Any public report via the Media highlighting the problems of sexual abuse of children within the Jehovah`s Witness community is welcomed by me. No matter where it takes place .
smiddy3
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Netherlands wants to punish silence on sex abuse in closed communities
by Fadeaway1962 inhttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-netherlands-women-crime-trfn/netherlands-wants-to-punish-silence-on-sex-abuse-in-closed-communities-iduskbn25o2iv .
they feel there being discriminated against..
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2020-08-25 Food Distribution Program! (as of 2020-08-26)
by Atlantis in2020-08-25 food distribution program.
those on the email list have already received this letter.
if you would like a copy, reply below and i'll meet you at your pm box with a link.petra!.
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Me too thank you
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Jehovahs witnesses named and shamed for refusing to join redress scheme in australia
by UnshackleTheChains inhttps://youtu.be/gdvf3t2r7bg.
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what was the date of the video about the redress scheme? Was it some time ago ? And what is happening about those who don`t join now ? I haven`t seen or heard anything for quite some time.
just asking .
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Since We Are In 2020 What Do You Miss?
by minimus ini miss listening and dancing to live music on a weekend night.. i miss going into a crowded mall store to window shop.. i miss going out into public and not having to wear a mask.. i miss seeing people freely mingle on a busy street or sidewalk.. what a difference a year makes!.
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I miss going to the local club and chewing the fat with friends and talking a lot of bullshit downing a few beers and maybe having a punt on the horses or trying my luck with a few keno tickets. Travelling in our car and just enjoying the local countryside and having lunch with my better half at a club in a different town or a seaside pub is something we both miss also.And of course travelling a couple of hours away and spending time with one of our sons and his wife and a dinner at a local restaurant.At our age we don`t have high expectations anymore.Everyday we wake up in the morning is an unexpected blessing. LOL
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“The Asiatic Mind” — Watchtower 1956
by slimboyfat insearching instances of the word “simplify” in watchtower literature, i stumbled across this.. the asiatic mind finds it difficult to accept new ways, to simplify and to make advantageous changes.
they fear conversion and dislike others’ offering them help.
many continually live in a realm of unreality and refuse to face modern facts of life.
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I think it was about the 70`s or 80`s that someone wrote in "letters from readers" about how the Japanese culture of being ,well displaying the fruitages of the spirit without having it drummed into them from the Bible ,that it was just natural for them.
And I can`t remember what reply was given ,if anybody has recollections of that ?
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Received a letter from a JW today.
by smiddy3 init started off as "dear friend ,as one of your neighbours" , however the postmark on the letter was from 2 townships away ?
a good twenty minute car drive away .a minor point i know.
it goes on about how she is concerned about the effects that current events are having on the welfare of the community and the corona-virus has prevented her from discussing the issues personally with me.. she then goes on to state and quote jeremiah 29:11 and then goes on to say "for more information about this promise and other questions like :.
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smiddy3
It started off as "Dear friend ,as one of your neighbours" , however the postmark on the letter was from 2 townships away ? a good twenty minute car drive away .A minor point I know. It goes on about how she is concerned about the effects that current events are having on the welfare of the community and the Corona-virus has prevented her from discussing the issues personally with me.
She then goes on to state and quote Jeremiah 29:11 and then goes on to say "For more information about this promise and other questions like :
Is god to blame for suffering ?
What is the purpose of life ?
What is the key to finding real happiness?
Please visit the the free website
Thensigns off with regards and a first name.
Of course the scripture is taken out of context and she did give the local congregations e-mail address .And there was also a tract with the letter.
I`m thinking of replying but not too sure about what to put in it without giving away I`m an ex JW.,any suggestions would be appreciated.
smiddy3
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My old Congregation is now a book study group of old people!
by Witness 007 inso i was in a yugoslav ethnic congregation of about 200 people in australia we had alot of refugee witnesses come in from the balkans war.
in the late 1990's we were thriving!
today the young ones have all left "the truth.
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" Because of the increasing of lawlessness { by Governments } the love of the greater number will cool off " Matt.24 12
That will be there answer.
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IICSA hearings resume next week
by Corney inthe independent inquiry into child sexual abuse (iicsa) will hold additional virtual public hearings in the child protection in religious organisations and settings investigation next week.. the timetable was released today: https://www.iicsa.org.uk/key-documents/20825/view/virtual-cpiros-timetable-week-3-10-august-2020.pdf .
five witnesses will testify on the jw issue next monday and tuesday, 10 and 11 august:.
- pr-a5, a victim abused by ministerial servant peter stewart;.
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Does the IICSA have any legal authority or powers to prosecute ? Or do they only have the authority to make recommendations and no real clout of their own.?
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Why go online
by asp59 inso why do you think org went online?
they were selling khs left and right for years.
plus video talks and new building for filming videos.
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Other televangelists don`t seem to have any trouble raking in the money so i don`t see why it would be a problem for the WT religion. Selling off all of the KH`s and making wise investments could be a way to go.
As for the internet being a bug bear with congregants ,that soon blows over as it already has with other Holy Rollers on TV.
They could also claim they have the potential to reach many more millions of people that they otherwise can`t reach in today`s world .
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The Guardian: Former Jehovah's Witness elders call for mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse
by AndersonsInfo inhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/aug/10/former-jehovahs-witness-elders-call-for-mandatory-reporting-of-child-sexual-abuse?fbclid=iwar13k3rzferkzvjj5lbxegzhjr1dkfw34gqchgms4gdmhjufcv24hpzjcco.
two former jehovah’s witness elders have called for mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse, saying the organisation believes it is “answerable only to god”.. duncan corbett, who was an elder for 18 years, told the independent inquiry into child sexual abuse that the protection of minors and the handling of abuse claims must be taken out of the church’s hands.
“let them deal with the sin and the authorities handle the crime,” he told a hearing in london.. lloyd evans, another former elder who now campaigns against religious fundamentalism, said: “this is a group that feels they are answerable only to god … they don’t feel as though they need to yield to any regulations that are imposed on them.”.
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Independant Inquiry Child Sexual Abuse (,IICSA) taking place in the UK at the present time.