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  History repeating itself

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  GodZoo

  Speak up man!!

  
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  Dr Monica Applewhite speaks with forked tongue..

  by GodZoo in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  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/.

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  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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  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  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!.

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  Dr Applewhite and Child Abuse

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  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!.

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  Dr Monica Applewhite!

  by username in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  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!.

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  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!

  by username in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  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!.

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  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

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  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.

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  Dr Monica Applewhite!

  by username in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  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!.

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  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

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  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.

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  Dr Monica Applewhite!

  by username in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  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!.

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  GodZoo

  Another irony that just occurred to me.. the Watchtower bestow on this woman who is a practicing member of what they have condemned as the worst and most filthy religion in history for 140 years, the greatest responsibility and honour in this very significant, serious and highly publicised Royal Commission's Investigation to defend them and their practices including having full access to the hallowed elders book.

  Yet no female from within their own ranks is ever even allowed the paltry privilege of holding a microphone on a stick in any of their simple basic and insignificant common meetings let alone gaze upon the elders book cover less her husband be reprimanded and probably demoted.

  Their double standards and stinking hypocrisy are just shameless.