The Witnesses

Everyone involved in this project of showing what really is going on within this religion did an amazing job showing facts and the truth. I think this week will be marked in history as the moment the cracks became so big, even the governing body can't lie anymore. Trey Bundy- kudos to you and your staff. Amazing

JWs haven't been taught critical thinking. For instance does stating, "You have the right to report to police" mean that JWs will feel free to do so? JWs repeatedly take statements, whether from the Bible or from worldly authorities, out of context. Put into context they can mean something entirely different.

For instance, in the context of Watchtower doctrine it was shown over and over by the ARC that such comments are misleading when taken out of the context of other JW directives.

Given in the context of Watchtower doctrine, it goes like this, "You have a right to report to police but why would you want to bring reproach on Jehovah?"

Taken in context, is it right to conclude that JWs are free to report to police, when their loyalty to God would be put into question as a result of doing so?

Secondly, as many of us learned the hard way, matters are not always handled the way the org publicly directs and claims. Such cases of mishandling, are not "isolated incidents" as the org claims and as JWs tend to believe.

Why are they not isolated incidents? A critical thinker will ask, "Do the facts support the claims?" When they don't, further investigation is needed rather than claiming "it's just an isolated incident."

What action is taken to ensure that the same mishandling doesn't occur *repeatedly*? A blip in a magazine article that many may not read or take note of and that may soon be forgotten? How effective is a single blip in a magazine against a backdrop of, "You must not bring reproach upon Jehovah!" being drilled into them at every given opportunity?

Firstly. Ignore RobMurphy review, he is probably a JW. Google the Australian Commision into JWs. Nobody really cares about the JWs. It's generally ex JWs who have seen the religion for what it is or have been abused that have an axe to grind. Others don't give a toss about them. If you want in depth look into the religion check out John Cedars on YouTube, an excellent source. Do what you want but don't cover up or fail to report child abuse, which it has been proved time and time again they do.

They have the two witness rule and now (only just changed) they will report it if required by law, for example I think in the UK you do not need to report by law or at least in a lot of states in The US.

Personally it is an appalling religion, notbthe people but the organisation at the highest levels teaching nonesense, controlling members, shunning, children dying due to refusing blood donations and applauded for doing so.

RobMurphy - Bugger Off

A well done and well executed documentary. Reasoned, well researched, and presented in a logical and clear manner. I image there will be a lot of push-back by the cult members, so I applaud the the victims for their bravery and thank the filmmakers for exposing this tragedy.

It is absolutely nauseating to see the pedophiles are being protected by this cult because they feel that they are above the law. I hope this issue continues to come to light and more lawsuits are filed until Jehovah's Witnesses apologize, change their policies and compensate the victims.

Within 10 minutes you will know this is not just apostate propaganda. They did their research and have a good understanding of how the organization works and the people coming forward do not have far fetched stories. Going out in field service alone with an older brother, and staying over other couples houses was a common thing. While witnesses will say that this stuff is everywhere and that this doesn't prove this is not Jehovah's organization, what is wrong is how the society handles it.