in response to my call about the dateline show tonight, my daughter has just sent me an email to check out the media section of the wts official website....particularly the vnrs...video news releases.
they are all typical pr but...... this one below is the wts's explanation that the "two witnesses" requirement is not true.
maybe i'm just tired out tonight..but can anyone understand or explain what this "councel for the jw's" is trying to say?.
I'm surprised that whoever wrote this does not make himself clear. His writing skills leave much to be desired, imo. I don't believe this statment coincides with what they have said elsewhere but maybe they have received new light and changed their policy.
What does "bump" mean?
i noticed the june 2012 our kingdom ministry question box, which asks, "what should be kept in mind if we want some or all of our assets to go to jehovah's organization upon our death?".
the article recommends preparing a will so as to potentially distribute "some or all...to jehovah's organization" and gives this concluding advice to trustees of said will:.
"a trustee or executor should be aware that whether the estate is large or small, liberties should not be taken with the assets.
That does sound crass and it does sound like a veiled threat. They come across as vultures. Do they not realize how this sounds?
full disclosure:.
i am an active (2-4 hrs/month) 3rd generation jw hovering under the radar.
been posting here for 10 years.
Is it slander if what a person says is true? Was this man's name on on the list of pedopliles when he abused Candace?
full disclosure:.
i am an active (2-4 hrs/month) 3rd generation jw hovering under the radar.
been posting here for 10 years.
From what I understand the borg has a policy of advising the elders not to report child abuse to the proper authorities or doing anything about it. This placed Candace, and others, at risk for sexual molestation by this pedophile. The borg's policy is against the law and therefore they are held lible for any sexual abuse that took or has taken place. Someone can correct me if I am wrong. What this man did was not only as sin,but a crime. Also, that 2 witness to a crime or sin is stupid. How many pedophiles abuse a child in front of anyone else, unless that other one is also taking part in the abuse. That is a stupid policy. No court or jury is going to go along with that type of reasoning.
i posted on another thread that the ap report in the nyt was disappinting.
my thought is to write to the ombudsman or at least an editor.
the article was a joke when held against standard nyt reporting.. so many issues are raised that are applicable to all religions and wider societal concerns.
BOTR, I think it's a great idea. You and Barbara will make a great team. I can't hardly wait to see what you write.
many of us have been disheartened by all the comments about the candace conti case from apologists that indicate cognitive dissonance at work.
some of them even seem to show a shocking lack of empathy.. this might be seen as evidence that even the most shocking revelations will have little or no effect on faithful witnesses.. i disagree.
i think this case is having a profound effect.. i think many witnesses have been under the impression that this kind of judgement is impossible.
I think it is still early and it's difficult to assess what the future will bring. It's like the hole in the dam that finally breaks. Some will never leave, but other's faith in the WTS will be shaken.
please see video's .
http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/39095--retirement-at-80-more-baby-boomers-have-to-stay-in-the-workforce-longer .
the woman at the centre of a landmark court ruling in b.c.
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ND, Hadn't thought of that, but won't they get mad cow disease from that?
this is shameless pr, the front page featured article is:.
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your child and the internetyou do not have to become an expert at all things electronic in order to keep your child safe..
Looks like they are trying to divert the issue from the dangers of pedoplhiles at KH to the internet. Diversion tactics or theocratic warfare!
please see video's .
http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/39095--retirement-at-80-more-baby-boomers-have-to-stay-in-the-workforce-longer .
the woman at the centre of a landmark court ruling in b.c.
From what I have seen, it won't be good. Many doctors refuse to take Medicare patients because of reduced compensation. Also Medicare will probably be reduced because the money will be given to other programs. I receive SS now and do not apologize for it because I have paid into it for years. I still work fulltime and expect to work as long as my body can take it. Three of my siblings who are past 65 are still working. Two of them, ages 72 & 78 are also on SS and like me, have paid into it for years. We will not be able to retire and stop working at 65 like our parents did, unless you have saved a lot of money or have an excellent pension.
snowbird, Ecclesiastes 12 got it right. Growing old is not for sissies.
i've uploaded a video that discusses the dramatic jury verdict regarding the abuse suffered by candace conti, of which you are all aware.
if you're not yet familiar with the story for any reason, please check out my blog article on the link below.... http://jwsurvey.org/general-information/the-watchtower-punished-society-loses-legal-battle-over-child-abuse-case.
john hoyle suggested i get a youtube video out fairly quickly so that we can spread the message more effectively online.
Excellent videocedars and nugget. I would like to pass it on but don't know exactly how. Can someone help?
