Jehovah’s Witness congregation blamed for rape.........Tuesday March 16 2021,

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https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/jehovahs-witness-congregation-blamed-for-rape-8v7m70jcp

The Charity Commission has accused the Jehovah’s Witnesses of resisting a child protection inquiry

 

A Jehovah’s Witness congregation was responsible for the rape of a young woman because of the power male “elders” wielded over “sheep-like” members, the Court of Appeal ruled.

The victim had complained about Mark Sewell’s kissing and innuendo but was urged to show “compassion” by his father, who, like Sewell, was an elder at the church in south Wales.

The Charity Commission has also claimed that the church nationally was frustrating attempts to investigate its child protection procedures.

The victim of Sewell’s rape, known as Mrs B, did not report the attack to the church authorities until she discovered that he was sexually abusing a girl whose father was also an elder. A “judicial committee” of elders from another congregation questioned Mrs B ..........

Why Respect Authority? - JW.ORG

www.jw.org/.../in-gods-love/why-respect-authority

Christians obey the instruction found at Romans 13:1-7. (Read.) We respect “the superior authorities” and obey the laws of the country or community where we live. These laws may affect our family, business, or possessions. For example, we pay taxes and provide information that the government requires.

The Charity Commission has accused the Jehovah’s Witnesses of resisting a child protection inquiry

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