The two witnessess for abuse cases no longer exists as much as I was told. I came back last year after being out for nearly 14yrs. The first question I asked was what does the Society do about child abuse, I was informed that the two witness was not necassary (that was ridiculous, as we all know how that could have even had that for this sort of crime) and they said that they are disfellowshiped, for life or a very long time, I think they said life. As I do believe there is no cure for it. But one sister told me of a case in the congregation ten yrs ago when a brother was accused of trying to interfere with children, the kids went to their parents in turn the parents went to the elders, a trap was set for him at the kingdom hall outside, and he was caught trying to coherce a couple of younger sisters. He was handed over to the police and disfellowshiped.
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article on settlement not in our paper, just the online version
by Mulan ini went through our morning paper, twice, but the article is not there.
it is online though, but you have to have the link.
the front page has no information to get you there.
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Incredibly aggressive email I received from a JW
by jwfacts ini put the following comment on answers.yahoo.com about changes to watchtower revelation doctrine.
there have been three different versions of god given light in the watchtower publications so far;.
1. calvin studies in the scriptures series vii- the finished mystery p.151 "calvin is entitled to the honor of having at one time been a papal star .... is called wormwood.
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timmycat
Hello JWfacts.........I understand what you mean, yes I am a JW, I have been back for a year after a long time out. The thing that stricks me the most is the abuse cases and also the lack of love from some of the elders, I also find it difficult to understand the certain biasness with in the congregations to certain ones that have property. But the only thing that I objected to was the slagging of witnesses personally unless we know them and have a grip, because I find the majority I know to be really nice people, that believe in what they are doing.
Cheers
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Incredibly aggressive email I received from a JW
by jwfacts ini put the following comment on answers.yahoo.com about changes to watchtower revelation doctrine.
there have been three different versions of god given light in the watchtower publications so far;.
1. calvin studies in the scriptures series vii- the finished mystery p.151 "calvin is entitled to the honor of having at one time been a papal star .... is called wormwood.
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timmycat
Well you have aired his or hers email, they have an oppinion and a right to express it just as you have done. One thing I must say is I wonder if people are going to the meetings (some of) and then coming on here shooting. I find that really sick.
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Sixteen Child Sex Abuse Lawsuits against Jehovahs Witnesses Are Settled
by Dogpatch inpress release 5/10/07.
http://www.freeminds.org/history/16lawsuits.htm.
sixteen child sex abuse lawsuits against jehovahs witnesses are settled.
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timmycat
I think MAD has just as much right to oppion as all of us....I do believe that the majority of JW are disgusted and revolted at these accustations and cases. Why is lot here browning of all witnesses, when they are being just as judgemental as those they profess to dislike.
I of cause don't condone sex crimes of any sort especially of children. The justice system of this world is not justice, but Jehovah's is, so they have his judgement to worry about. Not that is any help for the victims, and niether is the worlds, where someone will get away with it or be sentenced to a few years, but Jehovah's justice is pure. Many may fall within but that makes no difference to those that have faith. Why blame Jehovah.
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JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES AND JADE JEWELRY
by HappyDad ini had to listen to jw craziness starting in 1960 when my mother started studying.
recently, i was reading paul and pat blizard's website and came across "101 strange beliefs and practices of jehovah's witnesses".
granted.......some of these beliefs have gone by the wayside because of bud light.... i mean new light!
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My sister in law is a witness of over thirty years and loves jade, was a gift from my brother to her in the 70's. My thought on this would be some unbalanced nutter that saw some freaky connection Satan and jade, china and the colour jade which is used in some ceromies in new year and healing. Kricky.
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"Mature" JW's READ THIS:
by Honesty in"mature" jw's, what do you "believe" you are accomplishing by coming on this board?.
page 371 paragraph 22 of the june 15, 1967 watchtower magazine says, "in addition to all of this, a persons faith can be weakened by what he reads and takes into his mind, dwelling upon "higher criticism," relying on worldly philosophers.
it should be remembered that, when we are reading a book, the author of the book becomes ones teacher, and for this reason great care should be taken in selecting reading matter.
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timmycat
Talking to the young ones as Timothy was. Protecting the young from out side influences that could corrupt them into behaviour that could be damaging to their well being. Not for kiddies as you said.
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JW black-and-white thinking, "us" vs. "them"...dispelled
by M.J. injust hearing the comments at this week's bookstudy, i marvelled at how black-and-white the typical jw is with regard to "us" vs "them"--with the main "them" being the "churches of christendom".
this whole mindset, and its ability to promote loyalty and motivation really showcases the power of granfalloon tactics: .
http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/12/132810/1.ashx.
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timmycat
Yes there are those self righteous hypocrites amongst JW's, but on the whole they are ok people. I prefer not to hold that in contempt rather I would just show some love to those that are ignorant of Christs love. Do unto others yes please do.
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JW Wife Tells DFed Husband "You've killed us all."
by Swan inthis was posted just minutes ago:.
http://katu.com/news/story.asp?id=55999.
katu 2 news - portland, oregon.
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timmycat
Ok one story told of millions of JW's. Sad very sad. Glad that many are still on the road to life though.
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Is there anything wrong with listening to anything the jw's say????s
by Lotus65 ini was reading some of the articles my mom brought home and gave to me and i was wondering do the jw's have any good ideas on a good way to live your life.
i mean do they know anything about how to live and what to do when you have problems.
i was wondering because i want to know if i can follow any of the info in questions young people ask book or are they wrong and every aspect and should i just never read it again.
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timmycat
well if becoming a JW protects you from drug abuse immorality, drunkedness, and other life heataches then that is the way to go. Protection comes from applying what we learn, and that seems to be very wise indeed from the YPAsk. So what is slavery, slave to our personal desires that lead to these addictions or wrongs that cause grief or slave to doing what is good in conection to our own bodies and, from the one that knows best Jehovah, other religions condone giving into desires or pleasures that cause diseases and heartache, so what do you want. Everything needs self control and that means following guidlines, sorry but true. So which guidline would you follow.
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The Trinity ( arguement to end all arguments I hope )
by 5go ini pretty much don't think much of christendom.
but why do christians insist on holding such an unholdable position with the trinity.. the bible i agree holds proof for both trinity and nontrinity positions.. i still don't get why that christians other than catholics would hold such an untenable position as god came down to earth but didn't, and he prayed ( talked ) to himself a lot.. .
i remember a comedy sketch were some kids were stumping a nun in catholic school with question on the trinity and the eurachrist..
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Only Jehovah is said to be ALMIGHTY, the trinity is not an issue with me, and cant understand how anyone could believe in or worship a three headed god, yes they got it right, it is pagan and has nothing to do with the creator, but rather the creation.