BOC: Anyone have a link to this cartoon? Why don't I ever remember seeing it?
It's in the July monthly broadcast @ about 49:44"
You can also d/l it from the jw.org website here:
i commented on this on another thread- but i believe this has enough importance to create a thread about this situation in and of itself.
at the current district convention as you know the wt society released a " sophie & caleb " video allegedly warning parents about the dangers of child abuse.
they don't really use the words " child abuse " in the video - but just say if " someone tries to touch you in a manner you aren't comfortable with " and portray it as a cartoon !
a comment by forum member 'sowhatnow' made me stop and think about how true it is the wt is becoming another tv evangelist religion.
the similarities are uncanny!.
logos.
... stop and think about how true it is the WT is becoming another tv evangelist religion ...
Is becoming? I think you mean "has become"!
I posted the below 9 months ago:
By now you might have heard, the 2014 Annual Meeting is over. One of the more interesting developments that has been leaked is that there will be a new TV.JW.ORG.
While details have yet to be released, one JWN member in attendance earlier today said this, "TV.jw.org will have on demand videos and gb talks once a month."
In support of this report, this picture has been posted on several sites by various sources:
You may find it informative to compare that photo to these:
The more they try to be different, the more they end up looking the same.
having endured three days of dashing attempts at further indoctrination, i feel the need to write up some of the stuff i left with.
it is just good therapy.. right away the change was noticeable in the air.
the assembly hall in la feria, tx still smells like new.
STA: The worst vomiting inducing talks were on Saturday, especially in the morning. They spent quite a bit of time talking about the Pharisees and their rule making.
Oh, the irony!
Let's review: It's a cult!
a comment by forum member 'sowhatnow' made me stop and think about how true it is the wt is becoming another tv evangelist religion.
the similarities are uncanny!.
logos.
najw: where can I find this picture?
Seriously!
Page 1 of this thread. It's only there three times.
he has inadvertently moved the timing of the beginning of the last days to the future.
this kind of scriptural error is the direct result of superficial bible reading.
according to luke 21, first comes the persecution then the wars, earthquakes, food shortages, fearful sights etc.
i commented on this on another thread- but i believe this has enough importance to create a thread about this situation in and of itself.
at the current district convention as you know the wt society released a " sophie & caleb " video allegedly warning parents about the dangers of child abuse.
they don't really use the words " child abuse " in the video - but just say if " someone tries to touch you in a manner you aren't comfortable with " and portray it as a cartoon !
Flipper, I hear your anger and understand it. That being said, it's not a bad thing to educate children to say "No!" to anything that makes them uncomfortable and to tell their parents about it.
The thing that infuriates me about this is that ToMo's entire propaganda piece failed to acknowledge the problem with pedophiles INSIDE the organization and the fact that WT/JW policies, practices and culture provides a haven for them.
His statement that victims "should never be discouraged from reporting the incident [abuse] to the appropriate authorities" sounds good to those not familiar with JW culture.
The real question is this: Why aren't they ENCOURAGED to do so?
Elders should NOT be involved in cases of real or even suspected child abuse. They should be mandated reporters and turn the issue over to people that are properly trained to deal with it.
jehovah's witnesses and tolerance, let's just think about that for a minute.
as far as jws are concerned the ideal society will exist when there are no more;.
atheists.
You forgot to include men that wear tight pants and/or colored socks and women that wear Spanx.
elder: "i'm not sure i know what you mean by 'diversity.'.
elder: "well, it's not quite like that.
elder: "um.
clarity: jws really do believe they know it all
One more false belief they have!
elder: "i'm not sure i know what you mean by 'diversity.'.
elder: "well, it's not quite like that.
elder: "um.
GT: Interesting that he really didn't know what diversity even meant.
Actually, Terry used the term in a slightly unconventional way initially and then changed his meaning several times during the discussion. Although every way the Terry used the term is within the range of meanings for the word, I think most people would have been uncertain how to respond.
From reading the dialogue it becomes clear that Terry really was trying to get the elder to admit that no dissent, disagreement or questioning is allowed. The WTBTS is a totalitarian group insisting on complete, unquestioning obedience to the dictates of the leaders.