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  The sheer lunacy of Jackson's view regarding mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse.

  by DATA-DOG in

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  lunacy?

  insanity?

  without a doubt.

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  flipper

  Very good thread. Thanks for posting. My thoughts on this are even IF Jackson and the GB were not instructed by the " superior authorities " to report child abuse within the JW's - out of moral obligation to the victims, the victims family, and their moral obligation to "God" who the elders CLAIM to be appointed by - they still have a responsibility to report child abuse crimes to police. Clergy penitent privilege notwithstanding. It doesn't matter. The danger of allowing child molesters free roam in society in general- trumps any penitent situation or confidentiality.

  AND - There is always Romans 13:1,2 which insists that if anybody does nOT follow the " superior authorities " lead or direction they could be found fighting against " God " since " God " put these authorities into place to execute justice- according to the scripture. So Jackson and the current GB are REALLY screwed if they are fighting even against the Bible- in view of their stand
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  WARNING: SEXUAL PREDATOR ON THE LOOSE IN NEW MEXICO!

  by Penelope1 in

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  im mad as hell!

  how many times is another child molester going to get away with murder before the watchtower bible & tract society decides to do something about it?!.

  a close friend who left the org.

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  flipper

  PENELOPE- I'm terribly sorry to hear about this. It's disgusting how many thousands of pedophiles have been, and are currently on the loose running around the U.S. and the world inside the JW organization abusing more children. I agree with JW Daughter- if you know about this yourself- report it to the police authorities in New Mexico or try finding out who the victims were and help empower their family to seek justice. Especially since you've experienced this before- you realize all the variables and consequences involved. I'm out here in Northern California and I'll be glad to do what I can as well- just PM me the details in a private message - I'd be glad to contact the police by mail or whatever assistance is needed.

  Exposure about WT child abuse needs to come out as the Australia Commission is even grilling GB members now- no longer should child molestation be tolerated at all. Hang in there, Peace out, Mr. Flipper
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  [Day 8 - 14/8]Governing Body, Geoffrey Jackson - Royal Commissions On Child Sexual Abuse, Australia. + VIDEO

  by C0ntr013r in

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  2. child-abuse

  the big day finally arrived!

  these amazing royal commission proceedings are available on youtube :).

  part 1 has been uploaded and part 2 will soon be available.. part 1:.

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  flipper

  I've only watched the first 15 minutes carefully as I've been working a lot this week. Will watch the rest of Jackson's testimony tomorrow. However this is what I've gleaned so far in the first 15 minutes.

  He's a total suck up to Angus Stewart. He's trying to be " thankful " and show respect- but this guys personality is about as dry as toast not buttered. He admitted as some have stated that " 30 people " assist the GB with attaining information in this writing or teaching department - but what was good was that at least he admitted that the " 30 people " have to answer to the GB and the GB has to approve these suggestions. I'll check in tomorrow and comment some more. My wife watched more and said it does get more interesting along the way. Thanks for posting this- it's a hell of a lot to watch but worth it in the end
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  Why won't they simply change policy on sex offenders? Will they?

  by punkofnice in

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  2. child-abuse

  why won't they (the wbt$ head honchos), simply change policy on sex offenders?

  will they?..especially after the arc for eg?

  it seems that with all the bad press and now the arc among other institutions that are exposing the wbt$ for a haven for paedophiles, why hasn't the wbt$ simply changed it's insane policy?.

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  flipper

  Too much pride and arrogance. They refuse to admit to mistakes. WT leaders never admit to mistakes - they cannot risk showing they are wrong in front of the rank and file JW's - otherwise it exposes them for what they really are- normal humans who bleed red if they are cut. Nothing special at all. The emperor would have no clothes and everybody leaves the religion. Of course that will never happen. People are stupid and want somebody to tell them what to do - even if the ones telling them what to do don't know their own ass from a hole in the ground
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  Can You Really Become Inactive Instead of DA'ing and Keep Your Family

  by truth-or-consequences in

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  oz branch coordinator terrence o'brien opined a number of times at about 1:00:00 until about 1:15:00 of his testimony, that a dub does not need to da, they can become "inactive.".

  i sent our beloved angus stewart my personal experience, as well as observations about official borg teachings.

  (he replied in short order.).

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  I think it's a " mixed bag " type of situation. Many of us ( myself included ) ARE currently shunned completely by some JW family members who are fanatics and self righteous within the JW cult. However I have some JW family members who will speak with me about " family " business - they just don't get too personal or ever really ask or aren't interested in knowing too many details about my life or interests. They couldn't care less.

  The only member of my JW family who respects my stand as an " inactive " or non-operational ex-JW is my JW older mom. She has told me personally that she does not hold any judgment towards me for stopping attending back in 2003. I can talk to her about anything. But for many of us there is no difference in how we are treated whether we're DFed OR inactive. WE still get shunned
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  GEOFFREY JACKSON TO APPEAR BEFORE ROYAL COMMISSION ON FRIDAY 14TH August!!!

  by defender of truth in

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  2. child-abuse

  the royal commissions public hearing into the jehovahs witnesses will recommence in sydney on friday 14 august 2015 at 11:00am.. it is anticipated that the hearing will hear from one witness, mr geoffrey jackson, a member of the governing body of jehovahs witnesses.. .

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  www.childabuseroyalcommission.gov.au/media-centre/media-releases/2015-08/public-hearing-into-the-jehovah%e2%80%99s-witnesses-to-rec.

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  flipper

  Wanted to bump this up for any who may have missed it who had not been posting on the board lately
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  If you could ask Geoffrey Jackson one question that he had to answer what would it be?

  by jwleaks in

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  what question would you ask geoffrey jackson, as a member of the governing body of jehovah's witnesses, to answer?

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  flipper

  VIDIOT- Excellent question, probably a question that Angus Stewart will ask Jackson, I hope he does
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  If you could ask Geoffrey Jackson one question that he had to answer what would it be?

  by jwleaks in

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  2. child-abuse

  what question would you ask geoffrey jackson, as a member of the governing body of jehovah's witnesses, to answer?

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  flipper

  Why are you guys ( the GB ) so arrogant and for what reasons do you protect child molesters and pedophiles ? Why do you think you're shit doesn't stink ? Peace out, Mr. Flipper
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  To those of us now FREE....

  by The Rebel in

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  on another thread i commented " the most wonderful thing for me about having left the organisation is giving an education to my child, encouraging him to be dedicated and committed to the person he himself wants to be".

  for me that is the best thing about being free from the organisations control.. what has been your best realisation having left the organisation?.

  the rebel..

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  flipper

  THE REBEL- Great thread, great question ! I agree- I'm happy that my oldest son 30 years of age is finishing getting his bachelor's degree this next spring. I'm so proud of him and for him. ( He's the only 1 out of 3 of my children to escape the JW cult so far ) .

  As regards myself the thing I cherish the most is my freedom of mind- the right and the opportunity to think, feel, and pursue interests like music, hiking in the woods, and other pursuits without clogging up all my valuable time in a selfish mind control cult created by the WT Society that uses people up. I have no fear of " Armageddon " because it's an unreality- ain't gonna happen. Those are a couple things I'm grateful for off the top of my head
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  Hello!

  by BeautifulMind in

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  i've been enjoying all of the discussions here for a good while now.

  i found this site as i was researching things about this religion i've been in (finally after nagging curiosity and questions) but i wanted to figure things out more before coming on here and posting.

  i'm glad to see that im not alone or crazy!

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  flipper

  BEAUTIFUL MIND- Welcome to the forum here ! Nice to have you and welcome to your freedom of mind. I was born in and raised a JW too- got out over 12 years ago at age 44. I'm happy to see that your children will have that same freedom of mind. Take care, we are here for you and your husband and children