Letter received from an ACTIVE elder in the Jehovahs Witnesses organization. Sharing portions here with his permission: Hello Gregorio, It may seem strange that I am writing you. I stumbled across your website and saw the advertisement for Truth Be Told movie... The reason this may seem strange for me to write you is that I am a current Jehovahs Witness. I serve as an elder for approaching two decades. When I heard the interviews with those young men and women I could understand what you are talking about. I can see that the amount of control and isolation that the Watchtower has over Jehovah Witnesses. I can see why people are leaving. I find this whole business of higher education one of the most silly episodes in our history. The practice of shunning, while scriptural in some cases, I dont think it was meant to use it as a weapon against those who do not comply with the Watchtower wishes. Nor was it supposed to be done in secret like some fascist organization. It makes me queasy to see it used as a club to keep other Jehovahs Witnesses in line. ...The issue of blood seems to be also coming apart at the seams as to our understanding of what the Bible truly meant. And most sadly of all, the issue of how child abusers are handled is most shameful. (I dont even want to go there. I truly find this disheartening)... ...Many years ago I became an elder thinking that I could make a difference in people’s lives, both inside the organization, and with others. I thought that I would know the goings on within the congregation, and thus be able to protect my children from those on the edge of the organization. However, in the end, the only ones I have ever had to protect my family against was other elders. The very ones appointed to protect the flock... ...I am making these comments to you confidentially. I ask you to keep it that way. I think you already know what can happen to me and my family for the comments I have made here. --- Full letter now available as downloadable extra with First Cut, Standard, Special and Deluxe Editions of Truth Be Told. No additional purchase necessary. hereliesthetruth hereliesthetruth
Posted on: Sat, 03 Jan 2015 00:21:05 +0000
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