I was impressed with the report. I am glad they included Candence Conti. That was the case that woke me up.
The sad thing is most JWs will dismiss these cases as an isolated incident not a systematic problem.
march 24, 2018 at 7 pm, ctv channel in canada, the show w5 will air a new report on jehovah's witnesses.
ex-jws and others involved.
set your pvr..
I was impressed with the report. I am glad they included Candence Conti. That was the case that woke me up.
The sad thing is most JWs will dismiss these cases as an isolated incident not a systematic problem.
published today.
jehovah's witnesses accused of silencing victims of child abuse.
I don't see why they can't get nulight. They have "refined" things before.
The other dangerous idea is "not bringing reproach on Jehovah's organization." I think that idea is what really prevents elders and parents from reporting.
This issue is the reason i am an exjw. I went though this when i was young. I applaud everyone who was involved with making this issue public.
as i journey through life, i take a path not traveled by others, or so it would seem.. i reach out, sometimes in tears, more often with hope, that another sole wanderer.
will come along with me and share the journey leading to better times and places.. it is as if, however, no one hears the murmurings of a heart wishing company,.
one with whom to share in nature's wonders, to delight in what she has wrought.. i continue to meander through life's lanes untrammeled, knowing that soon you'll.
Beautiful fellow traveler.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/mar/25/jehovahs-witnesses-accused-of-silencing-victims-of-child-abuse-uk.
scores of alleged victims come forward and describe culture of cover-up in religious group in uk.
more than 100 people have contacted the guardian with allegations of child sexual abuse and other mistreatment in jehovah’s witness communities across the uk.. former and current members, including 41 alleged victims of child sexual abuse, described a culture of cover-ups and lies, with senior members of the organisation, known as elders, discouraging victims from coming forward for fear of bringing “reproach on jehovah” and being exiled from the congregation and their families.. a guardian investigation also heard from 48 people who experienced other forms of abuse, including physical violence when they were children, and 35 who witnessed or heard about others who were victims of child grooming and abuse.. the stories told to the guardian ranged from events decades ago to more recent, and many of those who came forward have now contacted the police.. they told the guardian about:.
published today.
jehovah's witnesses accused of silencing victims of child abuse.
Thanks for posting.
for a long time, i was convinced jehovah witnesses were just people preaching the word of god in a different way than other christians.
i was shown the real truth over the past few months.
i've been friends with this guy for over 5 years.
These stories break my heart. As soon as you said JW , I knew the ending of the story. You were his trial sent by Satan and your JW was victorious. How could you compete with everlasting life on paradise? It was better for him to say goodbye now than to watch you die at Armageddon.
I'm sorry.
Here is a trip down memory lane. I ran across this and couldn't resist resurrecting it. I needed a laugh.
i know there are some here that are going through some tough times.
some of you do not believe in god.
some are not sure.. i was told recently by a friend to pray to god for help and he would comfort me.. my first impulse is to pray.
a huge man to my right leans in close.i catch the scent of stale menthol cigarette smoke.he’s he speaking to....(i look around)...to me?
i snap to attention, listening.“my fightin’ name was spyder.”strangers talk to me.
it’s a thing.
Thanks Terry,
Your writing always draws me in. I love reading your "snapshots".
first post here and looking for advice and help.
sorry in advance for it being so long :(.
i'm a happily married woman (no kids) who is a non-jw, presbyterian to be precise.
Hi Spacegirl:
So what are your Christmas plans?
What a beautiful tree. I hope you had fun decorating it. Are you going to decorate the whole room too? Is there a window you can put the tree by so you can see it from the outside? I never celebrated christmas as a child but i loved looking at the lit trees displayed in the windows.
Wouldnt it be cool if you could put wheels on your tree? You could wheel it out when he is gone and enjoy it and then wheel it back to the other room when he is home. Win win. Or since this is the 21st century, you could put a camera in the room and look at your tree on it whenever you want.
I really do understand your husbands reluctance to have a tree in full view. He would be feeling like he was participating just by it looking at it. Apperances are very important to a JW. He does not want anyone to even think he is condoning or participating in any way. It was very loving of you to agree to his sacrifice um compromise.
When i was still mentally in and married to a non JW, one of my compromises was to "let" my mother in law send presents to my children as long as she didn't gift wrap them or say Merry Christmas.
And i would wait until after Christmas to give it to them.
It is all about being able to justify it.
To really understand him, research and read threads here about disfellowshipping. He went through that once, and it is still fresh on his mind.
Has he ever talked about it?
Best wishes. We are rooting for you. Please pop in and let us know how you are doing.
We are here for you.