Every accusation is investigated. It is not taken lightly even if there is only one accuser.
And what credentials do those "unpaid servants" aka the three stooges have that gives them the authority or the experience to "investigate" an accusation such as this.
Brother investigator: "did you do it brother poedephile?".
Brother Poedephile: "Uuuuhnnnnnn....no I didn't."
Brother investigator to child molested: "He said it didn't happen, now sit down, shut up, pray more about it, then wait on Jehovah. He'll set the matter straight."
Yeah...Right !!!!!!!
If there is only one accuser and the accused denies the charge, no further congregational action can be taken , we can't go beyond the scriptures.
How do they reconcile not going to the police with this matter immediately with "not going beyond scriptures"? What ever happened to following the laws of caesar by "giving him his due'?
Brother investigator to child's parents: " Brother paedophile denies that it ever happened. I'm not calling your child a liar and I'm not telling you not to go to the police but you really don't want to do anything to cause reproach on Jehovah's name....right? You know what happens to people who cause reproach on Jehovah's name......DON'T YOU !!!!"
How should we view the victim? Often they are damaged for years. They may feel worthless, unlovable. We need to reassure them of Jehovahs love and of ours. (Ezek 34:15,16; Ps 34:18) Jehovah really cares and we should strive to imitate him. When we meet and speak with victims we need to clothe ourselves with love. ( Col 3:12) Let them feel our genuine love. (1 Th 5:14) As elders we should always be alert to show loving concern for children.
Yes, let's show them and the congregation our genuine love by keeping silent about the knowledge that there is a paedophile in our midst...ohhh, except for my wife and family. Sure, let's stick our head in the sand and look the other way as we accompany brother paedophile out in service to scope out his next victim. The extent of our GENUINE LOVE to those worldlies is working to pull then into our book publishing and selling corporation, other than that we have no responsibility toward them as good neighbors.
Brother paedophile to householder (with a sheepish grin): "that's a nice looking kid you've got there. Perhaps you'd be interested in us having a "bible" study with him."
(sarcasm on) What a great "imitation" of Jehovah's care....(sarcasm off)
Over the years there have been many favorable reports of our work. Conventions, Kingdom Hall constructions etc.. that have been quite helpful to Gods organization. On the other hand at times news reports may quote apostate or unreliable sources.
Ahhh yes. When the press is good, it's favourable and helpful to the organization; When the press is bad, it's those DAMN APOSTATES again. What a crock. Just another example of them trying to have their cake and eat it to. All of those news reports connot possibly be "misrepresentations". Can we count the faviorable press as "misrepresentations" also?
Were Jehovahs Witnesses to immerse themselves in refuting all false charges made against them, they could also fall into a trap of the great accuser Satan the Devil, How so? Well, Satan would certainly be pleased to see a slowing down in the work of aiding honest-hearted persons to learn the truth. Yet that is exactly what would happen. By letting themselves become sidetracked, Jehovahs servants would lose valuable time that might otherwise have been used beneficially to help sincere persons to learn about Gods will and purposes respecting mankind
Really...?
One could argue that a hundred years of false prophesying and the information medium known as the internet is slowing down the "work". It's all about putting the needs of the WT multilevel marketing scheme above anything else. (sarcasm on again) No need to be "sidetracked" or "losing valuable time" by seeing to it that a molested child is protected that the the full measure of the law is brought to bear on the molester." (sarcasm off) That in itself would serve even better to not bring "reproach on Jehovah's name" by ensuring that an issue of this magnitude be handled by people with real experience, authority, and qualifications. Not all of your "unpaid volunteers" are equipped for "every good work".
Just how much time would be lost by one phone call to the police anyway.
Also, isn't it slick how the WTBS formulate directives, expect them to be followed to the letter, and then in the very next breath distance themselves from any responsibility of said directive by their use of the term "Jehovahs Witnesses" in the above caption. Great way to continue the illusion of the WT being an all-perfect organization that sannot possibly make a mistake.
Therefore we will ignore the lying misrepresentation by opposers as we are assured by Jehovah that we are walking well.
How is that you are "assured" that you are "walking well"? Which Bible scripture gives you definitive scriptural proof of this assurance? Further, will all paedophile accusations now be categorized as "lying misrepresentations by opposers" to be ignored?
At this juncture I'm reminded of those three monkeys........you know..........the ones that "see no evil, hear no evil, and speak no evil......".
As we live in this wicked system we know who it is that truly tries to live in harmony with Gods righteous standards.
We good....everyone else bad....blah blah blah.........!!!!!!!! Yeah-right. The isolated depends generation degerates in their ivory tower in Brooklyn proved that by jumping in bed, humping, and exchanging bodily fluids with the UN. Aren't you proud to be in such accomplished company? (was that sarcam again...)
The instructors have been directed to take no questions regarding the comments in this letter, no copy will be provided for the congregation file.
Translation:
Now just in case you haven't got the message before, follow these rules...TO THE LETTER.........AND SHUT UP....Biiiioooooootttttccchhhh!!!!!! If you don't like it, don't let the door hit you in the ass on your way out, we have no time for answering questions about our directives. Further, no copy of this letter will be provided as we want no other discussion or interpretation of this matter.
Now..go back to your Kingdom Hall meditate and show the congregation all this LOVE shown on your behalf.
Edited by - out4good3 on 23 October 2002 17:13:32