Jehovah’s Witness Media Quotes

Watchtower PR Spokesman: License to Lie

The following are various quotes from Public Relations spokespersons of Jehovah's Witnesses when asked about the abuse policy of the organization.  You will see a common thread of misinformation and in some cases outright untruthful presentation of the facts. Why is this done? See the statements below to define "Theocratic Warfare Strategy" and how it is used with the media as well as membership.

Key persons quoted from are;

JR Brown, JW Media Spokesman, Overseer of PR Department

Mario Moreno, Lawyer Watchtower Legal Department

David Semonian, JW Media Spokesman

Theodore Jaracz, Governing Body

Philip Brumley, Lawyer, Overseer of Watchtower Legal Department

What is "Theocratic Warfare Strategy", is it used by the Jehovah's Witnesses?

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How Good is the Watchtower Society's "Child Protection Policy"?

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How Does the "Child Protection Policy" Work?

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How Does the "Two Eye-Witness Rule" Work?

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If there is only one witness, will the Elders start an investigation?

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Are Jehovah's Witnesses Allowed (without being Shunned) to Report Child Molesters to the Authorities without having Two Witnesses? Are Jehovah's Witnesses Allowed to Notify other Congregation Members about the Molester without being Shunned?

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If a child molester is Disfellowshipped (Excommunicated), do the Elders notify the Congregation that he is a child molester?

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When a child molester moves into a Congregation, is the Congregation notified by the Elders?

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What about the Secret Internal Database of Accused Child Molesters?

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Elders are untrained and unpaid volunteers who are NOT qualified to handle allegations of child abuse:

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Do Elders Require the Victim to Confront the Accused Molester in the Same Room? Is this done alone, or with others in the Room?

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Are Child Molesters Allowed to Remain as Elders in the Jehovah's Witnesses Congregations?

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Does the Watchtower Society Harbor Fugitive Criminals?

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What About the News Media?

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Why were Bill Bowen, Barbara Anderson, Carl and Barbara Pandelo Disfellowshipped?