Religious control and domination is very obvious when you read this book. For a number of days after the books release, every site that hosted an. Devout witnesses, in order to stay abreast of current watchtower teachings, are required. Secret elders book leak 2019 version shepherd the flock. Jehovahs witness secret elders book, shepherd the flock. Secret elders book in 2010, a new elders book shepherd the flock of god was released. Both men are accused of violating laws by posting copies of a secret elder s manual on the internet. 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 societys disposal. Why has the society written a book so secret that the majority of. A former jehovah s witness is using stolen documents to expose allegations that the religion has kept hidden for decades. After thirty years, she left the sect, going on to earn a masters degree in education from sherbrooke university in quebec, canada. 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. The first book i wrote on the subject was reasoning from the scriptures with the jehovahs witnesses, weighing in at a whop ping 464 pages. 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.
Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook. Trey went to mcallister, oklahoma to meet 47yearold debbie mcdaniel. Exjehovahs witness reveals secrets of religious group the. Jehovah witness journal jehovah witness notebook study book for. An interview with former jehovahs witnesses david and penni reed investigator 10, 1990 january how long were you both associated with the jehovahs witnesses. Jehovahs witness elder mark sewell jailed for sexual abuse. Notes and prayers 120 pages novelty gift jehovah witness journals. The last time they showed up to my house with their literature, i ordered them off the property and said if they came here again, id meet them with a shotgun.
Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses elder. Both men are accused of violating laws by posting copies of a secret elders manual on the internet. Dec 10, 2016 often, years later when theyre adults. Secret elders book leak 2019 version shepherd the flock of god.
Jehovahs witnesses with access to the internet are now being asked the following questions. Elders manuals, branch manuals, and circuit overseer manuals. Jehovahs witness elder community as the shepherd book was printed april 2020. 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 jehovahs witnesses. What does the secret book issued to jehovahs witness. The watchtower society has made several major changes to the jehovahs witness elder arrangement, showing how easily they are able to meld scriptural principles to fit desired. 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. 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. The secret jehovahs witness database of child molesters.
May 08, 2018 exjehovahs witness elder explaining why my family and i left the watchtower organization duration. 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. An untrue representation can be written or oral, and may be expressed or implied by conduct. Fortuna woman, exjehovahs witness shares story of sexual. Elder jehovahs witnesses topics the world news media. The internets most comprehensive resource for ex jehovah s witnesses, a community for support, recovery and a few laughs along the way. In 2010, the watchtower society released a new manual for use by elders in congregations of jehovahs witnesses. A former jehovahs 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.
They are not to be viewed by anyone but themselves. Furthermore, every jehovahs witness is trained to become an ordained minister and publisher. 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. A large portion of the book is devoted to the procedure for judicial committees and disfellowshipping. Shepherd the flock of god royal commission into institutional. The book mentions consulting other publications but says nothing about consulting the. When that happens, youre dead to the jehovah s witnesses. Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook of. For other manuals and textbooks, including branch guidelines, circuit overseer guidelines. The secret book for elders is a wake up call for jehovah s witnesses who believe the organization does not control them. To qualify as an unbaptized publisher, an individual must already be an active associate of jehovah s witnesses, regularly attending congregation meetings.
Reviewing the jehovah s witnesses shepherd the flock of god. Jehovahs witnesses have been directed that they are forbidden from accepting convalescent plasma therapy, a new treatment that appears to offer hope for patients stricken with coronavirus a leaked memo from a jehovahs witness circuit overseer instructs elders in his circuit that accepting plasma treatments to ward off covid19 is unacceptable. 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. At the age of 11, maple said she and her cousin whom maple said was one of the mans several victims decided to tell one of the jehovahs witness elders about what was happening to them. As an elder, your ultimate objective is to imitate supreme overseer, jehovah, and his son way you treat the sheep. Irish court rejects appeal by former jehovahs witness. Secret elders book leak 2019 version shepherd the flock of. Jehovahs witnesses detest child abuse and perspective it as a iniquitous crime and sin. Many jehovah witnesses celebrate birthdays as did jehovah when his son jesus christ was born. Reviewing the jehovahs witnesses shepherd the flock of god. The book offers no scripture to back up their claim that the flow of jehovahs holy spirit would be restricted if the elders dont get along or dont handle certain matters promptly.
It was may 28th of the year 2002, and i was a young elder with a newborn baby and a devout jehovahs witness wife. 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. Jul 02, 2014 a jehovahs witness elder has been jailed for 14 years for sexually abusing girls as young as 12. 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 programs and. Bonnie zieman is an exjehovahs witness who was baptized, became a pioneer and special pioneer, and was married to an elder. Jehovah expects of elders is revealed at deuteronomy 1. Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses elders.
Elder said that the irony is that watchtower policy permits the use of 100% of all blood fractions just not simultaneously. In january of 2019, elders in the congregations of jehovahs witnesses were issued a new version of their confidential handbook, shepherd the flock of god. Aug 23, 2010 secret elder s book in 2010, a new elder s book shepherd the flock of god was released. The secret watchtower elders manual dispel the darkness. The 8 biggest shocks from the elders secret handbook by alexandra james on december 26, 20 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. 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. A jehovahs witness elder has been jailed for 14 years for sexually abusing girls as young as 12. Nov 14, 2010 in 2010, the watchtower society released a new manual for use by elders in congregations of jehovahs witnesses. Jehovahs witnesses denied plasma treatment amid coronavirus. Russell held to the orthodox view that the congregation select elders by vote. Leaked branch and elders manuals pull back the curtain of inner workings of jehovahs witnesses top leaders. Jehovahs witnesses are organized hierarchically, and are led by the governing body of jehovahs witnesses from the watch tower societys headquarters in warwick, new york. Besides that we have several schools that are specialized in training, elders, overseers, pioneers and missionaries. The former jehovahs witness elder, going by the reddit username ohmyjw, revealed the archive in an ask me anything post in august, where he described his life as an elder, and the process.
Ray franz book,all the history of them,all the lies they have been caught in, but she still. Exjehovahs witness reveals secrets of religious group. Jehovahs witnesses may object and say they have gotten away with doing some of the things on this list. Discover the best jehovahs witness in best sellers. What does the secret book issued to jehovahs witness elders. The elders love for impartiality, justice, and mercy will assist them in. Sep 16, 2016 the former jehovahs witness elder, going by the reddit username ohmyjw, revealed the archive in an ask me anything post in august, where he described his life as an elder, and the process. Amber scorah was a jehovahs witness and a missionary in china when she began to harbor doubts about the apocalypse.
Discover the best jehovah s witness in best sellers. What secrets are in the jehovahs witnesses elder guide book. Fortunately some elders have leaked this publication to the public and its now available online for anyone seriously searching for truth about jw. An instrument for that training is our theocratic ministry school. This book is for elders only, as made clear in letter to elders, august 23, 2010, which states. Thus, a greekenglish lexicon, by liddell and scott, edited by jones and mckenzie and reprinted in 1968, defines the word as meaning stretch out the hand, for the purpose of giving ones vote in the assembly. They believe that the society is opposed to accruing power through the almost total curtailing of personal freedom. Why arent jehovahs witness women allowed to handle or. The book offers no scripture to back up their claim that the flow of jehovahs holy spirit would be restricted if the elders. You must be obedient and submissive to those taking the lead, even if you believe they are wrong. How trained are the elders in the jehovahs witness. View or download shepherd the flock of god and older handbooks, manuals and textbooks used by elders of jehovahs witnesses.
Jehovah s 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. Do you think its right that jehovahs witness elders have. 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. Jehovah s witnesses secret elders manual old version pay attention to yourselves and all the flock 1991 elders manual in use up to until 2010 legal notice and disclaimer. 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. The elders book, aka elders manual is a sort of how to written to keep the minions in line. The governing body of jehovahs witnesses have authorised today the release of a 274 page fully revised and updated 2019 pdf version of. Ray franz book,all the history of them,all the lies they have been caught in, but she still defends it. They must demonstrate a basic knowledge of jehovah s witnesses doctrines to the elders, state their desire to be a jehovah s witness, and conform to the organizations moral standards. Many witnesses give their children toys, presents etc on dec. View or download secret jehovahs witness elder manuals, textbooks and handbooks, including the shepherd the flock of god manuals. The watchtower has even derided others for abusing their authority, noting that worldly managers or bosses often show this. I am not sure why the need to pick out especially women in this question.
Guess i wasnt cool enough to get this secret book robert stclair. They are just part of the congregation just like the rest of the men who are not appointed as elders or ministerial servants. Witness for the prosecution this episode of the news show dateline was a blast to the watchtower organization that is still being felt. Historical changes to the jehovahs witness elder arrangement. Jun 01, 2018 at the age of 11, maple said she and her cousin whom maple said was one of the mans several victims decided to tell one of the jehovahs witness elders about what was happening to them. Jehovahs witness secret elders book, shepherd the flock of. 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. A former jehovahs witness is using stolen documents to expose allegations that the religion has kept hidden for decades. Mark sewell, 53, raped one woman in his congregation in barry, near cardiff, leaving her pregnant. Mar 19, 20 what i found disturbing in this book is in chapter 3 and. These documents are meant to be kept secret by the elders. Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses.
The publication is not available for general release, but can hardly be described as secret. Development of the organization structure watchtower. The 8 biggest shocks from the elders secret handbook. Elder reveals his secret exjehovahs witnesses online. They cant believe anything former jehovahs witnesses say, even if its factual. Why arent jehovahs witness women allowed to handle or read. Exjehovahs witness elder explaining why my family and i left the watchtower organization duration. I know youve heard of pandoras box, the simple greek myth that explains how bad. Do you think its right that jehovahs witness elders have a. Within minutes of the highly controlled release of the shepherd book it has been leaked onto the internet. This is the book that comes from their governing body back at the headquarters in brooklyn, ny.
Organizational structure of jehovahs witnesses wikipedia. 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. She says a jehovahs witness elder abused her from age 8 to, and when she was older, he kicked her out of the congregation. I later wrote a shorter treatment titled most the 10 important things you can say to a jehovahs witness. Below are some excerpts of this updated version with my commentary. The secret book for elders is a wake up call for jehovahs witnesses who believe the organization does not control them. When that happens, youre dead to the jehovahs witnesses. Critics say this secret watchtower publication should be called, hide the truth from the flock of god, because jws are not allowed to read it unless theyve attained the rank of elder or higher. The jehovahs witnesses appear to have felt the mounting pressure to change their written policies on how to handle child abuse. To give you insight, i will tell you the mentality i was raised in to help you to understand why a woman and jw men would believe she is not qualified or worthy to have the information contained in the once elusive, yet still secret elders ha. Jehovahs witness elder mark sewell jailed for sexual. Secrets of pedophilia in the jehovahs witness religion.
The handbooks are mainly used for judicial matters. View or download secret jehovahs witness elder manuals, textbooks and. I was in the organization for thirteen years, from 1969 until 1982. Unless theyre an elder, jehovahs witnesses cant read this book, shepherd the flock of god 1 peter 5. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Jw survey interviewed former witness clergyman lee elder, the founder of ajwrb, advocates for jehovahs witness reform on blood. 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. Leaked branch and elders manuals pull back the curtain of inner. The internets most comprehensive resource for exjehovahs witnesses, a community for support, recovery and a few laughs along the way. Ruth claimed that she had only recently become aware of a secret or confidential handbook for jehovahs witness elders which had totally radicalized her understanding of how the jehovahs witnesses actually function and make decisions. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. She has been to a few meetings since this, and they did not even speak to her. View or download handbooks, manuals and textbooks used by elders of jehovahs witnesses. Apr 23, 2017 when contacted, a jehovahs witnesses wouldnt criticism on angies box though they did criticism on their position in general.
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