When the website “Mormon Leaks” debuted, it came under fire for revealing many confidential documents that were part of the Mormon religion, and which were typically kept secret from the church’s rank-and-file […]
New Leaked Watchtower Document Site, Part One: The Horrific Sexual Crimes Against Children, At The Hands Of Those In Authority
When the website “Mormon Leaks” debuted, it came under fire for revealing many confidential documents that were part of the Mormon religion, and which were typically kept secret from the church’s rank-and-file […]
After Surviving Irmageddon, It’s Nice to Be Reminded That Jehovah’s Witnesses Only Care About Themselves
During the late evening hours of Sunday, September 10, hurricane Irma came barreling up the west coast of Florida. This hurricane was one of the strongest on record; a category 5, it […]
Only a Cult Would Applaud a Ten-Year-Old Girl for Shunning Her Disobedient Sister!
At one recent convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses, a ten-year-old girl named Melody was trotted out onto the stage, to talk about her experience of being one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. The speaker noted […]
Jehovah’s Witnesses Caught Fabricating Experiences That Endorse Shunning Family!
Jehovah’s Witnesses practice a severe form of shunning against those who are disfellowshipped [excommunicated], or who have disassociated themselves, meaning that they officially left the religion on their own. If any member […]
Our Watchtower Victims Memorial Day Makes the News!
This year’s Watchtower Victims Memorial Day was an overwhelming success, with photos and videos being sent in by participants in the U.S., the UK, France, Australia, Portugal, Poland, Belgium, Germany, and many […]
Australian Royal Commission Inquiry Victim “BCB” Shares More of Her Story
During the first day of the Australian Royal Commission Inquiry into Jehovah’s Witnesses, victim “BCB” spoke very bravely of her sexual abuse at the hands of a local elder, Bill Neill. Click […]
A Former Elder Breaks Down the Highs and Lows of the 2017 Regional Convention
The 2017 Regional Conventions of Jehovah’s Witnesses have commenced and, as they do, I can’t help but feel profoundly sad. This is not because I miss everyone that I knew for over […]
A Watchtower Wake Up Story
JW Story – by Mama Bear Spike How I was recruited We had just moved to a new town. We owned a three-family home. The first tenant I rented to happened to […]
A Former Elder Helps Us Understand the Mind of a Jehovah’s Witness
Why exactly is it that people remain in a group like Jehovah’s Witnesses (JWs)? Those of us who have been in that group and who have left can easily see how laughable […]
Does the Watchtower Marriage Mate Selection Advice Actually Work? A Former Elder Tells His Story
When you are one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, the Watchtower publishing company desires to direct just about every aspect of your life. This includes your selection of a marriage mate. The Watchtower gives […]
A Former Elder Lets You In On The Real Message of the “Loving” Watchtower
Jehovah’s Witnesses go door to door preaching a message that most of them truly believe to be life-saving. The vast majority of the ones who do this work no doubt believe that they […]
Mentally Diseased Apostates or Watchtower Whistle Blowers? A Former Elder Weighs In
A whistle blower is someone with inside information about a dangerous situation that is being ignored by an entity such as a corporation, or even the government. The term identifies individuals that […]
In Shocking Public Discourse, Jehovah’s Witness Governing Body Member Applauds Boy Who Died Refusing Blood Transfusion
It is a common misconception that Jehovah’s Witnesses don’t accept medical treatment; in truth, they accept medical treatment and use medicines, but don’t accept whole blood transfusions. While this isn’t as dangerous […]
What Is It Like to Be a “Zealous” Jehovah’s Witness? A Former Elder Tells His Side of the Story
What is it like to be a zealous Jehovah’s Witness? The Watchtower teaches that when you are immersed in service to Jehovah as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, you will live the most […]
How Are Jehovah’s Witness Elders Appointed? A Former Elder Tells the Real Story
Jehovah uses Holy Spirit to select those who serve as elders and ministerial servants in his flock, or so Jehovah’s Witnesses are taught: “Congregation elders are worthy of our honor because ‘the holy […]
The Truth About the Watchtower Judicial Committee Process, as Told By a Former Elder
“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 […]
Did the 2016 Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses Lie In Their Very First Experience?
Jehovah’s Witnesses have a yearbook that includes a rundown of numbers and statistics from each previous “service year,” which I believe begins in September for them, as well as experiences as shared […]
Member of the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses Lies About Corporal Punishment, Abandoning the Victims Yet Again
During the Australian Royal Commission inquiry, Jehovah’s Witness governing body member Geoffrey Jackson was asked by the Chairperson about corporal punishment, or physical discipline. The Chairperson referenced a scripture that talks about the […]
According to Jehovah’s Witnesses, I Don’t Just Have Gangrene, I Am Gangrene
If you’ve recently eaten or have a weak stomach, please stop reading here; I’m about to describe gangrene. Gangrene is a condition that occurs when body tissue dies, typically due to loss […]
Jehovah’s Witness Women Get Counsel on Sexual Intimacy, From a Nine-Year-Old Boy
If you’re a married woman and find out that your spouse has been unfaithful, what type of response would you expect from others? Support, sympathy, a strong shoulder to cry on, a listening […]
Jehovah’s Witnesses Publicly Applaud Shunning Family to Blackmail Them Into Returning to the Religion
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 […]
Jehovah’s Witnesses Applaud New Mother’s Death Due to Refusing a Blood Transfusion
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 […]
The Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses Are Now Pushing the Envelope of Self-Worship
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 […]
When Should a Family Worship Project Be Cause for Child Welfare to Visit the Home of Jehovah’s Witnesses?
If you saw a child holding a knife to the throat of a dog, what would be your reaction? Applause, or concern for both the dog and the child? How about preteen […]