Christian Observer:
Sorry, but wasn't it Messrs. Gnam and Day (Mia's lawyers - and how did a minor afford to engage 2 lawyers???) who went on record just a few days ago saying that they were going to follow Mia's wishes and pursue a case relating to the rights of teenagers.....? So how does that sit with the interrogation and treatment of children and teenagers by the WTBTS in abuse cases.....? Not too well imo!
I agree with Scully that you've made an excellent point. And one that I hope will strike the heart of many observers and those in positions of authority that can use this point.
To hear Vicki recount how devastated this interrogation over and over again was, emphasized to all just how destructive the elders' actions were and have been for so many. Their total concern was not for her the victim, but for the accused, and how they were going to treat this..."as uncleanness, loose conduct or pornea...each being dealt with differently"....and of course the primary concern was for the congregation and the "name of the organization".
The elders and the WTS are being shown as being totally incompetant in investigating and the eyes of the world and the JWs are on them.
Hey (((Dana))): You pulled out many pertinent statements in this issue of untrained men in way over their heads when it comes to issues as abuse. You used the word "insensitive" and that struck me because I wrote down a similar word in my notes...."indifferent".
Vicki generously stressed that "the elders weren't cruel, just unconcerned for her". I put "indifferent" in brackets beside that statement in my notes as to how it struck me.
All this was just from the first day..the first of fourteen. I'm so enthused all this is coming out in the public for so many reasons: for the truth to be known by both JWs and non-JWs at last and for all the victims who have suffered in silence having been made to feel that it was their fault...that they brought it on themselves. I truly hope this will help start a healing for all.
Had Enough