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  Another big win for child molesters!

  by lastmanstanding in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  it just keeps getting easier and easier to molest.

  when big religion has got your back, and you know that you can rape kids with impunity as father religion keeps the door to heaven swinging wide, 24/7 absolution available for the superstitious pedo, why not should everyone rape kids….

  the pedophile loophole, the mainstay of the whitewashed, clergy penitent privilege, the hole e grail of the christian whore is swinging open, welcoming the perverts.

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  jhine

  It seems that most of the above pertains to America

  As a British Anglican ( have l mentioned that ? ) l can share personal knowledge of the state of play in the Anglican church.

  This issue is being taken very seriously in the church. I am the DBS ( Disclosure and Barring Service) checker for my Parish church. This means that l am responsible for getting DBS checks done for anyone who has anything to do with children or vulnerable adults.

  It also means that l and others like the church warden , parish administrator and lay readers ( we don't have a vicar atm ) have to undertake safeguarding training to know how to spot any suspicious behaviour and respond. Also what to do if someone reports something untoward behaviour.

  Each Parish has a safeguarding officer and any incidents from minor accidents to suspicion of abuse had to be noted down so that records exist to be used later if necessary.

  Jan from Tam
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  Women in JW Ministry

  by NotFormer in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  women make up the main population of the kingdom halls, and the pool of young males willing to step up to "serve" is drying up.

  what is the likelihood of "new light" on jw women in ministry roles formerly held only by males?.

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  jhine

  I realise that l cannot understand the mindset of publishers having never been one and perhaps shouldn't be quite so condescending about these things .

  For people who have escaped the Org it must be very traumatic to realise the grip that the Watchtower had over their lives.

  It's just that these things are so alien to me that it's nigh on impossible for me to understand how clever the manipulation is .

  Jan from Tam
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  Women in JW Ministry

  by NotFormer in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  women make up the main population of the kingdom halls, and the pool of young males willing to step up to "serve" is drying up.

  what is the likelihood of "new light" on jw women in ministry roles formerly held only by males?.

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  jhine

  I still find it laughable that handing round a microphone is considered a privilege. This really shows the level of mind control that the org. has over publishers.

  It's like children getting excited about being trusted to do some " grown up " job by Mom and Dad .

  Jan from Tam
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  Israel vs Hamas

  by Riley in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  we might have russians involved in the middle east and are attacking israel.. wait.. i thought the watchtower and tract society was the central figures in the end times.

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  not that i believe in any of this nonsense but any news in jw world about how the evangelical narrative might be playing out closer than the wts stupidity.

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  jhine

  The Bible says that no one knows when the end times will be . So live each day as your last

  Jan from Tam
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  Pornography in the Marriage

  by LostintheFog1999 in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  the magazine that they are studying in the congregation this month has an article at the back about how pornography in a marriage could damage the relationship.. there's one piece of advice that sounds rather scary, the wt suggests that the couple should "consider asking an elder with whom you are both comfortable to sit in and guide your discussions for a time.".

  how many of you would want an elder present in your home while you and your partner discussed your personal sexual cravings and the type of porn videos being watched?.

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  jhine

  How intrusive. Cheeky beggars .

  Jan from Tam
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  Interesting story in todays New York Times that gives some insight into the religious soup of the 1800s that Watchtower arose from.

  by Balaamsass2 in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  todays nyt.

  fascinating read and background of new york state in the 1800s.

  this community welcomes mediums, but first you have to prove yourself.

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  jhine

  Interesting.

  Jan from Tam
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  Confirmation that religion is dying.

  by Phizzy in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  this is from a site called "atheist republic" :.

  " the phenomenon of "nones" — individuals who claim no religious affiliation — is rapidly reshaping america's religious landscape.

  recent surveys by the associated press-norc center for public affairs research indicate that 30% of u.s. adults identify as nonreligious.

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  jhine

  I hesitate to say this but some religious groups in America has become quite toxic .

  Hating gay people, calling for blanket bans on abortion whatever the circumstances for example.

  Maybe Americans are distancing themselves from this kind of religion .

  Jan from Tam.
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  Confirmation that religion is dying.

  by Phizzy in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  this is from a site called "atheist republic" :.

  " the phenomenon of "nones" — individuals who claim no religious affiliation — is rapidly reshaping america's religious landscape.

  recent surveys by the associated press-norc center for public affairs research indicate that 30% of u.s. adults identify as nonreligious.

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  jhine

  Can l politely point out that America is not actually the only country in the world . Now it may be that the percentages are the same in other countries, but l don't think that you can use the statistics from one country out of many and assume that this represents the world wide picture.

  Jan from Tam
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  The Watchtower—Study Edition | December 2023 ...Are you marriage material?

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  the watchtower—study edition | december 2023. study article 52. young sisters—become mature christian women.

  18 you may choose to get married.

  the qualities and skills that we have discussed will help you to become a capable wife.

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  jhine

  So , even accepting that the man is the spiritual head of a household what does that have to do with buying a cook book ? Rhetorical question because obviously the two things have nothing to do with each other.
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  The Watchtower—Study Edition | December 2023 ...Are you marriage material?

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  the watchtower—study edition | december 2023. study article 52. young sisters—become mature christian women.

  18 you may choose to get married.

  the qualities and skills that we have discussed will help you to become a capable wife.

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  jhine

  Wow .

  Jan from Tam