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Jack Ryan

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  1. They could build a roller coaster that disorients the riders by running through pitch black tunnels then super bright tunnels and the ride could be called "New Light Coaster". They could have the "Not So Fun House" with mechanical versions of Lett. Then ice cream stands where you pay for an ice cream and get nothing, because the money went to the "worldwide work". All the prizes are JW,org pins and tie clips and cufflinks.
  2. With the renovation of Patterson and now the news of adding on to Warwick, it sure seems like they are obsessed about building a DisneyWorld type experience in the Borg. Get as many people to tour every single year because those visits could prove to be a good source of income from all the donations, not to mention all the donations during the years of construction in each congregation from members that want to help out or are guilt ed to give.
  3. What happened to their not putting interpretations on things that the Bible itself doesn’t explain?
  4. The locusts of Joel Chapter 2 no longer refer to Jehovah's Witnesses and events surrounding 1919. The locusts in Revelation chapter 22 however still do refer to the anointed, but are now no longer connected with the prophecy on Joel. Joel 2 now refers to the "Babylonians", the coalition of nations that will try to destroy God's people. The context of Joel chapter 2 points the time period of fulfillment to Jehovah's Day in the Great Tribulation and how God will save his people.
  5. God cannot simultaneously have no earthly influence to answer Satan while answering prayers. The GB should not be allowed to punish members who disobey on matters where the scriptures are silent if they are not claiming ti be "inspired of God."
  6. WT 9/16 .... the BEARD ARTICLE Paragraph 3.... Mosaic Law? “ For example, in God’s Law to the Israelites there were rules that protected them against the openly immoral way of life of the nations around them. The Law showed Jehovah’s strong feelings against clothing that does not make clear the distinction between male and female—what has been described in our day as unisex fashion. (Read Deuteronomy 22:5.) From God’s stated direction about clothing, we clearly see that God is not pleased with styles of dress that feminize men, that make women look like men, or that make it hard to see the difference between men and women.” Paragraph 17.... no Mosaic Law “What about the propriety of brothers wearing a beard? The Mosaic Law required men to wear a beard. However, Christians are not under the Mosaic Law, nor are they obliged to observe it. (Lev. 19:27; 21:5; Gal. 3:24, 25) In some cultures, a neatly trimmed beard may be acceptable and respectable, and it may not detract at all from the Kingdom message. In fact, some appointed brothers have beards. Even so, some brothers might decide not to wear a beard. (1 Cor. 8:9, 13; 10:32) In other cultures or localities, beards are not the custom and are not considered acceptable for Christian ministers. In fact, having one may hinder a brother from bringing glory to God by his dress and grooming and his being irreprehensible.—Rom. 15:1-3; 1 Tim. 3:2, 7.” Which is WT? You can’t have it both ways?
  7. Your soul going to heaven is pagan but the GB will benefit from that pagan teaching. Information coming from Jehovah and He sends new light. Somebody got it wrong Have no business dealing with false religion; but buy and sell properties with false religion Lying is bad; but lie to protect the organization for Jehovah. The Almighty needs help Career is sinful vs "Whoever does not care for his own relatives, especially his own family members, has turned against the faith and is worse than someone who does not believe in God." https://biblehub.com/james/2-16.htm vs "preaching is the most important voluntary work we could be doing". Killing is a sin, but it's ok to exact genocide if God says so. World is obsessed with sex. Now let's read a definition of a lapdance in audience with 5 year olds present.
  8. Who even says stuff like this? "earthly course"?!?!!? This is a JWism for "They died"
  9. They just informed the rest of the congregation that "the amount of money, going out this year, will be, greater, than the amount coming in" and they just wanted to "let us know that". No asking for handouts here!
  10. Splane gave a talk about Joel chap 2 and new understanding of who are the locusts
  11. Jw.org will be released for Alexa and google home I think they are gonna make their own Alexa that can listen to everything you do in your home to prevent you from sinning! "No conscience needed, we'll do all the work for you!"
  12. New release: Printed copy of New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—Study Edition, (Matthew-Acts only) They’re producing the study Bible one book at a time. They currently only have Matthew through 1 Corinthians. And with the amount of footnotes and additional information and photos and illustrations, it would physically be too big if they included every bible book -------------- A new Study Bible was released and will be available to congregations later next year as revised Spanish Bibles are still priority in production and shipping. Color is beige (light brown) with gold edging on pages. This edition is Matthew to Acts. Subheadings now in chapters. Wide margins for notes. Footnotes at bottom of pages. Full color appendixes, similar features to online study Bible. Alternate rendering for faithful and discreet slave now faithful and PRUDENT slave. It was announced near the end of the 2013 annual meeting that a complete study Bible may be printed eventually, but will take "a long time coming", 2013 being 6 years ago.
  13. Location of Annual Meeting was Jersey City Assembly Hall, date October 5. A new complex will be built that will host 1000 workers for the Audio/video and art production. The architect from the Britain branch relocation project is being reassigned to Patterson where announcement will be made of a renewed Patterson with its own visitor center. Building of the new AV complex will be complete 2026, it will be as professional as any "worldly" complex and the size of the complex will be EXACTLY the same size as Warwick Bethel and it will be located in Ramapo, NY. Construction begins on 2022, a 4 year project. Expanding buildings projects doesn’t mean that the end is delayed , those buildings will continue to be used after Armageddon
  14. Is the "Faithful and Discreet Slave" now going to be renamed "Faithful and Prudent Slave" since Discreet sounds like they have been hiding secret child molestation documents away from the authorities and it doesn't sound good in front of the courts? I know they are prudent now in their new Spanish translation.
  15. Holy crap. The poor woman trusted him so much she SIGNED AWAY HER PARENTAL RIGHTS in the event of her death from cancer, and then he molests her kid while she’s fighting for her life in the hospital?
  16. Watkins, a distinguished Elder, and Pioneer minister, served in the special capacity of Service Overseer, a position that placed him on the “Service Committee” along with the Presiding Overseer and Secretary.
  17. The Proximity of Watkins to the Kingdom Hall The investigation of Watkins has taken a few interesting turns. Court documents obtained by Survey reveal that the address provided by Roderick Watkins is directly linked with the Heber Springs Arkansas Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
  18. Arrest Warrant for Roderick Watkins The following police report by Osborn has been redacted by JW Survey to protect the names of the victims and their immediate family members. The Police Report, Victim #1 “On October 9th, 2018, [The mother of victim #1] contacted the Sheriff’s office regarding sexual abuse of her son. [She] sounded distraught as she explained that her 12-year-old son named [victim #1] had disclosed to her, one week ago, that a trusted family friend had touched him inappropriately on his inner thigh. [She] said that the family friend is Roderick Watkins [who] lives in Heber Springs.” “[The Mother of victim #1] told me that she had reported her son’s disclosure to her pastor and her pastor had told her he was reporting the incident to the child abuse hotline. [She] said that today, her son told her that Watkins had touched his privates. [She] told how this shocked her because she had thought her son had only been touched on the leg. She said she asked her son to tell her exactly what happened and she said her son told her that he had been at “Rod’s house”, downstairs, which is located in, Cleburne County, at 1310 N Broadway, Apt 13. Her son reported they watched a movie and Rod came in and rubbed his feet. She said her son, [victim #1] , said Watkins stopped rubbing his feet and ran his hand up his shorts and into his underwear. He said Watkins then rubbed his private parts for a few seconds. [The mother] said [victim #1] told her he got up and walked away. She said her son told her this had happened only that one time and it had been about a year ago.” “[The mother] said that she doesn’t know what to do and said that she just wanted to let someone know that he had disclosed additional information. I asked her if she has spoken to anyone from CACD or DCFS since the pastor made the call and she said she had not I advised her that I would call and report this information and that I will be opening a criminal investigation. Case # 18-01126.” “On October 11th, 2018, a forensic interview was conducted and recorded with [victim #1] . [victim #1] gives a detailed discloser [sic] about being touched on his genitals by Roderick Watkins at Watkins’ home. He tells how Watkins is a trusted family friend, babysitter and is a member of his Kingdom Hall. Watkins is trusted by everyone because he is a church elder.” The Second Victim “On October 12th, 2018, I was contacted by CACD and advised that another report of sexual contact by Roderick Watkins was called into the hot line and a forensic Interview was being scheduled for this victim, 15-year-old [victim #2]. [victim #2] disclosed touching of his genitalia and other sexual contact by Roderick Watkins that continued for years on multiple occasions at Watkins’ home and at [victim #2] ‘s home. [victim #2] disclosed threats by Watkins to [victim #2] ‘s dog, electronic toys, and a young friend if he disclosed the sexual contact. The circumstances surrounding the incident were similar to those of [victim #1] in that his family was also in the same church and had a close relationship with Watkins and Watkin’s wife.” “On October 19th, 2018,[The parents of victim #2] came to the Sheriffs Office to file an official report on the behalf of their 15-year-old son [victim #2]. Report# 18-01220. The [parents] advised that Roderick Watkins was an Elder of their congregation and a Pioneer. They said he was very involved in the congregation and helped everyone. They also advise that Watkins is [victim #2]’s uncle by marriage and he has been a strong influence to [victim #2] for most of his young life. The [parents] do not know the details of [victim #2] ‘s disclosure, which I had already reviewed. They tell me that [victim #2] ‘s behavior and demeanor changed drastically when he was about 7 years old. This matches [victim #2]’s account of the first incident [victim #2] had with Watkins in 2010.” “On October 19th, 2018, Roderick Watkins and his wife agreed to come in to discuss the allegations. Later this same day, instead of the Watkins’ coming, an attorney called and advised he was representing Watkins who declined to make a statement. Also, on this day, a search warrant for the residence of Roderick Watkins was executed and items of evidence were collected.” The Third Victim “On October 21st, 2018, [mother of the second victim] came to the Sheriffs Office with her 18-year-old daughter, [victim #3]. CCSO report # 18-01225. [victim #3] told me how when she was approximately 9 years old, she was sitting on Roderick Watkins’ Lap under a blanket at Watkin’s home in Cleburne County, and he touched her genitalia under her clothes. She said Watkins was a trusted member of their church congregation. She said she told no one about that incident and a few months later, it happened again the same way in Independence County at her home on [redacted address], Arkansas.” “[The mother of victim #3] tells how even though her daughter had not told her about this incident until about a year ago, she had noticed her 9-year-old daughter sitting on Watkins’ lap and he had his hands under her blanket. [victim #3] said she told another member of the congregation about it at that time and this member confronted Watkins about not letting the child sit on his lap anymore.[The mother] goes on to say that once her daughter told her what happened to her, they reported it to the Elders and an investigation began. She said they were told by church elders that Watkins had done this unintentionally. She said nothing was done at first other than some suspension of his duties, but then when another unknown child came forward later, Watkins was disfellowshipped from the congregation.” “As the investigation progressed, several people called in and came by the office and gave statements about seeing Watkins touch the above-mentioned victims inappropriately. Many of them tell how Watkins is a very affectionate touchy person towards children. They all agree that Watkins had a large influence and authority over this congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.” The Fourth Victim “On November 1st, 2018, [victim #4] came to the Office and CCSO. Report #18-01246. [victim #4] give detailed disclosure of being touched on his private areas under his clothes on two occasions back in 2011 when he was 16 years old by Roderick Watkins at [address redacted] in the summer and on November 2011 at War Memorial Stadium in Pulaski County during an event. The circumstances and actions of the two incidents with Watkins that [victim #4] detailed was similar to those of [victim #1] , [victim#2], and [victim #3]. [victim #4] tells how he reported his incidents to the Elders of his congregation soon after the second incident occurred. [victim #4] tells how he was not believed by the Elders and how he was told that he had “perceived” the incidents inaccurately. He said he and his family were treated differently after this. He said Watkins was one of the main Elders and he provided significant resources for the congregation. [victim #4] said when he turned 18 he stopped going to the meetings at the Kingdom Hall because he could not stand to watch as others continued to trust Watkins unconditionally.” “At this point in the above-mentioned investigations, I believe probable cause exists to arrest Roderick Watkins for four counts of Sexual Assault in the 2nd degree. It is therefore prayed that a warrant to arrest be issued. “ “I swear the allegations contained herein are the truth, to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.” Detective Jenifer Osborne (Signed)
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