Oh how I wished Jesus has said, when that poor widow was putting her last coin in the box. “You don’t need to put that coin, use it for yourself for your living. Your life and your living is more important than building this temple. I actually have the power to build it, I am God.”
In their special NewWorld guidebook, James, Christ Jesus' half-brother wrote that the pure religion would care for widows and orphans, not create widows and orphans by their made-up doctrine. Jesus defended the vulnerable little one stating the millstone treatment for any perpetrators. So anyone who were in the position of pharasee had the knowledge to know what Jesus was saying. It was not a lesson on what to give to the temple, rather, the impact on her by giving even such an amount. There were many rules which provided help for poor people. However, it was their economic system which propegated the poor. That was also what Christ Jesus denounced as I understand.
@@survivingparadisepodcast Because there is so little written about Christ Jesus and He wrote nothing in his own hand, not even a letter to his mother. As it seems, there are aprox 20 years missing so I personally can't put all my eggs in the Jesus basket. Even there are discrepancies between the apostles about the Jesus accounts (thus the term apostate because many in the church doubted the apostles' testimonies/stories).
@@survivingparadisepodcast As I see it, the jw govbody have bastardized the term apostate. They stole the therm from the catholic church(their buddies) now it is clear. The govbody want a term like 'anti-semitic' to use like the jews use for any who are crirical of their actions.
I remember the watchtower picture of a poor woman looking in her refrigerator....it was empty. Then a picture of her putting money in a contribution box at the Kingdom Hall.
Many years ago, when I moved from Birmingham, Alabama to Boulder, Colorado, I got my first clue that something was deeply amiss with the organization's finances. I didn't think about this enough at the time, and it was only after I left the organization that I finally realized what was going on. The occasion was attending my first circuit assembly in Colorado and listening to the "accounts report." A circuit assembly's cost in Alabama was several hundred dollars, an amount easily covered by the hundreds in attendance. You didn't think anything about dropping five dollars in the contribution box, and along with others I readily did so. However, the Colorado circuit assembly's cost was not twice, or even five times the Alabama costs, but TEN times more. I never got an explanation for this huge discrepancy. Why this super-inflated expense? I knew better than to voice such a question loudly, but even discrete questioning was met by a wall of silence. It was only after I left that I realized that the WTBTS was "fleecing" its flock and pocketing the largess for its own purposes. Just another reason I'm glad to be free and clear of these thieves once and for all.
Ugh....a story I've heard a million times. It's all predetermined at the assemblies and it's how they guarantee money goes back to NY. It's disgraceful!
Yeah I remember the day at a circuit assembly when the standard request for covering the convention was going down , I thought to myself ,why don’t they carry the surplus over to the next assembly? Why does every assembly start in the red when it could start in the black if the previous assembly was carried over? It then hit me is that’s what I’ve been accepting for the last 45 years ,it also then hit how much profit has been made over that time, l remember how disappointed I was as well with that realisation .
@@outbackgearforu It's a harsh realization....and for decades JWs will sit there paying no attention to what is going on. The post baptism announcement and then off to lunch and giving money.... it's a full blow $$ scheme
I grew up 7 miles from the Red Woods! Fishing the Pacific and many rivers that run from Gold Beach Rogue River, Chetco River, Klamath River, Eel River! to scuba diving for rock scallops, spear fishing Lingcod, and prying Abalone off the rocks down under on the Oregon Coast! We missed you but enjoyed the shorts you sent on RUclips! Again great podcast critically 🤔 thinking this subject! 👍
Which church are preaching the gospel of the kingdom around the world to all nations as Jesus Christ said? Matthew 10:16,24:14,28:19-20,Mark 13:10, if not only only only the Jehovah's witnesses..
@@survivingparadisepodcastWhich church are preaching the gospel of the kingdom around the world to all nations as Jesus Christ said? Matthew 10:16,24:14,28:19-20,Mark 13:10, if not only only only the Jehovah's witnesses..
They are absolutely shameless in their love of money now, it's obvious that they are scamming scroungers ...... they've gone from subtle (long time ago!) to in-your-face!!!! You've summed up their smash and grab so well. Good to have you back, glad you had a nice week off.
Your videos are refreshing and so much more interesting than the hollow and insipid speeches of the Watchtower. How many times I had to fight against sleep during a meeting or worse during an assembly. With your videos it's just the opposite. How good that is. Thanks for your videos. More and more of us are curing ourselves of the intoxication that this apocalyptic cult has inflicted on us.
Layman .. the one assembly & convention tip I would have given is this: A couple days before one has to get the “the plan” green light enacted. Phase one: Go slower than usual. Take lots of deep, sighing type of breaths, randomly, throughout the day. Make sure your ‘audience’ is within ear & eye shot of you. Narcissists have taught us this technique of attention seeking behavior. Verbally mention your symptom(s) of choice. Get creative, make it fun. Use more toilet paper than usual. I know that’s wasteful, but let’s face it, I know everyone still has their 2020 butt wipe stash. Time to honor it. Pro Tip: Buy fart spray. Amazon has it. May I suggest “Liquid Ass”. No need to explain how I know this stuff works. Just trust me on this one. Spray it in the car & bathroom. You have to keep a straight face. Gag reflex might occur, however, this adds credibility, so don’t resist it. Phase two: Post some food pics on social media. Make sure it’s Mexican or Chinese food. Your best bet is Taco Bell or Panda Express. Either will lend stellar credibility to increased TP usage. Pro Tip: If you choose Taco Bell, get a fully loaded burrito or the nacho supreme. For Panda, probably the orange chicken or the broccoli beef. They all result in Montezuma’s revenge of epic proportions. You can use a search engine for pics if you don’t actually eat it. I highly recommend that route. Phase three: Spend extra time in the bathroom when people are home or if you’re out running errands with anyone to calculate how much time you’d need to set up a nap at the assembly/convention. For instance, it may take 3-4 minutes, to walk round trip to your sanctuary. If you want a ten minute power nap in the zen/bathroom stall you need about 14-15 minutes. Do not, and I repeat, do not forget the fart spray. It’s critical you deploy it in the stall upon exiting. Make sure to grab your stomach for visual affects. Pro tip: The best stall is the last one, closest to a wall or furthest away from the sinks. Don’t ask me how I know (cough, cough). Also, if the toilet paper roll easily comes off where it’s at, it makes a great temporary pillow while you’re ‘meditating’. If you need to add more validity to the story, take a change of clothes & make it visible in your car. Kinda like extra sprinkles on that morning donut. And don’t forget to blame Satan & say you’re exercising patience. 😂😂😂😂 Phase four: Just don’t go. Stay home, bbq some burgers & throw back some ice cold beer. Grab a birthday cupcake for desert. That will help transition the PIMI to POMO. 😂😂😂😂 So glad that so many of us are out, right? 🤜🏻🤛🏻
WOW!! That was a knockout punch! Thank you for all the info. I’ll be looking up that website you mentioned. Also, thank you for fresh, non regurgitated, non latest convention info, non squabble & butthurt alerts info, etc. Never a yawnfest here. I bet you knew the Elders from the congregation I went to back in the day. Glad you’re back. Your stellar sarcasm & sense of humor are always refreshing.
Thanks Jacki! The money thing is a big subject, barely scratched the surface! But they still need money.....constantly. That website is so interesting!
So glad you are back. You were sorely missed! Glad you had a good time. Ive never seen one of those carts. It would sure spoil the scenery! You have no idea how sick this makes me. Whoops, pardon me, I DID throw up! My dad nearly died when I was between 5th & 6th grade. He was in the hospital for 2 1/2 months & then had one of the 1st bloodless open heart surgeries. He never worked again. He still had 3 kids at home. Because one of my older brothers served where the need was great & other places I lived thru my life, I got to see JW's living in the kind of poverty that most American's never have known. I remember a family in the Sonoran desert of Mexico living in an Ocatillo shack (thorned sticks tied together) that you could see right thru, in temperatures reaching 130° & violent monsoon thunderstorms...with a newborn baby tied in a basket hanging by a rope tied in the roof! We went there to take them food. And that is all the aid a JW will ever receive. Aid from other already financially strapped, good hearted JW's. It sickens me that the org NEVER helps individuals & worse deters its members from doing anything to help mankind or make the world a better place. You are so right! Watchtower is from "their father, the Devil." Jesus said, "You will know them by their works." Thank you SO much for all you do! It takes a lot of research & effort to put out such a quality production of real truth every week. You are appreciated!
WOW HEATHER!!! I'm so sorry for what your family has been through! That story really made me well up.....horrible!! I'm so thankful for the kind JWs that actually render practical help. Thank you!!
They bought up apartment complexes in Philadelphia next to Penn State and the pharmacist school, they rent them out and use them as dorms for students in these Universities.
Welcome back Stacy. Great insight as usual. I remember sitting in a zoom meeting and they were interviewing "satellite " bethelites. They were assigneda a specific region in the southeast to manage the watchtower's real estate transactions. Donations from dying witnesses, kingdom hall sales, etc. I was dumbfounded, it was a zoom meeting so i proceeded to look at all the individuals who had their cameras on. They all have that glassy stare like most Jws, that they're not processing anything going on. They're in a trance like state. I faded several months later.
WOW, I've never witnessed this, but have been told about it many times....unbelievable! And yes, those same people are fighting through the questions in their heads!
A friend of mine has parents who are witnesses who go to food banks and we’re told by people in the congregation they had to cough up $50 in contribution for the C.O. Visit green handshake.
Whats Really crazy is just recently they read a letter or it was a video i forget, talking about how the next year they have planed more expenses than what they plan to have come in. When were told directly from the bible to plan ahead and budget things out and just have less.
If you are a refugee fleeing your life and have nothing never mind there is a contribution box in the refugee camp. This scene was in their last three day assembly. Sounds like the holiday recharged your batteries!
I remember when an elder gave a talk in the Shaw Butte congregation in Phoenix AZ I attended. He mentioned the initials KISS saying to "Keep It Simple Stupid" while they live in fancy houses.
Unfortunately, my late mother was one of those. I was 30 years old when I found out that my mother was giving a chunk of her life savings and 401k ,savings to this morons,like I said, we were very indoctrinate in to this crap. I feel great now ,that I'm no longer part of this crappy sect.
I started to fade early 2000's. I remember when we would be very critical of those preachers etc who stood on street corners with book carts. The elders on my district would say how very wrong it was and that going door to door was what we should be doing. The preaching from the carts was not what a true Christian should do.... Er......
Yeah, and then there's this... "And remain in the same house, eating and drinking such things as they give, for the laborer is worthy of his wages. Do not go from house to house." Lk.10:7
@@survivingparadisepodcast Yep, with this one verse, Watchtower kills two birds with one stone. "The laborer is worthy of his wages" "Do not go from house to house."
And all that money and wealth is tax exempt. The rank and file in the congregation live paycheck to paycheck and some don't have enough food to eat, yet the GB want more. The watchtower corporation only takes. . . They never, "give" anything.
Welcome back, another both serious and amusing broadcast. From what I gather they are moving into a system where every member will need too contribute a certain amount to remain part of the organisation. So it's fireballs for those who can afford to pay!
Thanks!! Yes, and in fact, they are already sort of doing that exact thing. They aren't kicking people out, but the guilt and propaganda regarding 'giving' is endless, forcing many to part with their money to feel like they belong
If I knew they wouldn't take the money for themselves, I would write me a check made out to "Jehovah". Where do I send it to? Because of the recent mail fraud, please send all payments directly to Jehovah. Glad to have you back Stacey!!!
The irony of this is my mother became a jw because she said false religion had a teaching that you had to buy your dead loved family member out of purgatory. What is the difference between that and having to buy Jehovahs friendship
Welcome back! I know an instance very pre-covid where a couple died with an estate valued at about 2.5 million that they willed to the WT. A worldly man that hated the witnesses had an interest in the property and wanted to buy it. I was surprised that the organization could not be bothered with an estate of this value so they sent no representative handle the sale but instead entrusted it to the local window cleaner, plumber and janitor elders who were so very ill equipped to handle the sale. These elders thought that the appraised value was too much as they could not begin to comprehend that amount of money and were just instructed by WT to sell it as quickly as possible. There were some witnesses that were interested in buying the property but the elders refused to sell to them and entertain their higher offers because it would contribute to their materialism. In hopes of bringing the worldly man in the "truth" they sold it to him for about half of the appraised value and followed WT instruction for a quick sale. I always think about the WT losing a million dollars because they couldn't be bothered with an estate so small. BTW the guy never came into the "truth" and I'm sure laughs about it to this day.
Very very interesting. The things we didn’t know, are all coming out, at least to those who want to hear,! Thank you so much! Always funny, interesting, and thought provoking!
👋Stacey, the GB are DESPERATE! The Almighty, that calls us Humans plenty of derogatory names in His "Word", now NEEDS OUR $$$ and resources (?!) FT💩💩💩!!!
Hey Stacey,,,, first you were missed, lol and great podcast, listening to this podcast reminded me of the times I went to Brooklyn bethel, I remember this apartment a brother had that wow it had a gorgeous view of the late twin towers and at night that view was just stunningly gorgeous,,, and oh let's not forget the elegance of the sands hotel am sure you're familiar with the sands, I don't know if it was more gorgeous in the inside, it's just despicable how they have people in third world countries donating their money for them and those now 9 old geezer's of the governing body, if you ever come around my way I'd like to show you the kingdom hall down the block around my house in Queens NY,, Stacey again great podcast and till next episode.
Thanks David!! Oh yes, I took in that view myself. It's incredible. The Sands was something else too....the entire area. It takes coming out of the fog to realize what was happening...but they have so much real estate it's overwhelming!
Okay...I have to pause the video to tell you how much I am ENJOYING this!! Hilarious!!! I always love your videos - thank you soooo much for them!! 😀❤⭐
Great to have you back 😊 This topic was always one that I never liked. I would have arguments with my parents, ex wife and elders. I told them Jehovah is the owner of everything, why does he need money. 🤦🏻♂️ and of course the answer was always “that’s how you get blessings” 😂
The Spanish Cong I attend, the "Resolution" was increased from $1700+ to $2500+ MONTHLY. I haven't donated in yeeears... and plan on NEVER EVER offering a single penny to those 🤬🤬🤬 CHARLATANS!
Hi Stacey! You have been missed. During one of his talks, AntMo postulated that some bro’s may wonder why there is a audio recording facility is planned in light of the ‘fact’ that the end of this system of of things was imminent. He answered that after Armageddon, such facilities were still needed to help those resurrected ones who need training in order to gain perfection. After all, how could my neighbours Herr Hitler and Comrade Stalin get to learn their errant way?? Your thoughts please 😁
Hi Ann, thank you for missing me! My thoughts: To me, that is clearly 'fantasy' reasoning. It's nothing more than someone guessing and it raises many, many more questions, including selective destruction at Armageddon (with JWs citing examples from Bible of Egyptian firstborn being killed, some not); or how about the expectation that resurrected people all being brought to life nearby JW buildings instead of where they died or the even more bizarre expectation that studying the Bible never seems to end.... even for those that are resurrected from that time and can say "I was there.... that's not what happened at all" LOL.....I've always found that comical
Welcome in Stacy! Sounds like you had a good break, my friend. As to the JW org and money, the disconnect between the earnest JW (who I feel for) and the org itself is a huge chasm.
Hey Stacy! Glad you enjoyed your vacation. I'm just coming off vacation too, back to teaching today, another school year, ugh. I was thinking, and this may be a bit sadistic, but you mentioning the Golden Gate, you could've thrown them, cart and all, over the side. From what I see nowadays the bridge has nets below for that. But hey, it would sure put some adrenaline in their day! 😂😂 I can't think of anything worse than sitting in the middle of the Golden Gate Bridge, freezing my ass off, whilst sitting next to a cart!
LOL LOL, trust me, the adrenaline was running! They're truly shameless now, just standing there and forcing people around them! Welcome back from vacation!
The constant deficits at assemblies is something that never made sense to me so thank you for explaining it. Why indeed did they need all this money for a building they owned, built with free labor, and didn’t get taxed on? Then at a certain point, they had the nerve to start making us bring our own lunches. You’d think that would reduce the constant begging because they weren’t even feeding us, but NO!
WHY is JW Headquarter in Warwick STILL NOT RAIDED by Police special task forces????e WHY is JW Headquarter in Warwick STILL NOT RAIDED by Police special task forces???
Personally I think it's because it's a state rule right now only in PA.but that may change as people protest against the watchtower society and other religions that cover up csa
@@karenmoody2763 The Watchtower Society can - based on the real facts - not be considered / categorized as a „religion“. It is, and was from the first minute on a profit oriented business. The US (and other) tax investigation authority is sleeping and / or acting unlawful / politically. That is OBVIOUS for EVERYBODY who has some knowledge and experience in that field of expertise. I know that csa cases happen also in other Organizations. But - based on the official Number of the Australian Royal Commission into child sexual abuse - the Watchtower Society is the worst with the most cases of abuse. Compared for example with the catholic church 30 (thirty) times more of this disgusting crime. Moreover, i don‘t know any other Organization which have a written / codified „legislation“ that protects the predators. Watchtower has such a rule (so called two-witness-rule). And, moreover, a even more perverse established practice. And no, although I support such protests it can not depend on protests that the Attorney General fulfill his Job! He HAVE TO do what he is legally obligated to do!!! And if he refuse, he has to be FORCED! On the legal recourse. Kind regards
Investigation. Don't think they aren't watching them, bugging offices, phones, etc. They are likely monitoring all communications but likely have to carefully plan it to maximize impact and probability of success.
I was in during the 70's and 90's with a 10 year break in the 80's. Was DF'd in the early 20's. I have to say the Org is a clown show now, I guess it always was. Overlapping generations is a joke. I've been living in MN for almost 8 years (working from home the last 3) and they have never come to my door. They bought a $250k townhouse for the drunk Tony Morris and one close by for "his helper". I'm sure all the ex-window washers living in poverty feel good now.
The final nail was G Jackson's response at the ARC when asked if they are the only path to salvation. I really expected him to say yes bit instead he said "that would be presumptuous"! I mean wow - there are so many reasons to wake up now it's crazy. The smirk on his face says it all - they literally are laughing at the gullible fools allowing them to have what they always wanted power and of course an easy life. @@survivingparadisepodcast
It was crammed into me that Satan was the father of the lie and that lying was detestable to Jehovah. For them to word play to allow them to lie to the "superior authorities" never did set right with me. Why lie? You only lie when you have something to hide. As time has gone on they have made it an art. They make me sick. @@survivingparadisepodcast
😮 collecting fixed contributions based on visitor number?! That’s new to me and what a business model! I’ve seen the ATM 😂 Don’t remember if it was before or after I left... (2008) And happy you’re back! Been keeping an eye on YT to see if you were back already 😅 Didn’t reply to your previous 2 podcasts, but damn! Those triggered some verbal replies here 😂😅
So glad their carts are back, and just go up to them and start talking Jesus did this Jesus did that and poof they disappear They run back to the box and tell others how wickedness has come upon them
Now that I'm out I enjoy " community service". Volunteering for cool stuff. Food pantries, college tuition for Kids,. My thoughts are with Maui . WT seems to have a twisted view of being a " Good Samaritan" and a selfish narrow view of community.
You are correct that Jesus is not praising her for giving all of her money. In my opinion he is condemning the Pharisees. Look at context. He is saying it’s WRONG that she had to give all she had. These men are wicked and will take it from her.
You grew up during the same time I did my mother bum rushed her way in to the (Truth) in 74.... Hell 75 was almost here i was 7.......I also got married at 19 in 86 we grew up in Baltimore
IBSA yes ex JW in U.K. know all about it😂. Lovely property too much more classy than what they offered Tony. Booted a brother off a complex in New Addington so they could sell it too!
Yes , yes , and more yeses . Thank you. All man made religions are about the cash, how many suckers can we find?. The other side of that is, from a decent human standpoint," I love God our creator, I need to find a religious club to belong to"??? Pick your poison. My personal viewpoint is, I believe in a creator of everything, I am so grateful for being here. I am grateful for a, one on one with our Creator, and no one else.. At the end of the day , it is a mystery to us little mortals.
JW alwaus reminded us at the meetings how much it costs to print the magazines. Feeling so quilty I paid for all the magazines I placed. Lol. I am sure many did the same. How clever of JW.
Oh, one more thing, you were/are not alone in your thinking. I also remember reading in their special NewWorld guidebook James, Christ Jesus' half-brother wrote the pure religion would care for widows and orphans, not create widows and orphans by their made-up doctrine.
I lov how the JW religion ALWAYS meeds so much money. But during the pandemic when its members were mostly jobless , could only give them a list of worldly organisations to go to for help - whilst advising yhrm to be picky die to " their christian conscience ". Ah couldnt give a little back , because er.......
Money was meant for the congregation. To assist with the ministry needs and support the widows and orphans. The money belonged to the congregation. Today all the money goes to JW .And they don't look after the widow or orphan or the needs of the congregation. No. They take all our money.
Jesus: Say, Satan... Satan: Yeah Hay soos? Jesus: So yeah, you remember that time we were up on that exceptionally tall mountain and you showed me the kingdoms of the world? Satan: Umm, yeah. You told me to get lost. Jesus: Ahh...😅😅 yeah..well...could we talk about that on second thought? Satan: ....😏
The apostles did ask for money ,for famine relief nothing else,and they tell you who it’s for,never did a first century christian ask for money to “preach the gospel”,that’s something that ALL religious corporations do ,including wonderful JWorg. Paul addresses the Ephesian elders in Acts 20:32-35,he makes a point that he never took anything for a personal donation ,not money or even clothing, and tells the elders to do the same,NO Christian religion does that today,they have all become businesses ,JWorg no exception . People need to understand Jesus conversation with the woman at the well in John 4,he’s telling her organised religion is done, it’s between you and The Father that worship is conducted,no organisation ,no church cathedrals ,no popes or governing body’s ,or latter day prophets ,or charismatic personalities,you and the Father,not jehovah ,is who Jesus mediates now
well i can say that Jehovah doesn't need our money but back in days people sacrifice animals, now ask yourself this question? Does Jehovah the creator of everything needed animal sacrificing when he created animals? It was an offering of respect and gratitude. So Jehovah does not need our money, but is a way of gratitude. God gives us air to breathe 24/7, and we are here complaining about giving God something in return? WOW the audacity
The 'audacity' indeed! The audacity of a man made organization taking money from poor people living in poor nations... the 'audacity' to take money from children. And thank you for the reminder that animals needed to die... it's an odd flex from the god that also said this "For in loyal love I delight, not in sacrifice, And in the knowledge of God, rather than in whole burnt offerings." Hosea 6:6, NWT. 🤷♂But then again, its the same god that approved of slavery, chopping up women and killing kids. Not unlike an organization that martyrs kids who need blood or allows predators to walk into the Kingdom Hall. Ah yes.... the god that give us air to breath.... is also very interested in acquiring real estate on a planet he plans to destroy any second. Respectful suggestion: look deeper
@@survivingparadisepodcast I wish Jesus was on earth to open your eyes. A blind person cannot lead others through RUclips videos. I’m an exjw but you’re wrong in many things because your anger is blinding your judgment
@@UtubeAdviser Respect to you and your beliefs. I hope your journey creates happiness. With that said, the attempts to shame or call be 'angry' no longer work once you leave JWs. This podcast host is not angry Ray. That stuff no longer works. If you can refute anything you heard here (did you even listen) we all would love to hear it. But attempts to deflect and make people feel bad for speaking truth are long gone. Take care and we will be here if we can help
Oh how I wished Jesus has said, when that poor widow was putting her last coin in the box. “You don’t need to put that coin, use it for yourself for your living. Your life and your living is more important than building this temple. I actually have the power to build it, I am God.”
In their special NewWorld guidebook, James, Christ Jesus' half-brother wrote that the pure religion would care for widows and orphans, not create widows and orphans by their made-up doctrine. Jesus defended the vulnerable little one stating the millstone treatment for any perpetrators. So anyone who were in the position of pharasee had the knowledge to know what Jesus was saying. It was not a lesson on what to give to the temple, rather, the impact on her by giving even such an amount. There were many rules which provided help for poor people. However, it was their economic system which propegated the poor. That was also what Christ Jesus denounced as I understand.
Maybe He did, they just removed it from the text so they could collect more money from the very poor!
Right?????? The whole story goes completely sideways RIGHT THERE!
@@survivingparadisepodcast Because there is so little written about Christ Jesus and He wrote nothing in his own hand, not even a letter to his mother. As it seems, there are aprox 20 years missing so I personally can't put all my eggs in the Jesus basket. Even there are discrepancies between the apostles about the Jesus accounts (thus the term apostate because many in the church doubted the apostles' testimonies/stories).
@@survivingparadisepodcast As I see it, the jw govbody have bastardized the term apostate. They stole the therm from the catholic church(their buddies) now it is clear. The govbody want a term like 'anti-semitic' to use like the jews use for any who are crirical of their actions.
I remember the watchtower picture of a poor woman looking in her refrigerator....it was empty. Then a picture of her putting money in a contribution box at the Kingdom Hall.
WOW!!!! I would LOVE to find that illustration!!!
If only people would take up David Splane’s offer to “ask to see the finances” as he so proudly touted in his talk about apostasy
Yeah, makes you wonder why he doesn't just share it on a JW Broadcasting episode right?
Many years ago, when I moved from Birmingham, Alabama to Boulder, Colorado, I got my first clue that something was deeply amiss with the organization's finances. I didn't think about this enough at the time, and it was only after I left the organization that I finally realized what was going on. The occasion was attending my first circuit assembly in Colorado and listening to the "accounts report." A circuit assembly's cost in Alabama was several hundred dollars, an amount easily covered by the hundreds in attendance. You didn't think anything about dropping five dollars in the contribution box, and along with others I readily did so.
However, the Colorado circuit assembly's cost was not twice, or even five times the Alabama costs, but TEN times more. I never got an explanation for this huge discrepancy. Why this super-inflated expense? I knew better than to voice such a question loudly, but even discrete questioning was met by a wall of silence. It was only after I left that I realized that the WTBTS was "fleecing" its flock and pocketing the largess for its own purposes. Just another reason I'm glad to be free and clear of these thieves once and for all.
Ugh....a story I've heard a million times. It's all predetermined at the assemblies and it's how they guarantee money goes back to NY. It's disgraceful!
Yeah I remember the day at a circuit assembly when the standard request for covering the convention was going down , I thought to myself ,why don’t they carry the surplus over to the next assembly? Why does every assembly start in the red when it could start in the black if the previous assembly was carried over? It then hit me is that’s what I’ve been accepting for the last 45 years ,it also then hit how much profit has been made over that time, l remember how disappointed I was as well with that realisation .
@@outbackgearforu It's a harsh realization....and for decades JWs will sit there paying no attention to what is going on. The post baptism announcement and then off to lunch and giving money.... it's a full blow $$ scheme
What is disgusting is that when they say they have a deficient they are lying. Liars will not inherit the kingdom.
They're professional liars @@linvest8466
Hell ya … you’re back!!
WHOOP WHOOP!!
Hope you had a wonderful vacation!! The redwoods are so beautiful & healing.
Okay, let’s rock n roll.
🤜🏻🤛🏻💪🏼🍻
Thanks Jacki! Can I take another one?? LOL.....I love me some vacation!
I grew up 7 miles from the Red Woods! Fishing the Pacific and many rivers that run from Gold Beach Rogue River, Chetco River, Klamath River, Eel River! to scuba diving for rock scallops, spear fishing Lingcod, and prying Abalone off the rocks down under on the Oregon Coast! We missed you but enjoyed the shorts you sent on RUclips! Again great podcast critically 🤔 thinking this subject! 👍
We had an amazing time just sitting in the trees! LOVE IT!
Welcome back Stacy 👍,
and wake the hell up Jehovah's witnesses!!!
Let's help them all wake up! :)
Which church are preaching the gospel of the kingdom around the world to all nations as Jesus Christ said? Matthew 10:16,24:14,28:19-20,Mark 13:10, if not only only only the Jehovah's witnesses..
@@survivingparadisepodcastWhich church are preaching the gospel of the kingdom around the world to all nations as Jesus Christ said? Matthew 10:16,24:14,28:19-20,Mark 13:10, if not only only only the Jehovah's witnesses..
They are absolutely shameless in their love of money now, it's obvious that they are scamming scroungers ...... they've gone from subtle (long time ago!) to in-your-face!!!! You've summed up their smash and grab so well. Good to have you back, glad you had a nice week off.
Thanks Merrill! So true! They're growing more shameless....the ATMs were a changing point
🌟🌟👏👏 welcome home 🌟🌟👏🤗!Thank You for the humor & laughter😅😅SPECTACULAR!👏👏👏👏👏🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🤗‼️
Thanks Cindy!
Most welcome, good Sir!👏🌟
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Most welcome, good Sir 🌟
Your videos are refreshing and so much more interesting than the hollow and insipid speeches of the Watchtower. How many times I had to fight against sleep during a meeting or worse during an assembly. With your videos it's just the opposite. How good that is. Thanks for your videos. More and more of us are curing ourselves of the intoxication that this apocalyptic cult has inflicted on us.
Thank you so much laymanphil!! I appreciate you!
Layman .. the one assembly & convention tip I would have given is this:
A couple days before one has to get the “the plan” green light enacted.
Phase one:
Go slower than usual. Take lots of deep, sighing type of breaths, randomly, throughout the day. Make sure your ‘audience’ is within ear & eye shot of you. Narcissists have taught us this technique of attention seeking behavior. Verbally mention your symptom(s) of choice. Get creative, make it fun. Use more toilet paper than usual. I know that’s wasteful, but let’s face it, I know everyone still has their 2020 butt wipe stash. Time to honor it.
Pro Tip:
Buy fart spray. Amazon has it. May I suggest “Liquid Ass”. No need to explain how I know this stuff works. Just trust me on this one. Spray it in the car & bathroom. You have to keep a straight face. Gag reflex might occur, however, this adds credibility, so don’t resist it.
Phase two:
Post some food pics on social media. Make sure it’s Mexican or Chinese food. Your best bet is Taco Bell or Panda Express. Either will lend stellar credibility to increased TP usage.
Pro Tip:
If you choose Taco Bell, get a fully loaded burrito or the nacho supreme. For Panda, probably the orange chicken or the broccoli beef. They all result in Montezuma’s revenge of epic proportions. You can use a search engine for pics if you don’t actually eat it. I highly recommend that route.
Phase three:
Spend extra time in the bathroom when people are home or if you’re out running errands with anyone to calculate how much time you’d need to set up a nap at the assembly/convention. For instance, it may take 3-4 minutes, to walk round trip to your sanctuary. If you want a ten minute power nap in the zen/bathroom stall you need about 14-15 minutes. Do not, and I repeat, do not forget the fart spray. It’s critical you deploy it in the stall upon exiting. Make sure to grab your stomach for visual affects.
Pro tip: The best stall is the last one, closest to a wall or furthest away from the sinks. Don’t ask me how I know (cough, cough).
Also, if the toilet paper roll easily comes off where it’s at, it makes a great temporary pillow while you’re ‘meditating’. If you need to add more validity to the story, take a change of clothes & make it visible in your car. Kinda like extra sprinkles on that morning donut.
And don’t forget to blame Satan & say you’re exercising patience. 😂😂😂😂
Phase four:
Just don’t go. Stay home, bbq some burgers & throw back some ice cold beer. Grab a birthday cupcake for desert. That will help transition the PIMI to POMO.
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So glad that so many of us are out, right? 🤜🏻🤛🏻
WOW!! That was a knockout punch!
Thank you for all the info. I’ll be looking up that website you mentioned.
Also, thank you for fresh, non regurgitated, non latest convention info, non squabble & butthurt alerts info, etc. Never a yawnfest here.
I bet you knew the Elders from the congregation I went to back in the day.
Glad you’re back. Your stellar sarcasm & sense of humor are always refreshing.
Thanks Jacki! The money thing is a big subject, barely scratched the surface! But they still need money.....constantly. That website is so interesting!
So glad you are back. You were sorely missed! Glad you had a good time. Ive never seen one of those carts. It would sure spoil the scenery!
You have no idea how sick this makes me. Whoops, pardon me, I DID throw up! My dad nearly died when I was between 5th & 6th grade. He was in the hospital for 2 1/2 months & then had one of the 1st bloodless open heart surgeries. He never worked again. He still had 3 kids at home. Because one of my older brothers served where the need was great & other places I lived thru my life, I got to see JW's living in the kind of poverty that most American's never have known. I remember a family in the Sonoran desert of Mexico living in an Ocatillo shack (thorned sticks tied together) that you could see right thru, in temperatures reaching 130° & violent monsoon thunderstorms...with a newborn baby tied in a basket hanging by a rope tied in the roof! We went there to take them food. And that is all the aid a JW will ever receive. Aid from other already financially strapped, good hearted JW's. It sickens me that the org NEVER helps individuals & worse deters its members from doing anything to help mankind or make the world a better place. You are so right! Watchtower is from "their father, the Devil." Jesus said, "You will know them by their works."
Thank you SO much for all you do! It takes a lot of research & effort to put out such a quality production of real truth every week. You are appreciated!
WOW HEATHER!!! I'm so sorry for what your family has been through! That story really made me well up.....horrible!! I'm so thankful for the kind JWs that actually render practical help. Thank you!!
They bought up apartment complexes in Philadelphia next to Penn State and the pharmacist school, they rent them out and use them as dorms for students in these Universities.
WOW!!!!! Unbelievable!!!! Thanks for sharing that......no shame!
Yes, the “end is around the corner” ….for watchtower!
Yes!
Welcome back Stacy. Great insight as usual. I remember sitting in a zoom meeting and they were interviewing "satellite " bethelites. They were assigneda a specific region in the southeast to manage the watchtower's real estate transactions. Donations from dying witnesses, kingdom hall sales, etc. I was dumbfounded, it was a zoom meeting so i proceeded to look at all the individuals who had their cameras on. They all have that glassy stare like most Jws, that they're not processing anything going on. They're in a trance like state. I faded several months later.
WOW, I've never witnessed this, but have been told about it many times....unbelievable! And yes, those same people are fighting through the questions in their heads!
Welcome back! So nice to hear you're well and refreshed.
Thanks Penny!!
A friend of mine has parents who are witnesses who go to food banks and we’re told by people in the congregation they had to cough up $50 in contribution for the C.O. Visit green handshake.
Oh yes, the old CO money grab......we should discuss this!!
Whats Really crazy is just recently they read a letter or it was a video i forget, talking about how the next year they have planed more expenses than what they plan to have come in. When were told directly from the bible to plan ahead and budget things out and just have less.
It's a never ending request for money!!
It is that love of money that gets more people in trouble as far as bringing reproach upon Jesus Christ.
If you are a refugee fleeing your life and have nothing never mind there is a contribution box in the refugee camp. This scene was in their last three day assembly.
Sounds like the holiday recharged your batteries!
My god, I forgot to mention that!! TRUE!!!!!!!!!
It always bothered me how they always wanted more in a time we were supposed to be simplifying! Geat viewpoint!
It's such a paradox and few question it!
I remember when an elder gave a talk in the Shaw Butte congregation in Phoenix AZ I attended. He mentioned the initials KISS saying to "Keep It Simple Stupid" while they live in fancy houses.
@@smy74 I've known my fair share of very wealthy elders!
Unfortunately, my late mother was one of those. I was 30 years old when I found out that my mother was giving a chunk of her life savings and 401k ,savings to this morons,like I said, we were very indoctrinate in to this crap. I feel great now ,that I'm no longer part of this crappy sect.
This makes my stomach hurt just reading this :( I'm so sorry!!!
I started to fade early 2000's. I remember when we would be very critical of those preachers etc who stood on street corners with book carts. The elders on my district would say how very wrong it was and that going door to door was what we should be doing. The preaching from the carts was not what a true Christian should do.... Er......
Me too! A JW doesn't need to actually be a student anymore....just stand there! It's so different!
Yeah, and then there's this...
"And remain in the same house, eating and drinking such things as they give, for the laborer is worthy of his wages. Do not go from house to house."
Lk.10:7
@@mattmurdock2868 An all time classic to point out to a JW....
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Yep, with this one verse, Watchtower kills two birds with one stone.
"The laborer is worthy of his wages"
"Do not go from house to house."
So true! @@mattmurdock2868
GREAT GRAPHICS!
Thank you!!
I just checked UK IBSA Properties. You are telling the absolute TRUTH. The Truth
Yep. Incredible and just one country
And all that money and wealth is tax exempt. The rank and file in the congregation live paycheck to paycheck and some don't have enough food to eat, yet the GB want more. The watchtower corporation only takes. . . They never, "give" anything.
100% truth
Welcome back, another both serious and amusing broadcast. From what I gather they are moving into a system where every member will need too contribute a certain amount to remain part of the organisation. So it's fireballs for those who can afford to pay!
Thanks!! Yes, and in fact, they are already sort of doing that exact thing. They aren't kicking people out, but the guilt and propaganda regarding 'giving' is endless, forcing many to part with their money to feel like they belong
@@survivingparadisepodcastGetting more and more like the Catholics every year.
Probably start preaching purgatory that would raise a fortune.
If I knew they wouldn't take the money for themselves, I would write me a check made out to "Jehovah". Where do I send it to? Because of the recent mail fraud, please send all payments directly to Jehovah.
Glad to have you back Stacey!!!
LOL, I LOVE that idea!! Thanks K!
The irony of this is my mother became a jw because she said false religion had a teaching that you had to buy your dead loved family member out of purgatory. What is the difference between that and having to buy Jehovahs friendship
no difference!! and in fact, Tony Morris says it's REQUIRED to have his love and friendship
Helllo all
Hello from the Bay Area in California.
Greetings from UK
Thank you for the video 😊
Thank YOU for listening
Welcome back! I know an instance very pre-covid where a couple died with an estate valued at about 2.5 million that they willed to the WT. A worldly man that hated the witnesses had an interest in the property and wanted to buy it. I was surprised that the organization could not be bothered with an estate of this value so they sent no representative handle the sale but instead entrusted it to the local window cleaner, plumber and janitor elders who were so very ill equipped to handle the sale. These elders thought that the appraised value was too much as they could not begin to comprehend that amount of money and were just instructed by WT to sell it as quickly as possible. There were some witnesses that were interested in buying the property but the elders refused to sell to them and entertain their higher offers because it would contribute to their materialism. In hopes of bringing the worldly man in the "truth" they sold it to him for about half of the appraised value and followed WT instruction for a quick sale. I always think about the WT losing a million dollars because they couldn't be bothered with an estate so small. BTW the guy never came into the "truth" and I'm sure laughs about it to this day.
LOL WHOA!!! I have to tell you what a story! I'm laughing just reading this! I wonder if a basic college education would have helped those guys?? LOL
Very very interesting. The things we didn’t know, are all coming out, at least to those who want to hear,! Thank you so much! Always funny, interesting, and thought provoking!
Thanks Beauty!
👋Stacey, the GB are DESPERATE! The Almighty, that calls us Humans plenty of derogatory names in His "Word", now NEEDS OUR $$$ and resources (?!) FT💩💩💩!!!
VERY desperate!!
Stephen lett said that a woman prefers to eat bark than being out of Jehovah's witnesses 😮😮😮 that one killed me really 😢😢
Oh no.....everything out of that guy's mouth is ridiculous!!
Hey Stacey,,,, first you were missed, lol and great podcast, listening to this podcast reminded me of the times I went to Brooklyn bethel, I remember this apartment a brother had that wow it had a gorgeous view of the late twin towers and at night that view was just stunningly gorgeous,,, and oh let's not forget the elegance of the sands hotel am sure you're familiar with the sands, I don't know if it was more gorgeous in the inside, it's just despicable how they have people in third world countries donating their money for them and those now 9 old geezer's of the governing body, if you ever come around my way I'd like to show you the kingdom hall down the block around my house in Queens NY,, Stacey again great podcast and till next episode.
Thanks David!! Oh yes, I took in that view myself. It's incredible. The Sands was something else too....the entire area. It takes coming out of the fog to realize what was happening...but they have so much real estate it's overwhelming!
Okay...I have to pause the video to tell you how much I am ENJOYING this!! Hilarious!!! I always love your videos - thank you soooo much for them!! 😀❤⭐
Thanks Suzie, I'm glad it makes sense LOL!!
Oh, you are back!! Great!!! Hope you had a good time and I can’t wait to listen!!!
Going back over some of your old podcasts, this is outstanding, thanks
Wow, thank you Ryan! I appreciate your feedback!
Oooo, YES! We DO want to hear about your journey out of the org!! 😀
Ha, I can do that!
Great to have you back 😊
This topic was always one that I never liked. I would have arguments with my parents, ex wife and elders. I told them Jehovah is the owner of everything, why does he need money. 🤦🏻♂️ and of course the answer was always “that’s how you get blessings” 😂
Sounds like those prosperity low life charlatans . The more you give the more blessings you will get yeah right.
Insane isn't it? Thanks Reinaldo.... most JW's don't even know a thing about this stuff...
The Spanish Cong I attend, the "Resolution" was increased from $1700+ to $2500+ MONTHLY. I haven't donated in yeeears... and plan on NEVER EVER offering a single penny to those 🤬🤬🤬 CHARLATANS!
Please don't!!! It's all a scam!! So glad you see it and thank you!
Thanks Stacy, another excellent video ❣️ I think that at one point jehovah & jesus... who are living in the Pleiades needed Airmiles...??
Oh yes, the Pleaiades~!!!
My man! Welcome back and thank you for this banger of an episode!
Thank you! $$$$$$ LOL
Hi Stacey! You have been missed.
During one of his talks, AntMo postulated that some bro’s may wonder why there is a audio recording facility is planned in light of the ‘fact’ that the end of this system of of things was imminent.
He answered that after Armageddon, such facilities were still needed to help those resurrected ones who need training in order to gain perfection. After all, how could my neighbours Herr Hitler and Comrade Stalin get to learn their errant way??
Your thoughts please 😁
Hi Ann, thank you for missing me! My thoughts: To me, that is clearly 'fantasy' reasoning. It's nothing more than someone guessing and it raises many, many more questions, including selective destruction at Armageddon (with JWs citing examples from Bible of Egyptian firstborn being killed, some not); or how about the expectation that resurrected people all being brought to life nearby JW buildings instead of where they died or the even more bizarre expectation that studying the Bible never seems to end.... even for those that are resurrected from that time and can say "I was there.... that's not what happened at all" LOL.....I've always found that comical
Welcome in Stacy! Sounds like you had a good break, my friend.
As to the JW org and money, the disconnect between the earnest JW (who I feel for) and the org itself is a huge chasm.
Thanks Future.....you're so right.... a massive disconnect most never consider!
All companies all over the world are united in ISBA !
Thanks for listening!
Hey Stacy! Glad you enjoyed your vacation. I'm just coming off vacation too, back to teaching today, another school year, ugh. I was thinking, and this may be a bit sadistic, but you mentioning the Golden Gate, you could've thrown them, cart and all, over the side. From what I see nowadays the bridge has nets below for that. But hey, it would sure put some adrenaline in their day! 😂😂 I can't think of anything worse than sitting in the middle of the Golden Gate Bridge, freezing my ass off, whilst sitting next to a cart!
LOL LOL, trust me, the adrenaline was running! They're truly shameless now, just standing there and forcing people around them! Welcome back from vacation!
Great epp Stacy!
Thanks Cody!
Saw some witnesses the other day outside of a liquor store with the carts 😮
It wasn't Tony Morris was it?? LOL
My aunt says she's leaving a house she had built from the ground up to the organization and we can have what needs cleaned out at the time
This is absolutely painful to read :( .... instead of her own family??
Excellent appraisal and always thought provoking Stacy! Great to see your subscriber list increasing too.
Well done Stacy.
Thank you moon! I appreciate you!
Great points and research
The constant deficits at assemblies is something that never made sense to me so thank you for explaining it. Why indeed did they need all this money for a building they owned, built with free labor, and didn’t get taxed on? Then at a certain point, they had the nerve to start making us bring our own lunches. You’d think that would reduce the constant begging because they weren’t even feeding us, but NO!
Welcome back
God can make the rocks cry out if he wants too but can't make a dollar bill.
Odd isn't it??
Great to hear you again
LOL, that made me laugh!!
😂😂😂 jehovah has a budget 😂😂😂 good one to spread in Québec 😊its funny but it also sickens me 😢
I'm with you, I laugh, but it's SICK
WHY is JW Headquarter in Warwick STILL NOT RAIDED by Police special task forces????e WHY is JW Headquarter in Warwick STILL NOT RAIDED by Police special task forces???
I was wondering the same especially for CSA cases they must have files over there?
Personally I think it's because it's a state rule right now only in PA.but that may change as people protest against the watchtower society and other religions that cover up csa
@@karenmoody2763 The Watchtower Society can - based on the real facts - not be considered / categorized as a „religion“. It is, and was from the first minute on a profit oriented business. The US (and other) tax investigation authority is sleeping and / or acting unlawful / politically. That is OBVIOUS for EVERYBODY who has some knowledge and experience in that field of expertise.
I know that csa cases happen also in other Organizations. But - based on the official Number of the Australian Royal Commission into child sexual abuse - the Watchtower Society is the worst with the most cases of abuse. Compared for example with the catholic church 30 (thirty) times more of this disgusting crime. Moreover, i don‘t know any other Organization which have a written / codified „legislation“ that protects the predators. Watchtower has such a rule (so called two-witness-rule). And, moreover, a even more perverse established practice.
And no, although I support such protests it can not depend on protests that the Attorney General fulfill his Job!
He HAVE TO do what he is legally obligated to do!!! And if he refuse, he has to be FORCED! On the legal recourse.
Kind regards
It's a very good question!!
Investigation. Don't think they aren't watching them, bugging offices, phones, etc. They are likely monitoring all communications but likely have to carefully plan it to maximize impact and probability of success.
Hilarious!
You so funny. Great delivery.
Thanks Matt....I'm slightly crazy LOL
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I always enjoy your take on things.
I was in during the 70's and 90's with a 10 year break in the 80's. Was DF'd in the early 20's. I have to say the Org is a clown show now, I guess it always was. Overlapping generations is a joke. I've been living in MN for almost 8 years (working from home the last 3) and they have never come to my door. They bought a $250k townhouse for the drunk Tony Morris and one close by for "his helper". I'm sure all the ex-window washers living in poverty feel good now.
So glad you got out! Ah yes, overlapping generations.... it's an all time favorite that helped many of us find the door!!
The final nail was G Jackson's response at the ARC when asked if they are the only path to salvation. I really expected him to say yes bit instead he said "that would be presumptuous"! I mean wow - there are so many reasons to wake up now it's crazy. The smirk on his face says it all - they literally are laughing at the gullible fools allowing them to have what they always wanted power and of course an easy life. @@survivingparadisepodcast
@@rockpadstudios A bold face lie.... under oath!
It was crammed into me that Satan was the father of the lie and that lying was detestable to Jehovah. For them to word play to allow them to lie to the "superior authorities" never did set right with me. Why lie? You only lie when you have something to hide. As time has gone on they have made it an art. They make me sick. @@survivingparadisepodcast
😮 collecting fixed contributions based on visitor number?! That’s new to me and what a business model!
I’ve seen the ATM 😂 Don’t remember if it was before or after I left... (2008)
And happy you’re back! Been keeping an eye on YT to see if you were back already 😅
Didn’t reply to your previous 2 podcasts, but damn! Those triggered some verbal replies here 😂😅
Hi Naomi, thank you! Oh yes, it's a scheme that goes back many years....and there is much more to tell on flipping Kingdom Halls!
👋😆 Stacey's back!!!❤👍
So glad their carts are back, and just go up to them and start talking Jesus did this Jesus did that
and poof they disappear They run back to the box and tell others how wickedness has come upon them
It's true, they can't handle a basic conversation about their own book!
It's the name of Jesus they run from.
At His name, every knee will bow, that's what all the packing up and running away is about.
Hey! I hope you had a great vacation.
Thank you, it was great!
Now that I'm out I enjoy " community service". Volunteering for cool stuff. Food pantries, college tuition for Kids,. My thoughts are with Maui . WT seems to have a twisted view of being a " Good Samaritan" and a selfish narrow view of community.
LOVE that you're out there giving practical help!! All thoughts with the folks in Maui!
You are correct that Jesus is not praising her for giving all of her money. In my opinion he is condemning the Pharisees. Look at context. He is saying it’s WRONG that she had to give all she had. These men are wicked and will take it from her.
Great breakdown...the context is rarely considered!
Hello Stacy, and thank you. I have 10 chickens,
You grew up during the same time I did my mother bum rushed her way in to the (Truth) in 74.... Hell 75 was almost here i was 7.......I also got married at 19 in 86 we grew up in Baltimore
Wow, yes, same generation! My mother in '72 because 1975 was the end and married at 19 in '87....
IBSA yes ex JW in U.K. know all about it😂. Lovely property too much more classy than what they offered Tony. Booted a brother off a complex in New Addington so they could sell it too!
WOW Bronco.....unreal! So many JWs know nothing about it!
Yes , yes , and more yeses . Thank you. All man made religions are about the cash, how many suckers can we find?. The other side of that is, from a decent human standpoint," I love God our creator, I need to find a religious club to belong to"??? Pick your poison. My personal viewpoint is, I believe in a creator of everything, I am so grateful for being here. I am grateful for a, one on one with our Creator, and no one else.. At the end of the day , it is a mystery to us little mortals.
So true Gisella!!
JW alwaus reminded us at the meetings how much it costs to print the magazines. Feeling so quilty I paid for all the magazines I placed. Lol. I am sure many did the same. How clever of JW.
Oh, one more thing, you were/are not alone in your thinking. I also remember reading in their special NewWorld guidebook James, Christ Jesus' half-brother wrote the pure religion would care for widows and orphans, not create widows and orphans by their made-up doctrine.
One of my favorite scriptures and widely ignored!
Thanks for yor work. It wolud be good a video about paradise papers, offshore leaks, IBSA and money in Samoa ( tax heaven).
Thank you Siouxie!! All too true!
I lov how the JW religion ALWAYS meeds so much money. But during the pandemic when its members were mostly jobless , could only give them a list of worldly organisations to go to for help - whilst advising yhrm to be picky die to " their christian conscience ".
Ah couldnt give a little back , because er.......
It's just disgusting.....taking from the poor and disadvantaged!
Empty yr pockets 😊😅😅😂😂😂😂
....constantly.....
Love your podcast. Thank you for your hard work.
I now know the gborg can bribe their god. They sold their souls to the devil also.
Thank you so much for listening!!
The early Christians met in private homes. They did not need a hall or church buildings.
Money was meant for the congregation. To assist with the ministry needs and support the widows and orphans. The money belonged to the congregation. Today all the money goes to JW .And they don't look after the widow or orphan or the needs of the congregation. No. They take all our money.
Jesus: Say, Satan...
Satan: Yeah Hay soos?
Jesus: So yeah, you remember that time we were up on that exceptionally tall mountain and you showed me the kingdoms of the world?
Satan: Umm, yeah. You told me to get lost.
Jesus: Ahh...😅😅 yeah..well...could we talk about that on second thought?
Satan: ....😏
But now he wants to buy them!
They rarely read 2nd Jacob
9 more hours til the new video. C’mon, we need our fix! 😂😂😂
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@@survivingparadisepodcast Is it Sunday yet? 😂😂😂
......almost here! @@jackijax505
@@survivingparadisepodcast you’re going to make us all wait 13 more hours? Man you’re hardcore! 😂😂😂😂😂
The apostles did ask for money ,for famine relief nothing else,and they tell you who it’s for,never did a first century christian ask for money to “preach the gospel”,that’s something that ALL religious corporations do ,including wonderful JWorg. Paul addresses the Ephesian elders in Acts 20:32-35,he makes a point that he never took anything for a personal donation ,not money or even clothing, and tells the elders to do the same,NO Christian religion does that today,they have all become businesses ,JWorg no exception .
People need to understand Jesus conversation with the woman at the well in John 4,he’s telling her organised religion is done, it’s between you and The Father that worship is conducted,no organisation ,no church cathedrals ,no popes or governing body’s ,or latter day prophets ,or charismatic personalities,you and the Father,not jehovah ,is who Jesus mediates now
We have done an entire episode on the woman at the well....very powerful.....and shines a light on the disaster that is Jehovah's Witnesses
well i can say that Jehovah doesn't need our money but back in days people sacrifice animals, now ask yourself this question? Does Jehovah the creator of everything needed animal sacrificing when he created animals? It was an offering of respect and gratitude. So Jehovah does not need our money, but is a way of gratitude. God gives us air to breathe 24/7, and we are here complaining about giving God something in return? WOW the audacity
The 'audacity' indeed! The audacity of a man made organization taking money from poor people living in poor nations... the 'audacity' to take money from children. And thank you for the reminder that animals needed to die... it's an odd flex from the god that also said this "For in loyal love I delight, not in sacrifice, And in the knowledge of God, rather than in whole burnt offerings." Hosea 6:6, NWT. 🤷♂But then again, its the same god that approved of slavery, chopping up women and killing kids. Not unlike an organization that martyrs kids who need blood or allows predators to walk into the Kingdom Hall. Ah yes.... the god that give us air to breath.... is also very interested in acquiring real estate on a planet he plans to destroy any second. Respectful suggestion: look deeper
@@survivingparadisepodcast I wish Jesus was on earth to open your eyes. A blind person cannot lead others through RUclips videos. I’m an exjw but you’re wrong in many things because your anger is blinding your judgment
@@UtubeAdviser Respect to you and your beliefs. I hope your journey creates happiness. With that said, the attempts to shame or call be 'angry' no longer work once you leave JWs. This podcast host is not angry Ray. That stuff no longer works. If you can refute anything you heard here (did you even listen) we all would love to hear it. But attempts to deflect and make people feel bad for speaking truth are long gone. Take care and we will be here if we can help
This is really funny but not funny at all
- I told all friends/family who still attend never to again give THEM a penny .. They agreed 🎉
When I left that was one of my only messages to people staying in: never give them a dime!
Maybe the others should have helped her instead of giving extra to god