Oveja asked me to start a thread on this with the following statement;
"I spoke to a JW & she told me that they are aware of the Child abuse cases. Her opinion was that the elders are under the "confidentiality Laws" & that's why they didn't do any reportings. What about mandatory reporting according to many state laws in the US?
I didn't ask her anymore questions since I haven't been to the KH for a while I don't want her to suspect & stop telling the latest news."
I still find it amazing that JWs can claim clerical privilege in not reporting child abuse allegations, yet also claim they have no clergy! The statement also shows me one way they are brainwashing the rank and file to carry forth their cover-up of the situation.
I read today that Illinois has passed a bill requiring all clergy to report suspected cases of child molestation. It is awaiting the Governors signature. I wonder how the Illinois JWs will try to circumvent that now?