“Hi, this is Brother Elder, and I’m calling to invite you to a judicial committee.” That statement is feared by every one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, and in many ways it drastically affects […]
Every year, Jehovah’s Witnesses gather in large cities for their summer regional conventions where they hear various discourses and look forward to new publications and information being released. In one of their […]
During the 2016 summer conventions of Jehovah’s Witnesses, the audiences will be shown a series of videos that are nothing short of disturbing, hysterical, and downright manipulative. The setting is during the […]
Videos from the 2016 summer regional conventions of Jehovah’s Witnesses are being revealed online, and they are nothing short of brutal. In one stunning, jaw-dropping account, an obviously struggling father is lauded […]
At the 2016 summer conventions of Jehovah’s Witnesses, a video was shown that has a father talking to his son, as the child wants to enter “conservatory,” or a special school for […]
Yes, Jehovah’s Witnesses shun people who leave their religion, even family members, no matter their reasons for leaving. If someone has been disfellowshipped (excommunicated) for some perceived sin, including speaking out against […]
What is bullying? Note a few technical definitions, first from Psychology Today: “Bullying is a distinctive pattern of deliberately harming and humiliating others. It’s a very durable behavioral style, largely because bullies […]
For those who are not familiar with their practices, Jehovah’s Witnesses shun family members who leave the religion, no matter the reasons for having left. Note the following excerpt from the February, 2016, […]
As a freelance writer who often provides content for PR campaigns, I know the importance of choosing your words carefully. The right words can give a story greater weight and impact, such […]
A recent regional convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses included interviewing a couple, the Suttons, who talked about raising three children in the strict atmosphere of what is typical with Jehovah’s Witnesses. This included attendance at their […]
For those not familiar with the beliefs of Jehovah’s Witnesses, they teach that Armageddon is “god’s war,” a time when god will destroy Satan and his demons along with any on earth […]
As part of the 2015 program of conventions for Jehovah’s Witnesses, a video was released that portrays a young girl holding a coin in her hands while in a Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, […]
The official website of Jehovah’s Witnesses, JW.org, has a Frequently Asked Section that recently addressed the question of whether or not Jehovah’s Witnesses pressure people to change religions (this site). According to […]
In theology, blasphemy may refer to the crime of “assuming to oneself the rights or qualities of God.” (From dictionary.com) While I personally don’t claim to being a Christian, consider the “rights” that most […]
How do you feel when you see pictures like this one? Sickened and disgusted at how children are exploited for heavy, manual labor that is well beyond their physical abilities, working in […]
Many people are confused about the stance that Jehovah’s Witnesses take when it comes to blood transfusions and other forms of medical treatment. For clarification, Jehovah’s Witnesses do not believe in “faith […]
As a general rule, Jehovah’s Witnesses don’t attend college or pursue any type of higher education. Jehovah’s Witnesses have been telling their members for decades that the world is soon to end, so […]
Let me tell you the definition of a word, and then you guess what the word is, okay? Here goes: “…excessive or blind adoration, reverence, devotion, etc.” Keep that definition in mind while […]
Spiritual Restoration—Why It Matters. Consider the historical perspective. Christians back in the first century enjoyed many spiritual blessings. But Jesus and the apostles foretold that true worship would be corrupted and lost. […]
The Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses is an annual publication prepared by their headquarters, and which contains figures regarding their organization from the previous year. These figures include how many hours of preaching work were […]
On January 7, 2015, a group of Islamic militants stormed the offices of a comedic Paris newspaper and opened fire, killing 12 staffers before fleeing. They did this to avenge cartoons the paper […]
In the April 15, 2014, study edition of the Watchtower magazine, in the article “No One Can Slave for Two Masters,” Jehovah’s Witnesses provide counsel for those considering leaving their families behind […]
Recently Jehovah’s Witnesses conducted a special meeting of sorts that included sermons from members of their governing body, the ones in authority over the religion. One presentation was given by Anthony Morris, whom […]
In the January 15, 2015, study edition of the Watchtower magazine, there is a 5-page article that talks about construction work in the cities of Walkill and Warwick, in the state of New […]
In the December 15, 2014, study edition of the Watchtower magazine of Jehovah’s Witnesses, after the cover page and the table of contents, there is an obituary for Guy Pierce, a member of their governing […]
