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Shunning

Compassion for the Other: Faith and Doubt among Jehovah’s Witnesses

Jehovah’s Witnesses have come under much criticism for their policy of shunning. Often critics, viewing things from the perspective of the disfellowshipped person, see this as cruel and unloving treatment. While I personally have come to know of many experiences that have led me to agree with those who view this to be an extreme […]

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Organized Religion The Life and Teachings of Jesus

Who Are the True Worshipers?

Nevertheless, the hour is coming, and it is now, when the true worshippers will worship the Father with spirit and truth, for indeed, the Father is looking for ones like these to worship him. God is a Spirit, and those worshipping him must worship with spirit and truth.” (John 4:23, 24 NWT) These words of […]

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Organized Religion

Beware the Voice of Strangers

“Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber. But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the gatekeeper opens. The sheep hear his voice, and he […]

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Organized Religion

“I Know This is the Truth!”

Recently, I came across a video that showed, by a series of interviews, how persons can be so convinced that their chosen religion is the truth. Such experiences can make one wonder if any religion can claim to be the true one or if it is even possible for humans to arrive at the truth. […]