Anthony rozelle banks was convicted of firstdegree murder and sentenced to. These documents are meant to be kept secret by the elders. June 15, 2000 watchtower but, how is the holy spirit used to. On february 4, 2019, rumors of the release of a new elders manual. What does the secret book issued to jehovahs witness. Her mother immediately went to the congregations elders, who later called the girl and her stepfather in to. Former jehovahs witnesses heather steele, 48, and john michael ewing, 47, claim they were sexually abused as children by leaders within the scandalscarred organization and now plan to sue. Oklahoma executes jehovahs witness for rape and murder after he eats three apple filled bear claws for his last meal. Secret elders book leak 2019 version shepherd the flock of god. Jehovahs witnesses may object and say they have gotten away with doing some of the things on this list. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle.
The edition of the handbook, which tv 2 holds, is in danish, 142 pages long and can only be opened in jehovahs witnesses own app on a smartphone. There are textbooks used by jehovahs witnesses to deal with child custody battles, where a spouse is an ex witness or non witness. Within minutes of the highly controlled release of the shepherd book. This is a secret book, only elder s are allowed to have it and they have to return it if they step down. Jw elders book shepherd the flock of god explains judicial committee and disfellowship procedures in 2010, a new elder s book shepherd the flock of god was released.
Leaked branch and elders manuals pull back the curtain of inner. They believe that the society is opposed to accruing power through the almost total curtailing of personal freedom. Elder reveals his secret exjehovahs witnesses online. Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook. The publications of jehovahs witnesses are organized into the year that the works were published, and in descending order. The secret watchtower elders manual dispel the darkness.
Although some books look like duplicates, they are not. The jehovahs witnesses appear to have felt the mounting pressure to change their written policies on how to handle child abuse. Treys investigation also takes him to the jehovahs witnesses headquarters in brooklyn, new york, the watchtower, where the culture of secrecy goes far beyond child abuse its a core part of life. 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. What makes it secret is the position of the watchtower organization in regards to the book, the book itself is considered property of the organization and clearly states that you can only have it as long as you are an elder.
The watchtower has even derided others for abusing their authority, noting that worldly managers. Secret elder s book in 2010, a new elder s book shepherd the flock of god was released. Dad and i still keep our little secret at least for now. There are important and secret textbooks used by elders in dealing with congregation affairs. Jehovahs witnesses are a form of christianity, and they even have their own version of the bible more on that fiasco later. The book mentions consulting other publications but says nothing about consulting the. What i found disturbing in this book is in chapter 3 and. Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses elders.
As related in his 1984 book, the orwellian world of jehovahs witnesses, in 1961, at the age of 18, child prodigygenius, world traveler, and already watchtower insider, gary botting, then moved to hong kong to pioneer and become thecongregation servant of the englishspeaking jehovahs witness community in hong kong. A former jehovahs witness is using stolen documents to expose allegations that the religion has kept hidden for decades. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. The purpose of this video is not to bash, defame, or criticize. 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 elder s ha. Jehovahs witnesses are known for their doortodoor proselytizing efforts and the watchtower and awake. Among the rules enforced through the manual are forced shunning of family members who leave the sect and the requirement that witnesses refuse blood.
Below are some excerpts of this updated version with my commentary. Simply click on a link to view or download a publication. This is a story about bigotry, religious intolerance, persecution, judgment, and hatred towards jws who leave the organization. Shepherd the flock of god royal commission into institutional. And you wont know the truth by talking with jehovahs witnesses. Note what is said in the book, shepherd the flock of god. 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. It gives a ranking number of each book to give some idea of how well the books are doing against each other. This is the book that comes from their governing body back at the headquarters in brooklyn, ny. It is strictly to educate, inform and encourage others, along with telling my side of. Study the bible by topic with the help of these downloadable books and brochures. 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. 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.
Congregation elders are worthy of our honor because the holy spirit has appointed them overseers, to shepherd the congregation of god. 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. Most jehovahs witnesses who serve within the watchtower bastion are largely unaware of the full arsenal of disciplinary weapons at the societys disposal. A large portion of the book is devoted to the procedure for judicial committees and disfellowshipping.
Mainstream books and magazines were considered the work of satan. As an elder, your ultimate objective is to imitate supreme overseer, jehovah, and his son way you treat the sheep. The secret jehovahs witness database of child molesters the. 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. Jehovahs witness secret elders book, shepherd the flock.
It notes that the sin may involve past child abuse, and this would likely disqualify him. Theyre directed by a governing body called elders, who establish all doctrines based on their interpretation of the bible. Elders manuals, branch manuals, and circuit overseer manuals. Audio books and signlanguage videos are also available in many languages.
Here you will find manuals used by the branch offices of jehovahs witnesses around the world. How can i trust elders who are allowed to hide their. Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses. Jehovahs witness elder community as the shepherd book was printed april 2020. Five books you should read about jehovahs witnesses ex. For a number of days after the book s release, every. Exjehovahs witness elder explaining why my family and i left the watchtower organization duration. Secret elders book leak 2019 version shepherd the flock. The witnesses wouldnt even have a funeral for her, even though she died by her beliefs and went to meetings. Enter part of the title to see matching publications. Historical changes to the jehovahs witness elder arrangement. Choose a language from the language box, and click search to see the publications and formats available in that language. The 8 biggest shocks from the elders secret handbook.
Why arent jehovahs witness women allowed to handle or. One of the sisters let us have a gettogether at her house in my moms remembrance. They believe that armageddon is imminent and that only 144,000 people will go to heaven. For other manuals and textbooks, including branch guidelines, circuit overseer guidelines. Less than 24 hours later, the manual was leaked and seemingly. Leaked branch and elders manuals pull back the curtain. The handbooks are mainly used for judicial matters.
Jehovah uses holy spirit to select those who serve as elders and ministerial servants in his flock, or so jehovahs witnesses are taught. In 2010, the watchtower society released a new manual for use by elders in congregations of jehovahs witnesses. This is a top secret handbook given to elders that is for their eyes alone, and that outlines their procedures for handling congregation arrangements, including the appointment and deletion of other elders. It appears that the elder handbook should be kept secret and is published by the highest authority in jehovahs witnesses the governing body in new york, usa. Devout witnesses, in order to stay abreast of current watchtower teachings, are required. A stepbystep guide for christians witnessing to jehovahs witnesses. Exjehovahs witness reveals secrets of religious group. I am now going to the library at the junior college and checking out some of the apostate web sites. Here is a capture of the jehovahs witnesses elder s manual of the section concerning child abuse. On february 4, 2019, rumors of the release of a new elders manual, meant only for the eyes of the top leaders in each congregation of jehovahs witnesses jw, began to surface on exjw forums across the internet. Two former jehovahs witnesses recount sexual abuse by leaders.
I was in the organization for thirteen years, from 1969 until 1982. The governing body of jehovahs 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. This is all the apostate lore that the minions fear. The 8 biggest shocks from the elders secret handbook by alexandra james on december 26, 20 elders in the congregations of jehovahs 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.
The elders book, aka elders manual is a sort of how to written to keep the minions in line. View or download handbooks, manuals and textbooks used by elders of jehovahs witnesses. Here is a list of 41 best selling jehovahs witness books on amazon. Still, none of the elders would even say a fucking prayer for her. 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.
Jehovahs witness elders hide abuse with first amendment. An interview with former jehovahs witnesses david and penni reed investigator 10, 1990 january how long were you both associated with the jehovahs witnesses. View or download secret jehovahs witness elder manuals, textbooks and. Review of the official and secret 2010 rule book for jehovahs witnesses, shepherd the flock of god.
The governing body of jehovahs witnesses have authorised today the release of a 274 page fully revised and updated 2019 pdf version of. Top 41 jehovahs witnesses books according to amazons sales rankings. Jehovahs witnesses elder questioned about secret publications. They cant believe anything former jehovahs witnesses say, even if its factual. Within minutes of the highly controlled release of the shepherd book it has been leaked onto the internet. They are not to be viewed by anyone but themselves. Watchtower leaders have refused to talk to trey, but a former insider told him some of their secrets. Jehovahs witness elders hide abuse with first amendment 0 as well as being known for showing up at peoples front doors uninvited to spread their version of the word of god, jehovahs witnesses are renowned for being one of the worlds most insular religions. Here is a capture of the jehovahs witnesses elders. Questions to ask jehovahs witnesses when they knock on. Dad was right you really learn a lot of secret truth about the real story of jehovahs witnesses and the watchtower society. Although they claim strict adherence to the bible and do not regard any other book. Unless theyre an elder, jehovahs witnesses cant read this book, shepherd the flock of god 1 peter 5.