Previous topic on cancellation of January "Keep on the Watch" campaign and contents of page 3 http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/11/147814/1.ashx
I promised more... here it is. The brochure attempted to cram everything into a brochure and made such sweeping generalities that would lead to strange conclusions. On first glance, these two paragraphs seem ordinary JW stuff, but with the child sex abuse scandal, would not be appropriate. Page 30 of KotW, after speaking about love in the family, the usual love of husband, wife, and children, next section is para. 13 & 14:
***kpp.30pars.13-15"AboveAllThings,HaveIntenseLove"***
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Lovemovesustooverlooktheshortcomingsofothers. Recall that when admonishing his readers to "have intense love for one another," Peter gave the reason why this is so important: "Because love covers a multitude of sins." (1 Peter 4:8) To ‘cover’ sins does not mean to ‘cover up’ serious sins. Such matters are rightly reported to and handled by responsible ones in the congregation. (Leviticus 5:1; Proverbs 29:24) It would be most unloving—and unscriptural—to allow gross sinners to continue hurting or victimizing innocent ones.—1 Corinthians 5:9-13.14
In most cases, the mistakes and faults of fellow believers are minor in nature. We all stumble in word or deed at times, disappointing or even hurting one another. (James 3:2) Should we be quick to publicize the shortcomings of others? Such a course would only serve to create friction in the congregation. (Ephesians 4:1-3) If we are governed by love, we will not "give away a fault" of a fellow worshiper. (Psalm 50:20) Just as plaster and paint cover the imperfections of a wall, so love covers the imperfections of others.—Proverbs 17:9.
Anyone want to comment on paragraph 13 regarding the difference between a serious sin, such as 'oral sex', and a CRIME such as molestation, rape, and murder? Yes, some sins are just sins, but some sins are CRIMES. Are CRIMES to be handled by "responsible ones in the congregation"?
Any comments on paragraph 14 regarding how 'If we are governed by love, we will not "give away a fault" of a' oral sex enjoyer? Would a loving person "give away a fault" of a child molester?
More later on why I hate this brochure...