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Jehovah’s Witnesses are told to trust the elders. But most Witnesses have never seen the manual elders use behind closed doors.
In this video, JT, a former Jehovah’s Witness elder, discusses Shepherd the Flock of God — the confidential elders’ manual used when judicial matters, discipline, accusations, and congregation decisions are being handled.
This is not just about a book.
It is about what happens when ordinary men are placed in positions of authority over people’s lives, reputations, families, friendships, and standing in the congregation — while the people most affected are not allowed to see the rules being used.
We also discuss why serious accusations and possible crimes should never be handled through a religious chain of command. Real crimes belong in the hands of proper authorities — not in a back room with three elders and a confidential handbook.
Topics covered:
Jehovah’s Witness elders
Shepherd the Flock of God book
Judicial committees
Disfellowshipping
Religious control
Watchtower secrecy
Why proper authorities should be contacted when crimes may be involved
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Jehovah’s Witnesses are told to trust the elders. But most Witnesses have never seen the manual elders use behind closed doors.
In this video, JT, a former Jehovah’s Witness elder, discusses Shepherd the Flock of God — the confidential elders’ manual used when judicial matters, discipline, accusations, and congregation decisions are being handled.
This is not just about a book.
It is about what happens when ordinary men are placed in positions of authority over people’s lives, reputations, families, friendships, and standing in the congregation — while the people most affected are not allowed to see the rules being used.
We also discuss why serious accusations and possible crimes should never be handled through a religious chain of command. Real crimes belong in the hands of proper authorities — not in a back room with three elders and a confidential handbook.
Topics covered:
Jehovah’s Witness elders
Shepherd the Flock of God book
Judicial committees
Disfellowshipping
Religious control
Watchtower secrecy
Why proper authorities should be contacted when crimes may be involved
Join us behind the scenes on Patreon - patreon.com/exjwcriticalthinker
Check out our videos on why we left the Why We Left the Jehovah's Witnesses
youtu.be/rqYUCV4FHI4
youtu.be/bLaSB9P2MEE
Visit us on the Web at exjwcriticalthinker.com
SUBSCRIBE to us on YouTube bit.ly/2p9RTSC
Subscribe to Our Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ex-jehovahs-witnesses-critical-thinkers-critical-thought/id967813520
Follow us on:
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