the average attention span of an adult is 20 minutes. The assemblies are like 8 hours long of just sitting and listening so it's no surprise that there's a struggle to remember interesting points. I tend to forget a lot of the things said. Plus my mind starts wandering off after just sitting there for hours listening to some guy talk for so long. And don't forget about post-lunch time, that's where sleepiness starts sneaking in.
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Remember what they said at the assembly today...
by lrkr inso, the wife and i are reminiscing today about how when you would leave an assembly- you would struggle to remember just one interesting point.
usually- you had to look at your notes or the program to just remember 1 thing that struck you.
all day of talking and less than :30 seconds of information retained!!!.
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Morris in Italy
by Achille inmorris in italy, january 5, 2014. http://forum.infotdgeova.it/viewtopic.php?p=281371#p281371.
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" Don’t you know they [homosexuals] love it when you’re wearing tight pants? Oh yeah…."
uhmm, wait a second- how does he know this??
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why is the org acting worried?
by Crazyguy inthe latest statistics from the year book seems to indicated that no great increase of leavers, so why is the org seem to be acting like thier worried?
more talks about apostates, more asking for money, more talks about loyalty, etc.
what's up?.
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It's 2014, 100 years since 1914. They're just trying to keep people in place, keep them from leaving. They're worried that many will leave after this year since Armaggedon and the great tribulation hasn't arrived "in a short period of time". They're afraid that members will lose faith and come across apostate website and media since it's easy to access thanks to the internet. And as some already said, members must be donating less money now.
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Question about 9/11 and the WT.
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some friends familiar with wt gossip have told me that the decision to move out of ny was in part accelerated by the tragic events of 9/11.. my take on this is that decision to relocate was made a long time before, however they counter that a move was planned but not the total detachment that is occurring.. i wonder if anyone here has an opinion or information on this.. thanks.
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I can remember being told the 9/11 reason by the tourist guide at bethel in Brooklyn. This was in 2009. It's a possiblity that it's one reason for the move, but in my opinion, I think there's more than just that story.
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Child custody problems
by A.proclaimer inthis is the letter that was read today in the congregation:.
to all congregations in the united states territory.
re:child custody packet.
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This is the letter that was read today in the congregation:
To all congregations in the United States territory
Re:child custody packet
Dear Brothers:
A packet of legal material is available to assist publishers who are involved in lawsuits over child custody and visitation matters in which our religion is under attack. The packet should be requested by the body of elders only in a case in which is evident that the publisher's religious beliefs will be at issue. For those facing secular issues on child custody or visitation, helpful information can be found on the October 2009, Awake!, pages 21 and 27; the December 8, 1997, Awake!, pages 3-12; the chart found in the April 22, 1991, Awake!, page 9; and the October 8, 1988, Awake!, pages 2-14.
Notice how they use emotive language: "our religion is under attack". They must be having an issue with this if they sent out a letter to be read.
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Where the need is greater: TTATT in Spanish
by Londo111 init seems most of the us growth is in spanish-speaking territory, and of course, there is growth in the nations where spanish is the predominant language.
most sites oriented around ttatt, are english-speaking.
there seems then to be a great need for translators...for instance, imagine if there was a spanish version of www.jwfacts.com.. unfortunately, i dont speak this language.
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Hey there!
I speak Spanish and am willing to help with translating the jwFacts Website. I have access to old watchtower publications as far as those from the 1960's. I've actually figured out most of the formula for where each English and Spanish watchtower are located In that past Because as Jwfacts said, they were released much later. I have also started translating pages from jwfacts website on my own time if anyone wants to use them. i can help Out
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Death and beliefs
by A.proclaimer inthis is an interesting theory he talks about concerning death.
especially at 4:07 and on where he discusses the "death bias" and how it can influence people's beliefs.
4 basic stories about death:1) finding a "cure" to death 2) resurrection 3) immortal soul 4) legacy.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&persist_app=1&v=PB7xs7UpIfY
hopefully the video will show up here. If not apologies.
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Death and beliefs
by A.proclaimer inthis is an interesting theory he talks about concerning death.
especially at 4:07 and on where he discusses the "death bias" and how it can influence people's beliefs.
4 basic stories about death:1) finding a "cure" to death 2) resurrection 3) immortal soul 4) legacy.
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this is an interesting theory he talks about concerning death. Especially at 4:07 and on where he discusses the "death bias" and how it can influence people's beliefs. 4 basic stories about death:1) finding a "cure" to death 2) Resurrection 3) immortal soul 4) legacy
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Crazy JW urban legend
by Simon ina sure guarantee that this was bogus (really, any reasoning is required at all?
) was that it did the rounds applied to john denver, annie lennox and others.. basically, they relied on satan (oh yes) for their musical ability (i knew it) and any jws in the audience would be asked to leave because ... (drum roll) ... they blocked the signal to satan so couldn't perform with them present!.
anyone else remember that gem?.
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I heard that "Hotel California" was about the devil. Some other religious groups say that as well.
outside of music, I remember some saying bad things about Pokemon because they were monsters, and a girl in my congregation was saying she read that Hello Kitty was satanic. But some other kids jumped in refuting that.
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My Story
by Brother Mike inmy story is long, heart stopping, tragic, and puzzling.
since i posted what was said to be my last post, i received a private message which sparked my attention about the watchtower.
immediately i did research, and have found not only proof from outside sources, but the watchtower openly admitting it.
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Welcome back Brother Mike,
Sorry to hear about your losses, your father and the change with your friend. You have had many big changes in your life which would affect anyone of us going through it. Of course, this does not mean it is time to give up but to keep moving through all obstacles! We're here for support and answers needed. What issue sparked your research? If you don't mind being asked. Continue seeking and researching. There is much to learn out there. Remember, the truth shall set you free.
take care now!