Posts by baldeagle

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Is this new donation arrangement for real?

by nugget in

just read a post on jwsurvey about the new donation arrangement.

congregations are to pledge a monthly amount to be sent to the society to fund the building of assembly halls and kingdom halls.

congregations who already have a loan from the society will no longer have to pay back the loan but the amount pledged should not be less than the current monthly repayments to the society.

baldeagle

They are just following the counsel and divine direction found in their new Bible. (Silver Sword Edition)

"Bread is made for laughter, and wine makes life enjoyable; but money answers every need." (Ecclesiastes 10:19)

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Nauseating JW.org section for small children - CUTOUTS? Really?

by BluePill2 in

i am not hot linking to jw borg, but they have a whole section for obviously very small children (become j's friend, with a whole array of caleb-related stuff).

i have actually never visited the site, today was the first time, because i wanted to check a technical information about their websites architecture and came across this sh*t!.

the way they are targeting small kids is nauseating me (i have a 5 year old, still in with her mother).

baldeagle

You just can't make this stuff up. I had to see it for myself!!

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The best explanation of Matthew 24 and 'This Generation', that I've read so far

by Island Man in

http://meletivivlon.com/2014/04/02/this-generation-a-new-premise/.

Audio of Detroit Propaganda Video

by kneehighmiah in

jw
friends

i couldn't take video to avoid blowing my cover.

the audio quality could be better.

can anyone enhance it?.

baldeagle

“The parking situation will take care of itself...Jehovah's spirit...it's going to work out!”

“Jehovah's invited us to be here at the Detroit Michigan International Conventions. What a privilege.”

Rest assured Brothers; Jehovah's spirit is on this arrangement. It will be safe.

wannabefree thanks for those links.

Great reassuring video, I’m convinced! Really then what can go wrong?? Everyone start booking your rooms immediately.

The “explosion of love” is just a few weeks away.

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Audio of Detroit Propaganda Video

by kneehighmiah in

jw
friends

i couldn't take video to avoid blowing my cover.

the audio quality could be better.

can anyone enhance it?.

The WTS is really emphasizing all the creature comforts, and luxurious amenities in order to convince all the spoiled and pampered American JW’s. Material things or luxuries that help to provide for one's bodily comfort is usually spoken as being secondary. Here we have a list of conveniences that will specifically contribute to bodily comfort and ease of mind. Here are some excerpts from this silly embarrassing marketing video:

…..A beautiful location…..in the entertainment district of Detroit, a safe place, a lot to do, it's wonderful all the way around.....The cleanness, the comfort.....Many restaurants, a lot to do around here, a lot of businesses, a lot of people walking around. Restrooms, I was surprised to see how many there were, how large they were. Many stalls in there, also very clean.

Ford Field is just beautiful; you can call it state of the art. …..Ford Field offers the comforts of home, nice seats, they’ve got Jumbotrons…..see the speaker from any area in the stadium. Nice leg room…..also cup holders, the seats were plush. Ford Field is air conditioned, and it’s gorgeous, its sound system is just exquisite…..Jehovah’s spirit is on this arrangement.......The GB it’s demonstrating its love for the brothers to be able to establish something that’s organized in this way…..it reflects their direction and the depth of their love for us…………

Our brothers in the Branch office really care about us, they care about our comfort, they care about our cars, and so they want to make sure that we’re safe and well provided for.

But this has got to be the biggest line of crap ever: Our brothers truly love us, more than we love us. So we know that it is going to work.

Now I’ve heard it all!! They love me more than I do, really? You may love your spouse more than yourself. You definitely love your children more than yourself, and would give up your life for them. But are some dudes at the branch (The Magnificent 7) with food, clothing, shelter, and medical coverage for life, worried about me?

This religion is getting more and more desperate. They have no shame in what they say. Do they really think the brothers will keep putting up with it all? The F&DS is starting to experience some push back and resistance regarding some of these assembly locations. For me a video is unprecedented in the GB showing their disfavor. This may become the new normal with this latest technology. When some resistance or conflict is observed and reported, a congregation video can be televised to squash the insurgents.

Oh by the way they had me at, “There were hand railings on the ramps.”

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Need to find those Km or Wt articles encouraging all to read the old publications!

by stuckinarut2 in

i have been dropping comments to a few re some classic old beliefs and teachings etc... and when asked "where did you read that, or how come you are saying such and such?

" i have replied "well, you remember we have often been told to study and research our old 'theocratic history' and 'old gems' of material?....

now though i have been challenged to prove where this has been printed!.

baldeagle

Great quotes, thanks.

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WTBT$ will no longer support Elder's legally....

by Newly Enlightened in

we received an email and are wondering if anyone can verify this little tidbit of news.

does anyone know if this is true or not?.

maybe any elder's on here?.

baldeagle

I hope this is true. Some elders may finally wake up and see this “new light.” Hopefully many will conclude that they don’t want to put themselves or their families in financial jeopardy.

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Critique of Mar 2014 Awake on Creation by Alan Feuerbacher

by jwfacts in

alan feuerbacher has written a tremendous critique of the march 2014 awake!, which contains a grossly dishonest discussion on creation.

the pdf file can be downloaded from awake_march_2014_creation_critique.pdf.

it highlights watchtower use of poor and contradictory reasoning..

baldeagle

Thanks, marked for reading.

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Go to Detroit DC video

by bruh2012 in

local needs part tonight ---featuring a 5 min.

talk and showing the congregation a video (approx.

15 mins) from the gb to encourage all to go to detroit for the dc.. why?

baldeagle

This new GB 2.0 (F&DS only) better get a grip on themselves and bring it down a few notches. If they are going to start producing warning videos when the rank and file has a different opinion such as which assembly they will attend, they may be in for a surprise.

JW’s & non-JW’s all across the US are still struggling from the economic meltdown from 2008. JW's have lost their jobs and had to relocate hours away just to find some employment to support their family. These 7 guys in Brooklyn were not even remotely affected by any downturn in the economy as they continue to build their exclusive Warwick headquarters.

There’s an old saying that one should, “ know which side one's bread is buttered on.” Meaning to be aware of where your money comes from and who supports you. If these men are going to start coming on strong when they feel some resistance, they may be asking for it!!

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Couples School?

by Lynnie in

has anyone heard about "couples school" at their local kh?

is that like marriage counseling?

my elder cousin was apparently teaching it?.

baldeagle

Last year in a letter dated November 6, 2013, it was announced that a new school will replace the Bible School for Single Brothers (formerly known as the Ministerial Training School) as well as the recently formed Bible School for Christian Couples.

The new school will be called the “School for Kingdom Evangelizers.”

This new school will include married couples, single brothers and single sisters.