As part of the July 2026 JW Broadcasting episode, hosted by Robert Luccioni there was a feature entitled: Reasons For Faith. It was an attempt to help young Jehovah’s Witnesses respond when challenged by others to explain why they believe theirs is the only true religion.This presentation includes some real biblical truths. But it also […]
The governing body of Jehovah’s Witnesses appears to be ramping up its instructions to be ready to obey any direction coming from them even though it doesn’t make sense. Just recently in a morning worship talk, Jonathan Smith, helper to the service committee, recounted the many times in the past Witnesses were reminded in the […]
Jonathan Smith’s 2026 talk Faithfully Obey in What Is Least (Luke 16:10) presents a message that has appeared with increasing frequency in recent Jehovah’s Witness publications: Christians should cultivate obedience now—even in matters that seem small, unusual, impractical, or difficult—because future survival during the great tribulation may depend on following direction from Jehovah’s organization. The […]
As part of their 2025 Pure Worship Regional Convention the Watchtower society published a video aimed at showing their members how to handle those that express doubts about the authority claims of the leadership. How would you analyze this dramatization? How does it compare with how disagreements were handled in the first century Christian congregation?
In recent years, some statements published by Jehovah’s Witnesses have drawn attention because of the strong emphasis they place on trusting organizational direction even when that direction may not appear reasonable.How does this model of authority compare with what we see in the Bible and especially in the first-century Christian congregation?
In recent years, some statements published by Jehovah’s Witnesses have drawn attention because of the strong emphasis they place on trusting organizational direction even when that direction may not appear reasonable. For example: “At that time, the life-saving direction that we receive from Jehovah’s organization may not appear practical from a human standpoint… All of […]
Stuff May 17, 2026 • 2:56pm A High Court judge has ruled a Royal Commission report into the Jehovah’s Witnesses was unlawful, finding the inquiry strayed beyond its legal remit and into wider criticism of the faith’s practices and beliefs. In a newly released judgment, Justice Boldt found the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care exceeded the […]
Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.(2 Corinthians 5:20 NASB) We are Christ’s ambassadors. God is using us to speak to you: we beg you, as though Christ himself were here pleading with you, receive the […]
Understanding the Norway Supreme Court’s Decision on Religious Freedom, the Limits of Legal Reasoning, and the Human Impact Behind It It’s a simple question—but not an easy one, especially when freedom exists on paper yet feels far more complicated in real life. Recent legal decisions have brought that question into sharper focus—not just in terms […]
What happens when someone chooses to change their religion? Jehovah’s Witnesses often point to the Bible to defend a clear and important principle:Each person has the responsibility to seek truth—and to follow it wherever it leads. But how does that principle work in practice… especially when someone chooses to leave? The Principle of Religious Freedom […]