I hope that the tone of the participants in the show is good for JW's and non-JW's, so that they can see the issue. I hate hearing the following day that Bill Bowen and the others interviewed sounded like "apostates, bitter and angry". These expositions can be so helpful when expressed in the best way possible. And I know that those interviewed may express their innermost feelings and whichever way they express it, it's their stories, their feelings that they are letting us hear. I hope all goes well.
Silentlambs to be Interviewed by CBS Evening News
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AlanF
Minimus said:
: I hate hearing the following day that Bill Bowen and the others interviewed sounded like "apostates, bitter and angry". These expositions can be so helpful when expressed in the best way possible.
As far as most JWs are concerned, anything that doesn't come directly from Watchtower is "apostate" or nearly so, or at the very least, horribly misrepresentative. A lot of JWs who watched the NBC Dateline show on molestation, for example, complained bitterly that JWs were misrepresented. I asked some of them why. They said that in the beginning of the show, only the most controversial of JW beliefs were talked about. They wanted the show to give a full explanation of why JWs don't celebrate birthdays, holidays, take blood, etc. Well duh! It was lost on them that the reason those negative things were presented was that most people recognize JWs only by those negatives, and the purpose of the narration was to tell the audience who was the object of the show. They also forgot that the purpose of the show was not to tell the audience about JW beliefs, but about their failure to protect molestation victims. Naturally, those JWs completely discounted everything that was said later in the show, even though the very same JWs would have no problem accepting everything stated in a similarly negative show about the Catholic Church. So a "worldly" presentation that is not 100% positive about JWs will always offend them. Not because it should, but because they're braindead.
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ARoarer
Blondie, this is very exciting. When Bill called to tell us he was flying into Newark to go to New York we were disappointed we were unable to meet him tonight. We are living down the Jersey Shore an hour and half away. Bill has done so much in behalf of all those who were told to be silent or be shunned. Watchtower can no longer hide thier dirty little secret and blame other religions. WT can no longer hide thier secrets by disfellowshipping and shunning anyone who speaks out. The internet and the News Media have exposed how they operate in thier Judicial silencing committees. Even their "New Light" is being shown as nothing more than covering up failed predictions, and erroneous teachings. I have heard how they have called victims who speak to media as "Satan's agents". I hope Jehovah's Witnesses will be able to see that Watchtower cannot continue to demonize the ones exposing it's lies by calling it "persecution". This is not persecution, but rather, the consequenses of thier deceptive, and even criminal behavior. I hope this interview exposes the thousands of files Watchtower has hidden from authorities on the abuse of children, and that these files are turned over to the Brooklyn District Attorney, and the FBI. If they are harboring pedephiles unknown by the congregations, and unknown to the criminal authorities, then they are certainly accountable to the "superior authorities" as spoken about in the Book of Romans. This is not persecution as they deceptively put in thier latest Watchtower study articles, but "God's ministers of justice" acting towards thier wrongs against innocents. The day they called victim/survivors liers, is the day they scratched the eyeball of the God they claim to worship. As in the biblical accounts of old, they are being exposed for thier sins. But in thier arrogance, and thier real estate holdings, and all their wealth, they can no longer hide who they are and what they do.
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DanTheMan
They said that in the beginning of the show, only the most controversial of JW beliefs were talked about.
Funny how persons committed to such a deeply antisocial religion could be troubled by this!
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UnDisfellowshipped
This is a great Thread, and this is GREAT NEWS!
I believe everyone should read the Watchtower Quotes below, and even share them with your friends, relatives, and especially THE MEDIA:
The Jehovah's Witnesses teach that all of the world's Media and News Sources, all other Religions, and all of the world's Governments including the United States, are controlled by Satan the Devil, and that Satan is using them all to attack the Jehovah's Witnesses:
The Watchtower, March 1st, 2003 Issue, Study Article "Be Courageous and Strong!"
Paragraph 6:
"We also need courage when opposers maneuver the media into spreading bad reports about God's servants or when they try to restrict true worship by 'scheming trouble by decree' (Psalm 94:20) For example, how should we feel when newspapers, radio, or television reports about Jehovah's Witnesses are distortions or outright falsehoods? Should we be shocked? No. We expect such things. (Psalm 109:2) And we are not surprised when some believe the published lies and distortions, since 'anyone inexperienced puts faith in every word' (Proverbs 14:15) Still, loyal Christians refuse to believe just any statement made about their brothers, and they certainly do not allow bad publicity to cause them to miss Christian meetings, to slow down in the field ministry, or to waver in their faith. On the contrary, they 'recommend [themselves] as God's ministers'..."
Paragraph 20:
"Of course, persecution itself is not pleasant, but our standing firm despite persecution, including slanderous reports in the media, is a cause for rejoicing. It means we are pleasing Jehovah and will receive a reward." -------------------------------------
Jehovah's Witness Speaker speaking at a Jehovah's Witness Convention, as was shown on the Australian 'Sunday' Program called "Silent Witnesses" on September 22nd, 2002:
"The media out there, with all its power and its might, it presents human nature in three Ds, three Ds - debauchery of every kind, deception of every kind and demonism of every kind - and we need to be aware of that."-------------------------------------
The Watchtower, September 15th 2002 Issue, Pages 16-18:
"In the first century, such individuals as Hymanaeus, Alexander, and Philetus, were advocating ideas that did not fit "the pattern of healthful words." (1 Timothy 1:18-20; 2 Timothy 2:16, 17) How could the early Christians avoid being led astray by apostates? By carefully studying the inspired writings and applying them in life. Those walking in accord with the example they had in Paul and other faithful ones were able to recognize and reject anything that did not conform to the pattern of truth they had been taught. (Philippians 3:17; Hebrews 5:14)
Instead of being "mentally diseased over questionings and debates about words," they continued moving ahead in their positive course of godly devotion. (1 Timothy 6:3-6) We do the same thing when we keep on putting into practice the truths we have learned...."
"Satan tries to break our integrity through the sowing of doubts about what we have been taught. Today, as in the first century, apostates and others seek to destroy the faith of guileless ones. (Galatians 2:4; 5:7, 8)
Sometimes they have used the media to spread distorted information or even outright lies about the methods and motives of Jehovah's Witnesses...."
"....Whatever stumbling blocks were involved, some evidently preferred falsehoods over the truths of God's Word. Soon they stopped practicing the things they had learned, and this was to their own spiritual detriment. -2 Peter 3:15, 16"
"We can avoid turning aside to false stories today if we scrutinize and are selective about what we listen to and what we read.... And modern-day apostates keep on trying to sow seeds of doubt in order to subvert the faith of Christians.... So we need to be careful."
"....If our ears are inclined towards disgruntled ones, we need to analyze ourselves prayerfully. (Psalm 139:23, 24) Are we inclined to find fault with Jehovah's people? If so, why?...."
"Rather than being critical, let us maintain a spiritually healthy view of the information received through personal study and congregation meetings. (1 Corinthians 2:14, 15) And instead of questioning God's Word, how much wiser it is to have the attitude of the first-century Beroeans who examined the Scriptures closely! (Acts 17:10, 11) Then, let us act on what we learn, turning down false stories and clinging to the truth."--------------------------------------------------- The Watchtower, October 15th 2001 Issue, Page 14:
Some opposers have spread slanderous lies in the media, even falsely accusing Jehovah's Witnesses of being a dangerous cult.
Do false accusations really matter? It is God who declares true Christians righteous, based upon their faith in the sacrifice of Christ. Why would Jehovah stop loving his worshipers after he has given them the most precious gift he could--his own beloved Son? (1 John 4:10)---------------------------------------------------
The Watchtower, November 1st 2002 Issue, Page 17:"Unfortunately, some "unreasonable men" in authority persecute us or oppose us in other ways - such as by promoting smear campaigns against us. Still, in Jehovah's due time, their lies are always exposed, and their "ignorant talk" is effectively muzzled."-------------------------------------
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AlanF
DanTheMan said:
:: They said that in the beginning of the show, only the most controversial of JW beliefs were talked about. : Funny how persons committed to such a deeply antisocial religion could be troubled by this! The simple fact is that, no matter how much they protest and Brooklyn tells them not to be, most JWs are quite embarrassed about some of their basic beliefs. Methinks they dost protest too much! AlanF
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Rihannsu
Any news on if the show will be presented on Monday on cbs evening news? or is it going to be on the weekend? we need more info about this.
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Mulan
Any news on if the show will be presented on Monday on cbs evening news? or is it going to be on the weekend? we need more info about this.
Be patient................we'll hear all the details in time. Just watch 60 minutes, for the advertising for the news program.
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avishai
Can't say too much, but I know one of the people interviewed for this, i think, & idunno if they'll even show it, she's so damaged that her communication skills are'nt that great. I hope they do though,even damaged this is one feisty person.
I'll talk more about this if they air their story.
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Pork Chop
I hope Bowen is a little more presentable than he has been in some of the other stuff. Frankly he has not been very convincing.