There is growing evidence that the Watchtower Bible & Tract Society is being implicated in having encouraged elders, ministerial servants and even those higher up in the organization to cover over cases of child sexual abuse, male and female rape, molestation as well as domestic violence in their local congregations.

The reason?

The leadership is determined to give the public the impression that they are "God's Organization," a safe haven from the world. The truth of the matter may be far different.

What Needs to change in the WT's policy?

New! (4/2/06) Scans of elder's "Flock" book with his notes from the teacher of the class, showing how pedophiles can be used in special positions if they have sufficiently repented!

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