been researching the mormons a little since they are quite similar to the jws.
they have a similar webpage and many videos to "help" the mormons in their faith.
i found this video done by abc4 news:.
You're right on there steve2... < insert cult name here >. It applies to any religion. I think the internet is allowing damning information to reach a far wider audience.
Religions had better innovate or die. People are drawn to a group because they are looking for something magical or special. Those born in really didn't make a choice. Either way, when things don't jive, people leave.
I am not sure about the Mormons, but I assume there are abuses going on within that group as well.
amid all the talking about the rc, the wt is releasing a new video:.
to all bodies of elders.
re: became so beloved video and event media document type.
i wonder if the royal commission has examined the practice of jws being led to refuse blood transfusion for children when medically necessary to save life or preserve health in relation to the question of child abuse.
i've not heard anything about this brought up.
is the rc concerned solely with life altering abuse only in the form of sexual molestation, or is it looking at how the organization deals with all life altering forms of abuse jw children are exposed to the result of watchtower teaching and society?
In my email to Stewart I mentioned there are many other abuses going on within this religion. I did not extrapolate other than to hint at victims being held to at least some if not all responsibility in an abuse situation, particularly if the victim is a female.
In the hearings they did discuss the dangerous nature of having a child, particularly a female child, being forced to relate intimate details of molestation to a panel of men. They also touched on women not being allowed to hold leadership positions. The WT lawyer explained that they would not make changes if it was against the Bible. I think this ticked off, at least, McClellan.
...is now on kindle with the paperback to follow soon.. thanks to you all for your contributions.
any questions, please pm me.. .
punky said: Today, I have released it to go onto Amazon...will probably be available by the weekend.
Excellent. Will check it out on Amazon. I love Amazon... free shipping - yeah! I have a few things to order so will add your book to my cart. Can't wait!
you may be seated.. peter mcclellan: now, mr. ministerial servant, as i understand it, you are authorized to make decisions in regards to child abuse cases?.
now, mr. elder, as i understand, it you are authorized to make decisions in regards to child abuse cases?.
now, mr. slick, as i understand it, you are authorized to make decisions in regards to child abuse cases?.
the rothschild family will not allow the aussies to take any significant action against their religious wing (mormons, jws, adventists, etc.).
the worst outcome for the borg will be a relatively small fine and a deadline to change their rules.
that is all..
...is now on kindle with the paperback to follow soon.. thanks to you all for your contributions.
any questions, please pm me.. .
punky, way to go! I will check it out when the paperback is available. I am a lover of books... the physical kind. Just something about the feel of it... the weight, the cover and paper, the smell of it including the binding and ink.
edited to add... oh ... and the best part... the look. I love pics and illustrations.
shout out to jwfacts.. just saw the drum.
excellent job !
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Paul, well done!
anyone watching the inquiry would have heard the org's attorney asking that the documents outlining the stucture and mechanics of the wbts be kept confidential.
all this subversive and clandestine behavior is not helping their image.
what do you all suppose is potentially damnimg in these documents?
I'd say there can be a couple of reasons:
1) They have something they don't want publicly known or at least known by JWs.
2) They want it to appear they have uber important info. in order to maintain their level of importance and therefore control over JWs.
Secrecy is usually a tool maintained and used by leaders of a group to ensure a certain level of control over the members of that group.
I suspect an update to the Flock book will have to be made as it is now public. That was their uber secret elder handbook which is not so secret any longer (even though we all had access to it years ago too).
if you have heard g. jackson speak you can tell that he is smooth.
he is a good speaker with a commanding voice.
i think the gb knew this was going to happen and prepped him to testify.
It seems rather odd that one of the mouthpieces of Jehovah would be afraid of a little secular commission? After all, Jackson has the Almighty on his side who can channel advice to him at will!
Once again, things aren't adding up here.
