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  Clergy sexual abuse in theaters this Nov, very much like WTS

  by Illuminated in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  if you get a chance to go to the movie theaters next few months, watch "spotlight".

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  it's based on a true story of clergy sexual abuse and the trailer made me feel like i was watching the jw's.. here's the trailer: https://youtu.be/56jw6tasomc.

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  Pagan Origins

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  1. social
  2. current

  why are jw's not allowed to do certain things because they have "pagan origins", yet the very same roof over their head and the the food they place into their mouth is purchased through money with pagan origins on it?

  pagan symbolism is all over money.

  so if the wt leaders are so against paganism, why are they insisting "jehovah's" earthly organization needs pagan money to sustain itself, yet disfellowshipping members if they cross the line into paganism?.

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  JW logo and symbolism

  by Illuminated in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  there's a recent thread regarding the jw indoctrination expressed on the net, particularly instagram.

  from an outsider looking in, i noticed this when looking through jw instagram profiles.

  it came off super cult-ish and robotic along with similar wording used as though everyone, male or female, is a stepford wife (watch the movie for those who haven't seen it).

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  Contradicting Governing Body Members

  by Illuminated in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  so we've heard from three different governing body members this year regarding child sexual abuse.. the latest one on the rc admitted there's a sexual abuse problem within the cult, yet lett and morris swept the dirt under the carpet stating they have a great reputation as far as sex abuse is concerned, and pointed their fingers at "apostate lies".

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  i'm left totally confused at the contradiction of this "organization"..

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  Why aren't the Governing Body members being investigated in the ARC?

  by Illuminated in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  when there's a malfunction in a product that causes an injury or death, the head of the corporation is held accountable not the salesmen selling the product.

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  why aren't the governing body members being investigated when they are the root cause of the child abuse issues and the re-victimization that takes place after?.

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  Looking for JW Royal Commission documents from their site

  by Illuminated in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  i was looking on the royal commission site for the elder's letter stating pedophiles can become elders, shepherding the flock book and other useful information i'd like to share with a loved one yet i wasn't able to find it.. i'd appreciate it if anyone can assist me with finding this information directly from their site to be shared!

  thank you!.

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  Exiting the JW Cult

  by Illuminated in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  there's a book i wanted to share called "exiting the jw cult: a healing handbook: for current & former .

  jehovah's witnesses".

  i am not associated to the author in any way.

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  Running into a JW on a mission

  by Illuminated in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i was walking in an empty area of a main street recently when i noticed an elderly woman with stacks of magazines headed towards my direction looking as though she's on a mission.

  she drew closer to me, and made eye contact.

  do you have children, are they jw's?.

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  Which should be shared with an active JW sexual abuse survivor?

  by Illuminated in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  this is involving a loved one who's a survivor of child sexual abuse who's life has been ripped apart by the wts.. i'll reword "survivor" to victim as he has gone in and out several times and is in currently.

  the offender is still a good standing jw yet in a different congregation.he was disfellowshipped in his teens by the way, so it's harmed him even more psychologically.

  which will have more of an impact in helping him realize the issue is coming from the top where they are intentionally hiding it?.

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  Gaslighting abuse

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  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  as a former wt member, would you say the wts intentionally abuses it's members in the form of gaslighting?.

  gaslighting or gas-lighting is a form of mental abuse in which information is twisted/spun, selectively omitted to favor the abuser, or false information is presented with the intent of making victims doubt their own memory, perception and sanity.. sociopaths frequently use gaslighting tactics.

  sociopaths consistently transgress social mores, break laws, and exploit others, but typically, are also charming and convincing liarswho consistently deny wrongdoing.

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