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  where there was a conflict between the Bible and science, the Bible would prevail, because all scripture is "inspired by God"

  by freemindfade in

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  thought i would put this in its own thread.

  it another embarrassing statement from the rc (royal commission not regional convention lol).

  it's not even one about abuse, its about the jw's stance on science and the bible.

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  Heaven

  Rod knee-to-the-Groin Stinks... let me just fix that for ya... what you REALLY mean is:
  

  "Where there was a conflict between our interpretation of the Bible and Science, our interpretation prevails because all scripture in inspired bygod, and our organization, being chosen by Jesus who returned invisibly in 1914, taking 5 years to examine all others, declared, in 1919, Jehovah's Witnesses to be God's one True organization and that our Governing Body is God's sole Channel of Communication".

  There... that's better.

  The crazy... it burns!
  
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  RC: an emotional trigger?

  by sparrowdown in

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  is this rc triggering any painful memories for anyone else?

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  for me, it's stirring up all the emotions of what it felt like dealing with assholes like this.

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  Heaven

  I can only watch so much of the hearings. I do hope positive change occurs but remain skeptical.
  
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  [Day 6 - 4/8]The Royal Commissions investigation of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses. + VIDEO

  by C0ntr013r in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  unfortunately, part 1 will not be available until later, but i thought i give you the other parts anyway .

  day six of the proceedings:.

  part 2 has been uploaded and part 3,4 and (5?

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  Heaven

  Exactly what do JW elders do to ensure a child is kept safe within their congregation? Spinks is stating they do everything they can including removing the child from the situation. Huh? This is not my understanding at all.

  Can you guys comment on this?
  
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  [Day 6 - 4/8]The Royal Commissions investigation of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses. + VIDEO

  by C0ntr013r in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  unfortunately, part 1 will not be available until later, but i thought i give you the other parts anyway .

  day six of the proceedings:.

  part 2 has been uploaded and part 3,4 and (5?

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  Heaven

  C0ntr013r, just wanted to say, awesome job on the videos. Thank you!
  
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  Interesting development

  by InquiryMan in

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  2. child-abuse

  http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2015/08/04/jehovahs-witnesses-change-abuse-rules.

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  jws in australia agrees to change procedures in regards to reporting abuse..

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  Heaven

  I am skeptical this will really have any positive affect. They will just figure out some way to weasel around it as DD mentioned.

  And is this only is Australia? What about the rest of the world?
  
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  Dragging Jehovah's name trough the mud!

  by truthseekeriam in

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  2. friends

  listening to the first survivor testify to the australian royal commission really brought back some feelings i had put aside.. the feelings of guilt you feel for doing the right thing is extremely hard even when you know it's illogical it doesn't stop the abuse you do to yourself with these toxic thoughts of "dragging jehovah's name through the mud" i guess it doesn't help that you have the elders freaking out saying "reproach, reproach...this is bad!!

  it took quite awhile for me to come to terms with how completely ridicules it is to think jehovah would want this hidden.

  the truth is the religion wants it hidden and they are perfectly fine with destroying lives along the way!!

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  Heaven

  Heaven, I love that movie!!

  DD

  Me too, DD. It was the very first restricted movie I got into underage. ;0) It was quite pivotal for me... part of my awakening so to speak.
  
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  I sent this to Angus Stewart this morning (Easter Standard Time)

  by Viviane in

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  2. scandals

  i just sent this email to angus stewart:.

  i hope this email finds you well.

  i would like to say thank you for your work on the royal commission, particularly in your handling of the jehovah's witnesses elders and experts during questioning.

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  Heaven

  Well, I thought this was cool. I have already received a short reply to my email from Angus Stewart. I did not expect to receive one. Whether it was his admin. assistant or actually him I don't really care. I am just impressed they responded at all.

  Afrikanman, thanks for posting that. Checking it out now. Very impressive.

  It would be very interesting to see the CV's of the various elders Angus Stewart has questioned. Do JWs even know what a CV is?

  My CV pales in comparison to Angus'.
  
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  Dragging Jehovah's name trough the mud!

  by truthseekeriam in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  listening to the first survivor testify to the australian royal commission really brought back some feelings i had put aside.. the feelings of guilt you feel for doing the right thing is extremely hard even when you know it's illogical it doesn't stop the abuse you do to yourself with these toxic thoughts of "dragging jehovah's name through the mud" i guess it doesn't help that you have the elders freaking out saying "reproach, reproach...this is bad!!

  it took quite awhile for me to come to terms with how completely ridicules it is to think jehovah would want this hidden.

  the truth is the religion wants it hidden and they are perfectly fine with destroying lives along the way!!

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  Heaven

  DD, this is for you:
  

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDe9msExUK8
  
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  This applegate is she an expert witness

  by poopie in

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  your opinion

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  Heaven

  B the X said: She is paid to write reports and trot into courts saying, "[insert name here] is doing a wonderful job protecting children." She collects her money. Children continue to get abused.

  This was my exact impression as well. I also wonder if anything will change because of the Royal Commission hearings. I doubt Botchtower will change unless there are new laws enacted that they must adhere to.
  
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  They know the RC is going to be an issue: August Broadcast talk with Tony

  by leavingonthenextplane in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  they are told that persecution is coming and that all will see it.. they are told that there will be lies in the media about us.. they even give the old brother king interview about brothers being jailed.

  the last sentence tony the tiger damn near screams at the camera to stay faithful you integrity keepers... he knows your fathers and husbands may be going to jail.

  this talk is all about damage control.. .

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  Heaven

  DD, I agree. I think the Royal Commission should also see the video where children are urged to give the Borg their ice cream money, the video from the convention of those 2 parents talking about shunning their children, as well as the July vid from Tony.

  Can someone get this new video up somewhere's else so I/we don't create traffic to jw.borg? Thanks!