Apparently in response to the probe of JW's in Japan, the WT is seeking positive stories of JW's child-rearing practices:
From Reditt:
PID.DE@jw.org
To: pid.de@jw.org
RE: URGENT: Request for assistance
Dec 1, 2023 at 18:31:04 GMT
Dear sisters and brothers,
We are writing to you today about a sensitive and very urgent matter in which we would like to ask for your help.
In a short-term meeting today, we learned that we have the great privilege of assisting World Headquarters with a very important project.
What is the problem?
Our brothers and sisters in Japan are currently struggling with a serious problem: a new ministry, which has only been in office for about a year, unfortunately assumes that the child-rearing practices of Jehovah's Witnesses are harming the children and even constitute a form of "child abuse." represents. This is of course a worrying development.
How can you help?
We are looking for positive statements from authorities, but also from experts such as school directors, teachers, professors, academics, etc. e.g. B. on the following topics:
On the experience of raising children of parents who are Jehovah's Witnesses general (loving, caring, balanced upbringing, appropriate interest in children)
For material for children and young people on jw.org
About children of Jehovah's Witnesses (e.g. are not conspicuous at school, but are exemplary; do not take drugs, are not criminals; are well integrated, balanced, etc.)
About the positive contributions of our young people to society
We would be pleased if you would comment on these points in your respective role - if possible on an official letterhead that shows your current role. We are of course also very interested in further statements from outsiders. Can you perhaps think of colleagues or other people who could make well-founded statements in this context? If so, please contact these people as quickly as possible and ask them for a written statement (if possible on official letterhead). IMPORTANT: The desired statements, which do not have to be long, should not refer to Japan but rather the wording should be general. It is also best not to address a specific person but rather “to whom it may concern” (“Dear Sir or Madam” or “to the responsible authority”).
When addressing outsiders, you could justify the request by saying that a newly founded ministry in an Asian country that has no experience with Jehovah's Witnesses is prejudiced against Jehovah's Witnesses due to misinformation. our religious minority has. The European perspective would certainly be helpful to them, as they have had experience with Jehovah's Witnesses for decades. We ask you not to mention “Japan”, but to clarify the desired direction and the urgency of the request.
Deadline:
We need the statements within the next week.
We consider it a privilege to partner with you in this important effort to help “defend and legally establish the good news.”—Phil. 1:7. Please make this matter the subject of your personal prayers. We have full confidence that Jehovah will bless our joint efforts to bring glory to his name.—2 Cor. 10:4, 5; Isa. 54:17.
One final request: please treat the information confidentially and do not forward this email without consultation!
Thank you very much in advance for your valuable support and have a nice weekend
Your brothers
Central Europe branch office
Public relations
Am Steinfels 1, 65618 Selters (Taunus)
Email: pid.de@jw.org
Tel.: +49 6483 41-3110
