Posts by TheOldHippie

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Abuse among JWs once again highlighted on national TV / Norway

by InquiryMan in

the major commercial tv network in norway, has once again highlighted abuse within religious communities.

the only group not willing to reveal any information on abuse cases is jehovahs witnesses.

this case is highlighted very prominently on their web site today and will most likely be on their evening news tonight (i reckon).. http://www.tv2.no/2014/12/01/nyheter/overgrep/6261340.

TheOldHippie

And the branch spokesman tells that as soon as any elder is made aware of an alledged abuse of a minor, he will report it to the police and do everything he/they can to cooperate with the authorities. The branch and congregational policy complies in every step tp the demands of the authorities. Thus reporting it to the police is mandatory for the elders (if the family has not already done so). So they do exactly as the other churches that are questioned, do - the only thing they do not, is to provide the television channel with statistics.

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Chuck Morse Interviews Barbara Anderson "WatchTowers CHILD ABUSE Reporting Policies"

by OUTLAW in

i`ve just received this from barbara anderson..it`s her interview with radio personality chuck morse..thanks barbara!...

morse, who is known for his free-wheeling and insightful intellectual style, was named to the list of heavy 100 radio talk show hosts by talkers magazine, and as the national right to work committee communicator of the year in 2003.

"i have developed a reputation for inviting guests who express opinions on all sides of issues.

TheOldHippie

"they will continue in their steep decline in members"

Steep decline? Where?

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No longer to use "house to house record" slips and "please follow up slips"!

by stuckinarut2 in

a letter has just been read out indicating that effective immediately, witnesses are no longer to use the s-8 slip known as the "house to house" record slip, as well as the s-43 "please follow up" slip (usually used for foreign language people).. the letter stated that this is because of the changes in privacy laws etc that are becoming common in the world today.. i will try and get a copy of the full letter and post it asap.. .

TheOldHippie

Old news. In most European countries, they have not been used for years because of privacy laws.

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Update today on Candace Conti vs Watchtower case

by Watchtower-Free in

http://appellatecases.courtinfo.ca.gov/search/case/dockets.cfm?dist=1&doc_id=2025979&doc_no=a136641.

TheOldHippie

smiddy

If you click the link at the start of this thread, you will find the statement as the fourth last entry, fourth from bottom - and I just wondered if anyone knows what that means or refers to?

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Update today on Candace Conti vs Watchtower case

by Watchtower-Free in

http://appellatecases.courtinfo.ca.gov/search/case/dockets.cfm?dist=1&doc_id=2025979&doc_no=a136641.

TheOldHippie

What does this mean:

letter dated 11/18/13 from Joseph Herrera requesting denial of Watchtower appeal

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FDS & G.B. TEACHING DESTROYED

by The Searcher in

credit to vidqun for the direction given.. the watchtower november 15th qfr http://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/w20141115/ blows the selection process/timing/individuals clean out of the water!.

simply put, ask any witness these questions:.

who is represented by the 'two witnesses' in revelation chapter 7?

TheOldHippie

I was under the impression that the beast of ch. 11 is Satan's worldwide political system - and that is the one which kills the two wotnesses - whereas the beast of ch. 17 is the image of the beast, i.e. UN. I've got to check it out.

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Revelation, its Grand Climax.... remember when?

by wallsofjericho in

i remember being at the assembly in 1988?

when this was released.

everyone was so excited that we finally had a simple explanation of revelation with pictures.

TheOldHippie

I think the Revelation book is a light year ahead of Isaiah I and II though .............................

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Jehovah's Witnesses child abuse and judical comittees, YLE TV1 News 11/1/2014

by tunnistaja.ee in

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnoslbdatzc.

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TheOldHippie

The Northern European branches are very sensitive to what the public is told thru newspapers, television etc., and normally rather quickly respond both thru information to the congregations and thru articles/letters/interviews in the media.

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