Originally posted by roigamWhat other very serious crimes committed by your members do you feel no obligation to report?
As I said erlier, we are not policemen and we are not required by law to report abuse. If anyone wants to report abuse to the authorities they are free to do so.
If they do not want to report it, it is not our concern
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-Removed-I have no idea what the details of that investigation are.
I know it is dangerous legally to make false accusations.
If we reported something that turned out to be not true, we could get sued.
I can't say that is the case, but, it is a possibility.
Do you think?
I also think there would be resistance in any religion to investigation into what is obviously client clergy privilege.
We have seen that in other religions, haven't we?
Originally posted by FMFI read it and I think many details are missing.
Are you not permitted to read this thread's OP? Is that why you have "no idea" what this is about?
Do you think newspapers always give 100% of a story?
They may not know the details either depending on the reporter.
Also, the amount of space available in the paper may encourage shortening a story,
don't you think?
Originally posted by roigamIf it leads to [1] justice for victims, [2] perpetrators being held to account for their actions, and [3] a change in the corporate mindset regarding how allegations of sexual abuse are handled ~ assuming those three things, for the sake of argument ~ do you welcome the fact that the Jehovah’s Witnesses organization has dropped its efforts to block a full investigation after its legal fight which has lasted for more than two years?
I read it and I think many details are missing.
Do you think newspapers always give 100% of a story?
They may not know the details either depending on the reporter.
Also, the amount of space available in the paper may encourage shortening a story,
don't you think?
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Originally posted by roigamDo you support any efforts there may have been in the Catholic Church to protect or cover up child sex abusers in its ranks by them citing "client clergy privilege"?
I also think there would be resistance in any religion to investigation into what is obviously client clergy privilege.
We have seen that in other religions, haven't we?
Or if that question sounds too loaded, tackle the same issue by way of this question:
Do you support any citing of "client clergy privilege" there may have been in the Catholic Church even if it resulted in the protecting or covering up of child sex abusers in its ranks?
Originally posted by FMFI don't know the details.
If it leads to [1] justice for victims, [2] perpetrators being held to account for their actions, and [3] a change in the corporate mindset regarding how allegations of sexual abuse are handled ~ assuming those three things, for the sake of argument ~ do you welcome the fact that the Jehovah’s Witnesses organization has dropped its efforts to block a full investigation after its legal fight which has lasted for more than two years?
It's up to the victims or parents to report any abuse.
I also don't know anything about corporations.
JW s are an established religion worldwide.
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Originally posted by FMFJW s don't support any cover ups by anyone.
Do you support any efforts there may have been in the Catholic Church to protect or cover up child sex abusers in its ranks by them citing "client clergy privilege"?
Or if that question sounds too loaded, tackle the same issue by way of this question:
Do you support any citing of "client clergy privilege" there may have been in the Catholic Church [b]even if it resulted in the protecting or covering up of child sex abusers in its ranks?[/b]
We don't cover up any abuse or abusers.
I don't have knowledge of any instances, but if it were to be someone in a position of responsibility in the organization, they would be removed from that position.
If they change Congregations, a letter goes along with them so they cannot be in a position of authority over members or their children.
Also, they need to repent or they will not remain in the organization, as you know.