it is an often asked question i know, but it perplexes me.. if witnesses are so convinced that they have "the truth", why is the act of researching information from external sources so taboo?
didn't the bible itself tell people to "use their powers of reason" and also praised ones like the boreans for researching things they were told??.
seriously, if there is no doubt about the organization being "god's channel" on earth, and it alone having the "truth", surely researching would only enhance such 'facts'?.
If "the Truth" is the truth, why are witnesses so scared of research?
JW's don`t want to be educated..
If you start educating yourself where does it end?!..
What if you just finished making payments on your WBT$ Literature Cart?..
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Crap!!.....I love that Friggin Cart!..
i have been doing research on the arc as some people on here have suggested.
i find it interesting on the case file analysis some of the findings.
it looks like queensland and new south wales had the biggest problems with this.
And I don't believe that every case of child abuse in JWs
is the fault of Watchtower.....RO
i have been doing research on the arc as some people on here have suggested.
i find it interesting on the case file analysis some of the findings.
it looks like queensland and new south wales had the biggest problems with this.
you can be as skeptical as you want with what Watchtower says but......RO
those victims would likely have been abused no matter what religious or secular association that the perpetrator was associated with.....RO
i have been doing research on the arc as some people on here have suggested.
i find it interesting on the case file analysis some of the findings.
it looks like queensland and new south wales had the biggest problems with this.
I do believe that some elders have discouraged the reporting, but I don't agree it is the policy to prevent or that will punish people who report it. Again, I agree that there are cases where that is what happened, but it is not the policy or global issue......RO
Who Needs Facts,When We Have Your Opinion?..
Your Opinion Is Extremely Important!..
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i have been doing research on the arc as some people on here have suggested.
i find it interesting on the case file analysis some of the findings.
it looks like queensland and new south wales had the biggest problems with this.
I bring up the numbers because of a number of issues.....RO
Yes there are a number of issues..
The 956 pedophiles you`d like to disregard..
I didn't highlight the contention that Watchtower feels that they didn't have a duty to report or anything like that.....RO
Then why bring it up?..
It`s another diversion from the real reason you posted this topic "AGAIN"..
Your post below,is where your attempting to lead the conversation..
That leaves only 50 offenders since 1950 that were either an elder or an MS when the act occurred.....RO
I just save you a lot of Dancing..
i have been doing research on the arc as some people on here have suggested.
i find it interesting on the case file analysis some of the findings.
it looks like queensland and new south wales had the biggest problems with this.
I was hoping not to respond to anything and just get people's feedback on my question. But right out of the gate you attack.....RO
I was pointing out the obvious..
This is another attempt by you to minimize WatchTowers Guilt..
By presenting us with Watchtowers "break down" of the pedophiles they protected..
i have been doing research on the arc as some people on here have suggested.
i find it interesting on the case file analysis some of the findings.
it looks like queensland and new south wales had the biggest problems with this.
Obviously, the ARC staff felt that the person's status was important in determining culpability of the organization in these terrible acts.....RO
Another stab at being a WBT$ Apologist..
i can't even remember what got me interested in pans, probably wanting to try cooking more and watching some cooking videos on youtube, but i kind of started wanting to get a cast-iron skillet specifically so started reading up on them.
hey, if you're going to spend $50 on something you need to study them and create a comparison spreadsheet ... right?.
not only did cast-iron look great for cooking but there are some studies that show risks to aluminium / teflon cookware ... not that the wts was "right" about aluminium, but teflon can give off carcinogenic chemicals if overheated (so what if it chips off into your food?).
no matter how hot the pan gets nothing will stick to even a well seasoned cast iron pan? I can seer a steak and it won't stick ?.....ShirleyW
It would depend on how hot your pan is..
Too hot and you can screw anything up..LOL!!..
i can't even remember what got me interested in pans, probably wanting to try cooking more and watching some cooking videos on youtube, but i kind of started wanting to get a cast-iron skillet specifically so started reading up on them.
hey, if you're going to spend $50 on something you need to study them and create a comparison spreadsheet ... right?.
not only did cast-iron look great for cooking but there are some studies that show risks to aluminium / teflon cookware ... not that the wts was "right" about aluminium, but teflon can give off carcinogenic chemicals if overheated (so what if it chips off into your food?).
I'm surprised how easily everything came off,
even the high-heat cooked steaks.....Simon
Don`t waste those flavours..
Once the steak is cooked,take it out of the pan to rest..
There will be Yummy steak juices and spices left in the pan
Now you can make Duxelle!..
Throw some butter in the pan,then some diced onion and mushrooms..
Once those are cooked,throw in a splash of red wine..
Cook off the alcohol in the wine,or you`ll fart for a week..
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Put the Duxelle on the Steak..
It only takes a few minutes..Yum!!..
i can't even remember what got me interested in pans, probably wanting to try cooking more and watching some cooking videos on youtube, but i kind of started wanting to get a cast-iron skillet specifically so started reading up on them.
hey, if you're going to spend $50 on something you need to study them and create a comparison spreadsheet ... right?.
not only did cast-iron look great for cooking but there are some studies that show risks to aluminium / teflon cookware ... not that the wts was "right" about aluminium, but teflon can give off carcinogenic chemicals if overheated (so what if it chips off into your food?).
My last move, I had to give up cooking on gas and had to switch to an electric stove....... I hate it.....Magwitch
LOL!!..Me too..
Nothing like gas..Electric is slow to react to temperature adjustment..
