by compound complex 10 Replies latest watchtower child-abuse
when these matters are mentioned we should be able to speak the truth with frankness. We should all want to have the truth before us in order that we might avoid the great enemy who is against all of us, and who is seeking to turn the whole human race against God. The apostle Paul had the right idea when he wrote under inspiration: 'Let the truth be told even though it make all men liars.'"
Joseph Franklin Rutherford, 1933
Isn't this info old light? Just teasing. The real truth is always best.
momz
I've been away for a couple of days, have I missed something?
nj
I totally agree with "Joseph Franklin Rutherford 1933"
BUT...what happened between 1933 and 2007 in order for the "truth" to become so distorted or altogether hidden at times?
Yes, the apostle Paul had the right idea. Now, it only needs to be put into practice:-)
*summer*
"How can you say you believe me when I say I love you
when you know I've been a liar all my life?"
- Royal Wedding
Whom can YOU believe?
"How can you say you believe me when I say I love you
when you know I've been a liar all my life?"- Royal Wedding
Richard Pryor (after his girlfriend catches him in bed with another woman): "Who you gonna believe? Me or your lying eyes?"
BUT...what happened between 1933 and 2007 in order for the "truth" to become so distorted or altogether hidden at times?
Nothing. They behaved the same. Child abuse was covered up back in the 30's, except back then it was the vast majority of society also turned a blind eye.
I remember once reading that in the 19th century, there were no laws governing parental conduct toward their child. It was believed to be a private matter. So if a man wanted to have sex with his children that was his privilege. The little brain cells are growing old now, and I may get this wrong, but I believe it was the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals who first brought about child abuse legal action. Their argument was that if it is cruel and illegal to mistreat an animal (and courts had upheld by then that it was), then it must logically follow that it is cruel and illegal to mistreat a child.
As society changed, especially towards child abuse in the 80's, the Witnesses remained stuck in the "don't ask don't tell" mode. I believe the mindset was/is that it interferes with selling their literature (and nothing is more important than selling books and magazines).
Jehovah's Witnesses, like most fundamentalist cults, offer simple solutions to complex problems. One simple solutions to child abuse is "It didn't happen". Case closed. See no evil; hear no evil; speak no evil.
Never mind the toll on human lives.
when these matters are mentioned we should be able to speak the truth with frankness. We should all want to have the truth before us in order that we might avoid the great enemy who is against all of us, and who is seeking to turn the whole human race against God.
Sooooo you want everyone to have the right to speak up so long as they agree with you. Come on!
Anyway, everyone knows that the Flying Spaghetti Monster is the TRUE God! How DARE you even suggest otherwise and turn honest hearted people away from the TRUTH???? You are a horrible person without any conscience!
Whom can YOU believe?
Unfortunately, truth is a very rare commodity these days:-(
I am one who gives the benefit of the doubt.
But lie to me once, and the unconditional trust is gone.
I easily forgive...but never quite forget.
I am not saying it is the right way...but it is my way.
*summer*
The truth unfortunately is blurred in Jehovah's Witnesses vision because of cognitive dissonance. It goes against everything they have been taught to believe if they acknowledge the Watchtower society was covering over child abuse . So to break through that barrier takes a lot of effort on our part being on the outside looking in. Take care coco, hope you are doing well. Peace out, Mr. Flipper
Does this post?
