Watchtower Victims Memorial Day – July 26th

JWVictims
July 26, 2014

http://jwvictims.org/watchtower-victims-memorial-day-july-26th/

Tens of thousands of former and current Jehovah’s Witnesses have lost their lives or have sacrificed their family, their health, and their emotional well-being due to the harmful policies of this religion. Some have refused lifesaving medical treatment including blood transfusions and organ transplants, while others are completely shunned by their family for simply leaving the religion, including young ones.

Still others must endure horrific violence on a daily basis, as women are encouraged to stay with abusive men in the hopes of converting them, and child sex assault victims must produce a second witness to their attack before their accusations are heard. Rape victims may face severe shunning for “fornication,” and child abuse in the form of extreme discipline is often encouraged.

July 26, 2014, marks the inaugural Watchtower Victims Memorial Day. On this day, people from around the world are invited to leave a flower and card or another small memorial at a local Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. It is encouraged to take a picture or make a video of the memorial to post on the official Facebook page, and to be sure the card or memorial includes the Facebook page address so that others may learn its meaning.

For those who must remain anonymous or who do not wish to visit a Kingdom Hall, a memorial might be left in a public park. Participation should be in any way that is comfortable for each individual.

This event is not limited to former Jehovah’s Witnesses, but is an opportunity for anyone who opposes their practices and policies to show support and solidarity for their victims.

If you have any questions do not hesitate to post a comment. More information will follow, but in the meantime, please mark your calendar. Thank you everyone.

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Visit the official Facebook page for the Watchtower Victims Memorial Day.

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If you’re interested in sharing this event with others, including local churches, rape crisis counseling centers, news agencies, and even former Jehovah’s Witnesses, feel free to use the flyer below. You can download or print a PDF copy right from your computer, and remember that you can always send this flyer to different persons and groups completely anonymously. You can also leave it in public places such as hair salons, laundromats, store bulletin boards, and anywhere else appropriate.

For those who struggle for just the right words to say on a memorial card, feel free to use any of those in the attached file. There are 17 in total, honoring abused children, victims of domestic violence, child sex assault victims, rape victims, those whose families have shunned them, those who have taken their own lives due to the harsh and unloving policies of Jehovah’s Witnesses, and many others. Click on the PDF file below, then print off any that have special meaning to you. You can also see a few samples below.