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FAQs - Frequently asked questions and concerns about LivingForever.info
1) WHY DID WE MAKE THIS SITE? - The answer may seem obvious and that is to spread the "Good News" about God's Kingdom. But despite that obvious answer, some have expressed concerns regarding "Theocratic Order". That the Society (WBTS) has expressed concerns regarding the use of the internet. So we understand that particular concern and why this question has been raised. Let's first examine the reasons why the Society has warned against the use of the internet. The reason being is that there are obvious dangers that exists with using the internet -- the exposure to content that contains: pornography, vulgar language, immoral & non-Christian views and apostate materials. Also, when we "chat" with people we have never met in person and don't really know personally in person -- we run into the danger of "bad associations" and that person may well be a "wolf in sheeps clothing", an opposer of Jehovah who will do anything to get you to leave the Organization or get you disfellowshipped. So why did we create this site? Well, the same reason why you wouldn't hesitate one bit to set up a "table" (presenting tracts & magazines) at an extremely busy mall, newsstand (street corner), park, train station, etc. -- being that you are able to without being told to leave. We have found that perfect place where it is always busy (24hrs. 7-days a week, 365 days a year) -- where people from all over the world "pass by" -- and that is the World Wide Web (the Net). The amount of people (real human beings) that are on the internet (online) on any given moment is tremendous! We were able to see that "potential", when we were instructed in a District Convention in the summer of 2003 -- "go to where all the fishes are". To take full advantage of every "opportunity" to give a witness -- "Buying Out the Opportune Time" (WT 5/01/01). Well, we have followed those instructions "to the tee", despite the lack of support and opposition from those we least expect. And since October 2003 (website created), we have been able to "witness" to literally thousands upon thousands of "fishes" (real human beings). Every "seed" planted counts and it's definitely better than not having planted one at all. Since we began, we've encountered dozens and dozens of obstacles which could easily have caused us to just give up. But we were adamant and we were not going to give up our "rights to Free Speech". Yes, we do communicate with "strangers" who sends us emails -- but we only do so as to "give a witness". We do not engage in "chat" that leads to conversations that has nothing to do with giving a witness. We approach this just the way you would when witnessing door-to-door and in public places. We use the same "discretion" when deciding whether or not to respond or continue an email correspondence. We admit that the online "territory" (the Net) can be a dangerous & hostile environment, but we strongly feel we are able to deal with it since we already have experienced it prior to knowing the Truth. We are well aware of everything that's out there. We know all about every "apostate view" and they can easily "stumble" someone who has not totally grasped the depth of the Truth -- thus can cause an individual to leave the Truth because of "human imperfections" that are apparent in the Organization. But where would one go to if they were to leave? (John 6:61,67-69) No one else possesses the "Truth", no one united world wide Organization comes even close, nowhere near -- to having accomplished what the Jehovah's Witnesses have done in spreading the Good News of God's Kingdom! (Luke 4:43, Matthew 24:9-14) 2) WHY DO WE HAVE A DONATION LINK? - The process of operating a website and getting people to "view it", is not as easy as it seems. And it definitely incurs costs -- just as a commercial website spends money for "marketing". Well, we are doing the same thing and we do spend money to promote LivingForever.info and also spend countless hours doing so -- for a website is "running" 24hrs 7-days a week, 365 days a year. We have purchased the services of the top search engines with Yahoo Overture & Google AdWords. And this costs money. So why do we think it's feasible? Well, how much do you value a "human life"? We definitely feel that spending 10-25 cents per "targeted" search engine "visit" is well worth the "pennies". Because that person has already an "initial interest" in what we have to offer regarding the "message of the Kingdom". And the great thing about "digital tracts" as opposed to "paper", is that it's "environmentally friendly", as no paper is thrown away! For the latest figures in expenses & donations, please CLICK HERE. We have been averaging just over 3,000 Digital Tracts (link views) per month since August 2004. And have been spending an average of 13 cents per Premium Search Engine targeted "visit". In addition, we are able to visit a couple of thousand "chat rooms" (Yahoo, AOL) daily. Yes, we know about the Society's warning regarding the use of "chat rooms" -- but we simply say 3 sentences in each room visited and leave to the next room in a span of 90 seconds per room. We do NOT engage in "chat" whatsoever. We simply "give a witness" and nothing more.
Visitors have originated from: 219 Countries ~ Last 1000 Visits ~ World Map Do you ask for "voluntary donations" when witnessing door-to-door and in public? Why? Because it helps cover the costs of the "publications" you are distributing. Likewise, the exact same reason we also have a donation link (voluntary) on our website. The Society's webmaster can verify their website traffic analysis "data" -- and they will be able to see the amount of traffic they are getting from LivingForever.info (daily statistics) and other relevant personal web pages associated. We were hoping to receive some level of support to help us in our Premium Search Listing submission fees with Yahoo Overture & Google AdWords, but we have received none up to this point. This website IS, doing what's it's doing and the facts & proof are there. But we know Jehovah isn't sleeping and that He is well aware of our "genuine" intentions. And He has definitely supported our efforts and it reflects in our website statistics since the start. The fact that we have overcome dozens of obstacles (only Jehovah knows) and that we have come this far and are still effectively active -- shows that the Holy Spirit has "power beyond what is normal" and that we are really not totally alone in this mission. (2 Corinthians 4:1-12) 3) WHY NOT JUST SEND PEOPLE DIRECTLY TO THE SOCIETY'S WEBSITE? - Some have asked, why are you "duplicating" the Society's website, why not just send people directly to their site? First of all, in order to "submit" a website to Yahoo Overture, you have to be the "owner" of that website. Thus the main reason for creating our own website, in order to qualify and be accepted by Yahoo Overture. The second reason for the site is it's "plain simple" message and the basic topics it covers. The site helps "bring down the wall" so to speak for those who already have negative "preconceived notions" regarding Jehovah's Witnesses. Besides, when you go door-to-door, do you "right-off-the-bat" say: "We're Jehovah's Witnesses - would you like a free home Bible study?". Of course not! Likewise, the reason for LivingForever.info . 4) WHO ARE WE? - We prefer to remain anonymous (Matthew 6:3,4), as we do not want any credit whatsoever or any attention drawn to who we are (it's irrelevant) because the Truth -- is the Truth. All the credit belongs to Jehovah, for it is His "message" we are trying to convey, not ours (John 7: 14-18). This website is - what it is (a messenger), just use your "common sense & logic". Ask yourself, what does it do? -- ANSWER: It sends website traffic (visitors, real human beings) to the Society's Official website to learn about Jehovah's Purpose and why it is important that people get to know the Creator of the Universe. 5) WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS - Again, the process of operating a website and getting people to "view it", is not as easy as it seems and only those who are very experience in Online Marketing should try and attempt this. We were in a unique position when we first started this website because, before knowing the Truth, we were already experienced in the field of Internet Marketing. So we used our expertise to promote Jehovah's Will in "spreading the Good News of His Kingdom". Again, as mentioned earlier, the Net can be dangerous hostile territory -- the only reason why we continue to pursue it adamantly is because there are "real human beings" out there (the Net) that deserve to be given a chance to hear the Truth. For it is God's Will that "all sorts" of men be saved. (1 Timothy 2:3,4)
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