by DubBeachBabe 18 Replies latest watchtower beliefs
This is one of the best-written and most insightful experiences I've read. If you're interested in how Bethel's Writing Department actually works, and recent scandals, this is a thought-provoking story.
I like this woman already.
It's very lengthy, so grab a cup of good coffee or a glass of wine, and settle in for a long read:
http://www.freeminds.org/women/barbdiscovery.htm
BB
Hi DubBeachBabe, and welcome to the forum.
I read that Barbars Anderson story a while ago, and you are right, it is fascinating.
Hi Fullof
Thanks. I've spent some time on JWO, but ze man with ze rubber you-know-whats suggested this as a more interesting forum.
I fear that the huge numbers of posts and people here may be a bit intimidating, and may distract me from more important pursuits, like exploring good sauvignon blanc.
Let's see.
BB
"Welcome DubBeachBabe"!! from another beach babe!!
Hey beachbender
Thanks. So how do you do that, beach-bending? Is it like yoga on the beach in Florida?
I fear that the huge numbers of posts and people here may be a bit intimidating,
After posting on JWO, nothing should scare or intimidate you. certainly not JWD.
Yes, the account is fascinating.
I just hope Barbara Anderson is now working on a full length book on her experiences because she has a lot of knowledge that needs to be put on record.
So if Barbara Anderson is reading this - I would urge you, as others have also done, to please make a more complete record of your recollections available in the form of a book.
Slim
I love the way she names people, places, and magazines w/dates.
I printed it out. It's only 22pages
lisa
Thanx Dbb , i have copied it to my files and will read it next on my list of peoples experiences.
This story may be bigger than we realise.
If you haven't personally been exposed to child sexual abuse, it's easy to say blah-di-blah. I certainly wasn't, in my almost idyllic childhood, and I couldn't imagine the relevance of the issue to my own life.
But when I read Barbara's article, it reminded me that I ran into an ex (or inactive) JW a few months ago, a guy who still stays in touch with people in the sea-side congregations where we were both involved in our active JW days.
He told me about an elder in our neighbouring congregation, a well-respected dentist, who had been having sex with his daughter for all those years.
I checked with my own sister, still very much part of that world. Yep, it's true.
Damn, I knew Uncle Gert and I had no idea. We had no idea.
He's no longer allowed to be an elder, and he's retired now, in a congregation further up the coast.
What can I say?
