Wouldn’t that be “all” JWs since the WTBTS considers them all to be ordained ministers.
Only ordained ministers in time of war.
Apart from that you are nothing to do with us and on your own...
sheol-do
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Illinois Elders as mandatory reporters must undergo training
by Diogenesister inillinois now requires all elders as mandatory reporters to undergo state approved training every three years to ensure they fully understand their roles as mandated reporters.
this will include a pre training assessment, 60 - 90 mins of self paced, interactive training with a final assessment to ensure reporters understand their responsibilities.
following the course, mandated reporters must make a declaration that they understand their status as a reporter and will fully comply with mandatory requirements.
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Is the Governing Body still considering giving an apology?
by was a new boy incricket australia apologised to child sex abuse survivors on monday.. https://supersport.com/cricket/news/d697602e-7832-45d7-9710-024493595f57/cricket_australia_sorry_for_historical_child_sex_abuse.
is it still foreseeable the governing body will consider giving an apology to anyone who has suffered sexual abuse in australia?
7 years ago.
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I can't see this ever happening unless in exchange for a huge drop in some financial penalty.
How much reproach they would heap on Jehovah's name if they admitted to the world this was handled badly.
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Senior JW member in Australia charged with sex crimes and torture
by Nathan Natas insee: https://7news.com.au/news/crime/senior-jehovahs-witnesses-member-charged-with-rape-torture-and-assault-of-teenage-boys-c-8044666.
"senior jehovah’s witnesses member charged with rape, torture and assault of teenage boys...".
the 61 year-old man "faces 21 counts of rape, 17 counts of sexual assault, 13 counts of procuring sexual acts by false pretence and one count each of incest, torture and common assault.".
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Sorry jonahstourguide I misread what you wrote. I thought it crazy people wouldn't know. Of course they do and no doubt a lot of gossip behind the scenes... ;)
Will be interested end of next month.
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Senior JW member in Australia charged with sex crimes and torture
by Nathan Natas insee: https://7news.com.au/news/crime/senior-jehovahs-witnesses-member-charged-with-rape-torture-and-assault-of-teenage-boys-c-8044666.
"senior jehovah’s witnesses member charged with rape, torture and assault of teenage boys...".
the 61 year-old man "faces 21 counts of rape, 17 counts of sexual assault, 13 counts of procuring sexual acts by false pretence and one count each of incest, torture and common assault.".
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Not currently an Elder - he was 3 weeks ago... ;)
The report says he was a senior figure (higher up is what is meant by that term) if that isn't current, then it certainly must have been in the past.
The news that local witnesses don't know who the accused is, is suspicious. There is quite a lot of info out there that he has an accounting practice, has multiple offices locally and in Brisbane. And also is a multi national. And the accused activity last occured only 4 years ago.
Shouldn't be too hard for even the dullest JW to make judgement on those details...???
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Latest jw broadcast referring to allegations of protecting pedophiles
by jonahstourguide inhi folks.. i put this in abuse as i thought it relevant.. a physically in mentally out friend that considers our friendship greater than religion told me that on the latest broadcast steven lett alluded to satans voice being behind people that claim the organisation protects pedophiles.. my friend then went on to say they must be in damage control.. he added, but that is correct, they are hiding their internal records.
is not that construed as protecting the accused?.
if i get the inclination i may post a snippet of what was actually said.. sadly my friend is trying to protect his family relationships and so goes along with the charade.. his situation weighs on me but, as many of you here know, it can be a difficult road to travel.. jtg.
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Report Abuse > Victim Disfellowshipped > Abuser Elder Continues on His Merry Way...
Glad for the victim she has some compensation, however disappointed that the case doesn't continue so ALL the facts are laid out bare.
Publishers are told that they settle often so they don't have to face the "injustice" of the courts.
Come on make them accountable, make all the evidence plainly clear.
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Senior JW member in Australia charged with sex crimes and torture
by Nathan Natas insee: https://7news.com.au/news/crime/senior-jehovahs-witnesses-member-charged-with-rape-torture-and-assault-of-teenage-boys-c-8044666.
"senior jehovah’s witnesses member charged with rape, torture and assault of teenage boys...".
the 61 year-old man "faces 21 counts of rape, 17 counts of sexual assault, 13 counts of procuring sexual acts by false pretence and one count each of incest, torture and common assault.".
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Replying late here, but I know there's much more to go in this saga to come out.
Wow, this is a disgusting abuse of power, abhorrent behaviour by this elder.
And to see he's still receiving support from his congregation...
If the police have enough to have pressed charges they have a case. This is not talk from "strangers" or someone with an axe to grind.
This is truly sick.
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Beards- just told by an elder
by dothemath ini know this subject has been talked about lots over the years, just thought i would share a recent finding from canada.. while visiting with a group of friends, an elder (don’t recall how the subject came up) mentioned the local body had voted to allow brothers with beards be allowed to give talks from the platform.
(it was a very close vote).
the direction given was for each congregation to decide for themselves if that is now acceptable.. so some congregations will be for, and for many it will not.. it’ll probably be a long time before we see any pictures on the watchtower where they’re allowing this though..
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How is that a united brotherhood?
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Fascinating Quotations of The Faithful Slave
by Vanderhoven7 indo you have any amazing quotations that have been produced by the faithful slave over the years?.
remember it's important that we should learn to love and value truth for it’s own sake; to respect and honor it by owning and acknowledging it wherever we find it and by whomever presented.
a truth presented by the faithful slave himself is just as true as a truth stated by god.. share some of those amazing quotations that have fascinated you.
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Love the w61 12/15 p. 767 Question from Readers which likens women to cows...
Amongst the gold:
"Ordinarily the male or bull would not think of approaching the female or cow for sex purposes. If he did approach he would not receive a hearty welcome, but, rather, he might be gored by the cow’s horns. There is no petting or sex relations between bull and cow permitted, because the female is not in physical condition to breed."
"As with a cow, when a young girl who has reached her puberty is in physical condition to conceive and become pregnant, her sex emotions are greatly aroused. "
The rest of the article really seems to mostly blame women for sexual immorality... Damn their beautiful hides!
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ARC Redress Scheme
by smiddy3 in974 results found,this is the number of congregations of jehovah`s witnesses that have signed up to the redress scheme for child abuse victims in australia.. what does that tell us ?.
and that number may not be all ..
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Perhaps they forgot to deregister the abn/charity as I doubt the branch would do it. or maybe a historic case there?
Is it still listed on the ACNC register - can be searched.
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ARC Redress Scheme
by smiddy3 in974 results found,this is the number of congregations of jehovah`s witnesses that have signed up to the redress scheme for child abuse victims in australia.. what does that tell us ?.
and that number may not be all ..
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My husband said that all COBE's and Secretaries received a 'secret' letter and along with the Service Overseer they were to sign it and return it.
It was specifically stated there was no need to involve the body in this.
It signed over the congregation's responsibility as a charity (and for any CSA claims) to the branch and also confirmed that the Service Committee would support any claim or request for evidence etc...
Was beginning of the end for my husband. Very reluctant to sign anything that specific and he also privately heard from others with that concern too. If it's not wrong, why so secretive even from other elders...?