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Robert King 2016-04-16T04:58:36+00:00 April 16th, 2016|0 Comments

Robert King Thanks for the update. I haven't been an elder since around 1995. But, even though the policy has changed the fact is, brothers who have taken out loans in the past and paid interest, even though that is not the main issue, are having their congregations dis-banned and the halls they constructed and paid for sold off with no say in the matter. Hopefully the WT will amend that policy too. But I doubt...
Why so many kingdom halls for sale? · 50 minutes ago
Burt Reynolds I quite agree with you. The process is very probably as you point out, I was simply saying that even if correct, it is a negligible issue within the universal corruption of the watchtower. But yes, I too feel it good to be precise so as not to stumble others, and so I’m sorry if I sounded in disagreement with you. That was not my intention.
Why so many kingdom halls for sale? · 4 hours ago
The Raven Thank you.
Why so many kingdom halls for sale? · 5 hours ago
The Raven Thank you for your reply. It does make me glad to know there are some active members and even elders still within the congregations which understand these matters. Robert has also written about this and it does give me hope that when the time comes, some like you, within and others like us, without may be of some use. It helps me a great deal to know this and actually read these words from your...
Why so many kingdom halls for sale? · 5 hours ago
Anonymous-DR Basically, I am not against the policies of the watchtower, only some procedures that do not seem totally adjusted to the biblical model, but about which I have no power to change. What I am clearly convinced of is that there is an evil influence within the Watchtower that does not allow to be known the future judgment of Jehovah against his own people, and that the prophecies almost in their...
Why so many kingdom halls for sale? · 6 hours ago
Anonymous-DR This procedure was changed in 2009, and updated in 2013.
Why so many kingdom halls for sale? · 6 hours ago
The Raven I am a bit surprised and pleased that an elder is here. I can appreciate your wish to remain anonymous as well. How are jws doing in the Dominican republic? Do you find yourself conflicted concerning the wt policies? The fact that you're here indicates you seek truth and are not letting fear stop you. It's true we can all be considered apostates for being here, in their eyes. I'd like your...
Why so many kingdom halls for sale? · 10 hours ago
The Raven Thanks for explaining their policy. As Robert stated, he isn't privy to much of their financial issues. What year did this change? There are several here who are disassociated or even disfellowshipped due to the wts practices concerning the halls.
Why so many kingdom halls for sale? · 10 hours ago
The Raven This problem is found throughout society. It is not unique to jws. What makes this issue worse among any organization is the fact that most value unity and conformity above all else, trampling the individual to maintain that. Every case is different. Some anesthetize to escape their problems, some are completely given over to the addiction and can no longer control or hide it. I see it as an indicator...
Why so many kingdom halls for sale? · 11 hours ago
Anonymous-DR As I said above, I completely agree with the purpose of this article, but again, the watchtower currently does not charge interest for the fees that congregations send for the construction of the kingdom halls. I am an active elder who knows very well how the watchtower is handled, but for the moment I prefer to remain anonymous. I also said above that I am not defending the procedure, there are...
Why so many kingdom halls for sale? · 13 hours ago
Burt Reynolds That correction is in itself, not strictly correct. Fees are donated as you say but at the given rate of sale of these properties, the income from these donations do not appear to be being used for Kingdom Hall construction elsewhere. Even if it were, the labour to put up the hall is free, the hall itself increases in value, the brothers donate to its construction and they do not own it. Then they are...
Why so many kingdom halls for sale? · 15 hours ago
Burt Reynolds You bring out the worst in me when you post Stephen Lett saying this. I bet he goes to bed at night with a coat hanger in his mouth just so that he can keep annoying everyone with how far he can stretch it. Even Robert posts pictures of him! ‘ In doing the math, we have found that the amount of sarcasm we have coming in, is more than the amount of begging letters we are sending out.’
Why so many kingdom halls for sale? · 15 hours ago
PCDN I never thought of it that way! thanks! I'm always imagine Jehovah saying "my way or the high way"
Do you belong to God’s spirit-directed organization? · 17 hours ago
Cathii D'Anthonii The elders are not trained in dealing in the nuances of alcoholism. It's an insidious disease where a chemical takes control and tells the individual how to act to protect their vise. Alcoholics are masters of deflection and that's why they are often left undiscovered in the congregation. There are times when outside professional would be very beneficial. Unfortunately this isn't the norm. Some elders...
Why so many kingdom halls for sale? · 19 hours ago
Anonymous-DR HI Robert, I'm Anonymous-DR from Dominican Republic. i'm totally agree with the objective of this article. However, I want to clarify an issue. In your article you mention the following: "The WT charges them interest. Then, when the loans are paid off Bethel may evict the congregants and sell the property." I want to say what that is not entirely accurate anymore. For several years, the watchtower...
Why so many kingdom halls for sale? · 20 hours ago
e.v.g I don't know if it is JW's fault or the watchtower guidance, I think all of the organizational stuff, making an efforf of being important in the org. elders lost his sons and daughters I've seen that. Is it that they are focusing on trivial matters "organizational matters" and they forgot the most important?Probably the personality of the individual has something to do. The lack of knowledge has...
Why so many kingdom halls for sale? · 21 hours ago