It appears that meetings and field service are canceled. Even if you study the bible with an elder, they are not allowed to tell you what they know. Jehovahs witnesses detest child abuse and perspective it as a iniquitous crime and sin. Dad and i still keep our little secret at least for now. Watkins, 56, of heber springs arkansas, was taken into custody following a november 21st 2018 arrest warrant issued by the cleburne county circuit court. Dad was right you really learn a lot of secret truth about the real story of jehovahs witnesses and the watchtower society. Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook of.
The handbooks are mainly used for judicial matters. According to the secret elders manual shepherd the flock of god, disassociation is an action taken by a baptized individual in the congregation who no longer desires to be one of jehovahs witnesses. Jehovah witness journal jehovah witness notebook study book for. This secret rule book is off limits, and elders must not divulge it s contents to anyone, even close family members. Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses elder. Exjehovahs witness reveals secrets of religious group the. The publication is not available for general release, but can hardly be described as secret. These documents are meant to be kept secret by the elders. When that happens youre dead to the jehovah s witnesses. Its the other elders who recommend people to be an elder, so as you can imagine the whole thing is like a boys club where they o. Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses. Mar 25, 2019 jehovahs witnesses kept a secret database of tens of thousands of child molesters for two decades and hid it from the authorities. Within minutes of the highly controlled release of the shepherd book it has been leaked onto the internet. The group reports a worldwide membership of approximately 8.
This book is written by a former elder in the jehovah s witneess movement, so his personal experience adds a perspective you wont see in many other books on the subject. A former jehovahs witness elder and headquarters member is scheduled to stand trial in july after his arrest on four counts of seconddegree felony sexual assault. Jw elders book shepherd the flock of god explains judicial committee and disfellowship procedures in 2010, a new elders book shepherd the flock of god was released. Notes and prayers 120 pages novelty gift jehovah witness journals. The book is entitled shepherd the flock of god, and caused a bit of a stir on the internet, as many former jehovahs witnesses attempted to circulate. Proclaimers of god s kingdom is purported to be an accurate history of this particular religion. Below are some excerpts of this updated version with my commentary. The elders book, aka elders manual is a sort of how to written to keep the minions in line.
The book is noted as being confidential, yet the june 1, 1997, watchtower, page 6, states, jehovahs witnesses biblebased beliefs are fully explained in publications that are available to anyone. The secret jehovahs witness database of child molesters. Less than 24 hours later, the manual was leaked and seemingly nonstop analysis and comparison to previous versions began. For other manuals and textbooks, including branch guidelines. View or download handbooks, manuals and textbooks used by elders of jehovahs witnesses. This is the book that comes from their governing body back at the headquarters in brooklyn, ny. The manual pay attention to yourselves and to all the flock tells local elders how to conduct closeddoor trials and other actions controlling the personal lives of jehovah s witnesses. Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook.
Secrets of pedophilia in the jehovahs witness religion. Jehovah s witnesses can be snarky and nasty about governmental authority. Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook of jehovahs witness elders. Both men are accused of violating laws by posting copies of a secret elder s manual on the internet.
She says a jehovah s witness elder abused her from age 8 to, and when she was older, he kicked her out of the congregation. According to the secret elder s manual shepherd the flock of god, disassociation is an action taken by a baptized individual in the congregation who no longer desires to be one of jehovah s witnesses. Nov 14, 2010 in 2010, the watchtower society released a new manual for use by elders in congregations of jehovahs witnesses. On february 4, 2019, rumors of the release of a new elders manual, meant only for the eyes of the top leaders in each congregation of jehovahs witnesses jw, began to surface on exjw forums across the internet. Jw elders book shepherd the flock of god explains judicial committee and disfellowship procedures in 2010, a new elder s book shepherd the flock of god was released. Jehovah s witnesses are directed by the governing body of jehovah s witnesses. Here is a capture of the jehovah s witnesses elder s manual of the section concerning child abuse. They are just part of the congregation just like the rest of the men who are not appointed as elders or ministerial servants. What would a jehovah witness elder have to do to become a. Trey went to mcalester, oklahoma, to meet 47 year old debbie mcdaniel. She also delivered this same lecture at the icsa conference, at the university of geneva, in geneva, switzerland, on july 3, 2009, and in cervia, italy, on july 4, 2009.
In march 1997, the watchtower bible and tract society, the nonprofit organization that oversees the jehovahs witnesses, sent a letter to each of its. I am so glad they decided to comply with the cdc and who recommendations. The watchtower society has made several major changes to the jehovah s witness elder arrangement, showing how easily they are able to meld scriptural principles to fit desired outcomes. Russell held to the orthodox view that the congregation select elders by vote. The 8 biggest shocks from the elders secret handbook. Aug 29, 2016 a former jehovah s witness has offered a rare insight into the religious group, describing it as a cult that tries to control emotions, thought, information and behavior of a person. Jehovah s witnesses is a millenarian restorationist christian denomination with nontrinitarian beliefs distinct from mainstream christianity. Ray franz book,all the history of them,all the lies they have been caught in, but she still defends it. October 2019 edition, shepherd the flock of god, chapter 18, paragraph 1. The watchtower society has made several major changes to the jehovah s witness elder arrangement, showing how easily they are able to meld scriptural principles to fit desired. The family of a girl who was molested by a former jehovah s witnesses church elder has filed a civil lawsuit against the former leader and the church. Ex jehovah s witness elder explaining why my family and i left the watchtower organization duration. Organizational structure of jehovahs witnesses wikipedia. Jehovahs witness secret elders book, shepherd the flock.
In this second edition, an afterword by the author brings us up to date on events since this book was first published in 1985. Both men are accused of violating laws by posting copies of a secret elders manual on the internet. On april 1, 2014, a highranking member of the jehovah s witnesses named richard ashe was answering deposition questions about cases of child sexual abuse when he made a rare, perhaps. Jehovahs witnesses denied plasma treatment amid coronavirus. They are not to be viewed by anyone but themselves. Study the bible by topic with the help of these downloadable books and brochures. Secret elders book leak 2019 version shepherd the flock of. View or download shepherd the flock of god and older handbooks, manuals and textbooks used by elders of jehovah s witnesses.
Mark sewell, 53, raped one woman in his congregation in. View or download shepherd the flock of god and older handbooks, manuals and textbooks used by elders of jehovahs witnesses. Our official website provides online access to the bible, biblebased publications, and current news. What is the opinion of jehovahs witnesses elders about. Jehovahs witnesses rely on their governing body, the faithful and discreet slave, to provide them with food in due season through the literature of the watchtower bible and tract society watchtower, march 15, 1990, p. Elders in the congregations of jehovah s witnesses are provided with a book of instructions on how to handle certain matters within the congregation, especially judicial matters, meaning sins that may warrant their counsel. The following is a lecture, based on her own research, given by barbara on june 17, 2009 in vatican city, rome, italy in a vatican music room. Each chapter is numbered, and each paragraph within the chapter is also numbered. The secret database of jehovahs witness child abusers. Penton considers changes in doctrine, practice, and governance on issues such as medical. View or download handbooks, manuals and textbooks used by elders of jehovah s witnesses. In january of 2019, elders in the congregations of jehovah s witnesses were issued a new version of their confidential handbook, shepherd the flock of god. A former jehovah s witness elder and headquarters member is scheduled to stand trial in july after his arrest on four counts of seconddegree felony sexual assault. While a number of unauthorized excerpts of the document have appeared over the years, including purported html versions of most of the book minus illustrations, an authoritative full original scan has hitherto remained out of public view, preventing reliable third party analysis.
An elder should not marry a baptized jw to an unbaptized, disassociated, or disfellowshipped person. This publication is divided into chapters, each pertaining to a particular aspect of your work. Secret elder s book in 2010, a new elder s book shepherd the flock of god was released. The secret society of jehovah s witnesses by david a. This book is for elders only, as made clear in letter to elders, august 23, 2010, which states. The governing body, along with other helpers, are organized into six committees responsible for various administrative functions within the global witness community, including publication, assembly. For a number of days after the book s release, every. They believe that all true christian churches are of the devil. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers.
Discover the best jehovah s witness in best sellers. Soon after, he became known to ex jehovahs witnesses as john redwood, an activist and a blogger who reports on the various controversies, including cases of child abuse, surrounding watchtower. Before, they were fellow believers, and afterwards they wants to say everything bad they can possibly think of. Jehovahs witness abuse files remain secret after court. As an elder, your ultimate objective is to imitate supreme overseer, jehovah, and his son way you treat the sheep. This book also instructs them on the appointment of new elders, what to do in case of a natural disaster, and so on. Aug 23, 2010 secret elder s book in 2010, a new elder s book shepherd the flock of god was released. Leaked branch and elders manuals pull back the curtain of. Us district court publishes copy of secret jehovahs. What secrets are in the jehovahs witnesses elder guide book.
Jehovah s witnesses answered verse by verse is the only quick reference guide that. Exjehovahs witness reveals secrets of religious group. Australian commission releases secret jw elder s book. Review of the official and secret 2010 rule book for jehovah s witnesses, shepherd the flock of god. Here is a capture of the jehovahs witnesses elders manual. Secret elders book leak 2019 version shepherd the flock. Jehovahs witnesses are very strongly cultic in both doctrine and behaviour, thus fitting both categories of false doctrine and mind control. Leaked branch and elders manuals pull back the curtain. Immediately answers the jehovah s witnesses misinterpretation of scriptureshows how to use the same scripture in leading jehovah s witnesses to christincludes a versebyverse section which provides helpful and handy refutational materialdiscusses jehovah s. The book is entitled shepherd the flock of god, and caused a bit of a stir on the internet, as many former jehovah s witnesses attempted to circulate.
They believe that the society is opposed to accruing power through the almost total curtailing of personal freedom. The secret book for elders is a wake up call for jehovah s witnesses who believe the organization does not control them. Elder jehovahs witnesses topics the world news media. A former jehovah s witness has offered a rare insight into the religious group, describing it as a cult that tries to control emotions, thought, information and behavior of a person. I am now going to the library at the junior college and checking out some of the apostate web sites. Jehovah s witness abuse files remain secret after court settlements by trey bundy march 21, 2018 the watchtower bible and tract society of new york, the jehovah s witnesses parent organization, is located near the brooklyn bridge. Jehovahs witnesses culture shrouds child sexual abuse in. Enter part of the title to see matching publications. Fortuna woman, exjehovahs witness shares story of sexual abuse. For other manuals and textbooks, including branch guidelines, circuit overseer guidelines. The governing body of jehovah s witnesses have authorised today the release of a 274 page fully revised and updated 2019 pdf version of their secret elders book shepherd the flock of god. Jehovahs witness elder mark sewell jailed for sexual. Religious control and domination is very obvious when you read this book. Audio books and signlanguage videos are also available in many languages.
By the time you finish this book, youll have a good overall perspective of the most popular distortions of scripture by jw s, from genesis through the book of revelation. For other manuals and textbooks, including branch guidelines, circuit overseer guidelines and pioneer textbooks, click here. An elder should not marry people who are not seriously involved in the activities of jehovah s witnesses. See more ideas about jehovah, jehovah s witnesses and bible truth. Shepherd the flock of god has been designed as a handbook for elders to supply vital information that will help them care for congregation matters. Here is a capture of the jehovahs witnesses elders. It notes that the sin may involve past child abuse, and this would likely disqualify him. This question seems to be related to the publication pay attention to yourselves and to all the flock, a copy of which is provided to each elder of jehovah s witnesses. In 2010, the watchtower society released a new manual for use by elders in congregations of jehovah s witnesses. I know youve heard of pandoras box, the simple greek myth that. Jul 20, 2011 most jehovah s witnesses who serve within the watchtower bastion are largely unaware of the full arsenal of disciplinary weapons at the society s disposal. This edition of shepherd the flock of god, referred to colloquially within the jehovahs witness elder community as the shepherd book was printed january 2019.
Rules in the 2010 publication for elders, shepherd the flock of god 1 peter 5. It notes that the sin may involve past child abuse, and this would likely disqualify him for many years. Five books you should read about jehovahs witnesses ex. Haughs daughter was sexually assaulted three times in the. I am not sure why the need to pick out especially women in this question. Do you think its right that jehovahs witness elders have a. A jehovahs witness elder has been jailed for 14 years for sexually abusing girls as young as 12. The manual pay attention to yourselves and to all the flock tells local elders how to conduct closeddoor trials and other actions controlling the personal lives of jehovahs witnesses. As related in his 1984 book, the orwellian world of jehovah s witnesses, in 1961, at the age of 18, child prodigygenius, world traveler, and already watchtower insider, gary botting, then moved to hong kong to pioneer and become thecongregation servant of the englishspeaking jehovah s witness community in hong kong.
Jehovahs witnesses kept a secret database of tens of. Whether one believes this depends upon the reader s basis for comparison. You must be obedient and submissive to those taking the lead, even if you believe they are wrong. The secret watchtower elders manual dispel the darkness. Apr 23, 2017 when contacted, a jehovahs witnesses wouldnt criticism on angies box though they did criticism on their position in general. Apr 17, 2020 us district court publishes copy of secret jehovahs witnesses elders manual shepherd the flock of god 2020 edition the united states district court for the southern district of new york has published, as part of court proceedings, a copy of the newly revised secret jehovahs witnesses elders manual shepherd the flock of god. Do you think its right that jehovahs witness elders have. Jehovahs witnesses are christians although this varies some jws will not say this. The governing body of jehovahs witnesses have authorised today the release of a 274 page fully revised and updated 2019 pdf version of their secret elders book shepherd the flock of god.
Discuss anything jehovahs witness or watchtower society related and meet new friends. Devout witnesses, in order to stay abreast of current watchtower teachings, are required to gorge themselves on over three thousand pages of spiritual food in the form of watchtower magazines and books each year david reed, jehovahs witnesses. What i found disturbing in this book is in chapter 3 and. Suppressed jehovahs witnesses elders manual pay attention to yourselves and all the flock 1991. Reed a former jw elder reveals the secret trials of jws who celebrate a birthday or accept a blood transfusion, etc.
A large portion of the book is devoted to the procedure for judicial committees and disfellowshipping. This is a secret book, only elder s are allowed to have it and they have to return it if they step down. A person is spiritually mature enough to be considered one of the older men elders if meeting a simple set of criteria, as listed at first timothy chapter three. Sep 05, 2007 this question seems to be related to the publication pay attention to yourselves and to all the flock, a copy of which is provided to each elder of jehovah s witnesses. The watchtower has even derided others for abusing their authority, noting that worldly managers or bosses often show this. Historical changes to the jehovahs witness elder arrangement. Jehovahs witness secret elders book, shepherd the flock of. Feb 17, 2019 before someone can become an elder they need to be recommended as one to the circuit overseer hes like a bishop. She has been to a few meetings since this, and they did not even speak to her.
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