way to early on a saturday morning we got a ring on our doorbell.
someone else answered the door.
after they left i walked by our entry way and gagged from the smell!
Several years ago this was even mentioned at some meetings, as it is no laughing matter to someone who is chemically sensitive. Perfumes, colognes and after shave scents can cause a sufferer to have massive migraines and become nauseous almost instantly.
The idea that you have to smell like a chemically-created scent is kinda weird anyway, when you stop and think about it.
reaching the fire watchtower on top of wayah bald overlooking the smokey mountains can be a difficult hike from nantahala lake up the bartram and appalachian trails where they straddle each other passing through this area.
the most enjoyable watchtower work i've ever participated in.. the views from the tower are spectacular.. .
looking across nantahala forest to the smoky mountains, described poetically as the most elevated peak; from whence i beheld with rapture and astonishment, a sublimely awful scene of power and magnificence, a world of mountains piled upon mountains.
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/abused-brother-shunned-jehovahs-witnesses-10233281.
this poor girl was abused by her "non-jw" (never baptised ?
) brother, then was totally abused by the jw elders by their lack of care for her in any way, and then by her jw family, read the in-depth article, link above..
LIARS!
A Jehovah’s Witnesses spokesman issued a statement to the Mail
stating Richard Davenport was never a Jehovah’s Witness and denying any
suggestion of a cover up over the abuse. UH, RICHARD WAS AN UNBAPTIZED TEEN AND EVEN THOUGH HIS DADDY BECAME AN ELDER AND THE FAMILY WAS WELL-KNOWN TO BE JW, AND LOUISE, WELL YES SHE DID TELL US ABOUT IT BUT WE DENY AUTHORITY/KNOWLEDGE/RESPONSIBILITY. BESIDES, WE GAVE HER SOME MAGAZINES.
It stated: “Jehovah’s
Witnesses abhor child abuse, a crime that sadly occurs in all sectors of
society. The safety of our children is of the utmost importance. REALLY WE DON'T CARE BUT WE DO SAY THAT WE ABHOR IT WHEN OTHER RELIGIONS GET CAUGHT SO WE CAN TELL EVERYONE HOW EVIL THEY ARE, AND SO WE MUST BE G*D'S ORGANIZATION AND YOU MUST OBEY US.
“For decades, our journals The Watchtower and Awake!, as well as our website jw.org, have featured articles for both Jehovah’s Witnesses and the general public on how to protect children from abuse. WE PRINTED A FEW ARTICLES TO COVER OUR A$$E$ BY CLAIMING THAT WE CARE, BUT ACTUALLY WE ONLY CARE ABOUT PUBLICITY THAT SHOWS THAT WE DON'T CARE AT ALL AND WE JUST HAVE TO KEEP UP THE APPEARANCE TO OUR MEMBERS THAT WE HAVE A SPECIAL LINK TO G*D.
“Jehovah’s
Witnesses do not separate children from their parents. We do not have
any programmes, such as Sunday Schools, youth groups, or day care
centres, in which we take custody of children from their parents. JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES SEPARATE CHILDREN FROM THEIR PARENTS EVERY TIME A CHILD OF ANY AGE CHOOSES TO DISAGREE WITH THE RIDICULOUS TEACHINGS OF THE WTS, IT'S CALLED SHUNNING AND IT'S ALIVE AND WELL IN EVERY CONGREGATION.
“We
believe that loving and protective parents are the best deterrent to
child abuse. Thus, we continue to educate parents and provide them with
valuable tools to help them educate and protect their children. YES, WE KNEW ABOUT THE ABUSE BUT REALLY IT'S THE PARENTS' FAULT, SEE, WE GAVE THEM MAGAZINES THAT SAID UH...SOMETHING...SOMETHING...BLAH...BLAH...BLAH...
“We
have no paid clergy. Congregation elders comply with child-abuse
reporting laws. They provide abuse victims and their families with
spiritual comfort from the Bible. WE ARE NOT REALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACTIONS OF THE ELDERS AS WE DON'T PAY THEM (SEE, WE KEEP ALL THE FUNDS FOR OURSELVES). AND IF THERE ARE SPECIFIC LAWS THAT FORCE US TO REPORT, WELL THEN YES, WE'LL TELL THEM TO DO THAT BUT ONLY IF WE ARE FORCED TO DO IT. (DAMN LAWS.)
“The victim and his or her parents have the absolute right to report the matter to the governmental authorities. BUT WE KNOW MOST OF THEM WON'T BECAUSE WE'VE CONVINCED THEM THAT WILL MAKE G*D SAD AND MAKE HIM LOOK BAD. AND OH, YES, THEY WILL LOSE ALL THEIR FRIENDS AND FAMILY BECAUSE WE WILL SHUN THEM FOR MAKING G*D SAD.
“Congregation elders do not shield abusers from the authorities or from the consequences of their actions. WE ONLY DEMAND THAT THE VICTIMS NOT TELL ANYONE ELSE, BECAUSE THEN MEMBERS WOULD START TO REALIZE WE ARE JUST AS BAD AS ALL OTHER RELIGIONS, AND WE DON'T WANT ANYONE TO KNOW THAT WE ALLOW CHILD RAPISTS TO SIT AMONG THEM AT MEETINGS AND TAKE THEIR LITTLE KIDS OUT IN SERVICE IN A CAR GROUP WITHOUT THE PARENTS. BUT WE DON'T USE SHIELDS, THOSE ARE ONLY FOR THE DRAMAS WE USED TO DO. (YES, PUT THAT IN THERE TO DISTRACT THEM. TELL THEM ABOUT OUR BIBBLE DRAMAS.)
“Anyone
who commits the sin of child abuse faces expulsion from the
congregation. If such a person is serving in a position of
responsibility, he is removed. SEE, IF WE CALL IT SIN THEN WE CAN TELL OUR MEMBERS THAT WE HAVE JURISDICTION AND IT'S A RELIGIOUS THING, NOT A POLICE THING. AND CHILD RAPISTS MAY BE SANCTIONED IN SOME WAY BUT WE ALL KNOW THEY ARE NOT "EXPELLED" OR "REMOVED", WHY THEY MIGHT BE SITTING NEXT TO YOUR LITTLE SUSIE OR STEVIE AT THE MEETING RIGHT NOW.
“Any suggestion that Jehovah’s
Witnesses cover up child abuse is absolutely false. We are committed to
doing all we can to prevent child abuse and to provide spiritual comfort
to any who have suffered from this terrible sin and crime.” OH, LOOK, WE USED THE WORD "CRIME" SO YOU CAN'T SAY WE DON'T RECOGNIZE THE SERIOUSNESS. WE WON'T LIFE A FINGER TO COMFORT CHILD VICTIMS OR THEIR FAMILIES, THOUGH, JUST SMILE AND WAVE, BOYS, SMILE AND WAVE. (IT TRULY IS AMAZING THAT PEOPLE BUY INTO OUR BULL$SHIT, ISN'T IT?)
has anyone watched this scifi series?
has it helped anyone wake up to ttatt?
i woke up many years ago, however this incredible series reinforces my beliefs about religion.
http://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/crime/jehovah-s-witness-from-hartlepool-groomed-girl-for-sex-1-7504907.
deaf aotearoa flooded with complaints about jehovah's witness churchkashka tunstalllast updated 15:22, october 6 2015deaf aotearoa has asked the jehovah's witness church to respond to claims of a deaf information database.new zealand's deaf community is fed up with unsolicited house calls, claiming the jehovah's witness church is targeting deaf households.deaf aotearoa has received multiple complaints from around the country and says church members visited certain homes because they were aware a deaf person lived there.
the organisation released a statement on monday, saying it was looking into the possibility the church holds a database listing the details of members of the deaf community.jehovah witness spokesman rod spinks said there was no such database and deaf people were not being targeted.the deaf aotearoa statement was posted on the group's facebook page, and received a flood of comments from frustrated people.one woman said a group of jehovah's witnesses had come to her house and asked "for the deaf person who lives here.
" she said they refused to explain how they had her details and didn't visit her neighbours.another said church members had turned up at her work and asked for her by name.hamilton man royce flynn said he had been visited six times over the last nine months, despite repeatedly saying he was uninterested in the house calls.he said the church members were always able to sign and also brought deaf people along, which lead him to believe he was being singled out.flynn said contacted local police, who told him it was a privacy issue and referred him on to the office of the privacy commissioner.he said he had been been in contact with local labour member of parliament sue moroney.deaf aotearoa acting chief executive jill dean said complaints about the church were a recurring issue.
i have a confession to make.
a strange urge is building in my brain... each time i see a jw literature cart on the street it builds.
it is becoming a stronger and stronger thought in my mind.
deaf aotearoa flooded with complaints about jehovah's witness churchkashka tunstalllast updated 15:22, october 6 2015deaf aotearoa has asked the jehovah's witness church to respond to claims of a deaf information database.new zealand's deaf community is fed up with unsolicited house calls, claiming the jehovah's witness church is targeting deaf households.deaf aotearoa has received multiple complaints from around the country and says church members visited certain homes because they were aware a deaf person lived there.
the organisation released a statement on monday, saying it was looking into the possibility the church holds a database listing the details of members of the deaf community.jehovah witness spokesman rod spinks said there was no such database and deaf people were not being targeted.the deaf aotearoa statement was posted on the group's facebook page, and received a flood of comments from frustrated people.one woman said a group of jehovah's witnesses had come to her house and asked "for the deaf person who lives here.
" she said they refused to explain how they had her details and didn't visit her neighbours.another said church members had turned up at her work and asked for her by name.hamilton man royce flynn said he had been visited six times over the last nine months, despite repeatedly saying he was uninterested in the house calls.he said the church members were always able to sign and also brought deaf people along, which lead him to believe he was being singled out.flynn said contacted local police, who told him it was a privacy issue and referred him on to the office of the privacy commissioner.he said he had been been in contact with local labour member of parliament sue moroney.deaf aotearoa acting chief executive jill dean said complaints about the church were a recurring issue.
jwfacts, as of 2-3 years ago they still used the forms for referrals (usually given to elderettes for follow-up). I don't think they typically send them to bethel, though, typically they get passed around through networking. Although there are probably some rule followers that do forward them to the mothership for processing. The sign language eldubs stay in touch with the English and Spanish cong servants and often get referrals through the grapevine too.
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because she would not show him her puppies.. nobody has to tell you what country this happened in, you already know.. source.
This:
3) There is absolutely NO reason to own an assault rifle, unless you live on the Mexican border on a ranch or are military/law enforcement. Too many people own them for the FUN factor which really gets my blood boiling. No firearm is a toy - get a paintball gun if that's your motive for wanting one. Shooting should be enjoyable but the reason for owning a firearm should not be for FUN or to be COOL. Nowhere near enough owners take the responsibility seriously enough. Ban assault rifles - period. Go to a firing range that offers them to shoot if you insist on having fun with one.
4) Want a handgun? revolvers only. Why? even with speed loaders, it takes a lot longer to reload a revolver than a semi-auto pistol and max of 9 rounds can be fed (.22)
5) Shotguns with five round capacity and hunting rifles with three round capacity only. If you can't bag your quarry in 5/3 shots you have no business holding a firearm let alone owning one.
6) Anyone applying to purchase a firearm must undergo strict training followed by both live fire exams. You only get two chances at it. A system should be in place where a firearm safety inspector can visit your residence and make sure you have a certified safe installed prior to being able to collect your firearm. He should also pay random visits on firearm owners to make sure all safety rules and laws are being adhered to. Levy a special tax on ammo purchases to pay for these inspectors. I'll happily cough up if it means cuttimg the number of reckless, neglegent firearm owners out there.
7) Punishment for violations are an absolute joke. If you are found to be criminally neglegent, immediate confiscation of all firearms, banning of purchasimg or handling firearms and community service - at ERs if possible (yes that's a bit of a push bu it would be hreat if morons got a taste of the reality of gun shot trauma).
8) If a child or someone not registered to the weapon in question shoots someone whether accidently or purposely, the owner gets a mandatory felony charge and sentence comparable to 1st degree manslaughter.
Thanks, SSC
deaf aotearoa flooded with complaints about jehovah's witness churchkashka tunstalllast updated 15:22, october 6 2015deaf aotearoa has asked the jehovah's witness church to respond to claims of a deaf information database.new zealand's deaf community is fed up with unsolicited house calls, claiming the jehovah's witness church is targeting deaf households.deaf aotearoa has received multiple complaints from around the country and says church members visited certain homes because they were aware a deaf person lived there.
the organisation released a statement on monday, saying it was looking into the possibility the church holds a database listing the details of members of the deaf community.jehovah witness spokesman rod spinks said there was no such database and deaf people were not being targeted.the deaf aotearoa statement was posted on the group's facebook page, and received a flood of comments from frustrated people.one woman said a group of jehovah's witnesses had come to her house and asked "for the deaf person who lives here.
" she said they refused to explain how they had her details and didn't visit her neighbours.another said church members had turned up at her work and asked for her by name.hamilton man royce flynn said he had been visited six times over the last nine months, despite repeatedly saying he was uninterested in the house calls.he said the church members were always able to sign and also brought deaf people along, which lead him to believe he was being singled out.flynn said contacted local police, who told him it was a privacy issue and referred him on to the office of the privacy commissioner.he said he had been been in contact with local labour member of parliament sue moroney.deaf aotearoa acting chief executive jill dean said complaints about the church were a recurring issue.
