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In Reply to: Abuse in the JWs posted by Perry on August 30, 2005 at 15:29:55:
A man named William H. Bowen created this excellent website on the subject: http://www.silentlambs.org/
They honor those who speak out with the Courage Award:
"As a result of speaking out on abuse many have been punished for trying to warn others in the congregation as well as endeavoring to find closure by talking about what happened to them of their family. Victims and advocates have been silenced by sanctions within the congregation that range from being marked as bad association to outright disfellowshipping for trying to protect children. At silentlambs we realize that it takes great courage to speak out about abuse. Instead of punishing those that do we are creating a "hall of fame" for those who are so brave. We call it the silentlambs "courage" award. We honor those persons as champions for children and put them forth as an example of the right way abuse should be addressed."
http://www.silentlambs.org/courageaward/index.cfm
"Is it Really a Pedophile Paradise?
Do Jehovah's Witnesses approve, condone, and encourage accused, confessed, and convicted child molesters to call door to door on unknowing potential victims in the witnessing work?
Do Judicial Committees require two witnesses to the event of molestation before taking any disciplinary measures?
Do elders allow sex offenders complete anonymity when they are discovered?
Do they threaten parents of molested children with disfellowshipment if they try to warn other members whose children may be in danger?
Does the Service Department remove elders who warn parents of a pedophile member even though the elder is simply attempting to protect the children of the congregation?
Does your Kingdom Hall provide significant training on how to direct a molested child to get the help they so desperately need?
Or…
Does the Watchtower Organization advise you that the best way to help a "troubled" person is to instruct them to endure and wait for God's Kingdom to solve their problems?
What is the TRUTH and what is the MYTH?"
A letter to the hearts of Stone: http://www.silentlambs.org/education/heartsofstone.htm
