it couldn't be from a watchtower cover, right???
does anyone know?.
mm.
To me, the plethora of internet memes has made them, for the most part, redundant. I find these apostate memes pedantic and humourless. Everyone is an individual, and folk will always have different sensibilities. *shrugs*
They do tend to make 'apostates' appear to be mean and bitter, though. And some 'apostates' are mean and bitter. Just like any other group, there are all shades of ex-JW.
in the united states, the statutes governing mandatory reporting of child abuse are determined at the state level with variances occurring between states.
https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubpdfs/clergymandated.pdf.
the statutes outlined in the above pdf are the statutes by which jw elders are accountable to according to the state in which they live.. candace conti's court case was filed in california and the reporting laws that apply to clergy in that state are as follows:.
In Canada, the clergy is not protected from the responsibility of reporting. Appreciating the article you quoted, OC, and to further enlighten, here is the url for the Child & Services Act of Ontario, as an example of provincial requirements.
(bold is mine)
Do professionals and officials have any special responsibilities to report?
Professionals and officials have the same duty as the rest of the public to report their suspicion that a child is or may be in need of protection. However, the Act recognizes that people working closely with children have a special awareness of the signs of child abuse and neglect, and a particular responsibility to report their suspicions. Any professional or official who fails to report a suspicion is liable on conviction to a fine of up to $1,000, if they obtained the information in the course of their professional or official duties. [CFSA s.72 (4), (6.2)]
Who does the Act consider a person who performs professional or official duties?
- health care professionals, including physicians, nurses, dentists, pharmacists and psychologists
- teachers and school principals
- social workers and family counsellors
- religious leaders, including priests, rabbis and members of the clergy
- operators or employees of child care programs or centres
- youth and recreation workers (not volunteers)
- peace officers and coroners
- child and youth service providers and employees of these service providers
These are examples only. If you are unsure whether you fall into any of these categories, ask your local CAS, professional association or regulatory body. [CFSA s.72 (5)]
- any other person who performs professional or official duties with respect to a child
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chfoo9nbeow.
a little about george smoot.
http://bigbangtheory.wikia.com/wiki/george_smoot.
The second vid makes me think of Michael Talbot and Holographic Universe.
i had the misfortune of being born into the jw faith.
however, i thank god every day that i was disfellowshipped otherwise i would never have found the truth.
good riddance to the watchtower bible track societys false publications, especially that book they claim contains the holy scriptures it is deceitful and full of darkness, and gets darker with every revision!
Nicola, welcome to the forum! And congratulations on being DF'd ... love the way you put it, as a good thing.
Looking forward to reading about your story.
Just ignore any rude atheists. Some of us (atheists) are just happy you are free of the Watchtower, and don't feel any need to ridicule your faith.
xx
tal :sunglasses:
a statement that phizzy made on jonathan drake's thread on flyers gave me the following ideas.. we should make a flyer on the issue of the watchtower pedophilia issue written with the object of alerting the public about the jw door to door activity.
phizzy suggested the title, "the paedophile at your door".. on that flyer should be the contact information of our most informed member on the subject who's willing to talk to the media.
barbara anderson perhaps?.
VI - not legal here.
Hey, it's no biggie if people want to do it. It's your choice. I just think that people should check out the local laws, and they can make their choice accordingly. I
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a statement that phizzy made on jonathan drake's thread on flyers gave me the following ideas.. we should make a flyer on the issue of the watchtower pedophilia issue written with the object of alerting the public about the jw door to door activity.
phizzy suggested the title, "the paedophile at your door".. on that flyer should be the contact information of our most informed member on the subject who's willing to talk to the media.
barbara anderson perhaps?.
Note: It's illegal to put flyers in mailboxes in Canada.
I agree with JeffT.
my wife asked me to attend the special talk with her because she wants to attend something like this as a family and feels that she "enjoys worshipping together" as a family.
i have not been to church for at least a year and have pretty much abandoned the practicing of my faith but i can remember how i used to want to have a church going family so i obliged.
i feel kind of apprehensive about doing these things because she wants the kids and i to be on our best behavior and has even fussed at me for playing tablet games during other talks.
Gary - I wish you success, with all my heart! You would be the 'dream husband' for so many women - I'm so sorry that the WTBTS has ruined your marriage.
With much love,
tal :sunglasses:
so i started working at this place 4 years ago.. and i am usually myself a still-in inactive atheist jw at work.
after several months i came to realize the guy i work with is a devout jw... im always afraid of running into him in the conventions.. he is in a different circuit but im afraid he might show up in one of the district conventions.. i am dreading that day...
So he is not aware that you are an inactive JW? That's fine .... carry on. If you run into him at an assembly, express shock "YOU are a JW? Wow, I didn't get that!" or whatever.
Stay safe! xoxo
tal :sunglasses:
my black brothers and sisters are now afrophobic - literally has just made news now.
(i work in the major newspaper house in sa).
that means south african africans fear, hate, or dislike black africans and black african descendants.
We don't hear about this in North America - it's not so shocking to me, but it is disturbing and horrifying!
Do you have any links to news stories that I can share on my facebook?
This needs to be WORLD NEWS. Why is it not? Once again, we see that the media is tightly controlled, else we here in Canada and other places would be AWARE of this.
Holy ****, Loubelle, I had no idea. This is sad, to see people turning against each other, and for what? WHY?
sad, so sad
xoxoxo
tal :sunglasses:
i'm not an expert but that is my understanding of this: .
opinion filed.. (signed published) the judgment against defendants on the negligence count is affirmed.
the judgment against watchtower on the cause of action for punitive damages is reversed with directions to enter judgment for watchtower on punitive damages.
Thank you, Ms. Conti! Forever and a day! :)
You have made an huge step forward for JW adult survivors of sexual abuse, and I honour you for that.
xoxoxo
