The "Pay Attention" Elders Manual gives us clear advice
on judging repentance in cases of serious sin.
First, as to the nature of the sin, Watchtower leaders
are guilty of loose conduct - defined as "wanton
behavior" causing public condemnation and scandal.
Thus, the coverup of child molestation easily qualifies
as conduct which would provoke moral outrage even
among a non-Christian world, in accord with the
meaning of the Greek word "aselgeia".
Second, they have fallen into a practice of lying
which brings condemnation from God (Rev. 21:8).
This would include repeated false prophecy (as with
the generation of 1914 and never growing old) as well
as persistent false statements exposed by the
Dateline program. (we had no idea they would be on
the program/we didn't prevent people from going to
the authorities).
Has the accused attempted to minimize or conceal
their sin? Have they used deception to try to escape
judicial action? Is their repentance genuine or are
they just sorry for getting caught - as with the
remarks of Cain?
Sadly, Brothers, a clear pattern has emerged. Not only
were they forced into making changes but they actually
sought to silence those who exposed them thru wrongful
disfellowshipping (3 John 10). They have freely lied
to cover up their transgression - and continue to
practice deception at present.
I'm sorry but I can't see any evidence of genuine
repentance in this judicial hearing.
To keep God's organization clean, the Governing Body
will have to be disfellowshipped.
Hand me a blue envelope, Brother...
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