we have seen that the society falls back on the line "it is the victims right to approach the authorities" during all the abuse claims.. they use this excuse to try and defend the passive lack of action in failing to report suspected cases of abuse.. a comparison came to mind:.
if we came across a person lying in the street who says they were hit by a car, would we say "it is your absolute right to call the paramedics and police"?.
or would we take the initiative and call those authorities ourselves to help the person?.
Yes, if a victim, or their family approach the authorities and ignore the "elders" direction, they WILL be treated badly.
They will be labelled as being "brazen" or "lacking humility by not following theocratic direction" (whatever that is supposed to mean!?)
WE KNOW the reality of the situation in the society! You do as you are told by the elders and the CO and branch.
I challenge anyone from the society to say it isn't so.
hey, remember that one time on family guy when the evil monkey in chris's closet became a jw?.
i remember thinking, pssht, they'd never do that.. hey, remember when they did it?.
i am dying to know if someone awake at bethel in the art department or whatever saw that episode and recommended this cover a few years ago.
THAT IS HILARIOUS!
"Lets go get real jobs"!
hey, remember that one time on family guy when the evil monkey in chris's closet became a jw?.
i remember thinking, pssht, they'd never do that.. hey, remember when they did it?.
i am dying to know if someone awake at bethel in the art department or whatever saw that episode and recommended this cover a few years ago.
I never knew about the simpson doing an episode about "pioneers"?
And that Weezer cover is hilarious!
Good thread.
And apparently, accounts about fathers who offer their daughters to be pack raped are also to be applauded??
And also, fathers who commit incest with their daughters....
But this man was a "friend of God" don't you know...
And, arent we supposed to be created in "god's image"?
it's been several years since the start of the rebranding of jehovahs witnesses.
i believe it started with the website change.
ever since then the religion has moved in a more modern direction.
While the outward appearances may be more glittery, the substance is certainly lacking.
Witnesses have no enthusiasm for activity now.
it's amazing how the expression "the truth" has become such an ingrained term used by witnesses.. "we have 'the truth'".
"is he 'in the truth'?".
most here have found out so many facts about the organisation, and felt the effects of being "gut-punched" as we realised these facts.. so how do you feel about the expression "the truth" now?.
I just call it "the society" whenever I talk of the religion.
It gives it the "cultish" sound it deserves.
we have seen that the society falls back on the line "it is the victims right to approach the authorities" during all the abuse claims.. they use this excuse to try and defend the passive lack of action in failing to report suspected cases of abuse.. a comparison came to mind:.
if we came across a person lying in the street who says they were hit by a car, would we say "it is your absolute right to call the paramedics and police"?.
or would we take the initiative and call those authorities ourselves to help the person?.
Great replies everyone!
Keep them coming.
The society is facing its judgement time in most developed countries. Australia is leading the way in highlighting the deplorable culture amongst the witnesses! (although sadly most witnesses are dismissing such news as "satanic propaganda!"
I am so proud of the Australian Royal Commission! The team working there are the most genuine, professional and kind hearted people one could ever hope to meet.
it's amazing how the expression "the truth" has become such an ingrained term used by witnesses.. "we have 'the truth'".
"is he 'in the truth'?".
most here have found out so many facts about the organisation, and felt the effects of being "gut-punched" as we realised these facts.. so how do you feel about the expression "the truth" now?.
Revived this thread in honour of the witness who abruptly asked me today "Why did you leave the truth!?"
I calmly replied. "I didn't leave 'The Truth'. It was 'truth' itself that moved me to stop attending the meetings"
why is it that when a jw gives someone a magazine, they use the word "place" instead of "give"?
as in "i placed a magazine with him".
and why do regular door-to-door jws of no special rank refer to themselves as publishers?
According to many researchers, the use of "special terms" or "distinct words" is a key indication of a cult like group.
we have seen that the society falls back on the line "it is the victims right to approach the authorities" during all the abuse claims.. they use this excuse to try and defend the passive lack of action in failing to report suspected cases of abuse.. a comparison came to mind:.
if we came across a person lying in the street who says they were hit by a car, would we say "it is your absolute right to call the paramedics and police"?.
or would we take the initiative and call those authorities ourselves to help the person?.
We have seen that the society falls back on the line "It is the victims right to approach the authorities" during all the abuse claims.
They use this excuse to try and defend the passive lack of action in failing to report suspected cases of abuse.
A comparison came to mind:
If we came across a person lying in the street who says they were hit by a car, would we say "It is your absolute right to call the paramedics and police"?
Or would we take the initiative and call those authorities ourselves to help the person?
