I like they brought attention to the term/label "worldly"
The church’s deep suspicion of outsiders, who are referred to, derogatorily, as “worldly,” is the reason sex abuse among Jehovah’s Witnesses is rarely reported to authorities,
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Jehovah’s Witnesses face child sexual-abuse investigation in Australia - Washington Post article
by defender of truth inof the religious and nonreligious groups being investigated, the jehovahs witnesses are exceptional, experts say.. in a converted office in downtown sydney, the organizations doctrines and practices are being parsed by lawyers, victims and journalists, providing rare insight into one of the christian worlds most conservative churches.. .
the church, which was founded in pennsylvania during the 1870s to promote a 1st-century interpretation of the bible, has emerged as the least able or willing to deal with sexual abuse within its ranks, said anne cossins, an associate law professor at the university of new south wales and an expert in sex crimes who is a consultant for the inquiry.. .
i find their approach to the issue and victims extraordinarily bizarre almost medieval, she said in an interview.. .
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Thanks DOC ! Also, if anyone has heard the talk that goes with it, I am curious to know the tone...are they (drones, dubs) told to be kind, brotherly etc...
the experience I have had the last few years has been 50/50, some are nice and talk to me like I never became inactive, others treat me like I am df'd.
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So, I gotta go this weekend. UGH!!! FML!!! $#@%&!!!
anyway just curious what the vibe is toward inactive ones...be nice to them??? or little bit of cold shoulder ???
I know there is some kind of brochure...to bring "them" back to the fold, curious as to the tone of the talk.
Thanks
& do they go on and on about PORN?! again....
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Just sent a letter...at 1am, after drinking a lot of Scotch
by tresdecu insent to the production company that made 'going clear' (documentary about scientology).
edit: i sent an email...not an actual letter.
dear mr gibney,.
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@ HairTrigger....It was Glenfiddich, :-)
and, um apparently tonight is Tequila Tuesday, I mean wednesday.
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Just sent a letter...at 1am, after drinking a lot of Scotch
by tresdecu insent to the production company that made 'going clear' (documentary about scientology).
edit: i sent an email...not an actual letter.
dear mr gibney,.
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Thanks for your comments!
Well, I checked my email this morning, not really expecting a response. I was surprised to see a reply, so I click it, and it turns out to be just an automated reply, acknowledging receipt....the worst part, was at the end it admonished people for emailing scripts and story ideas, which I guess, my email was not only commendation but also a veiled idea to do a documentary about the Dubs. oh well...
So I just put it out of my head, and went on with my day.
So just as I am ready to leave, I check my email again. I was very surprised to see another reply!! Here's what it said:
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From: Jigsaw Productions
Hello,
Thank you for the thoughtful email and for sharing your experience with us. Troubling to hear about the child abuse in the ranks, as well as the possibility you might lose your family for speaking out. I've forwarded your email on to Alex.All the best -----------------------------------------------------------------------Alex, is Alex Gibney.....the main producer behind the documentary. The one Maverick probably wants to fire a missile at from his F-16 (corny Tom Cruise Top Gun referance, sorrt ;-) Anyway, it probably won't go anywhere...but it's fun to dream a little. -
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Just sent a letter...at 1am, after drinking a lot of Scotch
by tresdecu insent to the production company that made 'going clear' (documentary about scientology).
edit: i sent an email...not an actual letter.
dear mr gibney,.
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Sent to the production company that made 'Going Clear' (documentary about Scientology)
edit: I sent an email...not an actual letter. Although that would probably be a better idea.
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Dear Mr Gibney,The documentary about Scientology was wonderful. My wife and I were fascinated with the information you presented. Exposing a dangerous cult and protecting possible future members is quite a noble endeavor.One thing interesting about watching this with my wife is that she too is currently trapped in a cult, and she doesn't even realize it. We were both raised in the religion known as Jehovah's Witnesses. The parallels between the cultish behavior was amazing to me. I kept looking at my wife while watching Going Clear, hoping, just hoping that something might click and get past the cognitive dissonance that she has built up over the years. I was able to mentally escape a few years ago. Although I see it as a cult, I could never express this view. I would lose my parents, in-laws, friends and most importantly my wife. JW's also shun those who no longer believe.The Witnesses are currently undergoing several issues within the religion: Child abuse within the ranks, that is covered up (so as not to bring "reproach" upon Jehovah's name) and also the issue of Blood transfusions.Young children as young as 6-7 are "taught" to express their view on not receiving blood in any case...emergent or otherwise. Children who have died have been displayed on the cover of their magazine 'Awake!' as martyrs and as an example to follow. I would gladly provide a reference if you are interested in seeing this. I could go on and on, but I'm sure you are a busy man. If you are actually reading this, I thank-you for your time and consideration. Somebody needs to do a MAJOR 'Tell-All' documentary about the dangers of this religion. There have been recent stories that you could google regarding the Child Abuse issue. (I believe ABC was the latest)I thought the exposure that Going Clear received was awesome. My dream is to see The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society (official legal entity of JWs) squirm as much as the leaders of Scientology must have.Thanks again for your time and consideration.Sincerely,A guy who can't reveal his real name-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------worth a shot, ya never know................alright, I gotta go to bed. G'night all....TD -
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HBO Scientology Documentary
by tresdecu inhas anyone else seen the hbo scientology documentary 'going clear' - wow...cults are just mind-blowing you wonder how people can fall for that garbage, then you (those of us former/fading jws) look in the mirror.. i would love for someone to make a major jw documentary like this.
'going clear' is getting a lot of press.
poor tom cruise...he looks like quite the whack job in it too.
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Has anyone else seen the HBO Scientology Documentary 'Going Clear' - WOW...Cults are just mind-blowing You wonder how people can fall for that garbage, then you (those of us former/fading JWs) look in the mirror.
I would love for someone to make a major JW Documentary like this. 'Going Clear' is getting a lot of press. Poor Tom Cruise...he looks like quite the whack job in it too.
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New Caleb video uses fearmongering on children
by Jonathan Drake incheck it out.
literally the message is if you don't pay attention at the meetings you could die.
how insane, i feel like this must wake some people up..
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Prank call to Governing Body member Anthony Morris III gets through
by Watchtower-Free inalert..............alert.....breaking news .......... john cedars of jwsurvey has pranked called governing body member anthony morris iii at bethel .
over 2 minutes of pranking .
as i type he is editing the recording into a video .
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AWESOME !!! LOL What a great way to wake up this morning. Thanks Cedars! hahahahaha