17 Feb 15
Originally posted by caissad4I doubt that.
I saw a story about how were failing to report sexual abuse of children to authorities and claiming that they had that right. :'(
Got a link?
I reckon every religious sect has its skeletons in the cupboard. Sexual abuse
is virtually inevitable when you construct absolute power within groups. But
I seriously doubt that the JWs (or anyone) would claim any right to withhold info.
17 Feb 15
Originally posted by wolfgang59It was on the PBS here in the US. I am sure it would be found on their website. It ran on Feb 16, 2015. I watched it on TV.
I doubt that.
Got a link?
I reckon every religious sect has its skeletons in the cupboard. Sexual abuse
is virtually inevitable when you construct absolute power within groups. But
I seriously doubt that the JWs (or anyone) would claim any right to withhold info.
17 Feb 15
Originally posted by FMFperhaps you will also resonate with laughter at this accusation of child abuse as well.
This Thread 148246 was interesting; about page 13 onwards.
Originally posted by robbie carrobieThe thread I gave a link to demonstrates the lengths to which a supporter or member of an organisation will resort to in order to defend or cover up the deeds of their organisation. If small fry members engage in such partisan behaviour unprompted, one wonders what managers and leaders will resort to if they feel their organisation is threatened.
perhaps you will also resonate with laughter at this accusation of child abuse as well.
Originally posted by robbie carrobieIt is not an accusation of child abuse (that that took place is established fact accepted by all parties). It is an accusation of covering up child abuse - and further, an accusation of claiming that they have a right to cover up child abuse.
perhaps you will also resonate with laughter at this accusation of child abuse as well.
Many large organizations including religious and educational ones have been guilty of covering up child abuse in the past. The question is when is it acceptable to cover it up.
17 Feb 15
Originally posted by FMFCould this be a sub set of Cognitive Dissonance?
The thread I gave a link to demonstrates the lengths to which a supporter or member of an organisation will resort to in order to defend or cover up the deeds of their organisation. If small fry members engage in such partisan behaviour unprompted, one wonders what managers and leaders will resort to if they feel their organisation is threatened.
18 Feb 15
Originally posted by caissad4I found the link for you.
It was on the PBS here in the US. I am sure it would be found on their website. It ran on Feb 16, 2015. I watched it on TV.
The report is entitled "Did leaders of Jehovah’s Witnesses cover up child sex abuse?" in other words an accusation - not fact.
It's about a woman suing the JWs for covering up her abuse. Still in court.
And presumably that will be a civil court where standards of guilt are far less.
18 Feb 15
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Originally posted by wolfgang59The link you gave shows JW lawyers claiming first amendment rights to keep child abuse cases secret. So the OP is accurate.
No you didn't.
You saw a story about a woman who was claiming that.
It also shows a JW member stating that another JW member confessed to committing child abuse. He did not report it to the police - nor was the congregation told.
18 Feb 15
Originally posted by wolfgang59Watch the whole thing.
It's about a woman suing the JWs for covering up her abuse. Still in court.
The court case is over, and found in favor of the woman regarding covering up her abuse. On the other hand the court found in favor of the JW organization regarding not publicizing the previous incident.