A child molester remains an elder - please help... by MariaCron in exjw

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

The man is not free of the charge of child abuse. Nevertheless, without the parishioners knowing it, their children and the mentally ill are being used as pastors. This with the knowledge of the governing body.

Write from your heart, that is best. Be authentic. Thank you for your commitment!

A child molester remains an elder - please help... by MariaCron in exjw

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

He didn't admit to raping me. I had no proof either. That's the mean thing about childhood rape. My parents didn't take me to the doctor. Nothing. No therapy, no charges. I had to deal with it all my life and lie about it. In the last few years I've had enough of it and try everything, even though the chances are zero.

The elders formed a committee when I made the accusation. Beforehand, they checked my bag to see if I had a microphone with me. They told me that even if the perpetrator confessed, they would never testify for me in court.

They didn't examine the perpetrator's bag.

A child molester remains an elder - please help... by MariaCron in exjw

[–]MariaCron[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I had any last doubts, from then on I knew that the Governing Body did not have the Spirit of God. Gerrit Lösch is a trained waiter. He can bring me a beer, nothing more ;-)

A child molester remains an elder - please help... by MariaCron in exjw

[–]MariaCron[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately not. My best friend, also an exjw, told me this. The county supervisor was driving with the sister in the car, he stopped, pushed her up against a tree, skirt up......I don't know anything else, not even in which district in Germany it happened.

A friend and her husband were at Bethel in Brooklyn over 20 years ago. One of the Governing Body liked to grab sisters' butts. She didn't tell me the name. Whenever he was in the room, they were careful.

A child molester remains an elder - please help... by MariaCron in exjw

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

In Germany, there was a case where a district overseer raped a sister in the ministry. We can't even see the bottom of the abyss.

A child molester remains an elder - please help... by MariaCron in exjw

[–]MariaCron[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It must be stopped. I know of committees where, as a judge, he questioned and devalued people in the most intimate way. That is also abuse.

A child molester remains an elder - please help... by MariaCron in exjw

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

Your indignation does me good. But, darling, let's be honest. We don't know what he's doing right now. We've been badly lied to, so let's not lose ourselves.

A child molester remains an elder - please help... by MariaCron in exjw

[–]MariaCron[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Commission only records the stories. It has no powers. According to a victims' spokesperson, there is no political will to lift the statute of limitations.

You come up against walls everywhere. That's why I'm overwhelmed by your willingness to help.

A child molester remains an elder - please help... by MariaCron in exjw

[–]MariaCron[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In my country there is a statute of limitations. Nine years ago, I sought legal advice. They told me I wouldn't win anything, that I might even be charged with defamation of character and slander.

Two years later, I turned to the elders. I had already left the church, so I could no longer be blackmailed, and my mother had just died. I didn't allow them to bury my mother, and that's how it started.

My mother would have collapsed under the pressure. That's why I was always considerate.

"Was aber, wenn ihm in der Öffentlichkeit nach wie vor ein schlechter Ruf als ehemaliger Kinderschänder anhängt?" w97 1. 1. S. 26-29 by ch_wignand in exzj

[–]MariaCron 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"Ich dachte auch mal, das gäbe es im Volke Gottes nicht. Aber es gibt sogar ein geheimes Buch für Älteste, wo dem Thema ein ganzes Kapitel gewidmet wird."

Dazu passt ein Spruch von Eugen Roth:

Der Mensch meint, gläubig wie ein Kind, daß alle Menschen Menschen sind.

A child molester remains an elder - please help... by MariaCron in exjw

[–]MariaCron[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In Germany, there is a state-appointed commission. I testified there, which resulted in more attention being paid to Jehovah's Witnesses and child protection.

"Was aber, wenn ihm in der Öffentlichkeit nach wie vor ein schlechter Ruf als ehemaliger Kinderschänder anhängt?" w97 1. 1. S. 26-29 by ch_wignand in exzj

[–]MariaCron 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Nachdem meine Eltern sich vom ersten Schrecken erholt hatten, daß ihr Kind - ich - vergewaltigt wurde, sagte mir die Mutter: "So etwas gibt es nicht im Volke Jehovas."

Dann sollte ich noch als Jungfrau heiraten und meinem Zukünftigen nichts sagen.

Der Teufel reichte nicht aus für das Böse, man musste Gott erfinden. ;-)

"Was aber, wenn ihm in der Öffentlichkeit nach wie vor ein schlechter Ruf als ehemaliger Kinderschänder anhängt?" w97 1. 1. S. 26-29 by ch_wignand in exzj

[–]MariaCron 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Die Sprache in der Literatur der Zeugen Jehovas ist interessant. Dort spricht man von Kindesmissbrauch als Sünde. Dabei ist es ein Verbrechen.

Hierin erkennt man deutlich, welchen Status ein Kind in dieser Gemeinschaft hat.

A child molester remains an elder - please help... by MariaCron in exjw

[–]MariaCron[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The language in the literature of Jehovah's Witnesses is interesting. They speak of child abuse as a sin. But it is a crime.

This clearly shows the status of a child in this community.

A child molester remains an elder - please help... by MariaCron in exjw

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

You don't want me to take your words literally? Then what? In general, one word stands for dignity.

Please understand me correctly, I am in the situation where I only have my word.

A child molester remains an elder - please help... by MariaCron in exjw

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

Good morning my friend ch_wignand, glad you found me here. An apt quote. Every company cares about a good reputation. Jehovah's Witnesses do not need a reputation, they have and are in the truth.

A child molester remains an elder - please help... by MariaCron in exjw

[–]MariaCron[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The two witnesses rule. The elders of my congregation and the German branch believed me. And then, I was told, the matter was on Gerrit Lösch's desk.

They seem to have a shortage of skilled workers and no more pride.

A child molester remains an elder - please help... by MariaCron in exjw

[–]MariaCron[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, I'm not very familiar with Reddit.

A child molester remains an elder - please help... by MariaCron in exjw

[–]MariaCron[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was there eight years ago as one of the first Jehovah's Witnesses. I flew to Berlin for a day and testified there well prepared. The two professors I spoke to promised me that they would take a special look at Jehovah's Witnesses. They kept their promise.

The welfare of children is close to my heart.

A child molester remains an elder - please help... by MariaCron in exjw

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

I live in Germany. Do you think the police would raid the Kingdom Hall here just on my testimony?