God clearly instructs humans not to put their trust in human leaders. Yet leaders of the Watchtower organization and other religious organizations and cults demand that you completely trust them. Why is that?
Category: Examining Doctrines
During the 2023 annual meeting of Jehovah’s Witnesses, governing body member Jeffrey Winder revealed that everything that the Watchtower society has written in their publications since 1879 is available for the governing body to research. But this is not the case for the average witness. Why is the Watchtower magazine only researchable online back to […]
The governing body of Jehovah’s Witnesses, claims to be the faithful and discreet slave appointed by Jesus to lead Christians today. But what does it mean to be discreet? This video explores the answer from Watchtower society publications and examines if the governing body measures up.
In a recent morning worship talk entitled: “Protect Yourself From Misinformation”, governing body helper Gary Breaux warns Jehovah’s Witnesses not to be taken in by lies by government officials. He contrasts that with a group of men that can be absolutely trusted. The governing body. This video examines his claim that Jesus provided all the […]
I am a former born-in Jehovah’s Witness (JW) (left in 2015). I pioneered for decades and was a devout JW. I am now an academic and psychologist who publishes research on the experience of leaving the JWs / shunning. The latest update on the JW website has caused much distress in the lives of exJWs […]
On March 4, 2024, the Oslo District Court upheld the Norwegian government’s decision to revoke the legal registration of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Norway. However, Jehovah’s Witnesses are not banned as a religion. They are still allowed to have meetings and share in their public ministry as always. The removal of registration only affects two things. […]
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How Religious Shunning Ruins Lives
A form of institutionalized estrangement, shunning hurts health of the excluded. Psychology Today Updated March 27, 2024 | KEY POINTS A former member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses, Josh Caswell Sr., reached out to me after reading one of my posts about estrangement. He asked that I explore the policy practiced in some religions of shunning. In religious […]
NEW ZEALAND LAW 21 Mar 2024 jemima.huston@rnz.co.nz Photo: RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King The Court of Appeal has reserved its decision in the Jehovah’s Witness Church’s case challenging the Abuse in Care inquiry. In Wellington on Thursday the church appealed a High Court ruling that dismissed its claim to be excluded from the investigation. The public gallery was […]
Beginning with the 2023 Annual Meeting of Jehovah’s Witnesses. The governing body has announced a flurry of changes to doctrines and policies affecting the lives of their members. Many of these changes admittedly have been the result of re-examining biblical texts and coming to a clearer understanding of God’s will. Thus, witnesses are now, for […]
Discover the stories of Jefferson Alexandrino de Lima and Fabiano de Amo, who challenge the practice of shunning in religious communities. Their experiences shed light on the need for dialogue, respect, and inclusivity. BNN Saboor Bayat 28 Feb 2024 10:04 EST In 2008, Jefferson Alexandrino de Lima’s life took a significant turn after joining the […]