Jehovahs witnesses double down on scripture used to ignore abuse by trey bundy reveal from the center for investigative reporting november 9, 2017 thanks for your interest in republishing this story. At the conclusion of the annual meeting of the watch tower bible and tract society of pennsylvania on october 7, 2000, a special announcement was made by the chairman, john e. Jehovahs witnesses leaders handling of child sexual abuse. No one aware of the facts can deny the truth of that statement. But according to the victims and others involved, abuse is still happening. Judge orders jehovahs witnesses to release molestation. Jehovahs witnesses have been told that all information from sources other than the watchtower society is from satan. Charles taze russell founder of the jehovahs witnesses movement, or watch tower bible and tract society, after absorbing adventist influences, begins teaching christs return in october 1874 commencing a forty year harvest period in the times of the gentiles, to end in 1914 with the beginning of gods kingdom on earth. Supreme court hears arguments from jehovahs witnesses. Jehovahs witnesses errors exposed schnell, william j. Jehovahs witnesses are resolutely under the authority of the governing body of the watchtower society. Children of jehovahs witnesses are easy targets for pedophiles, newspaper trouw reports after speaking to victims, members and exmembers of the jehovahs witnesses. The blatant racism of jehovahs witnesses cleansing in zimbabwe. Since then, jehovahs witnesses in egypt have continued to prove that they are stable members of society, people who promote love and peace in all circumstances, as acknowledged by dr.
In fact they claim that the society of jehovahs witnesses is the new world society. Shining gods light on jehovah s witness beliefs reference chart exposing the doctrinal errors of the watchtower society in parallel form by comparing watchtower doctrine against the clear teachings of the bible. Watchtower money scam exposed in 7 minutes youtube. Jehovahs witnesseswatchtower society exposed part 4 of 7 duration. Suggested websites barbara andersons watchtower documents. The jehovah witnesses are a satanic organization, based upon the occult of freemasonry. The 33 documents also provide a staggering playbyplay of how the watchtower tract and bible societythe parent corporation and governing body for the jehovahs witnesses, often simply. Jehovahs witnesses exposed what really goes on inside. Elihu rodriguez, 32, of yakima, washington, was given five. The jehovahs witnesses try to insinuate that our christian belief in the trinity is what theologians refer to as modalism. The jehovahs witnesses refusal to hand over internal documents detailing alleged child sexual abuse just got more expensive. The nwo and the beliefs of jehovahs witnesses the nature of matrix religions and what they mean. So we urge jehovahs witnesses to consider some statements by officials of their own organization. The watchtower s wellcrafted public images is pierced in this hardhitting documentary the image the.
Former jehovahs witnesses building in brooklyn will become. Welcoming a jehovahs witness into the band room questions to ask and practices to implement. Please accept our apologies for any inconveniences. We were disfellowshipped together 3 days after our wedding anniversary in sept 20. The watchtower bible and tract society or jehovahs witnesses, or jws was started by charles taze russell during the 19 th century. The following links will take you to websites that i feel i can recommend. Welcoming a jehovahs witness into the band room nafme. Spreading across more than 230 countries, the jw religion now has over 7 million members 1. In 1884 he incorporated the watchtower bible and tract society in pittsburgh pennsylvania and 2 years later he published the first of his world famous series of seven books. Can we treat students who are jehovahs witnesses like any other students by accommodating for their unique needs and ensuring a quality educational opportunity for all students within a performance music classroom.
Attorneys for the witnesses administrative center presented arguments asserting that the claim made by the ministry of justice violates russias international agreements and its own constitution. Higher education is spiritually dangerous when it comes to education, not all religions are created equal. Jehovahs witnesses my childhood in a cult pj media. Throughout the years, jehovahs witnesses have thoroughly exposed unscriptural funeral customs. On april 12, 2017, the supreme court held a fourth day of hearings in the case to ban jehovahs witnesses in russia. A message for jehovahs witnesses six screens of the. The watchtower exposed free video documentary amos37. We will be doing maintenance on the site this weekend. Discuss a bible topic with jehovahs witnesses, or try out our. They offer interesting information, recent news, and lively discussions about what is currently going on in the world of jehovahs witnesses barbara anderson revised 11192018 romy maple is a new website romy maple created to build awareness about child sexual abuse and, hopefully, show ways. Persecution of jehovahs witnesses in russia intensifies. The uks main jehovahs witnesses charity has dropped efforts to block an investigation into how it handled allegations of sexual abuse, including of children, after a legal fight lasting more. It is a research tool for publications in various languages produced by jehovahs witnesses.
Jehovahs witnesses to settle sexabuse case victim filed lawsuit six 6 years ago. Jehovah s witnesseswatchtower society exposed part 7 of 7. Irish court rejects appeal by former jehovahs witness. Jehovahs witnesses sing songs at the beginning of a meeting in rostovon. The jehovahs witnesses organisation is under increasing pressure to address its handling of sexual abuse allegations as it faces legal setbacks. Judge orders jehovahs witnesses to release molestation files. Sadly, some religions have millions of members around the world who once thought they were immune, and still dont know theyre involved in a cult. If youre just curious about jehovahs witnesses, this book is for you.
Samir in their desire to see the witnesses accorded their fundamental rights and again enjoy freedom of religion in egypt. The watchtower openly criticises the catholic church for the scandal it faces with paedophilia, when they have been facing very similar issues internally. This announcement built further on discourses given earlier that day by theodore jaracz and daniel sydlik. Questions surround jehovahs witness hq and allegations of.
Jehovahs witnesses, watchtower magazine, and bible authority. Jehovahs witnesseswatchtower society exposed part 3 of 7. One victim called the christian society a paradise for pedophiles. Arcane watchtower principles that protected witness paedophiles have resulted in the watchtower society paying millions of dollars in compensation claims, and watchtower being fined the. Jehovahs witnesses to settle sexabuse case san diego. The facts on jehovahs witnesses, revised and updated. Because of this idea, they tend to avoid reading any material which contradicts their beliefs. Jehovah s witnesses exposed compiled and edited by david j. The ruling stems from a case in san diego, where osbaldo padron sued the jehovahs.
The question jehovah witnesses cannot answer without denying their. The victims trouw spoke to were abused in the 80s and 90s. Jehovahs witnesses exposed what really goes on inside the kingdom hall walls grab your copy today. Russia cant tell the difference between jehovahs witnesses and alqaeda. Jehovahs witnesseswatchtower society exposed part 1 of 7. Australian government commission begins child abuse.
Soon jehovah will eradicate both the wicked and wickedness. This, like many other urgent messages from the watchtower society, undoubtedly forces jehovahs witnesses to remain active in jehovahs organization in this time of the end. Jehovah s witnesseswatchtower society exposed part 1 of 7. A booklet entitled a conspiracy exposed and harvest siftings was written by russell and issued as an extra to the april 1894 zions watch tower magazine in order. In 1870, russell was exposed to the teachings of william miller, one of the founders of the second adventist movement and acquired an interest in end time prophecies. The miniscule percentage of jehovahs witnesses in russia relative to the general population hardly pose a threat to the might structure of the russian government and society. Irish court rejects appeal by former jehovahs witness posted on july 22, 2015 by the editor july 23, 2015 on july 20, 2015, the irish court of appeal rejected the appeal of ruth moram, a former jehovahs witness, to have the statute of limitations set aside in her case against the watchtower society. Listenersupported wnyc is the home for independent journalism and courageous conversation on air and online. Such customs include wakes, the pouring of libations, talking to and making requests of the dead, ceremonious observances of funeral anniversaries, and other customs based on the belief that something in. Posted by josh toupos jehovah witness 1 the watchtower bible and tract society claims to have a special relationship with god and goes so far as to claim that only their organization is obedient to his word. This society, ever since the days of russell, is also. He had many conventions and rallies and on october 9 1931 the present.
This bible study course requires no commitment and is interactive, selfguided, and free of charge. Botting considers the irony of jehovahs witness insisting on a closely regulated society while at the same time fighting for freedom of association, freedom of conscience, freedom of speech, freedom of religion and freedom of the press. A man who pleaded guilty to raping two underage girls he met through the jehovahs witness congregation they all belonged to has been sentenced to five years in prison a relief to his victims. Brooklyn bethel letter reply regarding overlapping generations question jehovah s. Our official website provides online access to the bible, biblebased publications, and current news. Jehovahs witnesses charity drops attempts to block abuse. Jehovahs witnesseswatchtower society exposed part 2 of 7 duration. Is the watchtower societys translation of the bible accurate. For about a month the witnesses had not felt the full force of the court decision, which calls for the liquidation of the jehovahs witnesses organization not only its russian headquarters. Jehovahs witnesseswatchtower society exposed part 7 of 7. This is an authorized web site of jehovahs witnesses. An ongoing inquiry into safeguarding issues in the watchtower bible and tract society of britain the uks main jehovahs witnesses organisation. The nwo and the beliefs of jehovahs witnesses david. Jehovahs witnesses exposed what really goes on behind.
Carefully notice the masonic cross at the upper left corner of the photo below. Jehovahs witnesses under pressure over handling of sexual. Jehovahs witnesses themselves would readily agree that their standing and qualifications among their fellow christians is weigh. Watch tower and tract society originally the zions watch tower in 1879, officially adopting the name of jehovahs witnesses in 1931, by charles taze russell 18521916. Whether the reader is merely curious or searching for specific information, the facts on jehovahs witnesses will give them what they are looking foreasytounderstand, factual, and relevant information about this group. Fundamental freedoms and jehovahs witnesses calgary. Scandal involving the watchtower society, exposing jehovah. This message is being proclaimed as never before evidence that jehovahs day is near indeed. A man describes his alienated childhood growing up as a jehovahs witness. The watchtower bible and tract society receives millions of dollars.