In it, the Watchtower defendants again raised the First Amendment as a bar to the litigation, but more to the point, claimed that under Texas law, they owed no duty to protect the plaintiff from the crimes of a fellow congregant.
To me, as someone who spent 35 years as a Witness...the above claim by the Watchtower thru their lawyers is the most disgusting thing I have heard.
" they owed no duty to protect the plaintiff from the crimes of a fellow congregant."
*Sheesh* what a damning statement to make... Do they think no one is listening ?
I was always taught and believed, that these Elders and the Governing Body would do anything to safeguard their precious flock of God that they were 'charged' with protecting. They have our "everlasting life" in their hands, yet hide behind Texas State Laws to protect their own asses.
That one quote could, I believe, stop any sincere, honest JW dead in their tracks...possibly opening the doors to their minds.
Kimberlee, thank you for putting the WTS in this tough situation where they will say stupid stuff like this.
Rabbit