase of members taking the emblems.

  the Reno situation undermines the governing body's position as" king of the castle". I think that as more and more start partaking, the gb's need for power is going to increase and they will go to extreme measures to prove that they alone are commissioned by God. Its a train wreck.

  I am personally happy that these groups are springing up. The bigger the thorn in watchtower's side the better.