WHAT IS IT WE ARE SEEING???
The following was posted by Axel Gasser on Facebook.
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The Jehovah’s Witnesses, through their central organization, the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society, are involved in activities far beyond their spiritual mission. In addition to managing several properties around the world, the organization has invested in large-scale commercial and residential real estate. A striking example of this involvement in real estate is their real estate agency, IB... moreWHAT IS IT WE ARE SEEING???
The following was posted by Axel Gasser on Facebook.
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The Jehovah’s Witnesses, through their central organization, the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society, are involved in activities far beyond their spiritual mission. In addition to managing several properties around the world, the organization has invested in large-scale commercial and residential real estate. A striking example of this involvement in real estate is their real estate agency, IBSA Properties, which specializes in the sale and management of luxury properties. Some buildings, once used for religious activities, have been converted into high-end apartments and buildings.
A notable case is the former complexes used by the Jehovah’s Witnesses in London. These buildings, once dedicated to preaching and spiritual activities, have gradually been rehabilitated into luxury residential properties, sold at high prices. In 2016, one of their iconic buildings was sold for $340 million to a real estate developer. This type of investment raises questions about the use of funds collected from members, particularly regarding the financial direction of the organization.
The Jehovah’s Witnesses’ involvement in large-scale real estate projects is largely managed by Watchtower Property Co., an entity that oversees residential and commercial properties worldwide. However, it is IBSA Properties, their luxury real estate agency, that specifically handles the sale and management of high-end properties. These real estate projects benefit from property appreciation, but they also raise ethical concerns about the use of donations made by members.
While the organization insists that donations are "voluntary," the reality is that these contributions are systematically encouraged. Members are invited to regularly give to support the organization, and the sums raised are substantial. In the United States, annual donations to the Jehovah’s Witnesses are estimated to be in the hundreds of millions of dollars each year. Although the exact amount of donations varies, it is clear that the money collected plays a central role in financing the organization’s activities, including its real estate projects.
In addition to real estate, the organization has recently invested in commercial projects such as the film studio in Ramapo. This project has sparked much questioning among former members, who feel it moves away from the spiritual goals of the organization. This studio, located in a former Jehovah's Witness property, raises questions about how the funds are allocated and whether this investment aligns with the organization's religious mission.
In Canada, another situation has attracted the attention of tax authorities. In 2018, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) re-evaluated the charitable status of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of Canada. The CRA concluded that the organization did not fully meet the necessary criteria to maintain its charitable status, primarily because the funds collected were not always used for public purposes as required by Canadian tax rules. This situation forced the organization to justify the use of donations in order to retain its charitable status.
Finally, when Jehovah’s Witnesses, often dressed in suits with briefcases in hand, knock on your door, they are not simply inviting you into a spiritual relationship with God. Their primary aim is to "sell" you the organization. The approach is not about cultivating a relationship with God, but integrating new members into their structure. Their "productivity" is measured according to the time, resources, and donations each member contributes to the organization, thus turning their involvement into a quantifiable, almost commercial endeavor.
In this context, Jehovah's Witnesses appear to function as a religious business rather than as a spiritual organization dedicated to faith. The luxury real estate investments, commercial projects, and encouragement of donations highlight the organization's shift toward an economic model, where financial aspects play a central role.
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This is from the perspective of a non-witness who definitely appears to be quite informed.
AdminAnd this is a non JW’s perspective of the Watchtower? even though he’s correct in his observations I often wonder what is it that causes someone to do deep research into a religion they have not been acquainted with unless it’s because they themselves may have family who are involved, as there’s so many religions we could expose. But if this is an outsiders point of view, we can see why the “Two Witnesses” will be needed to clear Jehovah’s name of all the dodgy dealings it’s been associated with... moreAnd this is a non JW’s perspective of the Watchtower? even though he’s correct in his observations I often wonder what is it that causes someone to do deep research into a religion they have not been acquainted with unless it’s because they themselves may have family who are involved, as there’s so many religions we could expose. But if this is an outsiders point of view, we can see why the “Two Witnesses” will be needed to clear Jehovah’s name of all the dodgy dealings it’s been associated with.
This just tears your heart out!
I knew both Kimmy and Mark O'Donnell. I knew Kimmy since she was little, and yes, she was a scrawny little thing. I had no idea.
I will say that my experience with going to the elders about issues was the same as Kimmy's. Tell the truth about the wrongs of the wrong people and one quickly finds that they become the target of revenge.
The Governing Body is now being compelled to answer these crimes. This is why they fear the internet. So much is being revealed. ... moreThis just tears your heart out!
I knew both Kimmy and Mark O'Donnell. I knew Kimmy since she was little, and yes, she was a scrawny little thing. I had no idea.
I will say that my experience with going to the elders about issues was the same as Kimmy's. Tell the truth about the wrongs of the wrong people and one quickly finds that they become the target of revenge.
The Governing Body is now being compelled to answer these crimes. This is why they fear the internet. So much is being revealed. We are indeed seeing a fulfillment of 2 Peter 3:10, 12...
"the elements being intensely hot will be dissolved, and earth and the works in it will be discovered (revealed)."...
keeping close in mind the presence of the day of Jehovah, through which the heavens being on fire will be dissolved and the elements being intensely hot will melt!"
AdminShe is the narrator of many videos exposing the cabal during the covid crisis, she is part of QAnon the controlled opposition, they expose the majority of the truth so as to gather a huge following. What she is saying is true, but you’ll never hear them speak about Trump and his agenda, because they’re waiting for the promised golden age which has very little to do with the Bible but a mix of New Age philosophy with cabalistic teachings. They drip feed us bit by bit so that you eventually trust ... moreShe is the narrator of many videos exposing the cabal during the covid crisis, she is part of QAnon the controlled opposition, they expose the majority of the truth so as to gather a huge following. What she is saying is true, but you’ll never hear them speak about Trump and his agenda, because they’re waiting for the promised golden age which has very little to do with the Bible but a mix of New Age philosophy with cabalistic teachings. They drip feed us bit by bit so that you eventually trust the direction they’re leading you in to.
There was a post here on the organization's two class distinctions which made did make some valid points, compelling me to reason and research. So, I thought I would share my takeaways and some things I gathered in this process, and I appreciate your input.
HERE ARE SOME THOUGHTS...
The scriptures are clear, Christ cannot have possibly returned and cannot be 'present' while this world rests under Satan's demonic influence.
I would surmise though, that from all appearances, that it is likely t... moreThere was a post here on the organization's two class distinctions which made did make some valid points, compelling me to reason and research. So, I thought I would share my takeaways and some things I gathered in this process, and I appreciate your input.
HERE ARE SOME THOUGHTS...
The scriptures are clear, Christ cannot have possibly returned and cannot be 'present' while this world rests under Satan's demonic influence.
I would surmise though, that from all appearances, that it is likely the war in the heavens between the angelic forces has begun (perhaps sometime around the turn of the 20th century) and is likely continuing to this day, and this will ultimately culminate in Armageddon only AFTER Satan and ALL of his demonic forces are successfully confined to this earth.
Such would certainly would explain the sudden tremendous advancement in technologies with the worsening of world conditions. After all, the demons feed on fear and terror, death and destruction, and they relish in every conceivable depravity.
Remember, time in the heavens is certainly not on the same plane of perception as we here on earth view time, and the expanse of the heavens is immeasurable. As angelic beings, the demons are very powerful and quite numerous as they comprise fully one third of all the angelic forces created. So, is it not conceivable that the heavenly war, from our perspective could have been waging for over a hundred years?
I am compelled too, to conclude that the entirety of the 'anointed' and 'other sheep' classifications was conceived solely to create a 'clergy laity' class resembling that of the Catholic church. In fact, Geoffrey Jackson, in one of his own court testimonies fully admitted to their hierarchical structure being "not unlike that of the Catholic church".
We know too, that there is NO separate classes here on earth. Those who will rule in the heavens will be those 'chosen' and Matthew 22:14 indicates that these will be few in number.
Matthew 13:24-27 also clearly says that "the Son of man coming in clouds with great power and glory" will occur AFTER the great tribulation. This being the case, based upon these scriptures, the entire premise of 1914 can be nothing but a red herring.
I also find Matthew 18:8 quite interesting, for it asks the question... "when the Son of man arrives, will he really find the faith on the earth?”
As for the 'chosen ones', Romans 8:33 is clear that "God is the One who declares [them] righteous." This being the case, can anyone who says 'I am of the anointed' legitimately make this claim while here on earth?
I've been unable to find scripturally any indication of this.
We do know this though, anyone who IS truly 'chosen' will most definitely be reflecting fully the fruits of God's Spirit as identified at Galatians 5:22...being "love, joy, peace, patience (long-suffering), kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control."
QUESTION: How many of these have we NOT seen by the Governing Body in recent years?
BartI've known 2 anointed brothers. The first one was an elderly brother who was our CO when I grew up. He had been in a concentration camp during WW2.
He was such a gently person and the way he showed genuine interest helped me a lot to develop to who I am now. We've had him at our home several times during my youth.
His life story has been published: https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1998007#h=1:0-38:244
He passed away about 10 years ago.
The other brother I knew was in my previous congregatio... moreI've known 2 anointed brothers. The first one was an elderly brother who was our CO when I grew up. He had been in a concentration camp during WW2.
He was such a gently person and the way he showed genuine interest helped me a lot to develop to who I am now. We've had him at our home several times during my youth.
His life story has been published: https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1998007#h=1:0-38:244
He passed away about 10 years ago.
The other brother I knew was in my previous congregation. He was also a humble brother.
I was having a discussion with one of my friends discussing the disgusting things we are observing from New York.
The thought crossed our minds that given the serious heat the Governing Body is immersed in regarding their ignoring sexual predators and their sycophantic pursuit of financial support from the governments of this world that perhaps they are no longer the ones doing any actual writing today.
I think it's highly likely that they've delegated most of the spiritual matters to focus on... moreI was having a discussion with one of my friends discussing the disgusting things we are observing from New York.
The thought crossed our minds that given the serious heat the Governing Body is immersed in regarding their ignoring sexual predators and their sycophantic pursuit of financial support from the governments of this world that perhaps they are no longer the ones doing any actual writing today.
I think it's highly likely that they've delegated most of the spiritual matters to focus on other things.
This is an interesting perspective. Given the nature of this world, is it possible that everything we are seeing is just an illusion made to appear what it is not??? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJ-8M1tMDfA
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Antichrist? He's always saying he loves Christians lol, but Judas also kissed Christ on the cheek before betraying him. I believe he's leading the way to establishing the antichrist system for the Zionists who he's a puppet for, he's ego will drive him he's perfect for the job.
Wow!!! Evidently, I'm not the only one seeing the position of the United States. These folks pointed out some additional details I hadn't thought so far out on... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-eQffwnzdA
SOMETHING to PONDER OVER...
We know from the scriptures that the 'New Jerusalem' is heavenly, not earthly (which so many people seem to believe).
With this in mind I wonder if 1914 marked the end of the trampling by the nations over the literal Jerusalem and marked the establishment of this heavenly Jerusalem?
If so? Would this have been the time delineating when the Satan and his demonic hoards engaged in battle to be hurled to this earth?
We know Christ does not begin his millennial reig... moreSOMETHING to PONDER OVER...
We know from the scriptures that the 'New Jerusalem' is heavenly, not earthly (which so many people seem to believe).
With this in mind I wonder if 1914 marked the end of the trampling by the nations over the literal Jerusalem and marked the establishment of this heavenly Jerusalem?
If so? Would this have been the time delineating when the Satan and his demonic hoards engaged in battle to be hurled to this earth?
We know Christ does not begin his millennial reign until Satan and his demons are abyssed.
Frances GreistIn order to be baptized the wording now includes the org instead of holy spirit. They often have removed Jesus in their literature and illustrations, but to throw holy spirit under the bus and replacing this spirit with an earthly corrupt corporation is certainly a sin against the holy spirit, which is an unforgivable sin. I am sure also their dragging Yah's holy name through the courts will not go unpunished.
With the building of the 3rd temple and call for all Jews to return to Israel, we must... moreIn order to be baptized the wording now includes the org instead of holy spirit. They often have removed Jesus in their literature and illustrations, but to throw holy spirit under the bus and replacing this spirit with an earthly corrupt corporation is certainly a sin against the holy spirit, which is an unforgivable sin. I am sure also their dragging Yah's holy name through the courts will not go unpunished.
With the building of the 3rd temple and call for all Jews to return to Israel, we must be in a holy space mentally. Our faith will be tested to the max and possibly to the axe. Keep faithful dear brothers and sisters!!!
