there was an interesting statement on a cult recovery site: the first is to look at its purpose which should be centered on the people it serves rather than on the ones that are providing the service.. well, that leaves out jws, as its now all about the gb.. 'its not what they say, its what they do!".
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http://www.choosehelp.com/experts/counseling/counseling-christopher-smith/religious-recovery-site-or-a-cult.
There was an interesting statement on a cult recovery site: “The first is to look at its purpose which should be centered on the people it serves rather than on the ones that are providing the service.’
Well, that leaves out JW’s, as it’s now all about the GB.
'It’s not what they say, it’s what they do!"
looking back, were there witnesses that you secretly hoped would never learn ttatt, never wake up?.
i had two polar opposite encounters this weekend.
the first was a sweet sister that saw me and my wife at the grocery store and gave us both big hugs and asked how we were doing.
The only person I would wish never finds out ttatt is my mother. She is very old and I believe if she found out she would die of a broken beart.
there has been many changes in the past decade, but there is a difference between the stated reason and what we perceive as the real reason.. those who have access to the letters can fill in some of the stated reasons or benefits.
it is like they are afraid of telling the truth.
stating that they are making business decisions for monetary reasons.
2010: WTS begins closing/merging Branch facilities and selling branch properties
No reason stated but possibly to get cash and cut expenses.
2011: Drop to 30 hours in required auxiliary hours
Stated reason: more can have meeting with CO
Reason: To get more 10,20,30 hour publishers to give more time and think they are doing something great
i want to ask wt for my donations back.
i live in canada and i have income tax receipts from them so i can prove how much i gave them.... anybody ever tried something like that or heard about somebody doing it?
what approach should i take?.
Hello Hortenzie, I wish you well with this, but I doubt you will see a penny. After all it was a 'voluntary contribution'. What may happen is that a letter maybe sent to the local conregation about your request and you may end up with more trouble than the donation was worth. Best to you...4thgen
the guy i know was saying this the other day.. "it's been suggested this may be the last one", or words to that effect.. where & by whom?.
is this doing the rounds?.
You could reply: "Well, if this is the last memorial, I guess they will be halting the buyilding program at Warwick. Have you heard anything about that?"
worth watching all the way through.. .
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rqw4krmoug.
I just watched this today. Very interesting take on religion and the internet, especially with reference to children and indoctrination.
the assemblies would be get better results and get more people to come and be inspired if they were more encouraging.
instead the assemblies are a giant guilt trip.
don't go to college, don't get a good job, dont buy things even if you can afford them, don't play violent games, don't flirt.
giordano 67% leaving? Very interesting. Where did you get that number?
does anyone have any comments on the current u.s. 2 day assembly (or whatever they are calling it now) ?
my child will be attending soon and i want to be prepared to deprogram.
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Thanks all!
does anyone have any comments on the current u.s. 2 day assembly (or whatever they are calling it now) ?
my child will be attending soon and i want to be prepared to deprogram.
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Does anyone have any comments on the current U.S. 2 day assembly (or whatever they are calling it now) ? My child will be attending soon and I want to be prepared to deprogram.
original nwt reads: "if any man teaches other doctrine and does not assent to healthful words, those of our lord jesus christ, nor to the teaching that accords with godly devotion, he is puffed up [with pride], not understanding anything, but being mentally diseased over questionings and debates about words.
from these things spring envy, strife, abusive speeches, wicked suspicions...".
2013 revision reads: "if any man teaches another doctrine and does not agree with the wholesome instruction, which is from our lord jesus christ, nor with the teaching that is in harmony with godly devotion,he is puffed up with pride and does not understand anything.
I believe Barb Anderson was also part of the change. She wrote a very detailed and scathing letter about the term. Its published on this site. There will not be any retractions in the literature, Im sure. The damage is done and the seeds planted.
