Posts by GodZoo

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How are Pro-JW sites handling the RC situation ???

by RubaDub in

sorry as this topic may have been covered many times but any thoughts or links to other topics on how the pro-jw websites are commenting on this.. rub a dub.

Dr Monica Applewhite speaks with forked tongue..

by GodZoo in

public statement by dr monica applewhite on improvements in the catholic church in handling child abuse cases.

(paralleled witness policy highlighted in brackets in red).

source: http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/change_in_vatican_culture/.

GodZoo

Public Statement by Dr Monica Applewhite on improvements in the Catholic Church in handling child abuse cases. (paralleled Witness policy highlighted in brackets in red)

Source: http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/change_in_vatican_culture/

Reporter:

Is there much of a difference between what happens when a priest is accused today and what happened prior to 2002 (when the charter and norms were adopted)?

Dr Monica Applewhite:

In most situations, no. The reforms of the Church began long before 2002. As laws changed, as understanding of sexual abuse and sexual offenders developed, so did the procedures of the Church in most local dioceses and communities.

It was 1992 when the bishops first began following the “Five Principles,” which included pastoral outreach to victims, investigations and open communication with communities.

Published in 1992, the bishops’ five principles were:

1) respond promptly to all allegations of abuse, (Accused is often called a liar, made to feel it was their fault, are subjected to horrific interrogation involving the most intimate sexual details in a small room with three old men and the accused while not being allowed any moral support)

2) relieve the alleged offender promptly of his ministerial duties and refer him for appropriate medical evaluation and intervention, (Accused is allowed to remain in position of authority simply by denying any accusation. Even after a clear confession or having been found guilty accused can apply for reinstatement and privileges. ie; be re-appointed as an elder or ministerial servant and gets to play with kids again)

3) comply with the obligations of civil law as regards reporting of the incident, (No reporting to police or authorities, victims coerced or actively discouraged from doing so)

4) reach out to the victims and their families, and (No reaching out to families or community whatsoever, no support, no professional counseling etc)

5) deal as openly as possible with the members of the community. (Total secrecy, all notes and records destroyed, keep complete silence or you will be disfellowshipped, community is never notified that a peopdophile has been ejected into or is operating and living in their midst)

Reporter:

In dealing with this issue, you’ve really seen the dark side of humanity and individuals within the Church. You’re still Catholic, aren’t you? How has it impacted your faith?

Dr Monica Applewhite:

This is a question I actually get fairly often. Even though much of my adult life has been spent dealing with sexual abuse in the Church and other organizations, I’m still Catholic.

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Strange that she feels no need to hold the Watchtower to the same standards as she does the Catholic Church.

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Dr Monica Applewhite!

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i'm just listening to this so called doctors testimony.

where did the watchtower dig her up from.

her answers have mostly been maybe's and i think!.

GodZoo

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Dr Applewhite and Child Abuse

by snare&racket in

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friends

i am shocked that an expert would simply examine only the literature given to her by the organisation she was defending and simply accept it.

also the ease she has in making huge sweeping statements when comparing the jw's to all other international religious organisations simply undermines her professionalism.. i am also thoroughly shocked at her blatant, 'expert for hire', 'will defend anyone' apparent decision making, the organisation is responsible for covering up thousands of abuse victims by its own records, in australia alone!

never mind their judicial process being heartless and traumatic!.

GodZoo

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Dr Monica Applewhite!

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i'm just listening to this so called doctors testimony.

where did the watchtower dig her up from.

her answers have mostly been maybe's and i think!.

GodZoo

I seriously doubt she will be working for the WTS again.

She might not be working much longer for her practice either whose motto on their website is:

'METICULOUS ATTENTION TO DETAIL IS OUR STANDARD' (never seen such a sloppy performance in my life)

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Dr Monica Applewhite!

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i'm just listening to this so called doctors testimony.

where did the watchtower dig her up from.

her answers have mostly been maybe's and i think!.

GodZoo

As a high level legal professional she is meant to be trained and is also paid to not fall apart but be cool and composed under any kind of pressure. Her behaviour and demeanor is more like that of a guilty defendant.

She is crumbling before us because it is gradually dawning on her that she is attempting to defend the indefensible

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[Day 4 - 31/7]The Royal Commissions investigation of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses. + VIDEO

by C0ntr013r in

by popular demand i give you day 4, and i will finally get a couple of days to sleep .

part 1 has been uploaded and part 2,3 and 4 will soon be available.. part 1:.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lmlcdqesa0&list=plpq6kz-aghvqbadlzmqn26dvmpzddxlui&index=11.

GodZoo

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Dr Monica Applewhite!

by username in

i'm just listening to this so called doctors testimony.

where did the watchtower dig her up from.

her answers have mostly been maybe's and i think!.

GodZoo

I got the impression she was competent at her job. I think the lawyer and judge rattled her a bit.

Getting rattled is not being very competent is it. If you are honest and truthful and in the right you can never be rattled.

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[Day 4 - 31/7]The Royal Commissions investigation of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses. + VIDEO

by C0ntr013r in

by popular demand i give you day 4, and i will finally get a couple of days to sleep .

part 1 has been uploaded and part 2,3 and 4 will soon be available.. part 1:.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lmlcdqesa0&list=plpq6kz-aghvqbadlzmqn26dvmpzddxlui&index=11.