If it's like the new mosque here in my area, nobody is ever there and there is an 8' chain link fence around it and when people are there a police car is parked out front for some reason.
Probably would be a better fit.
news article about an assembly hall being built in the denver area http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_16411460.
If it's like the new mosque here in my area, nobody is ever there and there is an 8' chain link fence around it and when people are there a police car is parked out front for some reason.
Probably would be a better fit.
39. h the accused denies the accusation, the.
investigating elders should try to arrange a meeting.
with him and the accuser together.
Hey I like the idea of mailing the books to the police or the public defenders office for that matter.
flock book pg.
38 para 20 last sentence:.
for example, the sin may involve past.
So if you have been involved with past child abuse as an elder or ms then, oh what the h**l forget the question and off you go!
so today was my first sunday meeting that i didn't go with my wife.
as an update she has decided not to move out right now...because she doesn't have anywhere to go.
but she is giving me the silent treatment.
BrotherDan,
If your wife and my wife were in a room together you would then know 2 witnesses that blindly believe and could not defend their beliefs if their life depended on it.
j
15. at times, complicated judicial cases may.
necessitate consultation with an experienced mature.
elder in another congregation or the circuit overseer.. in such a situation, inform the wrongdoer that.
flock book pg.
38 para 20 last sentence:.
for example, the sin may involve past.
13. In every case, the elders must ask the following
questions: "Is there anything from your past,
even before baptism, or in your personal or family
life that disqualifies you or that would prevent you
from accepting this appointment? Is there any reason
why your appOintment should not be announced to
the congregation?" If the brother has not previously
served as an elder or a ministerial servant, ask the following
question: "Have you ever been involved at
any time in the past with child sexual molestation?"
If he answers yes to any of these questions, do not announce
the appointment. Return the S-2 form or
5-52 appointment letter to the branch office, and provide
a complete explanation as to why the appointment
should be annulled. If the brother answers no
to these questions and accepts the apPOintment, the
elders might direct his attention to information provided
by "the faithful and discreet slave" that will
help him fulfill his new privilege of service.- Matt.
24:45; od chaps. 5-6.
If it has been long enough without any accusations I think it is safe to say that they would appoint a pedophile based on what was said in the original post.
15. at times, complicated judicial cases may.
necessitate consultation with an experienced mature.
elder in another congregation or the circuit overseer.. in such a situation, inform the wrongdoer that.
15. At times, complicated judicial cases may
necessitate consultation with an experienced mature
elder in another congregation or the Circuit overseer.
In such a situation, inform the wrongdoer that
the decision is pending. Do not inform him that you
will be consulting with parties outside of the judicial
committee, which may at times indude the
branch office. While pertinent details may be discussed,
names should not be used when discussing
the case with another elder. However, when the circuit
overseer is consulted or when circumstances require
that the branch office be contacted, the judicial
committee should reveal the names.
Chapter 7 95
39. h the accused denies the accusation, the.
investigating elders should try to arrange a meeting.
with him and the accuser together.
39. H the accused denies the accusation, the
investigating elders should try to arrange a meeting
with him and the accuser together. (Note: If the accusation
involves child sexual abuse and the victim
is currently a minor, the elders should contact the
branch office before arranging a meeting with the
child and the alleged abuser.) If the accuser or the accused
is unwilling to meet with the elders or if the accused
continues to deny the accusation of a single
witness and the wrongdoing is not established, the
elders will leave matters in Jehovah's hands. (Oeut.
72 "Shepherd the Flock of God"- J Peter 5:2
19:15-17;] Tim. 5:19, 24, 25; w9511/l pp. 28-29) The
investigating elders should compose a record, sign it,
put it in a sealed envelope, and place it in the congregation's
confidential file. Additional evidence may
later corne to light to establish matters.
the testimony of unbelievers and disfeuowshipped.
or disassociated ones may also be.
considered, but it must be weighed carefully..
• The testimony of unbelievers and disfeUowshipped
or disassociated ones may also be
considered, but it must be weighed carefully.
flock book pg.
38 para 20 last sentence:.
for example, the sin may involve past.
Good point MINIMUS I didn't think of that either, so the pool of elders is polluted by men who get their jollies off on thinking of young kids.
Imagine trying to change your sexuality. Think about it.
I am a heterosexual male. I must stop being attracted to females, I must stop being attracted to females, I must stop being attracted to females......
Nope not working.
There was study done somewhere recently that put a gorgeous woman near a skateboard park full of young men. It was observed that the young men took more risks when the woman was present in the park.
I submit to you that based on my own study, me being the only subject of the study, that my state of mind is altered when a good looking women even walks into the room.
Just my observation.
Can you imagine what heaven these guys are in a kingdom hall?