If you are looking for “food for thought”, it would be rather apropos to mention that it is actually irrelevant, since many Jehovah’s Witnesses are looking for some sort of inner-justification using the Catholics as a comparison. There are some significant differences between the two religions. A huge crux to this issue is that the very treatment of this problem (since you want to compare) as in lack of handling the problem in this manner the JW faith reveals itself to be a cult, as all cults diligently cover up & hide any form of situations/conduct that does not befit their “ideal dream world” they attempt to project as reality. It should be interesting to note that back in Biblical days if disgusting practices were ongoing & anyone defended or attempted to protect these perpetrators, they were just as guilty. Even when the Society conducts itself as unaccountable to its followers (which unfortunately is regularly), this does not legitimize or condone aberrations such as pedophilia or abuse, henceforth the question you should be asking is what side of the fence do I (you) want to be on? Many Jehovah’s Witnesses hide behind the “protection” of the Watchtower, as they see them (should be “instructed to see them”) as their leader, scholar, teacher, lifeline & God’s prophet (chosen channel). This again is another ploy of cults, however again does not mitigate the veracity of the dilemma.
Another important aspect is whether the handling of these problems is how God would deal with it. Every JW is instructed to copy the spirit of their “loving & compassionate” Lord, yet would Jesus allow his followers to molest & abuse children? Would he cover it up?

In the world of business, when it comes to competitive environments, you often hear at various events all about what sets one company apart from others that sell similar products & services. This is of course normal, however I have been known to state that it is irrelevant to compare. A given company if it truly wants to be remembered and uphold the best service should always look to set new standards of excellence, yes you are always mindful of the competition, however there should be a mindset that simply accepts only being the best. The Watchtower Society while endeavoring to be different among other religions is in reality a business that simply compares itself to others by utilizing the “we’re better than you” childish mentality. Most of their followers adopt this propaganda, as it sounds reasonable from their ill-informed viewpoint. However, if you peel back the layers (using objective research) you will soon see the ruse at play. The JW faith always wants it both ways; you know make the cake and eat it too? One minute they portray their high standards of excellence, morals & behavior as outstanding, therefore above every other faith, however the second this is called into question using facts, they will be quick to compare themselves to other faiths. Which way is it?

The amusing part of this argument is that Jehovah’s Witnesses will also repeatedly drag up the “nobody’s perfect” story, yet again counter-productive to their standard of excellence in the aforementioned paragraph.
I believe in an earlier comment by “j” he/she stated that they wanted to discuss facts & doctrine? That’s great, you would be the first JW to do so, and I have been asking for this from several past Jehovah’s Witnesses posting in other areas of this site. Let’s discuss doctrines using facts. Please indulge me on the following:

1. The date of 1914 has long been a staple within your doctrinal beliefs. What did your religion state would happen in 1914 as written in their publications leading up to that year?
2. Please provide facts & proof to substantiate the Watchtower’s claim that Jerusalem’s temple was destroyed in 607 B.C.E?
3. Could you please list all the dates of Armageddon as published by your religion?
4. Who is the scholar at the Watchtower Society?
5. If the answer to “4” is along the lines of “God using his Earthly org. to do his will”, then please answer this question: If God is indeed using the Watchtower as his chosen channel would you not agree that there would be a long list of prophecies that have come true?
6. Based on “5”, please list all prophecies (in fact one would be good) of the Watchtower that has come to pass?

Thank you.

I dont care about your opinion…FACTS jj…where are those STATISTICS… i though you were good at that!. disapointment. ANYWAY its dumb to mention, that just because there are 6 million jws thats how much abusers there is….OTHER religions have MORE than 6 million!!…they have billions.. FOOD FOR thought jj… THERE is more to worry out there than about JWS…BUt you know whats funny?… all the attention you are giving them!!…YOU only make them more Convincing!!.

PLEASE GET A LIFE!!…

P.S.. JUSt to make you feel better!!…im just as dumb as you for wasting my time READING ALL THE garbage you and the rest of the haters write!!….if you dont like jws…ITS OK…YOU DON”T HAVE To. seriously you’ll find your life more happy if you STOP HATING AND MORE LOVING!!!..
haha

The molestation within the Catholics is or was also epidemic and they have paid dearly for it. At least they came out and acknowledge the problem once it was discovered. Now when is the WT coming out of the closet and realize they also have a problem, a problem that if one goes by percentage since the jw’s are only just over 6 million is much greater than the Catholic?

Food for thought isn’t it?

if you are SO GOOD in researching about jws why dont you research about CATHOLICS and other religions and compare the STATISTICS!!…