I was an Elder: on the Church & sexual abuseᴴᴰ | Nick French [Ex Jehovah's Witness]

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[@LaughinLoneStar]

"Doing the right things is not enough, you must be SEEN doing the right things." Excellent observation about this destructive cult

[@BrentRF]

“ When your own thoughts are forbidden, when your questions are not allowed and our doubts are punished, when contacts with friendships outside of the organization are censored, we are being abused, for the ends never justify the means. When our heart aches knowing we have made friendships and secret attachments that will be forever forbidden if we leave, we are in danger. When we consider staying in a group because we cannot bear the loss, disappointment and sorrow our leaving will cause for ourselves and those we have come to love, we are in a cult… If there is any lesson to be learned it is that an ideal can never be brought about by fear, abuse, and the threat of retribution. When family and friends are used as a weapon in order to force us to stay in an organization, something has gone terribly wrong." - Deborah Layton, Ex People's Temple member

[@TheRoman1964]

As I listen to these testimonies, I can relate, but mostly saddened by it, because it IS so true.

[@nathanter7622]

i just want to say how brave you are as a grown man to be open about the abuse you suffered as a child...it's one the hardest things to be open about...

[@1951kvk]

There is absolutely NO excuse for not reporting child abuse or suspected child abuse.

[@sclass21]

Great panel, i felt for everyone there. I was raised a JW for 22 years, glad I've been free for 15 years.

[@opallunar]

your a brave man Nick for talking so openly about such a horrendous part of your life

[@nickfrench]

Thank you

[@nickfrench]

@Marianne Havisham thank you for your kind words. I am sorry to hear of your struggles, I have had professional help over the years and the good days outweigh the bad. All the best in your journey.

[@crocca7073]

Hi Nick! A big hug.

[@crocca7073]

Thanks you

[@emeraldgate1994]

I watched this very same thing happen in Keizer Oregon in the 80's. A grandfather was abusing his granddaughter. I saw the big crocodile tears coming down his face when he faced the elders. No one called the police. When I said I was going to call the police then all eyes were on me. I was going to be responsible for dragging God's name through the mud just as you said.

[@MisplacedTexan]

The second my son told me that my husband had hurt him, the husband would be history. I am a Christian (garden variety, nothing interesting). God Himself couldn't convince me to allow anyone to stay in my life who would hurt my children. I'll never understand women who allow this.

[@jessicacorrea7221]

Exactly! I came from alot of domestic violence in my family with my folks. And these woman aren't strong with faith they're very unwise. I could never belong to this cult because I dont allow to be degraded as a woman or Christian or my kids to be abused. In another words you cant be a wise woman that knows her worth in Gods eyes.

[@MisplacedTexan]

Marianne Havisham I am so sorry!! I’d have killed him myself to protect you if I’d been your mum. My children are now 23 and 17, and I would still run through fire for them. I didn’t have a mum like that. Mine was abusive. So I became the kind of mother I wanted. That healed me more than years of therapy ever did. ❤️ I’m sorry you didn’t get the protection you deserved. Sending you love from Michigan, USA.

[@Jack-lw5oo]

Thank You For your courage Nick I don't cry often ,but your story got me, Thank You Thank you for your Voice

[@nickfrench]

Thank you for your comment

[@ReasononFaith]

Fascinating. Truth is stranger than fiction! So glad you made it out! Thank you for sharing your story, Nick.

[@nickfrench]

You are welcome, happy to be out!

[@theshockinglyeloquentdog9945]

Reason on Faith if i ever write a book about this subject that would be my title

[@QuietMystic]

Reason on Faith

[@theshockinglyeloquentdog9945]

QuietMystic no, "The Truth is stranger than Fiction" isn't that a good title?

[@eastbaysf]

There is no unconditional love in the KH...none. Its all .."IF" you keep in good standing.. or IF you keep going out in field service, IF you keep pioneering.etc, etc,.

[@bv9434]

It can exist, but those who show you such love wind up finding themselves in trouble just for giving such love. It’s crazy.

[@unicorndnaranja5865]

So much respect for your courage, Nick French.

[@bobbypaluga4346]

Fascinatingly group the moderator keeps the discussion lively. It tears out your insides to hear the stories of abuse, or "apostate driven lies". It's clear that you can have a "clean congregation" yet have numbers of child rapists. If two unmarried, consenting adults have sex they must be removed from the group while the abusers stay. How can.the JW's stay in business when wonderful, intelligent, and well-spoken people wake up and leave? Who's left? Harassing Marc and Cora was a huge mistake. They are two wonderful, attractive and driven people. With their leadership they have exposed the bizarre beliefs of the Watchtower to 1000's

[@guillermovilla9517]

Wow!!! This story was heartbreaking and empowering. My story is no where near yours, but I faded for the same reasons you did. I didn't want to be seen as an apostate demon by my two young kids. My wife has since woken up, so now it's a matter of time before I hand in my formal letter. Thanks for that.

[@nickfrench]

So pleased you've all woken up together, all the best in your journey

[@Garryck-1]

@Hillary Is Evil - That would be because many of us realised we don't need your imaginary friend in the sky or his zombie son in order to be happy and have fulfilling lives. Have you ever really *looked* at the biblical "god"? It's a monster deserving of nothing but contempt*.. and most certainly not worship. * 2 Kings 2:23-25

[@Garryck-1]

@Hillary Is Evil - Don't need originality when the facts are on my side. Try some critical thinking.

[@Garryck-1]

@Hillary Is Evil - Wow.. what's with the personal attacks? I didn't call you names.. but in both of your replies to me, you've been extremely rude.. not exactly displaying proper christian behaviour, are you? So you want facts? Something that proves what a monster your god is? Here's one, direct from your bible. But first, I would like to briefly digress to pose a hypothetical situation to you. Imagine that a substitute teacher is responsible for a fifth grade class. During the course of the morning, he finds it necessary to visit the office. On his way back, he hears noise coming from his classroom. Without his presence, the students have started misbehaving. When he gets to the class, he sees that students are walking around the room, talking and laughing with each other, and throwing paper airplanes. When they notice that he has returned, some of the bolder ones start to insult him. They call him names and everyone has a laugh at his expense. Obviously, the teacher has lost control of the class. So, to set matters right, he calmly closes the door, locks it, and goes to his desk. He opens the drawer and takes out a hunting knife. Reaching for the student in the first row, he cleanly slits her throat and flops her back into her seat. The next student doubles over in pain after being stabbed in the stomach. A boy running for the door is caught and stabbed several times in the back. Eventually, the teacher catches them all and leaves the room filled with blood and carnage. He then walks out, cleans up, and reports back to the office for his next assignment. The following day, the local newspaper describes the scene in the classroom and publishes an editorial defending and justifying the teacher’s actions. I’m sure you will agree that this story is not only sick and depraved, but it is also unfathomable that society would condone the actions of this psycho. Now, let’s tell another story. Elisha was an early prophet of God. He was used by God on several occasions, and was the natural successor to the prophet Elijah. He was an authority figure appointed by God himself. One day, some small boys began to heckle him. Here is what he did: He went up from there to Bethel; and while he was going up on the way, some small boys came out of the city and jeered at him, saying, "Go up, you baldhead! Go up, you baldhead!" And he turned around, and when he saw them, he cursed them in the name of the LORD. And two she-bears came out of the woods and tore fortytwo of the boys. From there he went on to Mount Carmel, and thence he returned to Sama'ria. - 2 Kings 2:23-25 Forty two young children were savagely murdered because they insulted a bald man. The story is recorded in our moral guidebook, the Bible. Elisha was a righteous man, one that we would do well to imitate. Could someone please explain the difference between a criminally insane mass murderer and a prophet of God? I can’t seem to see any difference. So.. you appear to worship a "god" who, when requested by one of his followers, brutally slaughtered young children simply because they were rude. I wonder what your god thinks about your rudeness to me? (Oh, and I totally agree with you about Hilary. But then, I also feel that way about Donald.)

[@bryanbond3886]

I too was raised in this nonsense. got married to a elders daughter had 2 daughters with her. and she started cheating on me I started drinking and I got disfellowshiped. my ex wife to this day was never disfellowshiped that was 20 yrs ago I can't speak to my mother's or sisters. my ex wife who has not been a witness in yrs has a relationship with her parents and I cannot. it's messed up.

[@nickfrench]

Bryan Bond So sorry you've been treated this way, it's truly messed up.

[@Rhinosaurus1000]

Bryan Bond Sorry man

[@lesliefranssen3045]

I was raised as witness from 1955 and you would not believe. The thing I have seen. I was very rebellious. But felt guilty my dad would use a garden hose & say spare the rod and spoil the child

[@Martinj1417]

I handed in my resignation as an elder February 23 2016. The body would not accept it. I was not deleted until April of 2016. Even though I did not go to a single meeting.

[@nickfrench]

Weird isn't it!

[@steeldutchess]

Why did you leave? Sorry if this question sounds intrusive, but I was curious and I hope it sounded respectful. :)

[@Martinj1417]

Steel Dutchess there were many reasons. The science of the flood did not work. It could not happen. There is not enough water to flood the earth. The date 607 does not work. JWs bass their entire belief system on that date. The abuse of children and the cover up. The governing body does not care about anyone but themselves. The idea of "new light" does not work. Why would Jehovah tell his people one thing and 5 years later tell them the truth. And the last thing was I suppose to throw away all of the old book in the Kingdom Hall.

[@steeldutchess]

When did this "new light" with "generations" thing happen? I left in 2009, I think??? (I'm not good with dates) And they were still counting the anointed ones, waiting for them to die off lol I said "once they die, the organization will come up with some BS explanation to keep you all waiting" and they said "na-ah! Armageddon will for certain come before they die! You will see!" I underestimated the governing body: they decided to come up with some BS explanation way before the deadline. Good job! lol

[@Martinj1417]

Steel Dutchess they changed it many times. In fact their understanding of the generation teaching was changed 8 times. The last time in 2010. When I was a kid the end was going to come by 2000 when all of the generation that saw 1914 were still going to be alive when Armageddon came

[@martyjohn007]

Wow Nick thanks for sharing your story dude...so sad so strong and so Fcukd up what the jdubs put you thru...Live long and prosper brother peace

[@jessicacopland7382]

"we could still be in if we just shut the fuck up" THE BIGGEST TRUTH!

[@restlessnameless85]

You sir, are a badass. I wish my own disassociation had been half as epic.

[@michellem.m.1477]

Well done Nick! You are an amazing guy.

[@jezebelwhat5254]

Thank you for sharing Nick, very brave!

[@fritz4359]

would have loved to have been at this. such raw emotion and truth coming out

[@jonsixtythree]

I once asked my sister in law why was it always tea towels as opposed to bath towels. I was told Bath towels would be disrespectful.

[@bankruptbritain6103]

jonsixtythree what about T-towells with pictures of cows on?

[@connormusic9274]

"Being seen doing the right thing is more important to them than doing the right thing!" I wholeheartedly agree with that. I went to a congregation after having stepped down as an elder years prior, and was called to meet with 2 elders one day. They were more concerned with their "visibility" policy than whether or not I was regular in the field ministry! I had been going out during the midweek days and on Saturdays for months. There were days when I didn't see the elder/conductor there on Saturdays, and there were days when we were asked to meet with other groups because our group overseer was out of town. But I was still spending 12-15 hours a month in the ministry. So these knucklehead elders, said they didn't see me out in service very much, and were concerned about me "being visible" if I was to be appointed a servant or elder. "Being visible to who? You? Come to think of it, I've never seen you out in service brother, in the year that I've been here! " I said. So now, if anyone ever says that to me again, then I'm citing these 3 scriptures: 1. Galatians 1: 10--"Am I seeking to please men?" (The apostle Paul)... or the Christ?" 2. Ephesians 6: 6,..."not doing thigs with acts of eye-service" ("Hey, look at me!") 3. Col. 3: 22....."you slaves, be obedient... not with acts of eye service; pleasing men, but in truth."

[@jogriffin9347]

The cult being exposed

[@robertwillard8011]

False religion will be exposed. “Thus says the Lord GOD, Woe to the foolish prophets who follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing! Your prophets have been like jackals among ruins, O Israel” (vv. 3-4). - EZEKIEL 13 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/False_prophet

[@adriancc8050]

wow Nick...incredible story. if you ever visit Los Angeles please let me know. I am a 3rd generational exJw. Take care.

[@nickfrench]

Thank you

[@odilezhurje8445]

15:39, "I didn't want to be the child of the Devil!" Well said!

[@athb4hu]

Great story, thanks for sharing it. This group is just so bizarre. Kicked out for having a Christmas tree...

[@kaylamartin523]

I used to be a Jehovah's witnesses. it's a religion that tears family's apart and isolates them from any "wordly" contact meaning you are to have no friends that aren't also in the religion leaving you utterly alone of you leave making it feel like a life ending decision weather to leave or stay, disfellowshiping a person leaving them without any friends or family leaving them exposed to a world that they make seem terrifying and is out to get you is so unbelievably wrong it takes a person years to recover from the trauma, I know because my family hasn't spoken to me in three years, because I had sex before marriage now even if that something you believe is wrong should i have to be shunned by my entire family and all of my friends? I am lucky that I had other ex Jehovah's witnesses to help guide me and the man o had sex with before marriage is now my husband and I can't begin to describe our love and how happy I am and how incredibly free i feel now

[@xneobloodchaosx7875]

Kayla Martin AMEN

[@ruthvitale3641]

Good girl

[@ruthvitale3641]

I’ve struggled with some bad issues but I try to think of the loving Ones who’s hopes would be dashed. They are loyally following God but some junk that’s embedded in there brain is sad. I believe in Jehovah& the bad days but I don’t suck up any of jazz from these elders

[@danielfinkbeiner4388]

Who is the moderator? She is very funny and does a great job at adding some levity to a very serious story.

[@hannahsmithson6945]

Daniel Finkbeiner she’s a comedian Deborah Frances-White. She hosts the guilty feminist podcast. Would recommend a listen!

[@marlenesingleton2758]

Matthew 23:27 (NASB): "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like white-washed tombs which on the outside appear beautiful, but inside they are full of dead men's bones and all uncleanness."

[@steeldutchess]

Deborah really has some Olivia Benson vibe here. I don't know if it's the jacket or the way she wanted to tell Nick's mother off. lol I'm glad Nick got closure. I had no idea they still could put the predator in prison after so many years. Probably they don't have statute of limitations. In any event, this is a story with a happy ending!

[@Ng-bd2cv]

From India , Last month i met some of Jehovah witnesses , they we're really cheerful, happy , delightful, polite and they offered me to study Bible with them although I am christian because they used new world translation which they claim as infallible and i did, also i love it , in the meantime I've do many research about this organization , and there are many points which I can't agree with them , in particular shunning so i stopped studying Bible with them because that is insane to shun our own family , our love one , there are some teaching which they taught are correct but some not at all ,

[@A0.917]

I have not come across any videos that talk about the brothers and sisters going into prisons to call on the inmates. I know Witnesses are not the only group to do this, but I feel it is an important topic.

[@oneerone]

Good point. We can mention it at a future event. x

[@nickfrench]

I'd like to hear that too, I wonder if the ones that baptise serial murderers ever wonder if they did the right thing

[@Nocturnalux]

There seem to be more pedophiles inside the organization than actually locked in jail!

[@robertbest843]

There's no money in the prison and it's all about $$$$😁😂🚨

[@elizabethdavis2779]

NICK, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR INTENSE EXPERIENCE. JW IS AN OCCULT. Jesus Christ is the savior of the world and identifies with your pain. I pray that you would clearly see His love for you without all this added legalistic false garbage. May His peace be with you.

[@carlatroke4780]

Nick we all want you to be happy and mentally well. This has been going on since this cult began. I told JWs at my door they associate with the pedophile even when they know the have a record. Like you said ex communicated ones like myself are worse than murders and rapists! Thank you for your bravery

[@vanessadoorsamy2768]

What an AWESOME and INSPIRING MESSAGE (you guys are so interesting to listen to) I know it's ones LIFE with such horrible experience , sorry to say, the HUMOR was the highlight MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU'LL AND KEEP YOU'LL STRONG AMEN AMEN AMEN (SOUTH AFRICA)

[@hagblay]

If you have children and you are going to go to a kingdom hall then please leave them home for their safety- Good luck.

[@BrentRF]

The parents should stay home for their safety also. It's a fucked up dangerous cult that harms all ages.

[@90297ExJehovahsWitness]

Wish I could join your show, but it's an awfully long drive from Canada to the UK. :D

[@lostinvictory8526]

I think the question re shunning 'how can they do it" can be in part answered by the fact that these people are sociopaths and it gives them an excuse to wall off that painful part of their lives.

[@mandygoodwin9103]

I can relate to it all

[@dannyrock4738]

fuck!!!!! that man got balls to say that....

[@MrEmiko29]

So sorry.

[@brasspick]

The Kingdom Hall where I live had a ritual where someone would pass around a plate of freshly-cooked food (Hamburger, fries, and veggies in this case) and when the plate came by you, you had to shake your head "no". What was that all about???

[@MangoChango]

are you talking about the pass over 🤣💀

[@roberttuck1656]

Woman in the middle- comedy genius

[@ruthvitale3641]

She does go on&on

[@fritz4359]

reminds me of my last talk. told the teal truth about the so called fathful slave class.

[@nickfrench]

Well done

[@theshockinglyeloquentdog9945]

Fritz Wyssen that is so ballsy! how did it go? what did you say?

[@doug814]

That took guts

[@jasonmgavitt2357]

Wow! I auxiliary pioneered from 13 to 16?and I had to take the group out in the a.m.it was all old ladies.it was kinda weird.

[@workwithbrandt]

Lol... She is totally hitting on him.

[@hannahsmithson6945]

ThrivolousZ 🙄 she’s married and just hosting the chat.

[@victorgil7565]

@@hannahsmithson6945 Lol 🤭

[@BrentRF]

He could have worse things to deal with. ;)

[@RoninGroupUK]

poor guy ! is all that weird tuttin he does like a nervous thing ? I'm glad for all of you that you made it out. Its an evil controlling cult. Unfortunately my step daughter is still taken along to meetings by her nan and my wife (her dis-fellowshipped mum) lets her

[@MangoChango]

Alot of us struggle with confidence after leaving the jws

[@richardgates3439]

My comment has nothing to do with the subject matter! But, is it just me or does anyone else think that the host has a striking resemblance to Mariska Hargitay from Law & Order: SVU?

[@g58781]

You did the right thing by calling the police

[@clementmabunda3131]

I appreciate your story, Nick. I visited your website too and noticed your interest in undue influence. It's a subject I've entertained too. thinkingwitnesses.org/undue-influence-watchtowers-compliance-strategy/

[@clementmabunda3131]

What the host said (5:13) really struck me: "Being seen to be doing the right thing is so much more important than doing the right thing as a Jehovah's Witness." My field service hours were so phenomenal that the elders didn't believe me as well. I woke up early during the week, I nurtured my returned visits and bible studies. I didn't join the field service groups because, quite frankly, I was ticked off by the contempt these elders were showing me; so they never saw me in the ministry. I had submitted my pioneer application several months ago which they ignored; several. I was a pioneer except in name. They even admitted at the end that I was clocking in the most time in the congregation -- more than the recognised pioneers -- but they conveniently reminded me that it's not about the time. Yeah, it's true; but if you've done that amount of time consistently it's so easy to minimise effort involved, both physically and psychologically. These men were trying to erode my constitution. They found imaginative ways in limbo. My academics suffered, but that was my load to carry. In the end when I submitted my letter of resignation owing to the net effect the oppression, contempt, deceit, it was me who was said to be spiritually wanting. "Spiritually weak" they said. It's an achievement that I didn't K.O. one of them. It really is... So the fact that I was doing what was right was irrelevant for I was not *seen* to be doing it. Yet, I believe there is a scripture that says don't let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your father who looks on in secret can reward you. Where was God's spirit when they were making their decisions? How can truth be cloaked my so much lies. It occurred to me later on that there _is_ not Jehovah in all of this... it's a farce of epic proportion.

[@nickfrench]

Thank you Clement

[@steeldutchess]

lol, and you and Nick were actually doing phenomenal hours and elders didn't believe you did them, I was putting 4-5 hours a month while doing 0 and nobody ever questioned me. I got baptized (age 16) to appease my mother and stop her from pressuring me all the time. I never liked "field service", so I started cooking my books almost immediately. I think for realz I served for no more than 6 months, the other 6 months I was faking numbers, and after that stopped even bothering with presenting my card altogether.

[@clementmabunda3131]

Dude, tell me about it... but then again, I suppose that field service reporting is largely a matter of ipse dixit...

[@raymondrojas6913]

Am I the only one that noticed that she was flirting with him? Even if it was subtle?

[@richyburnett]

Shots everytime she says the word 'I'....

[@harrydunn5166]

i have notice that many people who truly apply the bible to their everyday life feel like they are not good enough for god,but people who are half azz are sure they are going to make it or dont care

[@ruthvitale3641]

She should let him talk😊

[@BenQotsa]

poor guy

[@R.Oates7902]

@Nick French It's horrendous what happened to you! This paedophile really pursued YOU, not your mom. She was seduced into thinking he was a good guy to get to you. There is NO excuse for what happened to you and your brother. May he ROT in eternal HELL! I hope you can get a monetary settlement and a letter of apology from the WTB&TS (publishing company). I wouldn't hold my breath for the letter, though. Hugs from the U.S. Happy to be out

[@johanroberts9995]

i have so many videos of j w leaving that cult very good move to leave but to go where ? if they dont come to salvation in the lord jesus christ be born again and come to the truth then they dont have anything at all life would be just without meaning so all of you ex j w please come to the one who is the only way truth and life

[@pg-jq7ws]

You make this life have meaning. The problem is you are not happy in the present moment and hoping on some airy fairy paradise. We get this life and this life only buddy.

[@BrentRF]

You never stopped preaching and sound just as annoying as the jehovahbots.

[@lenin1208]

The guy on the right looks like Jeremy Corbyn

[@ajrwilde14]

not really

[@dawnross2514]

Who is that woman? I wanted to hear from Nick.

[@ironjohnlad]

good story but the woman interviewing is really irritating me. More interested in telling her stuff then facilitating his story.

[@exjwconfessions]

Couldn’t agree more.

[@streettalk4thesoul]

ironjohnlad i think it is meant to lighten the mood. mr. French’s story is quite sad.

[@jimbobaggans1564]

I think it was good that she was there. People that are not witnesses listening to these ex JW's would not understand the terminology, the cult talk, that Jehovah's witnesses use. She would stop him and explain what it was. We take jw language for granted because we know the cult talk. People on the outside (the worldly) wouldn't know. You have to be a Jehovah witness to know the loaded language and what it means.

[@BenQotsa]

666 likes = love it

[@GenesicKaiser]

Watch smurf girl

[@BC-xt3yo]

American Apoatate idols.

[@pds002]

I'll go directly to Nick's website for more info because I find this unwatchable. These types of testimony are important and it is nauseating to see them used as a vehicle for dubious comedy with the use of expletives.

[@pds002]

@Marianne Havisham Thank you for your insight and a different perspective.

[@JohnSmith-ku1uu]

Please quit making jokes .I can find no humor in this .it takes away the seriousness of this terrible conduct.also bad language does not help . take it from someone who knows they will use this against you.raping children is ok you just have to watch your language.i am df but I am convinced Jehovah God will hold the so call faithful slave and all of there lap dogs accountable.god bless you all.ps.please do not take my comments as criticism you all have tremendous courage I am only talking from experience.

[@llddau]

She really needed to start by putting down Judaism? And fully turning her back to the lady next to her?

[@ruthvitale3641]

How is that dragging Gods name through the mud. You think God condones this sck behavior

[@massiahson6391]

Why does she have to cuss for no.reason stupssss

[@ruthvitale3641]

She over talks

[@thetruthk5138]

That's what Women do

[@bn8530]

16 and directing field service? Bro, that’s a fat lie!

[@BrentRF]

I did it when I was 17 since during he week there were no others brothers going in the service. I didn't want to but got pressed into it. Like everything JW.

[@nickfrench]

Thanks for calling me a liar, however I can tell you that this was absolutely true.

[@katywendell9566]

Your are basing your vilification and ridicule of JWs on the misbehavior of a few bad apples, seeking out other dissidents to share their victim stories at your crying party. You're neither helping them nor yourself by refusing to take responsibility for your choices in life. Why don't you quit playing the 'victim of JWs', stop blaming other people for your loss of faith and get a life. Good luck finding a "fun religion" ... was that a slip of the Freudian tongue?

[@nickfrench]

Katy Wendell A few bad apples? I think the stats show the database of paedophiles alone they have is more than a few. It's the bad environment they've created that allows these monsters to prey on their victims.

[@BrentRF]

"Thus did the Jehovah’s Witnesses build what might be the world’s largest database of undocumented child molesters: at least two decades’ worth of names and addresses-likely numbering in the tens of thousands-and detailed acts of alleged abuse, most of which have never been shared with law enforcement, all scanned and searchable in a Microsoft SharePoint file". www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2019/03/the-secret-jehovahs-witness-database-of-child-molesters/584311/

[@BrentRF]

HELENA, Mont. - The Jehovah’s Witnesses must pay $35 million to a woman who says the church’s national organization ordered Montana clergy members not to report her sexual abuse as a child at the hands of a congregation member, a jury ruled in a verdict. nypost.com/2018/09/29/jehovahs-witnesses-must-pay-35m-to-sex-abuse-survivor/ Cult signs.

[@BrentRF]

Elihu Rodriguez, 32, of Yakima, Washington, was given five years, the maximum sentence prosecutors had asked for, after Rodriguez pleaded guilty to three felony counts of child rape in the third degree in September. He was also ordered to register as a sex offender. Both of his victims attended the sentencing, which took place Friday at the King County Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent, Washington. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/man-who-raped-jehovah-s-witness-girls-sentenced-5-years-n1082136