Absolutely. It is an abomination in the clearest sense of the word. "Blindsided" is accurate to use in this instance. Trusting individuals are used as dupes to have people donate to a publishing house, in the hopes that they are pleasing God. What a travesty! 
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The GB members of the Watchtower Corporation are cunning decisive crooks
by Finkelstein ini think its now easy see the long standing and continuous operation of the watchtower corporation and its commercialized corruption as a religious publishing house.
the core centralized intent was to increase the circulation and distribution of the wts's own publications.
they exploited the basic belief in the bible as holy spiritual writings and used the end is near proclamation all throughout the 20th century and even back toward the end of the 19th century.. these leaders also devised special engaging public talks at assemblies and local kingdom halls which were also devised to support those specific core doctrines of christ's return and a imposing question of who's worthy of being saved or not at the soon to come day of judgment armageddon.
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Apostasy endorsed in this yesterday's Watchtower Study
by doubtfull1799 in“there may be occasions when it would be good for us to reconsider a choice or decision.
it could be when the prevailing circumstances change.
jehovah altered his decision at times when circumstances changed.
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Don't let others make decisions for us? HUH? JW's always let the GB make decisions for them....
8. What important lesson about decision-making do we learn from Israel’s history?
8 The above-mentioned examples convey to us a clear lesson. It is up to each of us to make decisions, and the wise, right choices are based on sound Scriptural knowledge. Galatians 6:5 reminds us: “Each one will carry his own load of responsibility.” (Ftn.) We should not give someone else the responsibility to make decisions for us. Rather, we should personally learn what is right in God’s eyes and choose to do it.
9. Why can it be dangerous to let others decide for us?
9 How might we give in to the danger of letting others choose for us? Peer pressure could sway us to make a bad decision. (Prov. 1:10, 15) Still, no matter how others try to pressure us, it is our responsibility to follow our Bible-trained conscience. In many respects, if we let others make our decisions, we are essentially deciding to “follow them.” It is still a choice, but a potentially disastrous one.
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Apostasy endorsed in this yesterday's Watchtower Study
by doubtfull1799 in“there may be occasions when it would be good for us to reconsider a choice or decision.
it could be when the prevailing circumstances change.
jehovah altered his decision at times when circumstances changed.
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4thgen
Interesting. What does the rest of the article indicate?
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Link to the English version of the Quebec (French) documentary, "The Kingdom's Dirty Secrets" (About JW's hiding child abuse)
by AndersonsInfo inhere's a link to the english version of the quebec documentary, the kingdom's dirty secrets that aired in canada at the beginning of december.
i was told that it's okay to share the documentary and post on social media.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ajphgmt9jibarbara
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4thgen
Barbara, Excellent! Thank you for posting. Also, as always...thank you for all your hard work...Hugs, 4thgen
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I feel really, really sorry for those born into the Jehovah's Witness religion
by jambon1 insome facts that make the difference between you and me:.
1 - as a person raised by non jw family, my parents have never loved me based on conditions set out by a group of old men who they don't even know.
how does it feel to know that you are in the unique situation where your parents brought you into the world and said 'i'll show love to you.
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My parents were duped into believing that the end of the world was near. They believed that the religion they chose would save my life and the lives of those who would listen. In the context of saving a life, what is a missed birthday party or a Christmas gift?
Yes, to be raised as a JW is restrictive and abusive. I am not raising my child as I was….but then again I know better.
I’ve forgiven my parents and although I missed out on things, I understand their reasoning. I don't hold my parents or those that were tricked to the same standard as those who knowingly promoted a falsehood. As Jehovah's Witnesses we stood for what we believed and were valiant (and ignorant) in that regard.
The people who should beheld accountable are those in power in the organization (past and present); who are aware of the falsehood and who wickedly manipulate the meek to promote their self interests, greed and lust.
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Why Did JWs Abandon Brooklyn for the Sticks?
by Room 215 ini may have missed this, but can anyone tell me what was the pretext the gb concocted to justify their abandonment of a perfectly suitable, high-profile, high-visibility complex in what is arguably the world's greatest metropolis for the bucolic isolation of upstate new york.
any how does the move square with their purported belief in the imminence of armageddon?
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Maybe it's as close to paradise as they can find at a bargain price and still be able to pocket the extra cash.
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Today's Text - Do Not Be Afraid!
by Divergent intuesday, november 29. do not be afraid.
41:13.. jehovah purposed that his people proclaim the good news on an unprecedented scale in our day, and nothing can prevent him from accomplishing that purpose.
just as he delivered the ancient nation of israel from babylon, jehovah has rescued his present-day servants from “babylon the great,” the world empire of false religion.
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Good points! I overheard the text being discussed with my son tonight with his JW father. Thanks for the ammunition!
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Where Does The Governing Body Stand On "Obeying The Superior Authorities" @ Romans Something Or Other?
by Brokeback Watchtower inwhere do they stand of the issue obeying the governments even though they publicly teach that all governments are under satanic control and doomed to destruction by their jehovah deity.. and have they considered this scripture on their past and currant policies of not reporting any fellonies to the superior authority their elders have had to handle judicially and keep it confidential.
and if they have taken into consideration what misimprisonment of a fellony is:.
https://www.google.com/search?q=false+imprinonment&rlz=1c1chzl_enus716us717&oq=false+imprinonment&aqs=chrome..69i57.28245j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=utf-8#q=misimprisonment+of+a+felony.
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I was always confused on how it worked together until I figured out that - it doesn't. They will obey when it is convenient for them. When they can cover up wrongdoing in the organization, it's suddenly god's will to disobey the authorities.
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Preston Parker - Ex-JW Illinoisan Comedian
by darkspilver inyep, another ex-jw comedian... preston parker.... .
jesus, take the g*ddamn wheel already.
preston parker grew up as one of jehovah’s witness.
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4thgen
This would make a great apost-fest night out!
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"It's a cult, mom."
by schnell inmy mom has been extensively texting me, trying to argue that the un ngo scandal is not a big deal and that the child abuse scandal is to instigate the great tribulation.
even worse, she kept saying how great it is that the gb is imperfect and fallible and that teaching changes all the time.
maybe it was aggravation or impatience, but i finally just snapped and told her, "it's a cult, mom.".
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"Judas Iscariot, and that may be the closest she will come to telling me I should go kill myself. "
You've rocked her world. As is human, when people are hurt they get angry. You will be in for some tough times ahead with your mom. Hang in there and keep yourself grounded. She is in ignorance...whether she choses to stay there is up to her. You've taken the wise course and left. Congratulations. Remember not everyone will share our views. Breathe.