Larchwood
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Keeping you informed of the facts and history of the JW organization and Watchtower
1/3 The neutrality doctrine came about because Rutherford interpreted the “Higher Powers” to mean God, Jesus, and by extension himself, giving him authority over #JW. Today the “Higher Powers” are understood by JW to be secular governments ➡️
January 8, 2025 at 7:16 PM
1/3 The neutrality doctrine came about because Rutherford interpreted the “Higher Powers” to mean God, Jesus, and by extension himself, giving him authority over #JW. Today the “Higher Powers” are understood by JW to be secular governments ➡️
1/6 This Watchtower quote clearly defines "governors" (“chief men”) as those who “rule over” Jehovah's Witnesses and must be obeyed. This contrasts with the Governing Body's claim of merely "taking the lead.”
-Watchtower, Feb 1, 1943
-Watchtower, Feb 1, 1943
January 8, 2025 at 7:13 PM
1/6 This Watchtower quote clearly defines "governors" (“chief men”) as those who “rule over” Jehovah's Witnesses and must be obeyed. This contrasts with the Governing Body's claim of merely "taking the lead.”
-Watchtower, Feb 1, 1943
-Watchtower, Feb 1, 1943
Announcements and Reminders, January 2025
January 2, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Announcements and Reminders, January 2025
2/2 Governing Body Member Stephen Lett isn’t short of income considering he signed a Vow of Obedience and Poverty.
January 1, 2025 at 2:18 PM
2/2 Governing Body Member Stephen Lett isn’t short of income considering he signed a Vow of Obedience and Poverty.
1/2 Stephen Lett’s Real Estate Side Hustle Update 2024 from The Blue Envelope on YouTube. youtu.be/Xe0jEE6-iaY?...
January 1, 2025 at 2:18 PM
1/2 Stephen Lett’s Real Estate Side Hustle Update 2024 from The Blue Envelope on YouTube. youtu.be/Xe0jEE6-iaY?...
Of course they have different images for different “lands”, I just thought it was interesting that they didn’t bother to reshoot but just darkened the skin on their original image.
December 31, 2024 at 7:40 PM
Of course they have different images for different “lands”, I just thought it was interesting that they didn’t bother to reshoot but just darkened the skin on their original image.
Black or white? Here are the covers of the Watchtower (No1, 2016) English language edition and Twi edition for Ghana.
Why bother with a reshoot when you can just digitally color in a white man’s arm?
Good thing it was just an arm and not a face.
#JW
Why bother with a reshoot when you can just digitally color in a white man’s arm?
Good thing it was just an arm and not a face.
#JW
December 31, 2024 at 7:39 PM
Black or white? Here are the covers of the Watchtower (No1, 2016) English language edition and Twi edition for Ghana.
Why bother with a reshoot when you can just digitally color in a white man’s arm?
Good thing it was just an arm and not a face.
#JW
Why bother with a reshoot when you can just digitally color in a white man’s arm?
Good thing it was just an arm and not a face.
#JW
2/3 News story here:
info.dingir.cz/2024/12/cest...
info.dingir.cz/2024/12/cest...
December 30, 2024 at 5:15 PM
2/3 News story here:
info.dingir.cz/2024/12/cest...
info.dingir.cz/2024/12/cest...
1/3 English translation of Czech branch letter to congregations concerning the government looking to deregister #JW as a religion there.
December 30, 2024 at 5:15 PM
1/3 English translation of Czech branch letter to congregations concerning the government looking to deregister #JW as a religion there.
Back when a #JW was a “member” of the congregation and CSA was reported to the Legal Department of Watch Tower.
These days JW are “adherents” and CSA is reported to the Service Department.
These days JW are “adherents” and CSA is reported to the Service Department.
December 28, 2024 at 11:53 PM
Back when a #JW was a “member” of the congregation and CSA was reported to the Legal Department of Watch Tower.
These days JW are “adherents” and CSA is reported to the Service Department.
These days JW are “adherents” and CSA is reported to the Service Department.
1/3 This letter clearly acknowledges that in some states, it is the ELDERS themselves who are legally required to report child abuse. However they admit they pass the duty to others. This shows they are fully aware of their legal obligation, yet they openly admit to avoiding it.
December 28, 2024 at 11:52 PM
1/3 This letter clearly acknowledges that in some states, it is the ELDERS themselves who are legally required to report child abuse. However they admit they pass the duty to others. This shows they are fully aware of their legal obligation, yet they openly admit to avoiding it.
1/4 At a 1924 convention, Rutherford controlled thousands by making them sing to suppress “panic”, assuming the disruption was caused by “disturbers”. If there had been a fire, this blind obedience could have led to tragedy, as safety was sacrificed for control. -Yearbook 1974
December 28, 2024 at 11:06 AM
1/4 At a 1924 convention, Rutherford controlled thousands by making them sing to suppress “panic”, assuming the disruption was caused by “disturbers”. If there had been a fire, this blind obedience could have led to tragedy, as safety was sacrificed for control. -Yearbook 1974
This talk clip is from the recent circuit assembly - with thanks to @altworldly.bsky.social ‘s video on the assembly.
Here’s the Appendix B quote from the New World Translation, 2013 (silver sword Bible)
Here’s the Appendix B quote from the New World Translation, 2013 (silver sword Bible)
December 26, 2024 at 6:21 PM
This talk clip is from the recent circuit assembly - with thanks to @altworldly.bsky.social ‘s video on the assembly.
Here’s the Appendix B quote from the New World Translation, 2013 (silver sword Bible)
Here’s the Appendix B quote from the New World Translation, 2013 (silver sword Bible)
For years, #JW were adamant that 1914 was the key year for prophecy. Now their Silver Sword Bible says Satan was hurled to earth “about” 1914, and William Malenfant confirms the uncertainty, saying Revelation’s prophecies happen from “about” 1914.
December 26, 2024 at 6:20 PM
For years, #JW were adamant that 1914 was the key year for prophecy. Now their Silver Sword Bible says Satan was hurled to earth “about” 1914, and William Malenfant confirms the uncertainty, saying Revelation’s prophecies happen from “about” 1914.
2/2 WT literature openly promoted selling Bibles alongside their publications. Workers were told to push Bibles from the catalog during canvassing, highlighting how their focus was on commercial sales, not just Bible understanding.
-Bulletin, 05/1931
-GA 12/16/1936, 11/04/1936
-Bulletin, 05/1931
-GA 12/16/1936, 11/04/1936
December 26, 2024 at 2:18 PM
2/2 WT literature openly promoted selling Bibles alongside their publications. Workers were told to push Bibles from the catalog during canvassing, highlighting how their focus was on commercial sales, not just Bible understanding.
-Bulletin, 05/1931
-GA 12/16/1936, 11/04/1936
-Bulletin, 05/1931
-GA 12/16/1936, 11/04/1936
1/2 The Watchtower once praised the Bible's commercial success: millions sold yearly in hundreds of languages by Bible societies. Ironically, they were part of this business, selling Bibles and profiting from spreading “God’s message to man”.
- The Way to Paradise, 1925
- The Way to Paradise, 1925
December 26, 2024 at 2:18 PM
1/2 The Watchtower once praised the Bible's commercial success: millions sold yearly in hundreds of languages by Bible societies. Ironically, they were part of this business, selling Bibles and profiting from spreading “God’s message to man”.
- The Way to Paradise, 1925
- The Way to Paradise, 1925
It’s Christmas Day—while the world is celebrating, laughing, and enjoying time with loved ones, #JW are reminded to ‘obey without complaint (again!)
December 25, 2024 at 11:20 PM
It’s Christmas Day—while the world is celebrating, laughing, and enjoying time with loved ones, #JW are reminded to ‘obey without complaint (again!)
#JW whiteboard animation: “Should I Drop Out of School?”
Education protects you from being taken advantage of!
They discourage higher education and push kids toward trades like construction—one of their tactics to secure free labor for their building projects.
Education protects you from being taken advantage of!
They discourage higher education and push kids toward trades like construction—one of their tactics to secure free labor for their building projects.
December 21, 2024 at 5:27 PM
#JW whiteboard animation: “Should I Drop Out of School?”
Education protects you from being taken advantage of!
They discourage higher education and push kids toward trades like construction—one of their tactics to secure free labor for their building projects.
Education protects you from being taken advantage of!
They discourage higher education and push kids toward trades like construction—one of their tactics to secure free labor for their building projects.
3/3 A 1956 Watchtower explained that “Christians who try to justify Christmas in spite of its false date and pagan background” were apostates. By that definition Jesus chose and directed apostates for years.
December 16, 2024 at 12:29 PM
3/3 A 1956 Watchtower explained that “Christians who try to justify Christmas in spite of its false date and pagan background” were apostates. By that definition Jesus chose and directed apostates for years.
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Pic 1: Golden Age, November 5, 1922
Pic 2: Golden Age, Dec 25, 1929
Pic 3: Watchtower Oct 1, 1951
They even knew Christmas was “heathen” and not Jesus’ birthday in 1921 but continued to celebrate it for 6 more years.
Pic 1: Golden Age, November 5, 1922
Pic 2: Golden Age, Dec 25, 1929
Pic 3: Watchtower Oct 1, 1951
They even knew Christmas was “heathen” and not Jesus’ birthday in 1921 but continued to celebrate it for 6 more years.
December 16, 2024 at 12:28 PM
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Pic 1: Golden Age, November 5, 1922
Pic 2: Golden Age, Dec 25, 1929
Pic 3: Watchtower Oct 1, 1951
They even knew Christmas was “heathen” and not Jesus’ birthday in 1921 but continued to celebrate it for 6 more years.
Pic 1: Golden Age, November 5, 1922
Pic 2: Golden Age, Dec 25, 1929
Pic 3: Watchtower Oct 1, 1951
They even knew Christmas was “heathen” and not Jesus’ birthday in 1921 but continued to celebrate it for 6 more years.
1/3 Jesus chose his channel in 1919, and under his direction, they were selling Christmas cards in 1922. They stopped celebrating his birthday in 1927. Strangely, he allowed his people to celebrate their own birthdays until the 1950s
December 16, 2024 at 10:06 AM
1/3 Jesus chose his channel in 1919, and under his direction, they were selling Christmas cards in 1922. They stopped celebrating his birthday in 1927. Strangely, he allowed his people to celebrate their own birthdays until the 1950s
Awake! February 2013: This article’s language, examples, and context make it evident that “the needy” refers exclusively to #JW.
There is a noticeable lack of mention or concern for people outside the faith despite the general sounding title.
God only cares about JW.
There is a noticeable lack of mention or concern for people outside the faith despite the general sounding title.
God only cares about JW.
December 13, 2024 at 2:46 PM
Awake! February 2013: This article’s language, examples, and context make it evident that “the needy” refers exclusively to #JW.
There is a noticeable lack of mention or concern for people outside the faith despite the general sounding title.
God only cares about JW.
There is a noticeable lack of mention or concern for people outside the faith despite the general sounding title.
God only cares about JW.
“Why don’t they leave?”
JW literature explains how some domestic abuse victims stay with their abusers because they fear being shunned.
-Awake! April 2013
The irony.
#JW
JW literature explains how some domestic abuse victims stay with their abusers because they fear being shunned.
-Awake! April 2013
The irony.
#JW
December 11, 2024 at 5:42 PM
“Why don’t they leave?”
JW literature explains how some domestic abuse victims stay with their abusers because they fear being shunned.
-Awake! April 2013
The irony.
#JW
JW literature explains how some domestic abuse victims stay with their abusers because they fear being shunned.
-Awake! April 2013
The irony.
#JW