If a householder says, "your organization protects child molesters" , you might respond with.........
At some point, if this current wave of lawsuits continues, will they ever officially address it as an objection in the door to door work?
metatron
Will We See The Molester Issue Response In The KM?
by metatron 9 Replies latest jw friends
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piztjw
No.
It'll never happen. All they will do is trot out some line like they always do, "The world tries to spread "false" stories about us poor, misunderstood, persecuted, JW's because we are the only ones who even know what a bible is. And besides we have the troof. That is why the mean old world is spreading lies about our "glorious ones'.
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blondie
*** km 6/82 p. 3 Question Box ***
● How should we react to public criticism of the Kingdom work?
From time to time apostates and other opposers of the Kingdom message publicly criticize the activity and teachings of Jehovah’s people, using TV and radio programs or articles in newspapers and magazines. Usually the best way to handle such adverse publicity is to ignore it, remembering the fine example of Jesus: “When he was being reviled, he did not go reviling in return. When he was suffering, he did not go threatening, but kept on committing himself to the one who judges righteously.”—1 Pet. 2:23.
Some may feel we should make a public reply to criticism, going on radio or TV to do so or perhaps writing letters to editors, and so forth. However, such action often serves only to publicize further the criticism and the erroneous teachings of the opposers. Jehovah’s Witnesses are well known in most communities and many people appreciate our service and the fine publications we distribute. Usually any questions about our beliefs and organization which might be raised by public criticism can be answered at the door as we engage in our house-to-house witnessing. Thus, persons with good motives will have their questions answered and we do not provide opposers with additional free publicity. More importantly, the Kingdom good news continues to be preached with a minimum of distraction and disciple-making goes forward as Jesus directed.—Matt. 28:19, 20.
If the elders in a particular locality feel there should be some public reply to criticism in order to defend Jehovah’s name and people, it is always good first to contact the Society, giving all the facts about the matter and explaining in full the proposed format of any written or other type of defense that might be proposed. The Society can then consider the matter and offer appropriate suggestions.
For further information on this subject please see the following articles: “Replying to Critics” in January 1977 Our Kingdom Service; “Should You Retaliate?” in May 22, 1974, Awake!; and “What Defense Against Defamers of True Christians?” in the November 15, 1976, Watchtower.
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AndDontCallMeShirley
you might respond with.........
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designs
Will the Wt. Leaders try to spin this through the COs- what to say to a house-holder
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Balaamsass2
There will be a generic "The worldly press is in Satans control" spin again.
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OnTheWayOut
The Catholic Church responses started at the local (diocese) level where accusations originated. When the United States got so many accusations, there was a coordinated effort at the national (episcopal) level. The Vatican watched silently and decided what to say when it seemed it was necessary.
Although there was some desire to cover things up or make them go away, the Vatican response was also an effort to make sure that local priests were not treated unfairly or improperly charged with abuse just for money.
Watchtower will not go this way at all. At the local level, they report to Headquarters. So Watchtower can only watch as lawyers respond to lawsuits. Headquarters has to be the one and only entity to make a response outside of the courtroom.
Watchtower has decided that there is no room for apologies or admitting mistakes were made. The first acknowledgement of a problem within the policies is to admit that "more can be done" but that there are bad people who are not what they pretend to be. They mislead with "...we report when the law requires it" and try to distract from their failed policies.
And Watchtower is not interested in fairness to victims or accused members. They are only interested in keeping it quiet and throwing anyone under the bus if they don't help keep it quiet.No mentions to the members are expected.
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flipper
No you will not. WT leaders are too arrogant to admit to crimes or errors. It's a criminal organization protecting other criminals
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Vidiot
metatron - "Will we see the molester issue response in the KM?"
I doubt they have balls that big.
