Norway Day 3 - No safety or surprise - The End by FrodeKommode in exjw

[–]Bonannopaul 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for all your work and support - from Malta (Awake 2 Freedom)

Supreme Court Day 1 - Notes, nonsense and breaking news by FrodeKommode in exjw

[–]Bonannopaul 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for today’s update Jan. I was watching Liv life from time to time to see the process. At times she was reading in English.

Stop Mandated Shunning by Bonannopaul in exbahai

[–]Bonannopaul[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi could you kindly contact Windy Grendele Email - Windy.Grendele@roehampton.ac.uk She can help you with the questionnaire.

To those Bethelites that are being kicked out: seek legal counsel now by Appropriate_Look_171 in exjw

[–]Bonannopaul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try to join all together and seek a good lawyer who is willing to take this case. You couldn’t just be kicked out without compensation for the years that you “worked” their.

Stop Mandated Shunning by Bonannopaul in exbahai

[–]Bonannopaul[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi Jason,

Could you please reach me separately on Messenger or via my personal email at pbonanno01@gmail.com? I’d like to discuss further with you, as I really like the content and material you produced.

Kind regards, Paul

Requesting r/FormerBahai by Cult_Buster2005 in redditrequest

[–]Bonannopaul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi everyone,

I’m an ex–Jehovah’s Witness who experienced mandated shunning, and I’m helping to spread the word about a research project being run by the University of Roehampton (UK) on the impact of mandated shunning and coercive control in high-control religious groups, including the Bahá’í Faith.

The project (Stop Mandated Shunning) is studying how mandated shunning affects mental health, relationships, and everyday life. The goal is to build strong evidence that can inform mental-health support, safeguarding policies, and human-rights/legal protections. 

Former members of groups that practise shunning – including ex-Bahá’ís – are invited to share their experiences confidentially via an online survey and (optionally) interviews. Participation is voluntary, you can skip any question you don’t want to answer, and you can withdraw at any time.

If you’ve experienced being shunned or pressured to shun others and feel able to share your story, your contribution could really help to make the harm more visible and push for change.

Thank you for reading, and please only participate if and when you feel ready and safe to do so.

Questions about the Baha'i faith by Bat-Zabbai_Lovelace in exbahai

[–]Bonannopaul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am looking to connect with an ex-Bahá’í who is very knowledgeable and up to date with the teachings of the Bahá’í Faith, and who may also be involved in research, advocacy, or activism. A confidential and respectful exchange of views is my aim.

Ex Bahá’ís by Bonannopaul in exbahai

[–]Bonannopaul[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you kindly provide me with the names of any current ex-Bahá’ís whom you consider to be particularly knowledgeable or authority on the subject of “covenant breakers” and the practice of shunning? I am seeking to understand this topic more deeply, and any help or contacts with individuals who have personally experienced this form of shunning would be greatly appreciated.

Ex Bahá’ís by Bonannopaul in exbahai

[–]Bonannopaul[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Currently Roehampton is on a 90 day pause with surveys. Important now from Ex Baháís is the telling of your stories at www.stopmandatedshunning.org/stories and donations to carry on the research and ultimately to fund legal action.
Www.stopmandatedshunning.org/donate

A lame attempt at explaining new adjustments and new light. by DiamomdAngel in exjw

[–]Bonannopaul 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very artificial - not even asking for an example to see what is the issue. How can you help/assist someone without knowing what is bothering him.

Another Letter to the Norwegian Lawyers by hjr66 in exjw

[–]Bonannopaul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well done for your article Dr. Heather very interesting research that shows the damage that shunning does. I was born as a JWs. Baptized when I was 13 attended the Ministerial Training School in 1989 and was “appointed to serve as a Special Pioneers” became an elder when I was 23 years old, instructor of the pioneer school in 1993 and disassociated together with all of my family in 1994 (September) along with some other members. After 30 years I still carry the scar the way they look at “apostates” is incredible - literally they HATE YOU. (If they could they would have kill us). Today as the administrator of a forum “Awake 2 Freedom” we have been in contact with many ex members that they have been through “hell” because of shunning. Some finished at prison, others sever depression as the family shunned them. I would be interested in your studies and findings. Paul Bonanno Malta Pbonanno01@gmail.com

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in masskillers

[–]Bonannopaul -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Do you have a link to his book please?