Hello Over the years we have seen many cases of this and alot are covered over and the victims are fearful of coming forward because of Watchtower policy and the victims fearing they will be shamed further. If you want to learn how widespread this problem is go to www.silentlambs.com and read about victims experiences and the corrupt way the Watchtower handles matters. We tried to get the society for 12 years to handle this but they failed my wife miserably to the point of making promises to go to court to support her and then ,probably from advice from the societies legal department, they phoned up and said they cannot support her any more. This was possibly because she actually went to the police ,and the case is waiting assesment for a full court session by the Department of Public Prosecutions. The society may pretend they care but they don't as can be seen and if Elders know of a pedophile in their congregation they WILL NOT let the brothers know. As only 2 or 3 elders are needed for a committee case not all elders in the congregation may know that they have a pedophile in their congregation ,so how can they properly protect the children ? If you know someone who has been molested try and be kind and understanding and support them ,learn as much as you can about how the society handles things and encourage them to come forward to the police for they are a victim of crime and their perpetrator must be stopped. PM me if you want to know more Steve
wozadummy
JoinedPosts by wozadummy
-
23
for those who were abused sexually or know of someone who was
by Sam87 indid it get dealt with at all?
are the offenders still out there ?
have they been dealt with by the law?
-
-
-
22
Elders forced to make an apology
by KAYTEE init all started with a kingdom ministry sheet directive, suggesting that good readers to be used to read the watchtower on the sunday.
the elders, in their wisdom, took off 10 brothers.
i reacted to this because the km said good readers not the best readers.
-
-
wozadummy
In my opinion it maybe because their English . It seems the same stand over tactics are used here and predominantly by English migrant Elders who most often are short in stature. Lots of them here in Adelaide. And before you judge me ,I'm an english migrant too.
-
13
What is your Halloween costume going to be this year?
by Funchback ini am going to my first ever halloween party this saturday (even though i left dubdom in 2002).
i am going to be a samurai warrior.. .
i was going to go as michael jackson but i couldn't find a monkey or a little boy.
-
-
wozadummy
I thought I might go a la naturale ,it's always worked frightening the brats away from my door every other year
-
2
JW WEDDINGS - MORAL?
by wozadummy injust an observation - how many couples do you think have not had any form of sexual conduct before getting married in a kingdom hall?.
i think not that many, and when i have alluded to this with young couples over the years they usually look as guilty as hell if this is hinted at.. so if this is the case how can god be blessing their marraiges and in turn the organization if this is common?.
-
-
wozadummy
Ah yes well maybe that is right . Not getting out much has made me miss the fact that yankee doodle dandy is such a moral upright and is gards own country and the young ones must be realy clean when they marry there, after we are so loaded down with sins here the country just slipped from the north hemisphere down next to satan
-
13
105 Years in the Watchtower Service
by concerbedbf inhas anyone viewed this video?
im considering purchasing it for my gf, who is a long term book study.
she is reluctantly reading coc not sure if it is helping or hurting.
-
-
wozadummy
Looks like thems sum good money to be made outta that thar religion stuff
-
2
JW WEDDINGS - MORAL?
by wozadummy injust an observation - how many couples do you think have not had any form of sexual conduct before getting married in a kingdom hall?.
i think not that many, and when i have alluded to this with young couples over the years they usually look as guilty as hell if this is hinted at.. so if this is the case how can god be blessing their marraiges and in turn the organization if this is common?.
-
-
wozadummy
Just an observation - how many couples do you think have not had any form of sexual conduct before getting married in a Kingdom Hall?
I think not that many, and when I have alluded to this with young couples over the years they usually look as guilty as hell if this is hinted at.
So if this is the case how can God be blessing their marraiges and in turn the organization if this is common?
-
-
-
wozadummy
Me too Doofdadddy, my wife left us when they were 12 and 14 and I felt a bit odd as it seems there is more single mums ,but it did help me to gain the perspective of these mums and how hard it can be in all ways. eg When their mum is interstate and your daughter starts her period what do you do to advise ,help ,understand etc?
The experience taught me more empathy for ones in the same situation and I admire men who take this on but sometimes the courts don't lean to men so favourably ,I was lucky that way she did'nt want any responsibility. It's amazing ,as Katiekitten showed , that it's hard to cope with the thought of a woman abondoning their own flesh like this.
Mine are married and I have lotsa lovely grand kids now.....see there are rewards!
Steve
-
18
What are the demonic practices of JW
by brunhilda40 ini am just curious, what practices do jw have that would be considered demonic?
i am not clear about what the memorial service would entail that would be demonic?
oviously i am not a jw, however a good friend (or ex friend not sure of the status at this point) is a jw.
-
-
wozadummy
hello brunhilda
Perhaps considering what Jesus's thoughts were for the thinking of the religious leaders of his day may help. He said they were offspring of vipers and from their father the devil so if you consider if todays religious people act like them then they are demonic, doing things in opposition to Christ and the Father.
Here you will read many accounts of harsh treatment by the JW'S and their ways upon people ,so evaluate for yourself what actually is demonic ,whether it's practising magical arts or powers, or seeing the destruction of peoples lives by people of the Watchtower Society ie marraige attitudes, blood, telling people they are cannibals if taking an organ transplant and then changing their minds and saying it's a conscience matter now, etc etc
Steve
-
41
Breaking my silence
by dawgfan ini am a long time lurker (almost 2 years) but first time poster.
even though you didn't know me before now, i feel like i have known a lot of you for quite a while.
from my time viewing jwd, i have learned many things and have felt like sometimes that you were talking directly to me.
-
-
wozadummy
Hello dawgfan
Sorry to hear of your troubles but I would like to theorize that perhaps she has met another witness and sees that as the easier path and has grown to see you as baggage that will not change for her to the JW crap.
What she may be counting on is you being "worldly" and needing company with another person so she gets the easy way to be free to marry a "brother" ,as she will say you are committing adultery and that frees her up for a scriptual divorce. See she can get a legal divorce anytime but the Elders won't recognise the divorce unless she shows you are an adulterer.
So make it hard for her any way you can to hide any future adultery on your part ,that way she can't marry again - ok it sounds devious but she has torn down your dignity and does'nt deserve your respect by giving her an easy way out. Like they say "you can only fight fire with fire" and in that way you can free yourself up for a positive new future without the memories of a controlling bitch and organisation backing her ,the society is full of manipulative people....took me 30 years to see enough and say that is enough!
Steve
-
97
WHY IS THE WTBTS OBSESSED WITH MASTURBATION????!!!!!
by Gill inwhat exactly is the cause of the wtbts total obsession with masturbation?.
is there any religion in the world that has printed so many articles on this topic?.
if your feelings are similart to those of luiz, pedro or andre, take courage.
-
-
wozadummy
Coz the proceeds block the plumbing at Bethel!