why the shunning if someone leaves?
why are they working so hard to keep everyone in?
is it money?
I think a bunch of people have left from the sounds of it but reckon the cult is hangin' on for dear life to the die-hards. Yeah - they certainly need money and lots of money!
So many don't want to walk away from their social club or lose their families, wives, friends, etc., and the rest aren't giving up their delusions/fantasies.
an article at churchmilitant.com [known for hard-core catholicism] discusses lawsuits filed against jw.org and the bsa as soon as new york's child victims act opened a one-year suspension of the statute of limitations.
the attorney cited in the article, irwin zalkin, has a track record of success against catholic dioceses.. "now most of you have probably heard about priest abuse and clergy abuse within the catholic church," said zalkin.
"but the jehovah's witnesses have been flying a little bit under the radar.".
AndersonInfo (a day or so ago under title: Wednesday: Silent No More, Part 3) has great links - Newsweek, etc.
let's face it, thousands of people in one place together can be mesmerizing.
watching some of the videos for the witnesses conventions this last week, from all over the world you get the sense of what total brain washing can do.
happy people waving banners saying "see you in paradise.
WOW re/the comments - this page should be a billboard! If only JWs could read and screetch at the same time - would be good anti-serum for them. Brutally honest comments like these should be opening page but guess they'd scare the teachable ones away.
an article at churchmilitant.com [known for hard-core catholicism] discusses lawsuits filed against jw.org and the bsa as soon as new york's child victims act opened a one-year suspension of the statute of limitations.
the attorney cited in the article, irwin zalkin, has a track record of success against catholic dioceses.. "now most of you have probably heard about priest abuse and clergy abuse within the catholic church," said zalkin.
"but the jehovah's witnesses have been flying a little bit under the radar.".
Thanks for info and link, GLT. Mr. Zalkin states claims are coming in from all over the globe.
We've not heard of any liens on the cult's property yet so they've lots of cash on hand for payoffs. I wonder if the lawsuits are just starting to fly.
alex - thank you for your offer to have a conversation about evolution.. i accept the scientific evidence that all life - including humans - evolved from a common ancestor through unguided evolution over millions of years.
this isn't even a controversial position in the scientific community.. the evidence rests on the data from many interconnected fields including paleontology, comparative anatomy, geology and especially genetics.
it is no exaggeration to say that the evidence for your own non-human ancestry is contained in every cell in your body.. it is my experience that jws are generally quite ignorant (not in a pejorative sense) of the scientific case.
Doonesbury - EXACTLY!
alex - thank you for your offer to have a conversation about evolution.. i accept the scientific evidence that all life - including humans - evolved from a common ancestor through unguided evolution over millions of years.
this isn't even a controversial position in the scientific community.. the evidence rests on the data from many interconnected fields including paleontology, comparative anatomy, geology and especially genetics.
it is no exaggeration to say that the evidence for your own non-human ancestry is contained in every cell in your body.. it is my experience that jws are generally quite ignorant (not in a pejorative sense) of the scientific case.
Always great when snare&racket drops in and have a doctor on board - we aren't honored with many posts from you these days but know you're very busy.
alex - thank you for your offer to have a conversation about evolution.. i accept the scientific evidence that all life - including humans - evolved from a common ancestor through unguided evolution over millions of years.
this isn't even a controversial position in the scientific community.. the evidence rests on the data from many interconnected fields including paleontology, comparative anatomy, geology and especially genetics.
it is no exaggeration to say that the evidence for your own non-human ancestry is contained in every cell in your body.. it is my experience that jws are generally quite ignorant (not in a pejorative sense) of the scientific case.
Great topic -- Hang on Alex and take advantage of learning from Cofty (our resident science genius) who is taking his valuable time and sharing knowledge to educate -- as well as others onboard who contribute and make excellent posts. Try to consider options (not always easy) and you'll come out the other side happier - the truth (reality) will set you free and makes sense vs. the 'feel good' emotions religion provides at times.
TD - thanks for the photo/analysis.
first of all, there's a new imaginary picture of jws during the great tribulation:.
then there's a picture of a jw family refusing to listen to "apostate lies" via pre-programed, self imposed information control:.
the description says:.
HAhahahaha - thanks for the warning! I think I remember those words - the singing was the most stress free part of the meetings.
I'm so sorry what you've endured re/your (I can't call them 'fathers' when I sense they're toxic but don't want to be rude) -- you know who I'm referring to. I have an egg donor that's a real piece of work. They reap what they sow - unfortunately, who cares after one is up and gone - too late.
first of all, there's a new imaginary picture of jws during the great tribulation:.
then there's a picture of a jw family refusing to listen to "apostate lies" via pre-programed, self imposed information control:.
the description says:.
