Dont expect normal from a high control cult. Love is conditional on obedience to society first. (Its not personal they don't even know they are doing it that why cults work) I regularly/obediently shunned and did not question shunning when I was a witness and even shunned my best friend and my mother. When it happened to me I was astounded at the impact and how much it hurt. Best thing that ever happened to me!! I now see my remaining family inside cult as the victims. Take advantage of counselling and smell the roses.
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shunning verses victamization
by Sabin ini know i`ve put this out there before but i want to put it in a different context & see what you think.
i`ve shunned my parents for 20 years (farther, step-mother) because they victimized me every day of my life as a child, believe me when i tell you that writing this , is unbelievable hard, it is making me shake & cry to be pulling up the memories.
all of what happened i could have forgiven, but one thing.
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Rodney Spinks Lies...
by iwasblind inhi guys.
i actually have had dealings with rod and found him to be a very reasonable and "non-robotic" man in the past.. i know it should not surprise me, but i was disappointed to hear his lies and half-truths.. they know their stuff and are not easily led, but he tried to lead the royal commission to believe that 2 people could be involved in investigating a claim - which is wrong.. his lack of memory on what parts of the judicial process are biblical - hello - none are.
there are no scriptures that backup the use of 3 men, a body of elders, cutting people off from family and friends, restrictions, etc.. he also lied about the gb being involved in policy creation and changes.. his statement that in all cases, elders are told to inform parents that they can go to the authorities and get the full support of the congregation is not verifiable.
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stuckinarut28 minutes ago
And Vin Toole lied when he said "I've never heard of the term 'theocratic warfare'"
And Terry Obrien was untruthful when he said "people are free to leave or become inactive without being viewed negatively"
Perfect examples of theocratic warfare inaction!!!!!
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Jwfacts tv appearance
by sparrowdown inshout out to jwfacts.. just saw the drum.
excellent job !
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fabulous ! Thankyou Aunty and Paul
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The gold standard of any "religion" should revolve around "love". WT org will "love" you on its conditions eg, you protect the abuser of your child by obeying to the two witness rule. If you don't----- then they unconditionally shun you which is very damaging and cast you aside as apostate. This means parents concerned for their child and the safety of other children in the cong and community have less value (don't deserved to be loved) than a person who has committed an offence against a child but........ there is only one witness the child!!!! go figure. -
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BCB and BCG
by Defianttruth ini am in awe of you two.
i think what you have done to stand up to a multinational, wealthy cooperation is a thing of true courage.
i want to say, "i am sorry for the abuse you have suffered and subsequent pain the both of you have had to endure by individuals who were supposed to be there to protect you.
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Those 2 courageous women have spoken not only on their own on behalf but also courageously and lovingly spoken for women some of whom are so damaged by Org will never be able to speak for themselves! Thanks so much for their contribution.
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Royal Commission live streamingstarting soon!
by possum inaugust.
mon 3 (cont) fri 7 .
public hearing: case study 29 into jehovah's witnesses, sydney.
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Royal Commission live streamingstarting soon!
by possum inaugust.
mon 3 (cont) fri 7 .
public hearing: case study 29 into jehovah's witnesses, sydney.
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Governing Body member is in Australia right now!
by Anonymous1 insorry i have to remain completely anonymous about this but you will see why.
i have first hand knowledge that geoffrey jackson of the governing body is staying with his parents in toowoomba, queensland for the next few weeks.
he has already been in australia for a couple of weeks.
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Human rights issue
by possum inhi, i am possum and have been posting for a short time just thought i would introduce myself with much trepidation.
i am a third generation ex witness.
grandparents originally lured into cult in 1920 after the death of a precious child.
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The commission made it easy with support and counselling. Concurring with evidence from witness more respect and support than ever offered by WT. I am planning to use my study to undermine/white ant to reveal there dangerous child abuse practices hidden in the guise of a quasi religious organisation. Some of the victims I wrote about in my submission on the whole will not /can not speak for themselves and actually some will not speak to me for doing so. -
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Royal Commission live streamingstarting soon!
by possum inaugust.
mon 3 (cont) fri 7 .
public hearing: case study 29 into jehovah's witnesses, sydney.
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Esse quam videri
King James Bible
Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour.And what a stink! and more than a little folly!