Posts by baldeagle

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SING NO SAD SONGS FOR EX-BETHELITES

by steve2 in

what happens to ex-bethelites is really of no concern to the gb.

and equally no concern to us as ex-jws or those who question jw organization.. layoffs have happened at headquarters and elsewhere for many, many years - although the scale this time is larger than previously, being an all time high: 1,600. .

for the record, we should spare any sympathy/empathy for those who are about to sent packing this time.

baldeagle

Steve2 I’m in full agreement with your observations and comments. In the past I have never once rejoiced with seeing anyone at all losing their job even if I didn’t like the individual. My thought was I wouldn’t like that to happen to me and would never wish the same on anyone else.

But this new round of Bethelites stood quietly by over the years watching longtime friends & co-workers get thrown into the darkness of the unknown world. They were not ever able to protest or voice any dissent. They offered up phony smiles of support and repeated typical WTS platitudes. Deep inside though they were happy THEY had dodged a bullet. And who can blame them. In one fell swoop a person leaving Bethel loses everything. They lose room and board, co-workers, their local congregation friend’s, and comfortable amenities. They had a daily routine and generally no large savings.

I have seen far too many have a very horrible and difficult time of it in the real world. Believe me it’s impossible to make up the years from say age 25 to 50. These are considered your main wage earning years where you get experience and gain seniority generally speaking. You will never get those income earning younger years back. There is no Rewind Button in life. Typically those are the years when you have good health and great energy.

This is what I said on an earlier thread. All JW’s were so confident of the special connection their leaders had with the Almighty. Do not suggest that you were ever questioning the GB! It may sound mean but I really feel zero sympathy for these JW’s in fulltime service and their delusions of grandeur.

Remember their famous go to scripture, “For whatever a man is sowing, this he will also reap.”

So be it then, there are many fulltime servants who never remotely anticipated the year 2015 soon to be 2016 arriving & are now getting jettisoned out on their butts. Maybe Jah wasn’t such a great employer after all. They should have got a job in the public sector in Satan’s world.

As far as I’m concerned they are getting exactly what they deserve. Now go get a job and start paying for your own rent & provide for your own needs like the rest of the world.

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2015, Sept-Oct-Nov-Dec--Review Answer Sheets!

by Atlantis in

2015, september, october, november, december review answer sheets.. .. click the green download button.. http://wwwb.fileflyer.com/view/slgxfbi.

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petra!.

baldeagle

Thank you Atlantis. I guess we all graduate from the TMS finally.

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World Wide Construction comes to a Shuddering Halt - Jehovah's Blessing has Evidently been Suspended!

by Slidin Fast in

the chelmsford project in the uk has already come to a halt and every one has been sent home.

the bethel family in london is to be cut by several hundred.

my impression is that most ambitious youngster in the org dream of being involved with the building program.

baldeagle

This news makes me feel happified.

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E-Mail, Just recived. About Bethell adjustments.

by DwainBowman in

i just read an email from a friend, and she shared some very interesting emails from her friends about information on changes now happening at the bethels around the world.

here is the email: .

---------------------------------thanks sally, jesus is directing the org and all decisions and instructions to us may not seem practical from now on, neither will we understand the reasonings behind many of the changes that the organization makes.

baldeagle

Pete Zahut: “That proves it. JW's thrive on being frightened, kept in the dark, having others make all the decisions and being told what to do. It makes them feel extra virtuous and it takes all the responsibility for the future off their shoulders.”

How very true Pete. I have met many good and sincere JW’s that gave their all to the fulltime service. I met an equal amount of smug, sanctimonious, and pompous morons as well. We all remember the interviews ad nauseam at conventions, parading in front of us those in various forms of fulltime work and their special privileges in the congregation. Many from Bethel, pioneers, or CO’s would go on and on about how Jehovah was the best employer ever. How Jah would never let us down and toss us aside like so many worldly bosses etc. Working for God was touted as being a special honor and for everyone in the audience to consider a life of fulltime service. “Brothers you will have, No Regrets.” (Thunderous applause)

What a total crock of……!!! During the 1970’s, 80’s, 90’s….whenever I would try to discreetly engage others in a group regarding a recent WT study article or assembly talk adjustments that sounded absurd, we all remember peoples reaction. Be careful Bro.…… “You are talking against Christs anointed brothers.” Or my favorite…… “Why if I didn’t know better you sound almost like an apostate.”

All JW’s were so confident of the special connection their leaders had with the Almighty. Do not suggest that you were ever questioning them!! It may sound mean but I really feel zero sympathy for these JW’s and their delusions of grandeur.

Remember their famous go to scripture, “For whatever a man is sowing, this he will also reap.”

So be it then, many fulltime servants who never remotely anticipated the year 2015 arriving are now getting jettisoned out on their butts. Maybe God wasn’t such a great employer after all.

As far as I’m concerned they are getting exactly what they deserve. Now go get a job and start paying for your own rent & provide for your own needs like the rest of the world.

Oh and by the way find comfort & solace from the following boastful comments:

WT September 15, 1971 p. 564 par. 22 Set Apart from the World

22 All who seek a place in the redeemed society of mankind thereby come into association with the happiest people on earth—Jehovah’s witnesses. These are the only people who know for a certainty where they are going.

WT March 1, 1988 p. 17 My Life in Jehovah’s Spirit-Directed Organization

Indeed, in every country, Jehovah’s people are the best and the happiest!

WT March 1, 1989 p. 3 How to Identify True Ministers of God

However, true ministers of God not only have duties and requirements but also have many privileges. In fact, as a group, they are the most privileged, the most successful, and by far the happiest group on earth today, as you will see in the next article.

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TV.JW.ORG (September 2015) - Generation explained again

by Designer Stubble in

guess the overlapping generation concept is difficult for most to comprehend.

david spane does his best to explain it again.

the cutoff date for this generation has now moved to 1992 (was once 1935), the year that fred franz died.

baldeagle

steve2: Here you go as you requested. You just can't make this stuff up.

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BBC interview about 1975 - never heard this before..

by defender of truth in

for any lurkers who don't believe the watchtower taught that the world would end in 1975... rare jehovah's witnesses 1968 interview "armageddon and 1975" london watchtower rep speaks to bbc.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=npmt-ml-m-g. --------.

but where will this system of things be by that time?

baldeagle

Defender of truth,

Thank you for posting these audio recordings. This religion is so reprehensible for their misleading remarks and

building up false hopes for many families.

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New light from GB member David Splane!

by Island Man in

in the latest jw broadcast splane is quoted as saying:.

"suppose there was a man who died 10 minutes before joseph was born.

would he be part of joseph's generation?

baldeagle

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Bethel Provides Excellent Clarification of "This Generation"

by berrygerry in

bethel clarifies "this generation" via letter.

/s.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctzzxpiqj2w.

baldeagle

This religion has become so lame and embarrassing.

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TV.JW.ORG (September 2015) - Generation explained again

by Designer Stubble in

guess the overlapping generation concept is difficult for most to comprehend.

david spane does his best to explain it again.

the cutoff date for this generation has now moved to 1992 (was once 1935), the year that fred franz died.

baldeagle

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TV.JW.ORG (September 2015): Serving Single - Do not use JW dating sites!

by Designer Stubble in

around the 39:00 minute mark the focus shifts to a single sister who cannot find a mate.

at the 42:30 minute mark she states "i cannot believe it crossed my mind...to look on jw dating sites".

guess a new unwritten rule is added to the many oral traditions of these pharisees.

baldeagle

Sadly this has become a big problem just about everywhere. WT articles are studied & regional convention programs are presented regarding the natural desire that we all have to find a companion/spouse and the small pool to select from. Hit the hardest are the women. It’s obvious there are a disproportionate number of single sisters to single brothers. Having said that, I have been told many single brothers are often not given a second glance from the women at the KH when they show interest in them.

Why? Simply because these guys were not pioneers, elders or MS’s etc. The sister waits for a better offer. Four weddings occurred in my area recently but the men (30-50 yrs. old) had to marry women from congregations overseas. They appear happy and have started families. The local sisters are still single, lonely and waiting for someone who does more than just carry the microphones.