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  Canada's CBC reports on Australia's Royal Commission

  by OrphanCrow in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  this story will not be kept silent.. thank you cbc.

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  http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/jehovah-s-witnesses-church-hid-child-abuse-cases-for-decades-australian-inquiry-told-1.3168944.

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  holy shit it's on the "World" section's main page. this is amazing.

  ABC and lots of other news networks have written articles about the Australia inquiry too. this is pretty big.

  EDIT i archived the article
  
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  Anthony Morris III goes on an eight minute rant over child abuse

  by Richard_I in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  this is in the july 2015 monthly program on tv.jw.org cedars wrote about it too.. starting at around 42:30 in the video, morris talks about the child abuse situation for almost 10 minutes.

  link to video.

  i'm writing a transcript right now.

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  Full transcript:

  "The Governing Body has also asked me address another topic that I must say hits me close to my heart, being a father who raised two boys. The subject is the abuse of children, and the damaging effects this can have on such innocent victims. As an organization, we view all such abuse of children, whether physical, sexual, or emotional, as deplorable.

  As you likely know, Jehovah's Witnesses take a stronger position than most on the scriptural inappropriateness of any form of immorality. However, to take advantage of innocent young ones is absolutely despicable. As a religious organization, we have taken a decisive stand against such behavior. It is our fervent desire to protect children from any kind of abuse. Our policy as an organization is that one professing to be a victim (or his parents) should never be discouraged from reporting the incident to the appropriate authorities. While child abuse as been perpetrated earth wide in many cultures for thousands of years, it is only in the past 40 years or so that the magnitude and extent of the problem has become better known. This is because governmental agencies are now determined to take a more active interest in these problems. Laws were enacted requiring medical and other professionals to report cases to authorities when they became aware of them. Prior to that time, many governmental, educational, and religious organizations were somewhat naive about the magnitude and the complexity of the situation. Others knew of the problem and covered it up. What is our position, then, as an organization?

  When what was termed as the "new morality" became popular over 50 years ago, which included sexual relations among young ones, we condemned such behavior based on the Bible's unerring and timeless principles. As the awareness of child abuse became more and more known, we published a landmark Awake! magazine over 30 years ago. It was the issue of June 22, 1982. There are five article titles that nail the subject in a very straightforward manner. The first article was entitled "The New Morality". Then, "Chickens and Hawks" was the second article. It warned about homosexual men who prey on and advocate the right to use boys for sex. Shame on them. The next article, "Baby Pros and Kiddy Porn", condemned prostitute rings that employed small girls in an array of abuse. Then "Rape at Home"... No further explanation needed on that. Then finally the article "To End Child Abuse". I remember this magazine well since I had two boys who were in elementary school at the time. And again remember that the world in general was somewhat naive about the magnitude of this issue and the gravity of the problem. I read the five articles, then I looked at my two boys, and I said a prayer to Jehovah, thanking him for moving the organization to be so proactive in trying to help parents to protect their young ones from the plague of the "new morality" and the abuse of children. This issue has been straightforwardly addressed in print many time since then.

  I'd now like you to view a PSA. What is a PSA? It stands for "public service announcement." It is a message of public interest which is aired by the media without charge. The objective is to raise awareness about changing public attitudes and behavior towards the social issue. Television stations are not obligated to play all such 30 to 60 second messages provided. However, if the topic and production values captures their attention, they can choose to air the PSA for the benefit of the viewing audience. In the late 1990's, the Governing Body approved four PSAs on the subject of family life. I'd like to show you one of these that was produced back in 2002. It was picked up and aired by some of the largest TV networks in the United States. Why? Because they realized this type of warning was important for their viewing audience to see. It is true, the type of computer equipment shown in the video dates it. However, the message is just a pertinent now as then, and maybe even more so. Please watch.

  [shows video]
  

  While we cannot control everything that an individual might say, it is clear that over the decades protecting children from abuse is a top priority for this organization. We are proud of our reputation in this regard and we look forward to the time in God's new world when no one, young or old, will ever again be a victim of abuse. Since the latter part of our discussion has addressed what Jehovah's organization has done to protect children from predators, it gives me great pleasure to release at this time another animated video in the series "Become Jehovah's Friend." It is entitled "Protect Your Children."

  [shows video]

  We’re happy to see how Jehovah’s organization continues to teach our young ones how to make wise choices when the figurative monsters of this world try to lure them into their traps. You parents should be commended for your tireless efforts to protect your children."
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  Anthony Morris III goes on an eight minute rant over child abuse

  by Richard_I in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  this is in the july 2015 monthly program on tv.jw.org cedars wrote about it too.. starting at around 42:30 in the video, morris talks about the child abuse situation for almost 10 minutes.

  link to video.

  i'm writing a transcript right now.

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  Richard_I

  This is in the July 2015 monthly program on tv.jw.org Cedars wrote about it too.

  Starting at around 42:30 in the video, Morris talks about the child abuse situation for almost 10 minutes. Link to video

  I'm writing a transcript right now
  

  "The Governing Body has also asked me address another topic that I must say hits me close to my heart, being a father who raised two boys. The subject is the abuse of children, and the damaging effects this can have on such innocent victims. As an organization, we view all such abuse of children, whether physical, sexual, or emotional as deplorable.

  As you likely know, Jehovah's Witnesses take a stronger position than most on the scriptural inappropriateness of any form of immorality. However, to take advantage of innocent young ones is absolutely despicable. As a religious organization, we have taken a decisive stand against such behavior. It is our fervent desire to protect children from any kind of abuse. Our policy as an organization is that one professing to be a victim or his parents should never be discouraged from reporting the incident to the appropriate authorities. While child abuse as been perpetrated earth wide in many cultures for thousands of years, it is only in the past 40 years or so that the magnitude and extent of the problem has become better known. This is because governmental agencies are now determined to take a more active interest in these problems. Laws were enacted requiring medical and other professionals to report cases to authorities when they became aware of them. Prior to that time, many governmental, educational, and religious organizations were somewhat naive about the magnitude and the complexity of the situation. Others knew of the problem and covered it up. What is our position, then, as an organization?

  When what was termed as the numerality (?) became popular over 50 years ago, which included sexual relations among young ones, we condemned such behavior based on the Bible's unerring and timeless principles. As the awareness of child abuse became more and more known, we published a landmark Awake! magazine over 30 years ago. IT was the issue of June 22, 1982. There are five article titles that nail the subject in a very straightforward manner. The first article was entitled "The Numerality". Then, "Chickens and Hawks" was the second article. It warned about homosexual men who prey on and advocate the right to use boys for sex.Shame on them. The next article, "", condemned prostitute rings that employed small girls in an array of abuse. Then "Rape at Home"... No further explanation needed on that. Then finally the article "To End Child Abuse". I remember this magazine well since I had two boys who were in elementary school at the time. And again remember that the world in general was somewhat naive about the magnitude of this issue and the gravity of the problem. I read the five articles, then I looked at my two boys, and I said a prayer to Jehovah, thanking him for moving the organization to be so proactive in trying to help parents to protect their young ones from the plague of the "nurmerality" and the abuse of children. This issue has been straighforwardely addressed in rpint many time since then.

  I';d now like to you to view a PSA. What is a PSA? It stands for "public service announcement." It is a message of public interest which is aired by the media without charge. The objective is to raise awareness about changing public attitudes and behavior toward the social issues. Television stations are not obligated to play all such 30 to 60 second messages provided. However, if the topic and production values captures their attention, they can choose to air the PSA for the benefit of the viewing audience. In the late 1990's, the governing body approved four PSAs on the subject of family life. I'd like to show you one of these that was produced back in 2002. It was picked up and aired by some of the largest TV networks in the United States. Why? Because they realized this type of warning was important for their viewing audience to see. It is true, the type of computer equipment shown in the video dates it. However, the message is just a pertinent now as then, and maybe even more so. Please watch.

  While we cannot control everything that an individual might say, it is clear that over the decades protecting children from abuse is a top priority for this organization. We are proud of our reputation in this regard and we look forward to the time in God's new world when no one, young or old, will ever again be a ictim of abuse. since the latter part of our discussion has addressed what Jehovah;s organization has done to proect children from predators, it gives me great pleasure to release at htis time another animated video in the series "Become Jehovah;s Friend." It is entitled "Protect Your Children."
  
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  Official List of Helpers to the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses

  by jwleaks in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  official current list as published by watchtower >>> here.

  official list of governing body of jehovahs witnesses helpers.

  list of governing body of jehovahs witnesses helpers.

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  Richard_I

  I don't get why these names are public now, unless it's just because the GB wants to be more open with the pubs. Plus, these names were already unveiled through the last annual meeting, where they also revealed which GB members are on the committees.
  

  
  

  The only new name is Ronald Curzan (Teaching Committee). I will say it is all very weird.
  
  
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  Brave high school student exposes abuse and corruption within Jehovahs witnesses

  by Watchtower-Free in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdvt_gyq-ls&feature=youtu.be.

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  This video is on the front page of reddit right now so it's getting a lot of attention.

  http://www.reddit.com/r/videos/comments/370d7m/girl_in_high_school_tearfully_exposes_her/
  
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  Watchtower Society now PROMOTES using Social Media / Networks?

  by FusionTheism in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  have you seen this?.

  http://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/family/teenagers/whiteboard-animations/social-network-smart/#?insight.

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  I'll never forget when Ernest Funk, a member of the Canadian branch committee who looks like he's 100 years old, basically yelled into his mike at a district convention that Facebook is evil and how "we are warning you about it". He literally yelled out loud a warning about using Facebook to 2000+ attendees. This was in 2009 I think.
  

  Elders, special pioneers, and bethelites now use it anyway. I've found an old CO on it as well.
  
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  Photo from Bible Teach book was one of the top posts on /r/WTF today

  by Richard_I in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  a pic from the bible teach book was posted on reddit's popular /r/wtf subreddit where people post things that make you say "what the fuck" out loud.

  this was the photo and you can read the thread's comments here.

  it was one of the most-upvoted pictures today on the subreddit.. i visit that subreddit once in awhile and laughed out loud when i saw the thread..

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  A pic from the Bible Teach book was posted on reddit's popular /r/WTF subreddit where people post things that make you say "what the fuck" out loud. This was the photo and you can read the thread's comments here. It was one of the most-upvoted pictures today on the subreddit.
  

  I visit that subreddit once in awhile and laughed out loud when I saw the thread.
  
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  Orchestral Accompaniment for Singing at Congregation Meetings

  by pixel in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  to all congregationsre: orchestral accompaniment for singing at congregation meetings.

  dear brothers:.

  many will find that the newly composed orchestral recordings are more inspiring andconducive to our worship than is piano music alone.

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  Canada Bethel had a brother/sister play the piano in the auditorium for all the songs for their Monday evening Watchtower study until late 2010/2011 when after a zone visit they were told to stop using it. lots were sad when they were told this.
  

  for whatever reason, Brooklyn only wants the recordings played at all meetings, period.
  
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  CAUTION, FOR ELDERS ONLY: Test your knowledge of the 'Shepherd the Flock of God' book.

  by Esse quam videri in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  jehovah's organization has lovingly provided all elders with guidance to help them 'shepherd the flock'.

  to help you [elders only] get more familiar with your 'shepherd' book we are asking you to 'test your knowledge' with this first 'mini quiz' of a series entitled: where in the book?.

  question 1: where in the book would you find this fine and timely advice for congregation elders?.

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  fraud, slander. "The congregation would not consider forming a judicial committee unless the offended Christian had taken steps one and two of Matthew 18: 15, 16 and had initiated step three of Matthew 18:17.-od pp. 147-149." p. 67
  
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  2015 Convention Reminders Video!

  by Atlantis in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  credit goes to mike & kim.. .. https://youtu.be/yj3x6wjrsaq .

  .. .. atlantis!.

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  Remember guys, no tight pants! (2m10s)