Thank you so much, as a former Jehovah’s Witness and now An activist, I commend you for taking this problem within the Jehovah’s Witness organization seriously. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
No thank you and the others out here who have put a light on this cult. You and others helped open me and my wife’s eyes. You are appreciated more then you will ever know.
I was a JW and was an Elder for 16 years. Every congregation I was in over the years had a child molester. The JW headquarters has a data base of tens of thousands of them (so I've heard) many more than the Australian headquarters. Do something about this organization, they have hurt a lot of people.
You should collaborate with the authorities. Most Jehovah's Witnesses that I know are good people and I have respect for many of them, however, things like these never should be tolerated. This a serious problem not only among JW, but in all religious organization. The governing body of JW should be accountable for this. They are the ones who dictated those rules.
@@LibrePensador12 I'd love to see the GB in handcuffs! While this issue is in all religious organizations, JWs are one of the few who almost absolutely refuse to work with anybody to fix it.
@@LibrePensador12 horrible as this it is did you know that they are 100 times more likely to be molested in the school system than the catholic church.
This is what I've always said. As a kid, no matter what congregation, and we moved quite a bit, there was always a creepo. There was always that weirdo "brother".
They (the GB) saw this coming a long time ago and took steps to insulate themselves through changes in how the organization is structured. I think it’s going to take a mass “waking up” and subsequent exodus of its members to expose them to anything criminal
@@romeloburnett - Criminal organizations before them did the same thing, and it didn't work. If they get away with it, it's because this country hasn't matured enough to hold religion accountable for their crimes.
@@annakat3754 The elders are told not to bring reproach upon Jehovah's name by not going to the authorities. The congregations are run by elders. The JW's say that 2 witnesses must be present during a molestation for it to be truthful! They keep files of known pedophile's and molesters at Bethel. Did you know the JW's have predicted Armageddon was coming in the early 1900's, and 1970's? Then they went and changed teachings to only Jeeeeehoba knows. It's all brainwashing, controling, sick cult behavior. I am grateful all these lawsuits are forcing them to pony up and pay out for their sick nonsense.
@@nuh-uhx2477 and the Catholic church teaches people go to heaven. Hindu teach we all die and are recreated as something else. Why do you target one religion and not others? Also, other religions also keep records on things and hide things. Seems to me its not one specific faith.
@@annakat3754 Anna quit being ignorant for five seconds and listen, the victims of this cult deserve justice. They aren't entitled to it if it's convenient for the Watchtower Society, they *deserve* justice. A publishing company in New York has never and will never speak for God, and you believe in cult literature more than you do Christ.
@@danekone - I used that, "Jehovah is cleaning the organization" reasoning many times. Then I moved into not knowing what to say. Then I woke up. It was reading Crisis of Conscience that helped me see it wasn't Jehovah "cleaning his organization." Crisis of Conscience shows that this goes all the way to the top.
Thank every one of you that is helping to DO SOMETHING to help these people. As former JW’s we collectively cringe as we hear the lies from the mouths of JW leaders on the stand under oath. They do swear on their own bible, I wonder if there’s a reason for that?
Thank you for the hard work and justice in this matter. As a former JW I know this is not uncommon. What IS uncommon is any JW reporting this abuse. The "Two Witness Rule" prevents victims from EVER receiving justice or help. It is deplorable! And YES there is a huge national problem with this, not just national, but WORLD WIDE in the JW Organization.
@@leilanespoli5372 Hmm, do you feel clever, presenting me with a query in a language other than the one I commented in? Given the emoji at the end, I'm assuming it was witty?
@@leilanespoli5372 If you're asking if I was ever part of the organization, or if I ever went house to house, I'd imagine I was doing so before you were born.
@Elle's Bell's with respect but one example if it runs rampant, in the organisation, how come that in the farcical ARC did the lawyers have to go back over 30yrs ago and pick on one isolated incident when some elders admittedly got it wrong at first but after even in accord with police and court records got an E MAIL from the police thanking them for thier cooperation, in other words STOP! the world I want to get off, JW made a mistake, if this was so called rampant then how come there was no specific more recent case that was used, and before you say anything the number was 547 over a 65 Yr period, which could have been reported by family members or others before it got to the elders attention, considering that the organisation of JW does not create a environment where children are seperate from thier parents, and are therefore classed as NON Institutional in the eyes of the law i mean my comments with respect.
@@adrianthomas6244why do you think you are on the right side of this when you have to lie or state blatantly incorrect information out of ignorance? They found over 1800 instances of abuse attributed to 1,006 perpetrators in the JW Australian branch records. None of them reported to police or child services. That information is easy to find. There is no excuse for you spouting this false information such as this being "one isolated incident."
@Angry20Something no they didn't it was 547 over 65 yrs or about 8 a Yr, and that was 1800 allegations, an allegation doesn't mean it was true, and as that farsical ARC pointed out the majority if not all happened outside congregation grounds, which as the law itself states is NON INSTITUTIONAL, and how on earth could the elders know what is going on someone's home or thier personal lives, neither they yourself, myself or the whole kit and caboodle of the wretched ARC lawyers are mind readers,
@@adrianthomas6244 😏 Well , well . . If it isn't a "JEHOVAH's WITNESS🤥 " !! 😉 DISOBEYING YOUR CULT👿 LEADERS !! 😆 "" Defending the Organization "" 😉 Can you Hear it ??👂 Your "tower" CRUMBLES !!! 😌 🤣🤣🤣
@@akatheheretic3014 oh ur apostate towers will crumble very soon, all the prophecies are all coming true, I've even heard that the UN is seriously thinking of banning religion, exactly as revelation says, it goes before the UN every year to do this, and it will JEHOVAH GOD who puts it into thier hearts, so pity help you apostates very soon.
As a JW child I learned that cases where one JW commits a crime against another, such as theft, should never be reported to police. Such exposure to the outside world would bring reproach upon Jehovah's name (code for making our religion look bad). If one defrauds another, litigation is discouraged because again, bringing reproach upon Jehovah's name is a very serious matter. If an outsider was interested in our religion, was possibly a future JW but then changed their mind because you reported a crime by a fellow JW to the police (part of Satan's world, remember!) instead of the elders, you could very well become bloodguilty. Yes, _blood guilty_ because their eternal life is involved. The guilt this cult bears concerning child sexual abuse should come as a surprise to no one.
Bringing reproach on Jehovah’s name? What a complete load of BS! None of us could do such a good job of doing that than they themselves are doing. I would pay good money to watch the GB to be arrested and convicted for all the crimes against humanity they have caused, their personal assts sold and the money distributed to the survivors of CSA.
Another case of committing child abuse, rape and incest under the name of religion just as the Catholic church did to children and nuns for centuries. It certainly makes you wonder if there's a God that allows, knows, about his name used for this behavior against children.
@@allisonlew4508 yes.. sadly, child sexual abuse can be found in pretty much any religious organization or any other large organization, unfortunately . The one big difference is that Jehovah’s Witnesses teach that they are different from all other religions, that they “have the truth”, are the one true religion, that they are the Only religion that has Gods backing; and as such, they claim that things like child sexual abuse does not occur in their organization.
I was a JW for decades I believe with all my heart but now after the total Destruction of my life and family I finally got out and I have found salvation through the simple fact that we are saved by grace the Apostle Paul is our Apostle in the age of grace in which we are in and he says that if you believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God that he died was buried and resurrected on the third day according to the scriptures you will be saved saved by grace your faith counted us righteousness spread the good news to other s everywhere the Witnesses are leading people Straight to Hell I can't believe how many lies they taught us almost everything they taught us is a lie that's why they have so many books that's why they wrote their own Bible and that's why they got rid of the original King James Version Bible because it's the real one
When are you guys really looking into this organization. Other countries already took serious steps to hold them accountable! How many more victims need to suffer!??? Go to their headquarters and demand transparency!
Die WTG gehört zu Babylon, die kann keiner mal so eben anfassen, die werden wahrscheinlich erst fallen, wenn es Babylon als ganzes an den Kragen geht. In der Katholischen Kirche in Frankreich, sind letztes Jahr 330.000 Fälle bekannt geworden, da bewegt sich auch nicht so viel.🤔 Danke für die Nachricht Beauty.
And it is all over the world but the head quarters is in America and if America does not get to the bottom it will not die America have to cut the hard of the snake off children are suffering if they speak out they are cut off from their relative and friends many people commit suicide because of shunning something have to be done these jb men and elders must be held accountable
@@missrob4538 absolutely. This mafia type leadership has no place in America or anywhere else. Any religion that uses shunning should have their tax exempt status revoked. Once that is accomplished, you will see them get rid of this vile practice.
Study how many in these orgs u have listed are guilty of same. That is how it stays covered up. The only crime where the victims "pay the price" for the perps.
Send it to them anyway!! Who knows!! We all know that David Splane and his buddies have been doing a good job talking about the “fake news”, “strange voices” and apostate lies but I just forward this to my indoctrinated daughter since she lives in one of this states - with the excuse if she knew these CRIMINALS in her near congregation!
Wud you believe that the law wud come out and exposing these ppl? I sure it wud be big law suit. Cult group will do anything always coming under the name of the Lord, while they are corrupt and dirty.... Good job the police are doing. More leave to be in prison...
Thankyou so much for standing up for these victims against this vile organization. The organization tries to show outwardly one of love but high up they try to hide their evil ways. Most of normal everyday jw is not aware of this
But they will be held accountable for closing their eyes See No Evil Hear No Evil just obey the elders or get disfellowshipped and shunned. What a bunch of creeps you know we all have this same responsibility and there's only one way to be saved everything JW taught you is a lie I was a witness for over 30 years and just recently got out thank God I'm saved now the Apostle Paul tells us in the Holy King AV James Bible if you believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God that he died was buried and resurrected on the third day according to the scriptures you will be saved by grace your faith counted you as righteousness sins blotted out in the blood of Christ and yes hell is real if you remain in the wrath of God you will go there the Bible tells you so believe God's word over men and demons
THANK YOU, AG Shapiro and team! Please also investigate the "judicial" process of this organization. This is where a tribunal of 3 men question congregation members who have sinned to see if they are deemed repentant or are deserving of being disfellowshipped. These questions are often very detailed asking things like "Did you enjoy it?" This often happens to minors. I believe that now they do ask or encourage parents to be present, but that is not always the case. This is sexual harassment of minors. The men ("elders") who make up these committees are not certified or trained to deal with minors in such a way.
@@adrianthomas6244 You sound like a catholic. They deny everything. You might as well defend your religion if one is going to be in a religion. Those lawmen and prosecutors dont deal in false accusations.
@@peterzinya407 the real policy of JW actually says which is on an apostate website, that minors do not have to be present, in fact it says that if the person is not emotionally able to face thier accuser they can do so in writing or even telephone in the evidence, if elders really do need to speak to the victim, the victim is welcome to have someone with them, also elders are instructed never to ask personal or embarrassing questions, and to speak consolingly to the victim, this info on letter is going back to 1990s, decades before any apostate website unfortunately spawned into existence, all on the apostate website John BOWEN Brown/ watchtower letters, this apostate really shot himself in the foot so to speak.
This video should be sent to every local district/state attorney's office, along with anyones personal experience with CSA in the JWs. We need to take STRONG action for the safety of our children nation wide.
Thank you sir thank you sir my daughter was rape and now she cannot hold a marriage together I report it to the elders nothing happens please arrest the mothers too they know and cover it up also
As a JW, I completely agree with you. I have children. I don’t trust anyone with them. If anything ever happens my first call will be the police. That’s my advice to anyone with children.
@Kimberly Sanchez not true I was abused at the age of 11 by NON JW kids, even forced to perform sexual acts on myself, if i didn't I was threatened by a beating even with a knife, so with respect does that mean that the NON JW school, or the NON JW entire education establishment worldwide is guilty for what these NON JW individuals done to me, I mean my comments with respect.
Jehovah's Witnesses view child abuse as a sin and not a crime. This is why the Elders and Governing Body members will never turn over an abuser to the police. They may suggest to the child or the parents that they can do so themselves but they will also be counselled that turning over a 'brother' to the authorities could cause division within the congregation. Jehovah's Witnesses also apply the 'Two Witness' rule to cases of sexual abuse. That is to say that the child must bring an eyewitness, or, second person to testify to the abuse or the abuser must confess himself. Naturally, abusers are usually diligent enough to be sure there are no others watching the abuse !
No, the reason they don't turn over any abusers to the police is because they are obsessed with controlling the narrative and trying to portray a squeaky clean image. They don't give a fu*k about "sins" or "crimes" or any of these victims. I grew up in this cesspool of a cult, and my parents and other family members who I love dearly are still lifelong members, but they cannot see how disgusting and insidious this organization truly is. But do not ever question that the leadership will do ANYTHING to attempt to avoid bad press or ever being viewed in a way that "brings reproach" to this massive global organization.
They are part of it ..These adults are not stupid. Organizations like this breed this behavior and are meant to. All religions all cults are exactly the same.
@@annakat3754 Well, if you were a victim of child sexual abuse you might be asking the wrong question. A better question would be, "WHY WOULDN'T a Catholic priest (or Jehovah;s Witness Elder) turn over a child rapist to the police?" A Catholic priest will claim 'clergy-penitent privelege'. But you raise a really interesting similarity between these two religions and it is this; For over 120 years The Watchtower Society has criticised Babylon the Great, of which the Catholic Church is a major part, for practising the unscriptural ritual of confession to a priest. Yet, when Jehovah's Witnesses find themselves in a position of moral corruption (not reporting a crime), they claim the EXACT same clergy-penitent relationship ! The hypocrisy is there for all to see ! (For reference you may view the written record of the Australian Royal Commission report 2017 and the video testimony of Governing Body member Geoffrey Jackson.)
@@petertocher6845 This was exactly the excuse given to me, that the elders couldn't divulge the confession. My question was what about the scripture at Leviticus 5:1 if you get to hear of a thing and do not report it you become a sharer with them in their sin. He didn't know what to say.
As a former member of the JWs. Thank you. I was sexually and physically assaulted as a child from relatives. It was known throughout 3 congregations by a CPS worker and a doctor and nothing was done to help me. I know of at least 3 other victims and we have all have been effectively silenced by the organization. Thank you so very much!
Call the hotline! Step up if you can! I know it’s not easy Easier said than done But see if you or the others will help expose the Watchtower with their cover up pedophiles!!! Wish you the best and lots of blessings!
@@stricklyliz well done!!!👏👏. Wish you the best!! I’m so sorry for one of the worst experiences a child can go through! Try to Get a good compensation out of the Watchtower!!! ❤️ Hugs and stay safe!!!!
My husbands sister was raped by dad & when she finally reported it they kicked her out at 15 & said terrible things about her & refused to ever talk to her again.
I didn't hear anything about any elders or gov bodies knowing about these cases or covering anything up. Where did you get that info regarding this situation?
@@annakat3754 You didn't hear about the cases of the Governing Body and Elders knowing about the worldwide abuse of children amongst JW's because you are actively discouraged from finding out by these very men. As I have already replied to you in another thread, the GB (specifically Geoffrey Jackson) have acknowledged their database of paedophile records and is doing everything they can to keep them from the police. I can give you court links to read rather than looking through 'apostate' sites if you'd rather.
@@annakat3754 Powerful people can get away with things for quite a long time. Until they don't. I grew up being trafficked by a group of very high up powerful people in a Freemason cult. They managed to make all their crimes "go away" much like the JW's have done. The JW's are about to face some well deserved music.
I know an elders wife that kept her mouth shut about her elder husbasnd's abuse ( not sexual) and trained her kids to do the same. Her agenda was about not losing face or her position in the congregation. She and her husband are monsters when there position is threatened. Otherwise they appear to be pillars of the congregation.
I was part of this jehovahs witnesses and I was abused multiple times they manipulated me using the excuse that god says we can love all then continued to abuse me multiple congregations multiple pedophiles some are dead now as I'm hoyoka and that's there karma I feel sorry for anyone who is stuck in this horrible organisation that endangers adults and children ripping them apart from the real world and using fear tactics to make them wallow and bow down to abuse its disgusting I'm currently in hospital recovering from complex PTSD because of this organisation and other issues mainly child abuse I pray for those victims I wish them well and I wish peoples eyes inside that organisation will wake the fuck up including most of my family 💔
@@janicehussock7735 il keep praying for you and those stuck with the grief and pain from these evil people much love to you stay strong god is with you 🙏 ❤️ 💙 🤍💜🤎💛🧡
@@CULTureMindControl thank you sometimes I feel weak but then I remember why I'm here and what I'm here for I'm currently finding the last few days pretty hard after seeing this on the news just wish something was done in my town I'm currently stuck in hospital and it's very straining on my mental health I got off the ward for 10 mins the other day it's a weird feeling being back into the public I feel like this community wants me dead tbh but I'm still standing and still fighting for my rights to live 💔 its just hard to deal with some days I feel stuck and unable to move forward I've been gang stalked and abused most of my life due to manipulation tactics and I'm made out to be a horrible person when I stand up for myself it's literally killing me I'm in hospital from a suicide attempt because the pain is unreasonable and unfair
Sirs, thank you for your candid words and determination to stand up for those who have been unable to protect themselves. Thank you from an ex-JW abuse survivor.
My mother should be held accountable...although I'm in south Africa...was told to leave it in Jehovah's hands ....I'm now 48 and my mother has gotten away with some awfull horrors inflicted on her 3children and is still a Jehovah's witness
I am a former JW and was abused. I was told to let god take care of the man that abused me. Sadly he is now dead and i NEVER saw justice. TY for helping those that can. I did report but was told i had no case. I am glad that this is bing brought to light. TY some justice is being served.
My dear friend I hear you! I hope you find comfort knowing that person is not around to hurt others! I know he hurt you and justice is not served mine was 43 years ago and I was publicly reproved while not baptized for sex before marriage! Life was dark growing up a witness. I'm out and happy I often wonder how my parents could side with the elders it's been many years since I've spoken to them! My love is with you!
That horrific cult needs “new light” (JW words) 🙄shed all over it so that “the truth” (JW words) about them is known throughout the world. My heart hurts for all of the victims whose lives are destroyed. I thank God that my mom, dad and I left in the mid ‘70’s. My sister and her husband (an elder) 🙄 are still in the cult, along with their adult children and grandchildren. Everything the JW cult touches it destroys, especially families. 😥
Thanks for bringing this to light. They use their common faith to assault these kids, and the culture of silence allow these perverts to act with impunity.
I got married to a JW man a year after getting baptized. Shortly after, the sheriff came to question him about molesting his daughter. The elders said to not tell anybody because it would bring reproach on Jehovah’s name. Later, 3 years later this same man was watching porn in front my 10 year old daughter. When I went to the elders the first thing I was told was not to tell anybody. The guy Is still giving bible readings and going out in field service. It’s despicable how they carry The Most High name to tarnish it! I don’t want anything to do with this organization and I’m looking forward for our divorce to be final!
I recently asked the Canadian Branch what they're doing with the report I made on a pedophile elder. He also abused his own children as well as myself and others. I wanted to know how they store my report, for how long, and who has access. They hung up on me. During my hearing for "apostasy," multiple elders (a few of whom I did not know) KNEW about the abuse report I had made. But I had never told them, of course. Somehow they had knowledge of it all. They clearly have access to it.
Good for you starting to take action, but as you can see, you cannot go to the fox tending the hen house. Take the next step to the authorities. Research how to take those steps. So sorry for your abuse and those others. Take care.
Call the hotline mentioned in the video! Seek for justice!they have to pay!!! This is Jehovahs due time for justice!!! And obey the authorities- it’s a CRIME!!
Thank you. I was raised in a JW household, and glad I am free of this cult now. This high control group hides so many forms of abuse. These disgusting predators, and this cult, need to be held accountable.
Pride happens before a fall, a great deal of trouble and ruin. That is what the Watchtower Society's elders, and the Watchtower Society itself, have learned too late to avoid legal consequences.
I left 26 years ago after I read apocalypse delayed. I had a weirdo ministerial servant(deacon) when I was 19 who would strip to his underwear & try to wrestle me to the ground. I reported to elders they accused me of lying on this faithful brother, they said he was baptized longer he wouldn't do that...
I was friends with a ministerial servant's wife, who told her husband some personal things I had told her. He then used that info to try and sleep with me. I turned him in to the elders, and got accused of trying to seduce him.
My sister in law was raped by a ministerial servant. When she reported it to the elders, the man lied and said it was consensual. They disfellowshipped her afterwards for “fornication”.
Former JW here and I THANK YOU SO MUCH for bringing light on these ongoing issues since the beginning! They hide so many child abusers and parents don’t know this. There are so many layers to unpack but man oh man this is a breath of fresh air
This situation takes up every state with JW. All the info needed is at their headquarters in NY in a database that no one seems to be able to get their hands on.
I was born and raised a JW. This cult destroyed my life before it ever had a chance to begin and it ruined my entire family. I hate this cult and I hope they go away soon.
I am a former Jehovah witness . all of this does shock me. I never experienced this,but I am glad this is being looked at. My sisters are still witnesses they were never abused. My mother was a good witness she died of cancer in 2014. This all shicks me and hurts me. I did not hear of this abuse till I got older. My 3 brothers and father were never witnesses. I still believe in God as a Christian in another denomination. I just pray that all this evil will be eradicated.
I am so sorry for you And I know exactly how you feel I am 64 and just starting to recover from this mess My parents are gone now but there are family members still stuck in it I was only a child I didn't know any better The destructive path is very long and wide
Thank you as a former member and childhood victim myself. My hope is that these all too common stories come out of the darkness and the truth about the ‘truth’ is exposed
Thank you, DA Shapiro, for your tireless efforts in binging this to the attention of all Pennsylvanians. and exposing the flaw and ignorance of this organization's members.
Thank you for helping these children. I was also raised as a Jehovah's Witness. It was personally knowing women & Children that were being physically and sexually abused that was the primary reason for leaving. This is a major issue in this organization not just in your state (I'm in Louisiana) but world wide. See the Australian Royal Commission. If a victim comes forward they risk being Disfellowshipped (Excommunicated) and losing everyone they are close to with the shunning forced on them by the organization. These children where very brave.
@@susanbajjada2960 Susan you must still be in. I was once where you are thinking that the only way a person gets df'd is if they were unrepentant of a wrong doing. After all thats we were taught right. I was a 4th generation JW. My father an elder, mother & grandmother both Reg Pioneers, and myself an Aux Pioneer. I went with other brothers and sisters to visit Bethel, Stanley Theater and Patterson. I believed this was the true life and how everyone should live. I was raised in this organization and it was everything that my life was based off of. The last thing I ever wanted was for it to be wrong in any way. My first experience that made me raise an eye brow was when I found out a MS was abusing his wife and children to the point that the wife had to be hospitalized. He remained a MS and it was never reported to authorities. The next one was when i saw another MS hit and throw his wife into furniture. She tried to leave him and the elders called and while on speaker phone I heard them threaten to pull her into a judicial meeting for leaving him. And mark me for allowing her to stay at my house. I was latter on her judicial meeting as a witness of her abuse and the elder stated "its ok for a man to hit his wife every now and then" she was df'd for the appearance of wrong doing. They were in a neighboring cong. In the cong I was in there was an under age young teen age girl that a 50+ brother in a neighboring cong had sexual contact with. Yes he was df'd but it was never reported to authorities. I wanted to tell you a little bit of my story so you understand I didnt come to this place lightly. To answer your statement. Yes, if a person chooses to speak up and not remain quiet after they are told by elders to do so they can be df'd, I believe they call it causing dissent in the congregation. If you still dont believe find the elders handbook (the publication that only elders get to see) called "Shepherding the Flock of God" Find the videos from the Australian Royal Commission, the California court cases where the organization refused to turn over their pedophile database, and the oh so many heart breaking testimonies from former witness that were abused. These children risked everything and are most certainly brave for doing so.
@@jwnomore2488 where in the elders handbook does it say not to report, and that any who do will get df, especially as one of ur fellow apostles unwittingly downloaded letters from the WT thinking he was going to expose JW, BUT it well and truly backfired, bc there are over 20 letters written by the WT society that says quote, " elders are instructed to report child abuse immediately when they learn of it, and parents, victims, others are free to report at anytime and there are no sanctions for it, all letters for elders eyes to see, so explain that one.
Thank you not just for arresting them but for telling the world exactly what they do because the religion covers for them. I left that cult 10 years ago and this is still so hard to hear because I know exactly the environment that allows this to happen. It’s brainwashed people that are practically groomed for this.
When you get so "puffed up with pride" use classes, shunning, closed door judgements, behind those walls adults dont even have a voice. There was 3 teen suicides in my old congregation, I specifically remeber the parents showing up at the very next meeting like nothing giving comments like it was another normal day.
The Watchtower Society is finally reaping what it sowed after more than 140 years of impunity. It's judgment time! I think of all the victims who died in their isolation. May justice be faced on behalf of all living and dead victims.
@illawarrior hill It's a bit different with the Jehovah's Witnesses, as they have a massive global data base of details of abuse that has been reported to organization leaders, but not Government Authorities. This information came to light in the Australian Royal Commission. Unlike the Catholic Church, the Jehovah's Witnesses have years of incriminating evidence recorded. Also, the Jehovah's Witnesses are, by every academic definition, a cult. The Catholic Church isn't so much. So the more information about the Jehovah's Witness organisation is exposed, the worse it will look.
@illawarrior hill good news: this cult in the past have ridiculed the Catholic Church because pedophile cases ! Now it’s the Watchtowers turn! Hopefully they will be writing a front page in the watchtower and awake magazines about their sins and coverup! And atleast the leader (pope) asked for forgiveness to the world for allowing the coverups!!!
*Loomis, California CONGREGATION the little boys were being CSA in the kingdom hall bathroom in the 1990s the elders HID the abuse and one of the boys committed suicide too, after the elders SHUNNED & Disfellowshipped (organized hate) him later as a teenager (Timothy Clark) and a vew of the victims sued the Watchtower and WON Their case. The elders SHREDDED and destroyed documents from CSA case, because there is videos and instruction from the corporation to do that. Sadly the local cities wouldn't even put this shocking case in the local newspaper and this church is still sitting at parks trying to recruit their youth and the same elders still hide abuse.*
Please sir do not just look at the local elders please get to the eight men at the top who are called governing body they are dangerous people who pamper the men and treat women and children like dirt help up sir
We are so very proud of the work that you did. We need MANY, MANY, MANY more officers and agents in our states. You all do us proud. you are shining examples of what our law officials should strive to be.
Thank you so much for bringing light to this ongoing issue. Myself and at least 13 others were sexually abused by a member of our congregation when we were children. Nothing was ever reported to the police and this is absolutely why he was able to continue harming children. He was deemed “repentant” and allowed to remain. He’s still there to this day. I left the organization once realizing the extent of how child abusers are protected from legal action. My family now shuns me for that, while NOT shunning the abuser. Children are not protected. They even have a section in their secret elders book where it states that viewing child pornography is not to be considered child abuse but warrants “strong counseling”.
During JW meetings the young ones are not separated from their families, there is no JW schools for children so i find it odd how you become alone with an adult JW??? Maybe a relative? Dont know,JW organization congregation do not cover up or handlle serious law matters! Molesting, rape, murder, theft. Nor should they try to do so. The only reason i can find that nothing was done to the person accused is there was no proof. Were you given any medical test to prove you were sexually abused? I am sorry for your leaving, but dont blame Jah for a imperfect persons wrong doing.Jehovah will let the truth come out! Eventually!!!
@@jerrychacon8814 I blamed the organization. Watchtower is not equivalent to god. I suggest you do more research to see how many coverups there are. My friend was raped by her brother and he even admitted it to the elders. Nothing was done. This is one of COUNTLESS similar stories. Stop saying people left “God” when they left Watchtower.
@@megan148I've been to many congregations and been a JW all my life, I've never heard of such badness happening in any JW organization, not saying it couldnt happen as people are imperfect just never heard of it. People say and do wrong in the JW organization I would not blame God his word is perfect, if something is not right in the congregation Jehovah will see to it that it is brought to the fore and in time corrected soon we will see the destruction of all wickedness, the truth will come out! Dont get swept away with the wicked. Pray to Jehovah, he will answer prayers according to his will, ask a mature older one for advice, go to another congregation and talk to a elder there. Get proof, go to the police.
@@megan148 ive never heard of anything like that in any congregation, let alone multiple congregations, sorry. if a person does do serious wrong they are disfelowshipped and never shielded by elders in the congregation by there actions that being held accountable by law courts and or prison. Jehovah is not blind his son is head of the congregation his eyes are a firery flame and he sees all goings on, and problems of a serious nature will be brought to light. No one will be able to escape his judgment, no one. Whoever is lying will be punished.men can fool other men but not God!
I'm so glad that someone is finally doing something about the abuses in the JW's! I've heard about these abuses for over a decade. Hopefully, the PA authorities also know that not only does the church keep detailed records of the abuse cases with the names of the abusers & victims but there's also a women who worked for the church for a long time who has the records. Once she found out about what had been happening, she copied the info & brought it home before she & her husband left the 'faith'. She was featured in a documentary about the abuses in the church. If any ex-JW's know the name of that woman, please contact the PA authorities! She could be a great help to them.
Well sure all you'd have to do is Google it I know who you're talking about I've seen her before on TH-cam talking about that just Google it and just say who's the woman that worked at Bethel and has the records of all the abuse
Was born into JW. This all sounds so familiar. Preston park and Chisholm trail congregations were so sketchy in the 80’s and early 90s. I just refused to go one Sunday. Never been back. Family still hates me.
Hope the mother was charged too. How disgusting. Lock them up and bring the death penalty to those who do this to our children. Sick people, pure evil. No excuses for it. Peace!
It is very difficult to continue life as a Survivor. I have made it to 67....lost my entire family when i revealed what I experienced. This horror needs to stop. 1 in 4 girls 1 in 7 boys are abused. Psa's need to be blared to communities. Pedos are everywhere. Facts.
Thank you very much for believing in the victims and doing a serious and responsible investigation. We hope that the victims come out of the darkness and ostracism and finally be heard by justice. The Watchtower has to pay for their crimes! Thank you for being the Voice and justice for so many victims who have been silenced by this evil organization!
Happened in Atchison County Kansas too. It's disgusting that any person "of faith" could preach God's teachings, then go against all of it. I was lucky enough to escape the Witnesses before I was violated, many of my friends did not. It's not just sexual assault. You would be hard pressed to find a more brutally abusive group of people when it comes to child discipline. It's not only condoned, it's expected. Even during "meetings" at the kingdom hall. This I did not escape.
I wonder if the police knows that when a child tells others in their cult about the abuse, they are not to call the authorities, but to tell an "elder" who only calls the legal department at the watchtower compound in NY instead. Then nothing gets done, and the victim gets blamed for being raped/molested, and nothing else happens. So heartbreaking! Thank you all SO MUCH for what you're doing! It gives hope to the jw's who are allowed to see this happening. Thank you. I can't say that enough. God bless all of you. 🍃✝️🍃⚘️
They are allowed to & do call the authorities. But, only when someone questions them at the Kingdom Hall or their street carts. They do not like questions from critical thinkers. But, as you said, they do not call authorities if a child is being molested.😡
@@dogsdroolllquinavancepasre6756 Actually, yes they do. In the past, just as in other faiths & walks of life, this horror wasn't dealt with properly (in that it was dealt with by disfellowshipping the perpetrator - unless the victim wanted to go to the authorities) but now they have to report - & willingly do so.
And you know this for a fact. How? Why do they have a database of so many thousands of unreported crimes that they will NOT turn over to police. They only might disfellowship the perp if there’s a confession or 2 witness to each crime. Disfellowshipping is NOT an appropriate punishment for a CRIME. And yes, in order to “keep the organization clean” they don’t want anyone talking about it at all. They do not care about the children. I’ve written to bethel on this matter and their response was exactly that and that Jehovah would take care of it in his own time. Rape is a crime and that’s how “worldly people” view it. You don’t fiddle with children!!! Period. And you NEVER let the perp get away with it by still allowing him to keep all congregational privileges. Yes, they do disfellowship the one raped, for talking about it. That’s why they don’t want anyone in the org talking to disfellowshipped ones. They don’t want you to know “the (dirty) truth”. Those who speak out about their abuse are called apostates by the elders. You need to look at the “Elders Handbook”. (No women are allowed to touch it.) The men in the org can get away with absolutely anything if no one knows about it. Heck you can get disfellowshipped just for asking about it. Try it. It’s available online though because it was required to be made public by court order & was used against them in court. Most congregants don’t know that though.
@@dogsdroolllquinavancepasre6756 Good morning!🌞 That's disgusting that the gb tells their indoctrinated to lie like that to people. And the gb lies to them, they lie to the courts, to the governments, etc. I'm having a very difficult time trying to find something that's actually good or true in the wt teachings beside the sexual sins. 🤔 My heart just breaks for all of the jw's. I pray and pray that they will all wake up before it's too late for them. Love always my friend. Have a beautiful day! 🍂✝️🍂🍁
I thank the Pennsylvania Grand Jury & all involved for LISTENING & taking action to launch this huge Investigation into the systemic CSA & the cover up of it in the jehovah's witness church.
The jehovah witnesses will just deny it exists. Just like they always have done. They refuse to believe anything negative about the cult. It's a conscious choice with the jehovah witness cult.
Very sad, disturbing. The children's innocence destroyed, their little minds and hearts polluted. Judge throw the book at the predators. Please little ones you are not to blame 😔😥😢😭
Thanks to Joe Biden for signing the: "Eliminating the Limits to Justice for C.S.A. Victims Act" in Sept 2022 -- it allows _civil suits_ to go forward with no statute of limitations barrier, so the victims can have at least some compensation
This is the result of shunning and not taking care of their people. When seious issues arise, Watchtower puts their head in the sand. Thanks Josh Shapiro for doing an outstanding job on this 70 year old issue of Watchtower
Wow, I am appalled by so many JW crime stories. I never knew that many people in this organization suffered so much. The silence is deafening. I am sorry for those who have suffered much. 😔
There also a lot of true accusations. I’m a survivor of child SA from my JW family. I escaped on my own after begging for help to the elders since that’s the only people allowed to solve issues, and not one of them did anything for me as a child. They didn’t even take me seriously. I’m not the only one…
Former JW here. I served or slaved to be more accurate as a Pioneer, MS, for years and was squeaky clean by JW standards. I witnessed firsthand, the attempted silencing of those who were victimized by others in the congregation. I was warned that if I brought up the abuse to anyone else, it would result in a judicial committee being formed against me. The elders taking the side of the criminal emboldened the person and I had to get a restraining order because of threats against my life. No action was taken against the criminal by the elders or CO. In court, the criminal admitted to raping one non-JW who was 12 at the time and decades ago, but denied everything else. Not only did I not remain silent, I created a web page hosting the audio from the courtroom, sent the link to every JW I knew by email, and exposed the person. It was also the first time I questioned the bold claims by the organization, specifically the claim of being God's channel. I researched the 1914 dating used to establish this claim and within a month I wrote a disassociation letter. I don't consider myself a victim and have made considerable progress at moving forward and gaining peace. The Watchtower is a wicked organization.
Thank you for exposing their ongoing abuses. Please pierce the veil of their congregation level, and go after the larger corporation, Watchtower Bible and Tract Society. They have a treasure trove of records of abusers, most of whom were never reported to authorities or had their crimes covered up in the name of keeping the group free of reproach.
@@jerrychacon8814 what would the elders say if you told them you googled “Jehovah’s witness and child abuse” and went to any source other than the JW website?
@@superbcrayon2082 yes, I should not get side tracked, new Bible studies are starting everyday, I shouldn't not waste my time,talking to people who will not listen, when there are people who do. Remember the JW organization has not slowed down or been stopped, lies accusations, bad publicity dont hinder the truth READ: Acts 5:39 'you may find yourselfs fighters against God'
“By your words you will be condemned.” Matthew 12:37 "True religion in no way practices secretiveness." Watchtower, June 1, 1997 page 6 Letter to Elders, August 23, 2010 "The information is designed for use by the elders only, and other individuals should not have any opportunity to read the information." Shepherd the Flock of God, 2010: “If the accused denies the accusation, the investigating elders should try to arrange a meeting with him and the accuser together. (Note: If the accusation involves child sexual abuse and the victim is currently a minor, the elders should contact the branch office before arranging a meeting with the child and the alleged abuser .) If the accuser or the accused is unwilling to meet with the elders or if the accused continues to deny the accusation of a single witness and the wrongdoing is not established, the elders will leave matters in Jehovah's hands.” “The investigating elders should compose a record, sign it, put it in a sealed envelope, and place it in the congregations confidential file.” Watchtower 1995 Nov 1 pages 28-29: "What Can Elders Do?“ “The names of any remembered abusers should be kept in strict confidence.” “ What if the sufferer decides that he wants to make an accusation? Then the two elders can advise him that, in line with the principle at Matthew 18:15, he should personally approach the accused about the matter.“ “If the accusation is denied, the elders should explain to the accuser that nothing more can be done in a judicial way. And the congregation will continue to view the one accused as an innocent person. The Bible says that there must be two or three witnesses before judicial action can be taken. Even if more than one person remembers abuse by the same individual, the nature of these recalls is just too uncertain to base judicial decisions Steven Lett, JW Broadcasting “Another way we can contribute to the oneness - (is by) rejecting false stories that are designed to separate us from Jehovah’s organization. As an example, think about the apostate-driven lies and dishonesties that Jehovah’s organization is permissive toward pedophiles. I mean, that is ridiculous, isn’t it! If anybody takes action against someone who would threaten our young ones, and takes action to protect our young ones, it is Jehovah’s organization. We reject outright such lies.” “For there is nothing kept secret that will not be revealed, nor will anything hidden not become known and brought to light.” Luke 8:17
Discussing the rape of Dinah, "Why did Dinah bear a measure of responsibility for losing her virginity?" My Book of Bible Stories - story 20 (January 18, 2015) “Treat Him Respectfully” “The intended victim should remember that the rapist is a human. No doubt there are circumstances in his life that have precipitated his behavior. So although a woman should not cower in fear and permit a rapist to intimidate her, at the same time she should treat him understandingly, as a fellow human.” Awake, February 22, 1984
Crazy! They can get away with anything. No matter what nonsense they come up with there will always be millions of JW that accepts everything coming from US and A :-(
I wonder if this is the same case where congregation elders deliberately did not report allegations to the local police, as directed by the organization legal department, (because elders are in fact instructed to do this) but then when those elders got caught, the organization basically abandoned those elders to their fate to wash their hands of the whole thing. The organization will do anything to protect their brand. Remember the "Panorama" documentary, where someone said their motive is "if they cover it up, it only hurts one person, but if it gets out it hurts the whole organization"
Roman Chapter 13 says Jehovah gives civil authorities the AUTHORITY to correct law breakers. Thank you for doing your job. I will continue to in pray for you and myself to do the right thing.
One of the most significant (if not the most) sections of this video is the question and answer section where two EXTREMELY IMPORTANT questions were asked.
No doubt the ongoing investigations will include if the victims had contacted their local congregation leaders ( ministers) and if they were aware of the situation, this was not mentioned and that is a very important point. If they were not aware of any sexual abuse, then these men acted independently even though ascribing themselves as a jehovah's wittinesss. What gets and has gotten the watchtower organization in legal battles and lawsuits is there cover up of these abuses but no proof has been presented to this fact yet or if it can be established. We can't automatically assume the congregations had known about this. Further investigations would have to be conducted. If it can be proven they knew about the abuses, then let the WT organization pay dearly through lawsuits.
The borg will hide any evidence as usual. They now shred any notes obtained during questioning of an accused pedophile and put the innocent victims through more abuse by interrogating them behind closed doors. Some congregation elders allow the abuser, if he is an elder to even interrogate his victim who calls them a liar and puts words in their mouth. Victims are forced to give explicit details of the encounters they have with abusers and are often accused of enticing the victim and enjoying it. I highly doubt anyone will ever be able to fully expose what really goes on behind closed doors of any congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. I was a witness for 40 years and still have family in. They are an evil, controlling ,money and power hungry cult.
The Jehovah's Witnesses live in their own social bubble, where everyone is encouraged to check on others' behavior, and report to the leaders, but not to government authorities. It is difficult for other members of the community not to know what is happening. Abusers, particularly those high ranking in the community, know they will be protected by the leaders, so some will also report their own behavior. Often it's a case of showing some remorse, and that's enough. Also, Jehovah's Witnesses have 'two witness' rule. A victimized child can report CSA, but if a second person doesn't come forward as having witnessed the assault, Jehovah's Witness leaders will consider it unverified and drop the case as if it didn't happen. The Jehovah's Witnesses have a massive database with all the graphically detailed testomonies. This information came to light in the Australian Royal Commission.
Dear PERCEIVE, With so many individuals involved in committing so many crimes and so many victims being victimized multiple times it is improbable that others, both in and out of positions of cult authority, did NOT know what was transpiring. As more and more cases are brought before the civil authorities it is becoming more and more evident that only those in Watchtower congregations who are willingly blind are unaware of the exploding scandal of child sexual abuse.
@@georgesotiroff5080 Thank you for the information. Pennsylvania has a high ratio of Catholics proceeded by other faiths that come below them in membership. The highest sexual abuses being within the Catholic church and the Mormon church. Doing research the Watchtower organization has it's share in sexual abuse activity also. All of the three share one thing in common apart from doctrinal teachings is they are strong (lobbyists) against law changes in reporting sexual abuses to secular authorities. They have been able to derail law changes to reporting abuses to the authorities. Most JW'S, if not all, are unaware of the lobbying their church (legal side) are engaged within the courts to prevent this change to law. Why would this be? It all boils down to money, if they are required ( the 3 mentioned in particular) by law too report abuse this would open a wave of personal lawsuits that could conceivable bankrupt the corporation side of them. God does not come into the picture here and protecting his name. It does if its leader's say it does and the followers believe this, that would instill a distorted fear of God and what displeases him. This is called legalism in religion. This appears too to be the case within the Watchtower organization, it's leaders that issue church dogma to follow, they appear to have a very tight grip on it's members of does and don'ts, that's called legalism. But thats not what I'm focusing on regarding my comment and no bias intended against jehovahs wittinesss. There is a very interesting article on the state of Pennsylvania and it's current laws on reporting abuses, I can’t post the actual address on TH-cam so you would have to paste and copy (Clergy in 33 states are exempt from laws requiring professionals such as teachers, physicians and psychotherapists to report information about alleged child abuse to police or child welfare officials) look for that statement to get to the article, it's a current article, it's not a religious article but a information article regards this subject. Again thanks for your reply.
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Thank you so much, as a former Jehovah’s Witness and now An activist, I commend you for taking this problem within the Jehovah’s Witness organization seriously. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
AMEN!!!
No thank you and the others out here who have put a light on this cult. You and others helped open me and my wife’s eyes. You are appreciated more then you will ever know.
Hello Elaine. This is truly awesome. They are being exposed in so many ways. Thank you for exposing the doctrinal lies!
Hello Elaine love you sister❤️
Please cover this on your channel.
I was a JW and was an Elder for 16 years. Every congregation I was in over the years had a child molester. The JW headquarters has a data base of tens of thousands of them (so I've heard) many more than the Australian headquarters. Do something about this organization, they have hurt a lot of people.
You should collaborate with the authorities. Most Jehovah's Witnesses that I know are good people and I have respect for many of them, however, things like these never should be tolerated. This a serious problem not only among JW, but in all religious organization. The governing body of JW should be accountable for this. They are the ones who dictated those rules.
@@LibrePensador12 I'd love to see the GB in handcuffs! While this issue is in all religious organizations, JWs are one of the few who almost absolutely refuse to work with anybody to fix it.
@@LibrePensador12 horrible as this it is did you know that they are 100 times more likely to be molested in the school system than the catholic church.
This is what I've always said. As a kid, no matter what congregation, and we moved quite a bit, there was always a creepo. There was always that weirdo "brother".
Must have been fantastic to be appointed directly by God ;-)
This goes all the way to the Jehovah's Witnesses Governing Body. You should make them accountable.
They (the GB) saw this coming a long time ago and took steps to insulate themselves through changes in how the organization is structured.
I think it’s going to take a mass “waking up” and subsequent exodus of its members to expose them to anything criminal
Stephen Lett is pedo vibes IMO.
@@romeloburnett - Criminal organizations before them did the same thing, and it didn't work. If they get away with it, it's because this country hasn't matured enough to hold religion accountable for their crimes.
@@PSNDragon618 - Lett, and the dude in the Pillowgate video.
@@EfrainRiveraJunior right, I think you’re referring to RICO laws.
Former JW here too. Thank you for continuing to expose this sick, vile, cult! Take them down!
I didn't hear him say anythign about the congregation failing these children. These were actions by individual men. Way to generalize.
@@annakat3754 The elders are told not to bring reproach upon Jehovah's name by not going to the authorities. The congregations are run by elders.
The JW's say that 2 witnesses must be present during a molestation for it to be truthful! They keep files of known pedophile's and molesters at Bethel.
Did you know the JW's have predicted Armageddon was coming in the early 1900's, and 1970's? Then they went and changed teachings to only Jeeeeehoba knows. It's all brainwashing, controling, sick cult behavior. I am grateful all these lawsuits are forcing them to pony up and pay out for their sick nonsense.
@@nuh-uhx2477 and the Catholic church teaches people go to heaven. Hindu teach we all die and are recreated as something else. Why do you target one religion and not others? Also, other religions also keep records on things and hide things. Seems to me its not one specific faith.
@@annakat3754 All religions are vile, but having been raised a JW and witnessed their vile ways, I especially enjoy watching their demise.
@@annakat3754 Anna quit being ignorant for five seconds and listen, the victims of this cult deserve justice. They aren't entitled to it if it's convenient for the Watchtower Society, they *deserve* justice. A publishing company in New York has never and will never speak for God, and you believe in cult literature more than you do Christ.
"As many of you know, this office takes the abuse of children very seriously." - You can start by eliminating the statute of limitations.
So true!!!
A crime like child abuse or
Mental, emotional and physical abuse should not prescribe!!
These CRIMINALS have to be exposed and PAY!!!
THIS. I was unable to take legal action against the man who sexually abused me at five years of age because I didn’t report it until I was 33.
@@megan148 - Disgraceful!
I just shared this with my parents who are JW. My dad understands and does not know what to say, but my mom says its Jehovah cleaning the org. 😂
@@danekone - I used that, "Jehovah is cleaning the organization" reasoning many times. Then I moved into not knowing what to say. Then I woke up.
It was reading Crisis of Conscience that helped me see it wasn't Jehovah "cleaning his organization." Crisis of Conscience shows that this goes all the way to the top.
Thank every one of you that is helping to DO SOMETHING to help these people. As former JW’s we collectively cringe as we hear the lies from the mouths of JW leaders on the stand under oath.
They do swear on their own bible, I wonder if there’s a reason for that?
Thank you for the hard work and justice in this matter. As a former JW I know this is not uncommon. What IS uncommon is any JW reporting this abuse. The "Two Witness Rule" prevents victims from EVER receiving justice or help. It is deplorable! And YES there is a huge national problem with this, not just national, but WORLD WIDE in the JW Organization.
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The whole organization is built to protect the organization, not the kids. I grew up jw also.
@@Dgarig665 OPA. CRIANÇA NÃO FAZ PARTE DA ORGANIZAÇÃO?
E PORQUE ELAS SAEM DE CASA EM CASA?🤔🤔🤔
@@leilanespoli5372 Hmm, do you feel clever, presenting me with a query in a language other than the one I commented in? Given the emoji at the end, I'm assuming it was witty?
@@leilanespoli5372 If you're asking if I was ever part of the organization, or if I ever went house to house, I'd imagine I was doing so before you were born.
THANK YOU PENNSYLVANIA!!!!
“No matter what power you cloak yourself in, EVERYONE is accountable under the law.”
Go get ‘em AG!!!!!
Thank you for raising awareness for the CSA which runs rampant in the Jehovah’s Witness organisation
That is a false accusation.
@@adrianthomas6244 you are sorely mistaken if you think this is false accusation.
@Elle's Bell's with respect but one example if it runs rampant, in the organisation, how come that in the farcical ARC did the lawyers have to go back over 30yrs ago and pick on one isolated incident when some elders admittedly got it wrong at first but after even in accord with police and court records got an E MAIL from the police thanking them for thier cooperation, in other words STOP! the world I want to get off, JW made a mistake, if this was so called rampant then how come there was no specific more recent case that was used, and before you say anything the number was 547 over a 65 Yr period, which could have been reported by family members or others before it got to the elders attention, considering that the organisation of JW does not create a environment where children are seperate from thier parents, and are therefore classed as NON Institutional in the eyes of the law i mean my comments with respect.
@@adrianthomas6244why do you think you are on the right side of this when you have to lie or state blatantly incorrect information out of ignorance? They found over 1800 instances of abuse attributed to 1,006 perpetrators in the JW Australian branch records. None of them reported to police or child services. That information is easy to find. There is no excuse for you spouting this false information such as this being "one isolated incident."
@Angry20Something no they didn't it was 547 over 65 yrs or about 8 a Yr, and that was 1800 allegations, an allegation doesn't mean it was true, and as that farsical ARC pointed out the majority if not all happened outside congregation grounds, which as the law itself states is NON INSTITUTIONAL, and how on earth could the elders know what is going on someone's home or thier personal lives, neither they yourself, myself or the whole kit and caboodle of the wretched ARC lawyers are mind readers,
Thank you. You are the mouth pieces for these victims against this vile organisation. I myself was abused by an elders son. Thank you.
Me too...
And how please were you alone with a elders son in the first place, where were ur parents.
@@adrianthomas6244
😏 Well , well . . If it isn't a "JEHOVAH's WITNESS🤥 " !! 😉
DISOBEYING YOUR CULT👿 LEADERS !! 😆
"" Defending the Organization "" 😉
Can you Hear it ??👂 Your "tower" CRUMBLES !!! 😌
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@@akatheheretic3014 oh ur apostate towers will crumble very soon, all the prophecies are all coming true, I've even heard that the UN is seriously thinking of banning religion, exactly as revelation says, it goes before the UN every year to do this, and it will JEHOVAH GOD who puts it into thier hearts, so pity help you apostates very soon.
@@akatheheretic3014 how long will you kiss Satan's so called vast soon to be reduced to nothing apostate backside.
As a JW child I learned that cases where one JW commits a crime against another, such as theft, should never be reported to police. Such exposure to the outside world would bring reproach upon Jehovah's name (code for making our religion look bad). If one defrauds another, litigation is discouraged because again, bringing reproach upon Jehovah's name is a very serious matter. If an outsider was interested in our religion, was possibly a future JW but then changed their mind because you reported a crime by a fellow JW to the police (part of Satan's world, remember!) instead of the elders, you could very well become bloodguilty. Yes, _blood guilty_ because their eternal life is involved.
The guilt this cult bears concerning child sexual abuse should come as a surprise to no one.
Bringing reproach on Jehovah’s name? What a complete load of BS! None of us could do such a good job of doing that than they themselves are doing. I would pay good money to watch the GB to be arrested and convicted for all the crimes against humanity they have caused, their personal assts sold and the money distributed to the survivors of CSA.
Many religions/schools are like this.
Another case of committing child abuse, rape and incest under the name of religion just as the Catholic church did to children and nuns for centuries. It certainly makes you wonder if there's a God that allows, knows, about his name used for this behavior against children.
@@allisonlew4508 yes.. sadly, child sexual abuse can be found in pretty much any religious organization or any other large organization, unfortunately . The one big difference is that Jehovah’s Witnesses teach that they are different from all other religions, that they “have the truth”, are the one true religion, that they are the Only religion that has Gods backing; and as such, they claim that things like child sexual abuse does not occur in their organization.
I was a JW for decades I believe with all my heart but now after the total Destruction of my life and family I finally got out and I have found salvation through the simple fact that we are saved by grace the Apostle Paul is our Apostle in the age of grace in which we are in and he says that if you believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God that he died was buried and resurrected on the third day according to the scriptures you will be saved saved by grace your faith counted us righteousness spread the good news to other s everywhere the Witnesses are leading people Straight to Hell I can't believe how many lies they taught us almost everything they taught us is a lie that's why they have so many books that's why they wrote their own Bible and that's why they got rid of the original King James Version Bible because it's the real one
When are you guys really looking into this organization. Other countries already took serious steps to hold them accountable! How many more victims need to suffer!??? Go to their headquarters and demand transparency!
Die WTG gehört zu Babylon, die kann keiner mal so eben anfassen, die werden wahrscheinlich erst fallen, wenn es Babylon als ganzes an den Kragen geht. In der Katholischen Kirche in Frankreich, sind letztes Jahr 330.000 Fälle bekannt geworden, da bewegt sich auch nicht so viel.🤔
Danke für die Nachricht Beauty.
@@Detlef970 bitte!
Please!!!!
Yes, it starts at the top who cover up!
Attorney General Merrick Garland needs to get the FBI involved. This type of behavior needs to be rooted out. Way too many cases in Watchtowerland.
And it is all over the world but the head quarters is in America and if America does not get to the bottom it will not die America have to cut the hard of the snake off children are suffering if they speak out they are cut off from their relative and friends many people commit suicide because of shunning something have to be done these jb men and elders must be held accountable
@@missrob4538 absolutely. This mafia type leadership has no place in America or anywhere else. Any religion that uses shunning should have their tax exempt status revoked. Once that is accomplished, you will see them get rid of this vile practice.
I've never known any.
Study how many in these orgs u have listed are guilty of same. That is how it stays covered up. The only crime where the victims "pay the price" for the perps.
@@annakat3754 Any what?
My family and I left the org a couple years ago. RUN!!
Their team is doing good work! I want to share this with my JW family, but I know they'd say it's apostate lies.
I want to also but you’re right! They would say it’s apostate lies! And not even look at it! So stupidly blinded!
Send it to them anyway!!
Who knows!!
We all know that David Splane and his buddies have been doing a good job talking about the “fake news”, “strange voices” and apostate lies but I just forward this to my indoctrinated daughter since she lives in one of this states - with the excuse if she knew these CRIMINALS in her near congregation!
Was thinking the exact same thing!
Wud you believe that the law wud come out and exposing these ppl? I sure it wud be big law suit. Cult group will do anything always coming under the name of the Lord, while they are corrupt and dirty.... Good job the police are doing. More leave to be in prison...
I already did duck them.
Thankyou so much for standing up for these victims against this vile organization. The organization tries to show outwardly one of love but high up they try to hide their evil ways. Most of normal everyday jw is not aware of this
Fanaticism is what make theme def
But they will be held accountable for closing their eyes See No Evil Hear No Evil just obey the elders or get disfellowshipped and shunned. What a bunch of creeps you know we all have this same responsibility and there's only one way to be saved everything JW taught you is a lie I was a witness for over 30 years and just recently got out thank God I'm saved now the Apostle Paul tells us in the Holy King AV James Bible if you believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God that he died was buried and resurrected on the third day according to the scriptures you will be saved by grace your faith counted you as righteousness sins blotted out in the blood of Christ and yes hell is real if you remain in the wrath of God you will go there the Bible tells you so believe God's word over men and demons
Australian Royal Commission on Child Sexual Abuse Case 29
This ⬆️
Thank you.
Yassss!!🙌🏾🙌🏾🔥🔥My heart goes out to ALL the victims you are brave!!!
THANK YOU, AG Shapiro and team! Please also investigate the "judicial" process of this organization. This is where a tribunal of 3 men question congregation members who have sinned to see if they are deemed repentant or are deserving of being disfellowshipped. These questions are often very detailed asking things like "Did you enjoy it?" This often happens to minors. I believe that now they do ask or encourage parents to be present, but that is not always the case. This is sexual harassment of minors. The men ("elders") who make up these committees are not certified or trained to deal with minors in such a way.
That is a slanderous lie, they are never ever 6old to say something like that, proof you apostates are lying through your teeth.
@@adrianthomas6244 A JW. I was wondering if a JW would come in and say something.
@@peterzinya407 too right, bc I know there are false accusations here.
@@adrianthomas6244 You sound like a catholic. They deny everything. You might as well defend your religion if one is going to be in a religion. Those lawmen and prosecutors dont deal in false accusations.
@@peterzinya407 the real policy of JW actually says which is on an apostate website, that minors do not have to be present, in fact it says that if the person is not emotionally able to face thier accuser they can do so in writing or even telephone in the evidence, if elders really do need to speak to the victim, the victim is welcome to have someone with them, also elders are instructed never to ask personal or embarrassing questions, and to speak consolingly to the victim, this info on letter is going back to 1990s, decades before any apostate website unfortunately spawned into existence, all on the apostate website John BOWEN Brown/ watchtower letters, this apostate really shot himself in the foot so to speak.
Thank you to Attorney Generals office.
This video should be sent to every local district/state attorney's office, along with anyones personal experience with CSA in the JWs. We need to take STRONG action for the safety of our children nation wide.
Thank you sir thank you sir my daughter was rape and now she cannot hold a marriage together I report it to the elders nothing happens please arrest the mothers too they know and cover it up also
Absolutely. THe mothers are also responsible. But I didn't hear him mention anythign about elders knowing.
Thank you!! So glad that they are finally being charged. Leaving it in Jehovahs hands and not allowing anyone to go to law enforcement has to stop.
As a JW, I completely agree with you. I have children. I don’t trust anyone with them. If anything ever happens my first call will be the police. That’s my advice to anyone with children.
Right
That is a blatant lie
I believe I already told you only because it didn't happen to you!
@Kimberly Sanchez not true I was abused at the age of 11 by NON JW kids, even forced to perform sexual acts on myself, if i didn't I was threatened by a beating even with a knife, so with respect does that mean that the NON JW school, or the NON JW entire education establishment worldwide is guilty for what these NON JW individuals done to me, I mean my comments with respect.
Jehovah's Witnesses view child abuse as a sin and not a crime. This is why the Elders and Governing Body members will never turn over an abuser to the police. They may suggest to the child or the parents that they can do so themselves but they will also be counselled that turning over a 'brother' to the authorities could cause division within the congregation. Jehovah's Witnesses also apply the 'Two Witness' rule to cases of sexual abuse. That is to say that the child must bring an eyewitness, or, second person to testify to the abuse or the abuser must confess himself. Naturally, abusers are usually diligent enough to be sure there are no others watching the abuse !
No, the reason they don't turn over any abusers to the police is because they are obsessed with controlling the narrative and trying to portray a squeaky clean image. They don't give a fu*k about "sins" or "crimes" or any of these victims. I grew up in this cesspool of a cult, and my parents and other family members who I love dearly are still lifelong members, but they cannot see how disgusting and insidious this organization truly is. But do not ever question that the leadership will do ANYTHING to attempt to avoid bad press or ever being viewed in a way that "brings reproach" to this massive global organization.
They are part of it ..These adults are not stupid. Organizations like this breed this behavior and are meant to. All religions all cults are exactly the same.
Does a Catholic priest turn over a rapist or child predator if they admit to this during confession?
@@annakat3754 Well, if you were a victim of child sexual abuse you might be asking the wrong question. A better question would be, "WHY WOULDN'T a Catholic priest (or Jehovah;s Witness Elder) turn over a child rapist to the police?" A Catholic priest will claim 'clergy-penitent privelege'. But you raise a really interesting similarity between these two religions and it is this; For over 120 years The Watchtower Society has criticised Babylon the Great, of which the Catholic Church is a major part, for practising the unscriptural ritual of confession to a priest. Yet, when Jehovah's Witnesses find themselves in a position of moral corruption (not reporting a crime), they claim the EXACT same clergy-penitent relationship ! The hypocrisy is there for all to see ! (For reference you may view the written record of the Australian Royal Commission report 2017 and the video testimony of Governing Body member Geoffrey Jackson.)
@@petertocher6845 This was exactly the excuse given to me, that the elders couldn't divulge the confession. My question was what about the scripture at Leviticus 5:1 if you get to hear of a thing and do not report it you become a sharer with them in their sin. He didn't know what to say.
Thank you so much for highlighting the paedophile problems with jehovah's witnesss.
As a former member of the JWs. Thank you. I was sexually and physically assaulted as a child from relatives. It was known throughout 3 congregations by a CPS worker and a doctor and nothing was done to help me. I know of at least 3 other victims and we have all have been effectively silenced by the organization. Thank you so very much!
Call the hotline! Step up if you can! I know it’s not easy
Easier said than done
But see if you or the others will help expose the Watchtower with their cover up pedophiles!!!
Wish you the best and lots of blessings!
@@migdaliafuentes1618 I called on Friday! I was the one was the loudest of the victims I will be darned to stop now.
@@stricklyliz well done!!!👏👏. Wish you the best!!
I’m so sorry for one of the worst experiences a child can go through! Try to Get a good compensation out of the Watchtower!!!
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Hugs and stay safe!!!!
So did you condemn the CPS worker also, or just the JW?
My husbands sister was raped by dad & when she finally reported it they kicked her out at 15 & said terrible things about her & refused to ever talk to her again.
Governing body and every elder needs to be held accountable also. They need the database
I didn't hear anything about any elders or gov bodies knowing about these cases or covering anything up. Where did you get that info regarding this situation?
@@annakat3754 You didn't hear about the cases of the Governing Body and Elders knowing about the worldwide abuse of children amongst JW's because you are actively discouraged from finding out by these very men. As I have already replied to you in another thread, the GB (specifically Geoffrey Jackson) have acknowledged their database of paedophile records and is doing everything they can to keep them from the police. I can give you court links to read rather than looking through 'apostate' sites if you'd rather.
@@annakat3754 It's a well known fact. They have it all recorded and keep it all silenced. They are a despicable abusive cult
@@annemurphy8074 So then why aren't they being shut down by authorities?
@@annakat3754 Powerful people can get away with things for quite a long time. Until they don't. I grew up being trafficked by a group of very high up powerful people in a Freemason cult. They managed to make all their crimes "go away" much like the JW's have done. The JW's are about to face some well deserved music.
At 4:35 I'm slack jawed to hear that the sexually abused child's mother knew what was going on and reminded her to "LOCK HER DOOR"... HORRIFIC‼️
My sister had to sleep with a knife in bed with her to keep my step dad away
raised in jw
I know an elders wife that kept her mouth shut about her elder husbasnd's abuse ( not sexual) and trained her kids to do the same. Her agenda was about not losing face or her position in the congregation. She and her husband are monsters when there position is threatened. Otherwise they appear to be pillars of the congregation.
Obviously, these people cannot see what’s in front of them.
@@julioalcaraz5417 : Oh, the mother sees it...Her solution is criminal...🥀
Please now go get their secret databases of offenders
I was part of this jehovahs witnesses and I was abused multiple times they manipulated me using the excuse that god says we can love all then continued to abuse me multiple congregations multiple pedophiles some are dead now as I'm hoyoka and that's there karma I feel sorry for anyone who is stuck in this horrible organisation that endangers adults and children ripping them apart from the real world and using fear tactics to make them wallow and bow down to abuse its disgusting I'm currently in hospital recovering from complex PTSD because of this organisation and other issues mainly child abuse I pray for those victims I wish them well and I wish peoples eyes inside that organisation will wake the fuck up including most of my family 💔
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Thank you. I was severely physically and emotionally abused. Fled. It is about time justice and fair play have a chance. A NY attorney.
@@janicehussock7735 il keep praying for you and those stuck with the grief and pain from these evil people much love to you stay strong god is with you 🙏 ❤️ 💙 🤍💜🤎💛🧡
Luke you are a strong person! 💪🙏
@@CULTureMindControl thank you sometimes I feel weak but then I remember why I'm here and what I'm here for I'm currently finding the last few days pretty hard after seeing this on the news just wish something was done in my town I'm currently stuck in hospital and it's very straining on my mental health I got off the ward for 10 mins the other day it's a weird feeling being back into the public I feel like this community wants me dead tbh but I'm still standing and still fighting for my rights to live 💔 its just hard to deal with some days I feel stuck and unable to move forward I've been gang stalked and abused most of my life due to manipulation tactics and I'm made out to be a horrible person when I stand up for myself it's literally killing me I'm in hospital from a suicide attempt because the pain is unreasonable and unfair
Sirs, thank you for your candid words and determination to stand up for those who have been unable to protect themselves. Thank you from an ex-JW abuse survivor.
My mother should be held accountable...although I'm in south Africa...was told to leave it in Jehovah's hands ....I'm now 48 and my mother has gotten away with some awfull horrors inflicted on her 3children and is still a Jehovah's witness
how horrible for you and your siblings.
I am a former JW and was abused. I was told to let god take care of the man that abused me. Sadly he is now dead and i NEVER saw justice. TY for helping those that can. I did report but was told i had no case. I am glad that this is bing brought to light. TY some justice is being served.
In my eyes, that WAS God dealing with him. Now that he's dead he can't hurt anyone else. I wish all of them* (child molesters) were dead.
My dear friend I hear you! I hope you find comfort knowing that person is not around to hurt others! I know he hurt you and justice is not served mine was 43 years ago and I was publicly reproved while not baptized for sex before marriage! Life was dark growing up a witness. I'm out and happy I often wonder how my parents could side with the elders it's been many years since I've spoken to them! My love is with you!
He’s in hell. Guaranteed.
Hold his wife accountable
Wow. I started to feel nauseous watching this. They are going to get flooded with calls. May Justice prevail.
I Love you Josh! Thank you! thank you! thank you! A strong advocate for the victims!
That horrific cult needs “new light” (JW words) 🙄shed all over it so that “the truth” (JW words) about them is known throughout the world.
My heart hurts for all of the victims whose lives are destroyed.
I thank God that my mom, dad and I left in the mid ‘70’s.
My sister and her husband (an elder) 🙄 are still in the cult,
along with their adult children and grandchildren.
Everything the JW cult touches it destroys, especially families. 😥
Thanks for bringing this to light. They use their common faith to assault these kids, and the culture of silence allow these perverts to act with impunity.
So glad they were found out and brought to justice.
I got married to a JW man a year after getting baptized. Shortly after, the sheriff came to question him about molesting his daughter. The elders said to not tell anybody because it would bring reproach on Jehovah’s name. Later, 3 years later this same man was watching porn in front my 10 year old daughter. When I went to the elders the first thing I was told was not to tell anybody. The guy Is still giving bible readings and going out in field service. It’s despicable how they carry The Most High name to tarnish it! I don’t want anything to do with this organization and I’m looking forward for our divorce to be final!
Why tell the elders, why not go straight to the police, as the WT society have been saying for decades.
Report only to the Police! Wtchtower has nothing with GOD...they are hiding pedophiles!!
GET OUT!
Run and never look back
@@adrianthomas6244 I told the elders and the police. The point of my comment was to show how the elders handled the situation
I recently asked the Canadian Branch what they're doing with the report I made on a pedophile elder. He also abused his own children as well as myself and others. I wanted to know how they store my report, for how long, and who has access. They hung up on me.
During my hearing for "apostasy," multiple elders (a few of whom I did not know) KNEW about the abuse report I had made. But I had never told them, of course. Somehow they had knowledge of it all. They clearly have access to it.
Good for you starting to take action, but as you can see, you cannot go to the fox tending the hen house. Take the next step to the authorities. Research how to take those steps. So sorry for your abuse and those others. Take care.
@@lachicarivers51demilo52 Yes already done that, for sure! There's an ongoing investigation by police.
@@lachicarivers51demilo52 just sucks because a lot of victims don't want to talk about it still. It's a lot of stress for them, of course.
Call the hotline mentioned in the video!
Seek for justice!they have to pay!!!
This is Jehovahs due time for justice!!!
And obey the authorities- it’s a CRIME!!
@@truthnotlies and I imagine… more if they still have family members in!
Thank you. I was raised in a JW household, and glad I am free of this cult now. This high control group hides so many forms of abuse. These disgusting predators, and this cult, need to be held accountable.
Oh how the mighty have fallen, good work Mr Shapiro and keep going!
Pride happens before a fall, a great deal of trouble and ruin. That is what the Watchtower Society's elders, and the Watchtower Society itself, have learned too late to avoid legal consequences.
I left 26 years ago after I read apocalypse delayed. I had a weirdo ministerial servant(deacon) when I was 19 who would strip to his underwear & try to wrestle me to the ground. I reported to elders they accused me of lying on this faithful brother, they said he was baptized longer he wouldn't do that...
I was friends with a ministerial servant's wife, who told her husband some personal things I had told her. He then used that info to try and sleep with me. I turned him in to the elders, and got accused of trying to seduce him.
My sister in law was raped by a ministerial servant. When she reported it to the elders, the man lied and said it was consensual. They disfellowshipped her afterwards for “fornication”.
Former JW here and I THANK YOU SO MUCH for bringing light on these ongoing issues since the beginning! They hide so many child abusers and parents don’t know this. There are so many layers to unpack but man oh man this is a breath of fresh air
This light is also not new light. This has been happening for many many years.
Im jw with one foot out the door this need to be banned from this country
When is this organisation going to be held to account.
This situation takes up every state with JW. All the info needed is at their headquarters in NY in a database that no one seems to be able to get their hands on.
Except Attorney, Mr. Zalkin…he’s in San Diego County.
I was born and raised a JW. This cult destroyed my life before it ever had a chance to begin and it ruined my entire family. I hate this cult and I hope they go away soon.
They have to pay for their sins and CRIME!!!
DOWN WITH THE TOWER!!!!
How? What happened?
I am a former Jehovah witness . all of this does shock me. I never experienced this,but I am glad this is being looked at. My sisters are still witnesses they were never abused. My mother was a good witness she died of cancer in 2014. This all shicks me and hurts me. I did not hear of this abuse till I got older. My 3 brothers and father were never witnesses. I still believe in God as a Christian in another denomination. I just pray that all this evil will be eradicated.
I am so sorry for you
And I know exactly how you feel
I am 64 and just starting to recover from this mess
My parents are gone now but there are family members still stuck in it
I was only a child I didn't know any better
The destructive path is very long and wide
Thank you as a former member and childhood victim myself. My hope is that these all too common stories come out of the darkness and the truth about the ‘truth’ is exposed
Thank you, DA Shapiro, for your tireless efforts in binging this to the attention of all Pennsylvanians. and exposing the flaw and ignorance of this organization's members.
Thank you for helping these children. I was also raised as a Jehovah's Witness. It was personally knowing women & Children that were being physically and sexually abused that was the primary reason for leaving. This is a major issue in this organization not just in your state (I'm in Louisiana) but world wide. See the Australian Royal Commission. If a victim comes forward they risk being Disfellowshipped (Excommunicated) and losing everyone they are close to with the shunning forced on them by the organization. These children where very brave.
You do NOT get disfellowshipped for being abused!
@@susanbajjada2960 Susan you must still be in. I was once where you are thinking that the only way a person gets df'd is if they were unrepentant of a wrong doing. After all thats we were taught right. I was a 4th generation JW. My father an elder, mother & grandmother both Reg Pioneers, and myself an Aux Pioneer. I went with other brothers and sisters to visit Bethel, Stanley Theater and Patterson. I believed this was the true life and how everyone should live. I was raised in this organization and it was everything that my life was based off of. The last thing I ever wanted was for it to be wrong in any way. My first experience that made me raise an eye brow was when I found out a MS was abusing his wife and children to the point that the wife had to be hospitalized. He remained a MS and it was never reported to authorities. The next one was when i saw another MS hit and throw his wife into furniture. She tried to leave him and the elders called and while on speaker phone I heard them threaten to pull her into a judicial meeting for leaving him. And mark me for allowing her to stay at my house. I was latter on her judicial meeting as a witness of her abuse and the elder stated "its ok for a man to hit his wife every now and then" she was df'd for the appearance of wrong doing. They were in a neighboring cong. In the cong I was in there was an under age young teen age girl that a 50+ brother in a neighboring cong had sexual contact with. Yes he was df'd but it was never reported to authorities. I wanted to tell you a little bit of my story so you understand I didnt come to this place lightly.
To answer your statement. Yes, if a person chooses to speak up and not remain quiet after they are told by elders to do so they can be df'd, I believe they call it causing dissent in the congregation. If you still dont believe find the elders handbook (the publication that only elders get to see) called "Shepherding the Flock of God" Find the videos from the Australian Royal Commission, the California court cases where the organization refused to turn over their pedophile database, and the oh so many heart breaking testimonies from former witness that were abused. These children risked everything and are most certainly brave for doing so.
@@susanbajjada2960 Are you still blind?. Wake up! Ex JW are telling the true.
That is a slanderous false accusation
@@jwnomore2488 where in the elders handbook does it say not to report, and that any who do will get df, especially as one of ur fellow apostles unwittingly downloaded letters from the WT thinking he was going to expose JW, BUT it well and truly backfired, bc there are over 20 letters written by the WT society that says quote, " elders are instructed to report child abuse immediately when they learn of it, and parents, victims, others are free to report at anytime and there are no sanctions for it, all letters for elders eyes to see, so explain that one.
The light is certainly getting brighter !
Thank you not just for arresting them but for telling the world exactly what they do because the religion covers for them. I left that cult 10 years ago and this is still so hard to hear because I know exactly the environment that allows this to happen. It’s brainwashed people that are practically groomed for this.
When you get so "puffed up with pride" use classes, shunning, closed door judgements, behind those walls adults dont even have a voice. There was 3 teen suicides in my old congregation, I specifically remeber the parents showing up at the very next meeting like nothing giving comments like it was another normal day.
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They're so messed up in the head.
The Watchtower Society is finally reaping what it sowed after more than 140 years of impunity. It's judgment time! I think of all the victims who died in their isolation. May justice be faced on behalf of all living and dead victims.
Thank you
Thank God🙏 this wicked evil organization is being exposed. Thanks you for sharing!
@illawarrior hill It's a bit different with the Jehovah's Witnesses, as they have a massive global data base of details of abuse that has been reported to organization leaders, but not Government Authorities. This information came to light in the Australian Royal Commission. Unlike the Catholic Church, the Jehovah's Witnesses have years of incriminating evidence recorded. Also, the Jehovah's Witnesses are, by every academic definition, a cult. The Catholic Church isn't so much. So the more information about the Jehovah's Witness organisation is exposed, the worse it will look.
@illawarrior hill good news: this cult in the past have ridiculed the Catholic Church because pedophile cases !
Now it’s the Watchtowers turn!
Hopefully they will be writing a front page in the watchtower and awake magazines about their sins and coverup!
And atleast the leader (pope) asked for forgiveness to the world for allowing the coverups!!!
Thank God🙏 these wicked evil individuals are being exposed. Thanks you for sharing!
There. Fixed the spelling for you
*Loomis, California CONGREGATION the little boys were being CSA in the kingdom hall bathroom in the 1990s the elders HID the abuse and one of the boys committed suicide too, after the elders SHUNNED & Disfellowshipped (organized hate) him later as a teenager (Timothy Clark) and a vew of the victims sued the Watchtower and WON Their case. The elders SHREDDED and destroyed documents from CSA case, because there is videos and instruction from the corporation to do that. Sadly the local cities wouldn't even put this shocking case in the local newspaper and this church is still sitting at parks trying to recruit their youth and the same elders still hide abuse.*
Put them all in prison.
Please sir do not just look at the local elders please get to the eight men at the top who are called governing body they are dangerous people who pamper the men and treat women and children like dirt help up sir
I'll be honest, they are all kinda creepy.
They are creepy when they never use to show their faces it was better but now /hem gain celebrity status them all over the place and really creepy
Some of those eight are doing the molesting themselves so that's why they are pampering their own.
Thank you for exposing this cult.
We are so very proud of the work that you did. We need MANY, MANY, MANY more officers and agents in our states. You all do us proud. you are shining examples of what our law officials should strive to be.
Thank you so much for bringing light to this ongoing issue. Myself and at least 13 others were sexually abused by a member of our congregation when we were children. Nothing was ever reported to the police and this is absolutely why he was able to continue harming children. He was deemed “repentant” and allowed to remain. He’s still there to this day. I left the organization once realizing the extent of how child abusers are protected from legal action. My family now shuns me for that, while NOT shunning the abuser. Children are not protected. They even have a section in their secret elders book where it states that viewing child pornography is not to be considered child abuse but warrants “strong counseling”.
During JW meetings the young ones are not separated from their families, there is no JW schools for children so i find it odd how you become alone with an adult JW??? Maybe a relative? Dont know,JW organization congregation do not cover up or handlle serious law matters! Molesting, rape, murder, theft. Nor should they try to do so. The only reason i can find that nothing was done to the person accused is there was no proof. Were you given any medical test to prove you were sexually abused? I am sorry for your leaving, but dont blame Jah for a imperfect persons wrong doing.Jehovah will let the truth come out! Eventually!!!
@@jerrychacon8814 I blamed the organization. Watchtower is not equivalent to god. I suggest you do more research to see how many coverups there are. My friend was raped by her brother and he even admitted it to the elders. Nothing was done. This is one of COUNTLESS similar stories. Stop saying people left “God” when they left Watchtower.
@@megan148I've been to many congregations and been a JW all my life, I've never heard of such badness happening in any JW organization, not saying it couldnt happen as people are imperfect just never heard of it. People say and do wrong in the JW organization I would not blame God his word is perfect, if something is not right in the congregation Jehovah will see to it that it is brought to the fore and in time corrected soon we will see the destruction of all wickedness, the truth will come out! Dont get swept away with the wicked. Pray to Jehovah, he will answer prayers according to his will, ask a mature older one for advice, go to another congregation and talk to a elder there. Get proof, go to the police.
@@jerrychacon8814 these things were happening in three separate congregations I went to. Wake up.
@@megan148 ive never heard of anything like that in any congregation, let alone multiple congregations, sorry. if a person does do serious wrong they are disfelowshipped and never shielded by elders in the congregation by there actions that being held accountable by law courts and or prison. Jehovah is not blind his son is head of the congregation his eyes are a firery flame and he sees all goings on, and problems of a serious nature will be brought to light. No one will be able to escape his judgment, no one. Whoever is lying will be punished.men can fool other men but not God!
I'm so glad that someone is finally doing something about the abuses in the JW's! I've heard about these abuses for over a decade. Hopefully, the PA authorities also know that not only does the church keep detailed records of the abuse cases with the names of the abusers & victims but there's also a women who worked for the church for a long time who has the records. Once she found out about what had been happening, she copied the info & brought it home before she & her husband left the 'faith'. She was featured in a documentary about the abuses in the church. If any ex-JW's know the name of that woman, please contact the PA authorities! She could be a great help to them.
Well sure all you'd have to do is Google it I know who you're talking about I've seen her before on TH-cam talking about that just Google it and just say who's the woman that worked at Bethel and has the records of all the abuse
More false accusations
Hey Adrian, I’d almost bet that the Catholic Churches legal description also says to report ABUSES to the authorities.
Was born into JW. This all sounds so familiar. Preston park and Chisholm trail congregations were so sketchy in the 80’s and early 90s. I just refused to go one Sunday. Never been back. Family still hates me.
Is that in Texas? I live near a Chisholm trail..
@@marvelprince9893 yes. In Plano. Kingdom Hall is at Custer and hedgecoxe.
Hope the mother was charged too. How disgusting. Lock them up and bring the death penalty to those who do this to our children. Sick people, pure evil. No excuses for it. Peace!
Just think, Kingdom Hall contribution box money in the millions $$$ is being spent defending hundreds of cases 💸💸💸💸💸
Just one more of a myriad of reasons I got myself and my kids out of that nightmare organization.
It is very difficult to continue life as a Survivor. I have made it to 67....lost my entire family when i revealed what I experienced. This horror needs to stop. 1 in 4 girls 1 in 7 boys are abused. Psa's need to be blared to communities. Pedos are everywhere. Facts.
Thank you very much for believing in the victims and doing a serious and responsible investigation. We hope that the victims come out of the darkness and ostracism and finally be heard by justice. The Watchtower has to pay for their crimes! Thank you for being the Voice and justice for so many victims who have been silenced by this evil organization!
Happened in Atchison County Kansas too. It's disgusting that any person "of faith" could preach God's teachings, then go against all of it. I was lucky enough to escape the Witnesses before I was violated, many of my friends did not. It's not just sexual assault. You would be hard pressed to find a more brutally abusive group of people when it comes to child discipline. It's not only condoned, it's expected. Even during "meetings" at the kingdom hall. This I did not escape.
I wonder if the police knows that when a child tells others in their cult about the abuse, they are not to call the authorities, but to tell an "elder" who only calls the legal department at the watchtower compound in NY instead. Then nothing gets done, and the victim gets blamed for being raped/molested, and nothing else happens. So heartbreaking!
Thank you all SO MUCH for what you're doing! It gives hope to the jw's who are allowed to see this happening.
Thank you. I can't say that enough.
God bless all of you.
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They are allowed to & do call the authorities. But, only when someone questions them at the Kingdom Hall or their street carts. They do not like questions from critical thinkers.
But, as you said, they do not call authorities if a child is being molested.😡
@@dogsdroolllquinavancepasre6756 Actually, yes they do. In the past, just as in other faiths & walks of life, this horror wasn't dealt with properly (in that it was dealt with by disfellowshipping the perpetrator - unless the victim wanted to go to the authorities) but now they have to report - & willingly do so.
And you know this for a fact. How?
Why do they have a database of so many thousands of unreported crimes that they will NOT turn over to police. They only might
disfellowship the perp if there’s a confession or 2 witness to each crime. Disfellowshipping is NOT an appropriate punishment for a CRIME. And yes, in order to “keep the organization clean” they don’t want anyone talking about it at all. They do not care about the children. I’ve written to bethel on this matter and their response was exactly that and that Jehovah would take care of it in his own time. Rape is a crime and that’s how “worldly people” view it. You don’t fiddle with children!!! Period. And you NEVER let the perp get away with it by still allowing him to keep all congregational privileges. Yes, they do disfellowship the one raped, for talking about it. That’s why they don’t want anyone in the org talking to disfellowshipped ones. They don’t want you to know “the (dirty) truth”. Those who speak out about their abuse are called apostates by the elders.
You need to look at the “Elders Handbook”. (No women are allowed to touch it.) The men in the org can get away with absolutely anything if no one knows about it. Heck you can get disfellowshipped just for asking about it. Try it. It’s available online though because it was required to be made public by court order & was used against them in court. Most congregants don’t know that though.
@@dogsdroolllquinavancepasre6756 Good morning!🌞
That's disgusting that the gb tells their indoctrinated to lie like that to people. And the gb lies to them, they lie to the courts, to the governments, etc.
I'm having a very difficult time trying to find something that's actually good or true in the wt teachings beside the sexual sins. 🤔
My heart just breaks for all of the jw's. I pray and pray that they will all wake up before it's too late for them.
Love always my friend. Have a beautiful day!
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Why would you not go the law? Common sense.
Let’s see then blame apostates and demons for this.
I thank the Pennsylvania Grand Jury & all involved for LISTENING & taking action to launch this huge Investigation into the systemic CSA & the cover up of it in the jehovah's witness church.
I’m not sure anyone can grasp how many people could be coming forward with this offer of representation and support .Wowowoowow. Thank God above!
Finally, Maxine, your sister will get justice.
Thank you, hope this will be known to all JW who doesn’t know anything about this real truth of CSA in their own org.
The jehovah witnesses will just deny it exists. Just like they always have done. They refuse to believe anything negative about the cult. It's a conscious choice with the jehovah witness cult.
Very sad, disturbing. The children's innocence destroyed, their little minds and hearts polluted. Judge throw the book at the predators. Please little ones you are not to blame 😔😥😢😭
Thanks to Joe Biden for signing the: "Eliminating the Limits to Justice for C.S.A. Victims Act" in Sept 2022
-- it allows _civil suits_ to go forward with no statute of limitations barrier, so the victims can have at least some compensation
This is a dangerous cult!! Thank you for charging these evil people.
This is the result of shunning and not taking care of their people. When seious issues arise, Watchtower puts their head in the sand. Thanks Josh Shapiro for doing an outstanding job on this 70 year old issue of Watchtower
More false accusations,
Wow, I am appalled by so many JW crime stories. I never knew that many people in this organization suffered so much. The silence is deafening. I am sorry for those who have suffered much. 😔
There are a lot of false accusations here, and I can humbly prove it.
There also a lot of true accusations. I’m a survivor of child SA from my JW family. I escaped on my own after begging for help to the elders since that’s the only people allowed to solve issues, and not one of them did anything for me as a child. They didn’t even take me seriously. I’m not the only one…
Former JW here. I served or slaved to be more accurate as a Pioneer, MS, for years and was squeaky clean by JW standards. I witnessed firsthand, the attempted silencing of those who were victimized by others in the congregation. I was warned that if I brought up the abuse to anyone else, it would result in a judicial committee being formed against me. The elders taking the side of the criminal emboldened the person and I had to get a restraining order because of threats against my life. No action was taken against the criminal by the elders or CO. In court, the criminal admitted to raping one non-JW who was 12 at the time and decades ago, but denied everything else. Not only did I not remain silent, I created a web page hosting the audio from the courtroom, sent the link to every JW I knew by email, and exposed the person. It was also the first time I questioned the bold claims by the organization, specifically the claim of being God's channel. I researched the 1914 dating used to establish this claim and within a month I wrote a disassociation letter. I don't consider myself a victim and have made considerable progress at moving forward and gaining peace. The Watchtower is a wicked organization.
Jail them all!!
Wolves in sheep's clothing.
@@mariapierce2707 The sheep think the shepherd is protecting them from the wolves. Only to find out that they are to be eaten by the shepherd.
Thank you for exposing their ongoing abuses. Please pierce the veil of their congregation level, and go after the larger corporation, Watchtower Bible and Tract Society. They have a treasure trove of records of abusers, most of whom were never reported to authorities or had their crimes covered up in the name of keeping the group free of reproach.
Baloney, there is no ongoing problems in JW congregations. No cover ups, baloney.ive been a JW all my life never heard of any thing lime this.
@@jerrychacon8814 what would the elders say if you told them you googled “Jehovah’s witness and child abuse” and went to any source other than the JW website?
@@superbcrayon2082ive never googled 'JW and child abuse.'
@@superbcrayon2082 yes, I should not get side tracked, new Bible studies are starting everyday, I shouldn't not waste my time,talking to people who will not listen, when there are people who do. Remember the JW organization has not slowed down or been stopped, lies accusations, bad publicity dont hinder the truth READ: Acts 5:39 'you may find yourselfs fighters against God'
“By your words you will be condemned.” Matthew 12:37
"True religion in no way practices secretiveness." Watchtower, June 1, 1997 page 6
Letter to Elders, August 23, 2010
"The information is designed for use by the elders only, and other individuals should not have any opportunity to read the information."
Shepherd the Flock of God, 2010:
“If the accused denies the accusation, the investigating elders should try to arrange a meeting with him and the accuser together. (Note: If the accusation involves child sexual abuse and the victim is currently a minor, the elders should contact the branch office before arranging a meeting with the child and the alleged abuser .) If the accuser or the accused is unwilling to meet with the elders or if the accused continues to deny the accusation of a single witness and the wrongdoing is not established, the elders will leave matters in Jehovah's hands.” “The investigating elders should compose a record, sign it, put it in a sealed envelope, and place it in the congregations confidential file.”
Watchtower 1995 Nov 1 pages 28-29:
"What Can Elders Do?“
“The names of any remembered abusers should be kept in strict confidence.” “ What if the sufferer decides that he wants to make an accusation? Then the two elders can advise him that, in line with the principle at Matthew 18:15, he should personally approach the accused about the matter.“ “If the accusation is denied, the elders should explain to the accuser that nothing more can be done in a judicial way. And the congregation will continue to view the one accused as an innocent person. The Bible says that there must be two or three witnesses before judicial action can be taken. Even if more than one person remembers abuse by the same individual, the nature of these recalls is just too uncertain to base judicial decisions
Steven Lett, JW Broadcasting
“Another way we can contribute to the oneness - (is by) rejecting false stories that are designed to separate us from Jehovah’s organization. As an example, think about the apostate-driven lies and dishonesties that Jehovah’s organization is permissive toward pedophiles. I mean, that is ridiculous, isn’t it! If anybody takes action against someone who would threaten our young ones, and takes action to protect our young ones, it is Jehovah’s organization. We reject outright such lies.”
“For there is nothing kept secret that will not be revealed, nor will anything hidden not become known and brought to light.” Luke 8:17
What month and year is that broadcasting quote from
Discussing the rape of Dinah, "Why did Dinah bear a measure of responsibility for losing her virginity?" My Book of Bible Stories - story 20 (January 18, 2015)
“Treat Him Respectfully”
“The intended victim should remember that the rapist is a human. No doubt there are circumstances in his life that have precipitated his behavior. So although a woman should not cower in fear and permit a rapist to intimidate her, at the same time she should treat him understandingly, as a fellow human.” Awake, February 22, 1984
That's fucked up
Yeah, that's some disgusting bullshit right there.
Crazy! They can get away with anything. No matter what nonsense they come up with there will always be millions of JW that accepts everything coming from US and A :-(
When I saw this article since wake up, I was so shocked why I didn’t realize how insane it is, and was distributing it door to door. Ugh!
Dirty criminals😡 they have to pay!!
Thanks for sharing the literature! I needed it for my notes!!!
Stay safe!
wolves clothed as sheep
Are there creeps in every group? Is there ANYWHERE safe for kids? Sickening❗️
The elders are accessories after the fact. They ought to be jailed with the perpetrators.
This is absolutely horrifying. I'm relieved to hear that authorities are prosecuting these perverted evil criminals‼️😶
There needs to be a comprehensive, National investigation of the Watchtower organization.
Never trust a self professed man of God. Never.
Oh this is so dark and sick...keep bringing it into the light...💔🙏💔...Amen.
I wonder if this is the same case where congregation elders deliberately did not report allegations to the local police, as directed by the organization legal department, (because elders are in fact instructed to do this) but then when those elders got caught, the organization basically abandoned those elders to their fate to wash their hands of the whole thing. The organization will do anything to protect their brand. Remember the "Panorama" documentary, where someone said their motive is "if they cover it up, it only hurts one person, but if it gets out it hurts the whole organization"
Roman Chapter 13 says Jehovah gives civil authorities the AUTHORITY to correct law breakers. Thank you for doing your job. I will continue to in pray for you and myself to do the right thing.
Thank goodness. It’s about time.
One of the most significant (if not the most) sections of this video is the question and answer section where two EXTREMELY IMPORTANT questions were asked.
No doubt the ongoing investigations will include if the victims had contacted their local congregation leaders ( ministers) and if they were aware of the situation, this was not mentioned and that is a very important point. If they were not aware of any sexual abuse, then these men acted independently even though ascribing themselves as a jehovah's wittinesss. What gets and has gotten the watchtower organization in legal battles and lawsuits is there cover up of these abuses but no proof has been presented to this fact yet or if it can be established. We can't automatically assume the congregations had known about this. Further investigations would have to be conducted. If it can be proven they knew about the abuses, then let the WT organization pay dearly through lawsuits.
The borg will hide any evidence as usual. They now shred any notes obtained during questioning of an accused pedophile and put the innocent victims through more abuse by interrogating them behind closed doors. Some congregation elders allow the abuser, if he is an elder to even interrogate his victim who calls them a liar and puts words in their mouth. Victims are forced to give explicit details of the encounters they have with abusers and are often accused of enticing the victim and enjoying it. I highly doubt anyone will ever be able to fully expose what really goes on behind closed doors of any congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. I was a witness for 40 years and still have family in. They are an evil, controlling ,money and power hungry cult.
Of course Elder that knew about this cases did cover up the crimes.
The Jehovah's Witnesses live in their own social bubble, where everyone is encouraged to check on others' behavior, and report to the leaders, but not to government authorities. It is difficult for other members of the community not to know what is happening. Abusers, particularly those high ranking in the community, know they will be protected by the leaders, so some will also report their own behavior. Often it's a case of showing some remorse, and that's enough.
Also, Jehovah's Witnesses have 'two witness' rule. A victimized child can report CSA, but if a second person doesn't come forward as having witnessed the assault, Jehovah's Witness leaders will consider it unverified and drop the case as if it didn't happen. The Jehovah's Witnesses have a massive database with all the graphically detailed testomonies. This information came to light in the Australian Royal Commission.
Dear PERCEIVE,
With so many individuals involved in committing so many crimes and so many victims being victimized multiple times it is improbable that others, both in and out of positions of cult authority, did NOT know what was transpiring.
As more and more cases are brought before the civil authorities it is becoming more and more evident that only those in Watchtower congregations who are willingly blind are unaware of the exploding scandal of child sexual abuse.
@@georgesotiroff5080 Thank you for the information. Pennsylvania has a high ratio of Catholics proceeded by other faiths that come below them in membership. The highest sexual abuses being within the Catholic church and the Mormon church. Doing research the Watchtower organization has it's share in sexual abuse activity also. All of the three share one thing in common apart from doctrinal teachings is they are strong (lobbyists) against law changes in reporting sexual abuses to secular authorities. They have been able to derail law changes to reporting abuses to the authorities. Most JW'S, if not all, are unaware of the lobbying their church (legal side) are engaged within the courts to prevent this change to law. Why would this be? It all boils down to money, if they are required ( the 3 mentioned in particular) by law too report abuse this would open a wave of personal lawsuits that could conceivable bankrupt the corporation side of them. God does not come into the picture here and protecting his name. It does if its leader's say it does and the followers believe this, that would instill a distorted fear of God and what displeases him. This is called legalism in religion. This appears too to be the case within the Watchtower organization, it's leaders that issue church dogma to follow, they appear to have a very tight grip on it's members of does and don'ts, that's called legalism. But thats not what I'm focusing on regarding my comment and no bias intended against jehovahs wittinesss. There is a very interesting article on the state of Pennsylvania and it's current laws on reporting abuses, I can’t post the actual address on TH-cam so you would have to paste and copy (Clergy in 33 states are exempt from laws requiring professionals such as teachers, physicians and psychotherapists to report information about alleged child abuse to police or child welfare officials) look for that statement to get to the article, it's a current article, it's not a religious article but a information article regards this subject. Again thanks for your reply.
Go Pennsylvania!! Way to go Josh Shapiro and team!❤