"22. It cannot be said in every case that one who has sexually abused a child could never qualify for privileges of service in the congregation. However, the elders will certainly want to be very cautious, especially when dealing with one who had repeatedly engaged in this kind of wrongdo- ing or who had been disfellowshipped for such an offense. Before privileges can be extended, such a man must meet the Scriptural qualifications of being “self-controlled” and “irreprehensible.” He must “also have a fine testimony” from individuals inside and outside the congregation." "24. If the elders as a body conclude that one who has sexually abused a child in the distant past may now qualify for privileges, they should assign two elders to call the Service Department." http://www.jehovahswitnessblog.com/downloads/2012_october_boe_letter.pdf
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Summary of WT Appeal Brief in Conti Case
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if they were able to win on this ground, they could get out completely (although it could still be appealed to the ca supreme court).
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Summary of WT Appeal Brief in Conti Case
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if they were able to win on this ground, they could get out completely (although it could still be appealed to the ca supreme court).
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(CHASERIOUS SAID 'I believe there have been letters to the contrary, e.g. that molesters could potentially qualify again. Maybe someone can provide a reference.') --Page 38 of the ShepheredtheFlockBook: "If it comes to light or an appointed brother confesses that he has committed a disfellowshipping offense years in the past: The body of elders may determine he can continue to serve if the following is true: The immorality or other serious wrongdoing occurred more than a few years ago, and he is genuinely repentant, recognizing that he should have come forward immediately when he sinned. (Perhaps he has even confessed to his sin, seeking help with his guilty conscience.) He has been serving faithfully for many years, has evidence of God's blessing, and has the respect of the congregation. If the sin occurred before he was appointed as an elder or a ministerial servant, the elder will need to take into consideration the fact that he should have mentioned this possible impediment to his being qualified when elders interviewed him just prior to announcing his appointment. Moreover, nature of the sin may reflect greatly on his qualification serve. For example, the sin may involve past child abuse, and this would likely disqualify him for many years."
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This weeks study article: God gave us these truths, yet we admit he hasn't actually given us the truth yet-- think about it
by The Quiet One inwt 2/13 page 3 paragraph 3--> "though religious error abounds worldwide, how thankful we are that god has given us spiritual light and truth!
(read psalm 43:3,4.
) whereas the masses of mankind walk in darkness, we joyfully keep on walking in god-given spiritual light.
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Who can know what truth is, anyway? As in, absolute truth.
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Ciao
by Franco185 inhello a warm greeting to all, i am writing with google translator, i am a former jehovah's witness, who grew up as a baby in this cult and unfortunately stayed there for many years.
i have my parents still active jw.
now happily out of this organization and are very active in exposing this false religious cult - deceptive trade.
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AAWA is here!! (The Association of Anti-Watchtower Activists)
by cedars inhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcic4g5tulw.
http://www.jwactivists.org.
facebook the association of anti-watchtower activists.
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Bttt
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This weeks study article: God gave us these truths, yet we admit he hasn't actually given us the truth yet-- think about it
by The Quiet One inwt 2/13 page 3 paragraph 3--> "though religious error abounds worldwide, how thankful we are that god has given us spiritual light and truth!
(read psalm 43:3,4.
) whereas the masses of mankind walk in darkness, we joyfully keep on walking in god-given spiritual light.
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Socrates: "True wisdom comes to each of us when we realize how little we understand about life, ourselves, and the world around us."
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AAWA is here!! (The Association of Anti-Watchtower Activists)
by cedars inhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcic4g5tulw.
http://www.jwactivists.org.
facebook the association of anti-watchtower activists.
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Bttt
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This weeks study article: God gave us these truths, yet we admit he hasn't actually given us the truth yet-- think about it
by The Quiet One inwt 2/13 page 3 paragraph 3--> "though religious error abounds worldwide, how thankful we are that god has given us spiritual light and truth!
(read psalm 43:3,4.
) whereas the masses of mankind walk in darkness, we joyfully keep on walking in god-given spiritual light.
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Thanks punk :)
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This weeks study article: God gave us these truths, yet we admit he hasn't actually given us the truth yet-- think about it
by The Quiet One inwt 2/13 page 3 paragraph 3--> "though religious error abounds worldwide, how thankful we are that god has given us spiritual light and truth!
(read psalm 43:3,4.
) whereas the masses of mankind walk in darkness, we joyfully keep on walking in god-given spiritual light.
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The Quiet One
How many times do they say 'evidently' when making something up without facts to base it on?
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This weeks study article: God gave us these truths, yet we admit he hasn't actually given us the truth yet-- think about it
by The Quiet One inwt 2/13 page 3 paragraph 3--> "though religious error abounds worldwide, how thankful we are that god has given us spiritual light and truth!
(read psalm 43:3,4.
) whereas the masses of mankind walk in darkness, we joyfully keep on walking in god-given spiritual light.
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Thanks for all the replies. Good points.