this blog is worth mentioning again under a different title to attract more viewers.. former bethelite john bechtel who served 10 yrs at wt headquarters including the secretive and powerful service department, writes about his experiences and what woke him up.. https://www.johnbechtelblog.com/tag/jehovahs-witnesses/.
born in Allentown, Pennsylvania. ( NH Knorr's area, Knorr married his sister Joan to a Bethelite, which means she was straight as an arrow)
Hamburg, PA. - Chap 4 'This is the Kingdom Hall where I gave my first presentation at the age of five.'
at the encouragement of the organization family moved to Westminster, Maryland
when i joined this forum in 2004, silent lambs was a very important venue for those who suffered the crime of child abuse in the jehovah's witness religion.
bill bowen was instrumental in exposing a lot of the cover up along with barbara anderson.
i was wondering if silent lambs is still relevant and does it still help abuse victims?.
this article seems to confirm what we already knew:.
https://thewest.com.au/news/australia/jehovahs-witnesses-accused-of-selling-off-assets-and-moving-cash-to-avoid-sex-abuse-compensation-ng-08ffe6d55e293182580d9e34b4400088?transactionid=72145.
in many closed religious cults, sects or globally widely spread religions, sexual abuse on big scale is revealed and covered up by the religious authorities.
in the jw, the culture is to deal with these matters within the org itself, and the rule is, "no crime can be proven without the presentation of at least two witnesses".
men made the rules, men commit these crimes and men defend them and even forse these children to meet and talk to their abusers.
was aware the Archbishop of St. Louis Robert Carlson gave sworn testimony to that effect
Finkelstein
GB members A. Morris who recently stated in a JWorg. broadcast that the organization wasn't aware that child sexaul abuse was an illegal and unlawful crime.
not aware a GB said that too, would like a link and time stamp on the A. Morris statement
my 87 year old dad called me for the first time in 16 years the other day .... just to chat.
i was floored to say the least since he didn't even bother to call me when my mom died several years ago.
he called again today to inquire how i felt about jehovah's witnesses.
the "wild beast" (the UN) will attack religion (and Trump seems like the one to trigger that by defunding the UN or something like that)
'Religion' voted Trump in, doubtful he'd turn on his voters
there is a article on firefox "would you stand up to an oppressive regime or would you conform?
here's the science" taken from "the conversation" by nick chater.
10-9-2019.. perhaps someone with computer skills can copy and post this article on this forum.
[Picture on page 15]
'It is the right and loving course to encourage an erring Witness to speak with the elders, confident that they will handle the problem in a kind and understanding way'
What if you're not confident that they will handle the problem in a kind and understanding way?
Leave it in Jehovah's hands, just like child abusers are.
hi friends this is just to let people in victoria australia know that they can watch "the witnesses" on oxygen channel on tv as a free trial at present .. and as i don`t like paying for anything i don`t have to its paid off .. so the wife and i watched the 1st episode this arvo and its riveting stuff and will watch the second episode tomorrow .. i don`t know if the same deal applies to the other states or not ,just thought here`s an opportunity for aussies who don`t subscribe to oxygen channel to see it for free..
The Australian judicial system and the Australian Royal Commission Into Institutions Of Child Sexual Abuse are two different things, the latter having no teeth.
End of the second episode addressed the ongoing Grand Jury probe.
so here it is on bitchute.. tear away.. https://www.bitchute.com/video/pyd8crtke8xy/.
‘Plandemic’ Asks Questions—But Won’t Answer Them
https://centerforinquiry.org/blog/plandemic-asks-questions-but-wont-answer-them/
Regarding her new best-selling book, questions but no answers so far?
https://observer.case.edu/editorial-reproductive-rights-are-human-rights/?fbclid=iwar1gip_xy4dkz-kepsa8qts72a5_upgeabcrduriit7dsi-iysqnmwxtztk.
editorial: reproductive rights are human rights.
lorie shaull.
The new FX documentary “AKA Jane Roe,” out May 22, contains a shocking revelation: Roe (of “Roe v. Wade” fame) played the part of an anti-abortion crusader in exchange for money.
the former Jane Roe admits that her later turn to the anti-abortion camp as a born-again Christian was “all an act.”
https://www.thedailybeast.com/jane-roe-confesses-anti-abortion-conversion-all-an-act-paid-for-by-the-christian-right?ref=home
hello, i was hoping to get some clarification about how people are disciplined for immorality as a jw.
i became involved with a co-worker a few years ago, she was fairly aggressive and she initiated a physical relationship very quickly.
at the time i did not know she was married and a jw.
sounds like "Dissociative identity disorder (previously known as multiple personality disorder) is thought to be a complex psychological condition that is likely caused by many factors, including severe trauma during early childhood (usually extreme, repetitive physical, sexual, or emotional abuse)."
Being sexually abused as a child, they act it out in adult life with many sexual encounters. Both of you need counseling, but especially her.
https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/dissociative-identity-disorder-multiple-personality-disorder#1
