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  Resolutions to send money to society

  by wannaexit in

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  during the course of the year congregations pass a number of resolutions to send money to the branch.

  this year i've resolved to count all money grab endeavors.

  so far for the month of january there were two locally:.

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  $500 a month --a nice even rent cheque
  
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  Resolutions to send money to society

  by wannaexit in

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  2. friends

  during the course of the year congregations pass a number of resolutions to send money to the branch.

  this year i've resolved to count all money grab endeavors.

  so far for the month of january there were two locally:.

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  During the course of the year  congregations  pass a number of resolutions to send money to the branch. This year I've resolved to count all money grab endeavors. So far for the month of January there were two locally:

  1. it was resolved to send the surplus of the congregation's donations. This was a tidy sum of $15.000

  2. it was resolved to send $500.00 for the care of the circuit overseer's car and medical expenses.

  I find this amount staggering as the area is socioeconomically weak. I can only imagine what other wealthier congregations are sending.
  

  
  

  
  

  
  
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  What I Saw & Heard in the Oral Argument Hearing on January 14, 2015

  by ABibleStudent in

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  2. child-abuse

  im not an attorney and i could not record the hearing, so please forgive me if i make mistakes in relating what i remember of the oral argument hearing for jane doe (i.e., candace conti) versus the watchtower bible & tract society on january 14, 2015 and the length of this post.. i arrived at the civic center/union plaza in san francisco, ca about 7:30. the area is very nice with a few homeless people sleeping in the park across from the courthouse.

  it took me about 10 minutes to find the clerks office for the court on the first floor, which opened at 8:00.. once the clerks office opened, the two clerks who i talked with were very polite and helpful.

  the arguments for jane doe (i.e., candace conti) versus the watchtower bible & tract society were scheduled 5th out of (i think) 8. while i was in the office a cameraman and another person for nbc arrived asking about the hearing for candace contis case.. the courtroom for the 1st appellate court is on the 4th floor and takes up most of that floor.

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  Wonderful report. I am a little nervous for Candice and her mom. I hope that the prior judgement against watchtower stands.
  
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  Layoffs at Canadian Bethel

  by wannaexit in

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  looks like the canadian bethel is following in the footsteps of big brother from new york.

  i heard through the grapevine that a number of couples have been given their notice.

  some of these folks have been in bethel for over 30 years.

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  Working Canadians contribute to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP).  Upon retirement or if one became disables,  the individual can collect a pension and added benefits.

  These ex bethelites who have been kicked out to the curb, have given the their best working years to watchtower.  The years where they could have contributed to CPP for their retirement are gone. Unless independently wealthy the only income in their later years is the old age pension which is a pittance.

  What watchtower is doing to people is brutal and downright immoral.
  
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  Layoffs at Canadian Bethel

  by wannaexit in

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  2. friends

  looks like the canadian bethel is following in the footsteps of big brother from new york.

  i heard through the grapevine that a number of couples have been given their notice.

  some of these folks have been in bethel for over 30 years.

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  Looks like the Canadian Bethel is following in the footsteps of  big brother from New York. I heard through the grapevine that a number of  couples have been given their notice. Some of these folks have been in bethel for over 30 years.

  For any jw lurker that feels that bethel is the place to be: Be WARNED. Remember that "mother" will use you, abuse you and then it will send you off  with a swift kick out the door.
  
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  Bootstrap?

  by cappytan in

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  2. announcements

  being a web developer, i can't help but notice the similarities between the forum ui and bootstrap.

  is it based off of bootstrap?

  i didn't see any of the tell-tale css or js files when i used my inspector..

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  I can't say i understand - but i am very grateful Simon for this wonderful forum
  
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  Ex-Bethelite Interviewed - New JW Podcast Episode

  by God_Delusion in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  hi guys & gals,.

  we've just released the latest jw podcast show episode where we interview an ex-bethelite.

  some of his revelations at what really goes on at bethel are astounding!.

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  Loved the podcast. Thanks
  
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  First Time Post - Long time reader

  by Samaritan At the Well in

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  2. experiences

  today is my first post on jwd, i was one of jehovahs witness for almost 50 years of my life, i was born into the religion.

  i was baptized at a young age and once i got married i was a very spiritual woman as they would call me.

  my husband and i served as full time pioneers, we traveled abroad and went to international conventions, did some special pioneer service in other states in the us.

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  Wonderful story

  I have to chuckle when you wrote of how you wrapped Ray's books and kept them under lock. My husband did the same thing when he first ordered them. He actually created dust jackets complete with fake titles printed on the book covers. And I remember the first time that I ventured on this forum and how many times I kept turning around as if someone was behind me even though I was in my own home.

  I hope that you will share your watchtower experience further. After 50 years you must have much to tell us.

  Regards,
  
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  inheritance

  by truthseeker100 in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i have a good life and i am now worth around 3 million us.

  my two children have their university degrees and a promising future.

  what should i do with my money?

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  • Invest for your grandchildren
  • Give to local charities
  • Just don't give a penny to the congregation or the watchtower
    

  
  
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  Is this a discussion forum or a debating forum , which is it ?

  by smiddy in

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  do you get confused sometimes whether this site is a discussion forum or a debating forum ?.

  just asking.

  whats your thoughts.. smiddy.

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  Marvin said: I think at most we can hope to share good information and learn along they way. Sometimes what we learn is not what folks think was there to be learned, but it is learning nevertheless.

  Well said Marvin