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  Why enact legislation with penalties for non compliance,then do nothing when an org.refuses to comply ??

  by smiddy in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  the mind boggles: the australian government / victorian government is held up to ridicule by people all over the world for failing to prosecute the wtb&ts, eg.jehovahs witnesses, for refusing to obtain working with children checks over a period of three years,in spite of the various agencies offering to give advice and assistance over that period of time to obtain one.

  they arrogantly refused any such help.

  today we learn that the dept.of prosecutions has taken over the case with the intent to dismiss this case because it`s" not in the public interest.

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  soft+gentle

  jwfacts

  The Watchtower has been forced to oblige by the WWC requirements, and it can all be put to bed, without any political backlash.

  is there any proof of this other than Mr unthank saying so?
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  Steven Unthank: What do we really know?

  by SweetBabyCheezits in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  i'm gonna play the skeptic today on a topic that is painful for a lot of people on this forum.

  my intent is not to stir anything up but to make sure facts are confirmed.

  bear in mind, i'm sickened by the wt's role (and the heirarchy down to elders) in child molestation cover-ups.

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  soft+gentle

  its the obfuscation that gets to me. Too much like watchtowerspeak. I have been asking questions but have been told to check the evidence. the only evidence available is from Mr unthank - (for the record I believe his cases were real) - It is his interpretation of events that is at issue and it is this that need clarifying as his interpretations are full of obfuscation. the picture is a case in point. If he was using the image as a symbol and if he was borrowing the image he ought to have said so especially as his intended audience was worldwide. the impression I was left with was that he had drawn the pic himself as he does have artwork displayed on his website.

  I will say thought that I have great respect and admiration for Mr Unthank and for his tenacity. But for such sensitive material he needed to get some outside professional help. I know this is expensive but to blunder on without it does more harm legally than good. But I still think much potential public good has come out Mr unthank's endeavours

  I would encourage the parents of the child who has been abused to keep on seeking justice. But they need to ascertain the facts first. children do insert items into strange places on their own. children amongst themselves can do so to one another too. If an adult member of the congregation did this then this is a heinous crime that needs police intervention. If the police are not intervening/taking it further then we would have to consider that there may be a problem with Mr unthanks interpretation of the incident, given that his original charges (his 5 charges that is) are full of obfuscations (obfuscation in the sene of watchtowerspeak that is).

  edit: these questions remain

  Is there an ongoing police investigation into the allegations of child sexual abuse regarding this young girl?

  Does the WWC legislation apply to Jehovahs witnesses?
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  Steven Unthank: What do we really know?

  by SweetBabyCheezits in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  i'm gonna play the skeptic today on a topic that is painful for a lot of people on this forum.

  my intent is not to stir anything up but to make sure facts are confirmed.

  bear in mind, i'm sickened by the wt's role (and the heirarchy down to elders) in child molestation cover-ups.

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  soft+gentle

  speak of the devil...
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  Steven Unthank: What do we really know?

  by SweetBabyCheezits in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  i'm gonna play the skeptic today on a topic that is painful for a lot of people on this forum.

  my intent is not to stir anything up but to make sure facts are confirmed.

  bear in mind, i'm sickened by the wt's role (and the heirarchy down to elders) in child molestation cover-ups.

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  Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses to Escape Judgment for Crimes Against the Children?

  by 3Mozzies in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  from jw newshttp://jwnewsnetwork.wordpress.com/2012/02/20/governing-body-of-jehovahs-witnesses-to-escape-judgment-for-crimes/.

  governing body of jehovahs witnesses to escape judgment for crimes against the children?february 20, 2012 .

  corporate accused: watch tower bible and tract society of pennsylvania, inc.. case no.

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  soft+gentle

  compatibilty mode is now on!

  cedars I don't need your help and I don't need your spin thanks.

  my qestion is an honest one. has anyone written in to put the question in the form I have asked it, to the prosecutor. If no one has I might do so myself
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  Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses to Escape Judgment for Crimes Against the Children?

  by 3Mozzies in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  from jw newshttp://jwnewsnetwork.wordpress.com/2012/02/20/governing-body-of-jehovahs-witnesses-to-escape-judgment-for-crimes/.

  governing body of jehovahs witnesses to escape judgment for crimes against the children?february 20, 2012 .

  corporate accused: watch tower bible and tract society of pennsylvania, inc.. case no.

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  An open apology

  by I Want to Believe in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  no real need for anyone to respond; i just have to put this out there.

  it's kind of a step in my recovery.. .

  i have to say i'm sorry to anyone i've hurt in my life because of my upbringing.

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  I agree with your sentiments I want to believe
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  Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses to Escape Judgment for Crimes Against the Children?

  by 3Mozzies in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  from jw newshttp://jwnewsnetwork.wordpress.com/2012/02/20/governing-body-of-jehovahs-witnesses-to-escape-judgment-for-crimes/.

  governing body of jehovahs witnesses to escape judgment for crimes against the children?february 20, 2012 .

  corporate accused: watch tower bible and tract society of pennsylvania, inc.. case no.

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  soft+gentle

  does this outcome mean that jehovahs witnesses are not contravening WWC legislation?
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  WE NEED TO E-MAIL THE PROSECUTOR RIGHT NOW !!!!

  by Phizzy in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  we need to e-mail the state prosecutor in steven unthanks case right now , please see 3mozzies thread "the governing body to escape ..........".

  stevens letter and the e-mail addy are on there.. .

  please do it folks, let the guy know the world is watching.

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  soft+gentle

  cedars you appear to have a problem separating fact from fiction

  Wow, soft+gentle is urging everyone not to take action against the Society. What a shocker! Cedars

  edit: note to self: big mistake engaging cedars in conversation
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  WE NEED TO E-MAIL THE PROSECUTOR RIGHT NOW !!!!

  by Phizzy in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  we need to e-mail the state prosecutor in steven unthanks case right now , please see 3mozzies thread "the governing body to escape ..........".

  stevens letter and the e-mail addy are on there.. .

  please do it folks, let the guy know the world is watching.

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  soft+gentle

  the cases were streamed to be heard locally quite early on and imo the writing was on the wall from then. indeed it is you who is the ignornat one sizemik.

  another question to ask of mr unthank is why is he revealing intimate details of a case regarding 2 small children when this info could quite easily turn against the children involved. this reveals a lack of understanding and a lack of empathy on his part.