Posts by Diogenesister

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where there was a conflict between the Bible and science, the Bible would prevail, because all scripture is "inspired by God"

by freemindfade in

thought i would put this in its own thread.

it another embarrassing statement from the rc (royal commission not regional convention lol).

it's not even one about abuse, its about the jw's stance on science and the bible.

Diogenesister

My problem with this shit is, in what way is making a sister available to listen to a victim of abuse and make a report subject to the victims wishes and in their words, against any principal in the bible.

(Aside from the fact that women were judges in the Hebrew Scriptures, Junia is named as an apostle in Acts although the JW bible turns a feminine proper noun into a neuter. Not to mention the fact that the same scholars who claim the adultrous woman story is a later addition also claim that 'woman not to speak in church'was also a 3rd 4th century reaction to the increasing visability of women in the Xtrian church)

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Samuel Herd 3 min video - the most misogynistic words I ever heard from a "godly man"

by paradisebeauty in

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=72&v=9vvqxf9uwu0.

Diogenesister

SO THAT'S HOW HE MANAGED TO WANGLE A PLACE WITH THAT DELUDED GOVERNING BODY. Even Antony Morris III would shy away from saying that shit!

LETS POST THIS ALL OVER YOUTUBE, THEY WILL NEVER GET ANOTHER FEMALE CONVERT AGAIN

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This applegate is she an expert witness

by poopie in

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your opinion

Diogenesister

I certainly wouldn't call her an academic in any sense of the word. She is merely a social worker who has some additional qualifications and very little clinical experience. She really is not very bright, has had the wool pulled over her eyes by the dark tower and should have been taken to task for her sickening greed in the face of a faith that puts at huge risk the very souls she ostensibly has done all this "studying"in order to protect.

PULL HERE FOR DOCTORATE IN CHILD PROTECTION ISSUES IN FAITH BASED INSTITUTIONS👇

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boom!

by username in

just before the morning adjournment in the australian proceedings the judge played an absolute blinder.. he asked the elder as in deuteronomy would the jehovah's witnesses stone a woman for committing adultery?!

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Diogenesister

BOYAKA SHAKA! As we say in Brixton.

Baker was a dead loss though.

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The Silence of the Lambs

by Diogenesister in

the power of the institution must never again be allowed to silence a child.. so says royal commissioner peter maclellan following his time speaking to over 4,000 survivors of sexual abuse within institutions, over half of which were faith based.

we know 1,006 of those took place and were reported to the jehovahs witness organization.

thats some statistic,but my question is what do you guys think the org can or is willing to do to get over the "jehovahs good name is more important than your sufferings" attitude.

Diogenesister

“The power of the institution must never again be allowed to silence a child.”

So says Royal Commissioner Peter MaClellan following his time speaking to over 4,000 survivors of sexual abuse within institutions, over half of which were faith based. We know 1,006 of those took place and were reported to the Jehovahs witness organization. Thats some statistic,but my question is what do you guys think the org can or is willing to do to get over the "Jehovahs good name is more important than your sufferings" attitude. That belief is compounded by the idea that all will be well in the new system so giving in to your woes now shows lack of spiritual strenghth.

While this attitude prevails, witness children will indeed continue to be silenced by the ORG, never mind the problems of the two witness rule.

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Baker misses opertunity re no part of this world

by Diogenesister in

why did disfellowshipped ex elder baker not explain why the elders have not informed themselves about the royal commission ?

mr stewart gave him the opertunity to explain the "no part of this world" doctrine, he merely expressed surprise that they had not informed themselves as if it were a personal foible of those particular elders.

it would have been a great opertunity to express disgust at the distain and uncaring attitude the society exhibits toward its worldly neighbours, i also believe him to be out of date re superior authority doctrine ..giving creedence to the lie the jw's are good and productive members of society.

Diogenesister

Why did disfellowshipped ex elder Baker not explain why the Elders have not informed themselves about the Royal Commission ? Mr Stewart gave him the opertunity to explain the "no part of this world" doctrine, he merely expressed surprise that they had not informed themselves as if it were a personal foible of those particular elders. It would have been a great opertunity to express disgust at the distain and uncaring attitude the Society exhibits toward its worldly neighbours, I also believe him to be out of date re superior authority doctrine ..giving creedence to the lie the JW's are good and productive members of society.

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Governing Body member is in Australia right now!

by Anonymous1 in

sorry 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.

Diogenesister

Have emailed the Royal Commission, hope it works.

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For those of you "not baptised" and too afraid to front the RC. WT is hoping you won't come forward.

by umbertoecho in

hello to those following what is going in australia with our royal commission.. i want to let all those abused, neglected, shunned and blamed that i understand why you may not front the rc.

the wtbts is hoping you will consider yourself an invalid complainant, because you are not or were not.....baptised.

if you were abused at a young age and you told on your dad or the bad man that did it.......you would have been taken aside by the overseer and read scriptures about lying and being immoral; even if you didn't know what that word meant.

Diogenesister

I am so sorry for what you have been through. Your bravery will prevent children in the future suffering as you did with the help of the RC. We owe ALL survivors a debt of gratitude for highlighting the hypocracy of the WTBTS, its ancient backward tribal rules must be challenged by all compassionate, rational humans.

Noone with insight can think their responsibility stopps with baptised kids only, thats ludacrous. Much love D-Sister

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Human rights issue

by possum in

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hi, 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.

Diogenesister

Me too, I relate to that possum, nice to meet you, I also had my eyes opened by a fabulous philosophy uni course. Forever grateful to thr Open University..saved my life. I am sorry for your suffering and that of your family, especially your mum, my father too is an alcoholic. Your Dad I feel probably uses the wtbts as an emotional crutch..considering the hell he must have been through.

PS for an inspirational humanist film watch Chris Nolans Interstellar, just saw it highly recommended!

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Let's have a big hand for...

by username in

...c0ntr013r and barbara anderson for their efforts in recording the events in australia as they happen.. .

thank you :).

Diogenesister

As always many thanks to COntr013r

Barbara Anderson should be forwarded for a nobel award, her personal integrity and hard work for victims of abuse is peerless.