Posts by UnshackleTheChains

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What are they trying to hide

by UnshackleTheChains in

ok. we are all aware of the scandal around the non reporting of child abuse cases to the authorities by the elders and how it was part of watchtower policy.. this has probably been discussed before, which i apologize for now if it has.. the obvious view that most of us make as to why the gb are so reluctant to comply with the authorities by revealing their database around child abuse allegations, is that the leadership at watchtower hq likely were trying to safeguard the reputation of the organisation.. however, (just a theory) are they hiding something more sinister which could in effect devastate the organisation ie could it be they are hiding some things within the gb itself, whether it be some individuals within the gb of the past or even present who might have had some serious allegations made against them which the authorities are never going to know about?

i mean why the hell are they going to such lengths to hide everything???.

any thoughts?

UnshackleTheChains

Ok. We are all aware of the scandal around the non reporting of child abuse cases to the authorities by the elders and how it was part of watchtower policy.

This has probably been discussed before, which I apologize for now if it has.

The obvious view that most of us make as to why the gb are so reluctant to comply with the authorities by revealing their database around child abuse allegations, is that the leadership at watchtower hq likely were trying to safeguard the reputation of the organisation.

However, (just a theory) are they hiding something more sinister which could in effect devastate the organisation ie could it be they are hiding some things within the GB itself, whether it be some individuals within the GB of the past or even present who might have had some serious allegations made against them which the authorities are never going to know about? I mean why the hell are they going to such lengths to hide everything???

Any thoughts?

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JW.org meme

by UnshackleTheChains in

saw this pic on exjw reddit.

brilliant.

UnshackleTheChains

Saw this pic on exjw Reddit. Brilliant

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The difference between Jesus version of forgiveness to that of watchtowers version of forgiveness

by UnshackleTheChains in

jesus version of forgiveness.

https://youtu.be/6snr5zjfngg.

jehovah's witness version of forgiveness.

UnshackleTheChains

This is what you need to do to get Watchtower forgiveness

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The difference between Jesus version of forgiveness to that of watchtowers version of forgiveness

by UnshackleTheChains in

jesus version of forgiveness.

https://youtu.be/6snr5zjfngg.

jehovah's witness version of forgiveness.

UnshackleTheChains

Jesus version of forgiveness

https://youtu.be/6SNr5zJFngg

Jehovah's Witness version of forgiveness

https://youtu.be/RDYWN3CM_Iw

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Are Jehovahs Witnesses false prophets

by joe134cd in

i thought this was a very interesting argument by robert king.

i liked the point he made about if israel had a prophet who spoke in the name of jehovah and it did not occur did this mean that the nation of israel was a false prophet or more so if the nation of israel sincerely believed it.

the answer to that is a resounding no because the nation of israel was god’s appointed nation.

UnshackleTheChains

Now let me give some careful consideration to that question 🤔.

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Is Child Abuse An Issue That You Personally Have Seen In The Organization?

by minimus in

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friends

as an elder, i saw one child abuse situation involving a man who wanted to be an elder and had i believe 8 children.

he was not in our congregation when this all erupted.

he denied it and moved to another hall and unbelievably, that body of elders wanted to appoint him since they believed his entire family was lying about him.

UnshackleTheChains

One elder in my old hall was disfellowshipped for molesting boys. Another 'brother' who was in our current hall was charged and imprisoned for historical abuse of several girls including his grand daughter. He was at one time an elder (the elders in several halls never reported this pervert to the police)

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Apostate chic rocks

by UnshackleTheChains in

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friends

love this vid 👍.

https://youtu.be/cafygzb1geo

UnshackleTheChains

Love this vid 👍. https://youtu.be/CAFyGZB1gEo

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Was CT Russell a freemason or not

by UnshackleTheChains in

ok. many people deny ct russell was a freemason.

i have read articles whereby some have found no evidence to prove he was one at any point in his life.. however, given all the masonic symbols in the early publications including the use of the name jehovah ( the name the freemason's use to identify god), as well as the expressions used such as 'new world, new order' etc certainly raises suspicions.. then there is the article he wrote in the herald magazine outlining that he was a freemason (see the following video 40 seconds in).

it really does make you think!.

UnshackleTheChains

Ok

Many people deny CT Russell was a freemason. I have read articles whereby some have found no evidence to prove he was one at any point in his life.

However, given all the masonic symbols in the early publications including the use of the name Jehovah ( the name the Freemason's use to identify God), as well as the expressions used such as 'new world, new order' etc certainly raises suspicions.

Then there is the article he wrote in the herald magazine outlining that he was a freemason (see the following video 40 seconds in).

It really does make you think!

https://youtu.be/AYkhfxBpROg

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Are we losing our way a bit at JWN?

by nicolaou in

firstly, i want to be crystal clear how grateful i am for jwn.

it's been my place of support for over seventeen years and it's the first online space i direct anyone to if they are taking steps out of the cult.

i am not bashing jwn - i love this place and appreciate the hard work and expense simon puts in to keep it going.

UnshackleTheChains

Nicolaou.

I was going to write something similar to your OP. I tend to watch YouTube these days as more and more issues are discussed around watchtower. Occasionally, I come to Jwn, but find a lot of 'other stuff' being discussed and can't be bothered. Not sure if topics running dry as a result of the slow lack of change within the watchtower society, resulting in other topics out with watchtower being raised instead?

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Former HLC Chairman’s Confession: A victim can become guilty of harming others

by Lee Elder in

a former hlc chairman, and member of ajwrb's leadership team explains how his family and others suffered from following jehovah's witness policy on blood in this new article which will have you glued to your screen.

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http://ajwrb.org/former-hlc-chairmans-confession-a-victim-can-become-guilty-of-harming-others.

UnshackleTheChains

That was a very sad and moving story. It is also a reminder of the incredible control watchtower has over people's lives.