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2019 “Shepherd the Flock of God”: Intrusive Questions About Sexual Behavior

By Alexandra James on June 5, 2019

Jehovah’s Witnesses Elevate Watchtower Literature Above the Bible, and Shun Children of Disfellowshipped Ones!

By Alexandra James on June 2, 2018 • ( 1 Comment )

As Australian Organizations Apologize and Join Redress Scheme For Child Sex Abuse, Jehovah’s Witnesses Remain Conspicuously Absent

By Alexandra James on May 31, 2018

The Governing Body Elevates Themselves Above the Bible as the “One True Source of Spiritual Food”

By Alexandra James on May 12, 2018

Cult Alert! Watchtower Ramps Up the Paranoia and Information Control

By Alexandra James on May 4, 2018

Kingdom Hall or Prison Chapel? You Be the Judge!

By Alexandra James on April 9, 2018

According to Jehovah’s Witnesses, the Real Problem With Raping a Child Is That It Might Make Him Gay

By Alexandra James on July 6, 2014
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Jehovah’s Witnesses do not have a very effective or reputable track record when it comes to pedophilia and child rape within their religion. They require a second witness to this act before […]

Jehovah’s Witness Elders Ask Child Rape Victim How Far Apart Her Legs Were During Her Attack

By Alexandra James on June 29, 2014
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Just when I think I’ve heard it all when it comes to how Jehovah’s Witnesses have been handling accusations of child rape in their organization, another story comes out that turns my stomach and causes […]

Jehovah’s Witnesses Reveal Their Own Dishonesty By Accusing Women of “Competing” With Their Husbands

By Alexandra James on June 27, 2014
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For many years, I’ve worked as a writer who specializes in PR and marketing and, because of this, I understand the importance of choosing your words carefully. Certain words and phrases can shade […]

Jehovah’s Witness Elders Ask Pedophile Victims If They Enjoyed It

By Alexandra James on May 25, 2014 • ( 1 Comment )
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Child molestation within the ranks of Jehovah’s Witnesses is a serious, disturbing problem; see the Pedophilia category for more information. Jehovah’s Witnesses enforce a staunch “two witness” rule to these matters, demanding […]

During a Natural Disaster, Watchtower Literature Becomes More Important Than Food, Medicine, and Even the Bible Itself

By Alexandra James on April 29, 2014
ARE JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES A CULT

Do Jehovah’s Witnesses really protect their members in times of natural disaster? What is their priority before, during, and after such times? In November of 2013, Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines. To […]

Jehovah’s Witnesses Tell Women to Treat Rapists “Respectfully” and “Understandingly”

By Alexandra James on March 16, 2014
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*** warning: graphic subject matter ahead *** As brought out in posts under the Rape category, Jehovah’s Witnesses actually take a stand against rape victims in their congregations. Women are required to […]

Blinding Ignorance About Conception Used to Accuse Someone of Lying

By Alexandra James on February 25, 2014

Not long ago, some super-secret “training videos” meant for the elders of Jehovah’s Witnesses were leaked online, and I’ve already commented on how one such video shows gross negligence in their instructions […]

Secret Videos Reveal Shameful Example of Jehovah’s Witness Elders “Helping” Suicidal Woman

By Alexandra James on February 23, 2014

Recently some secret “training videos” for the elders of Jehovah’s Witnesses were leaked online. I’d like to talk about one in particular, which was meant to be used for when there are […]

The Hypocrisy of Jehovah’s Witnesses “Discerning” If a Woman Has Been Raped, But Demanding Two Witnesses to Child Molestation

By Alexandra James on February 15, 2014 • ( 1 Comment )
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As I bring out in this post, Jehovah’s Witness elders are given instruction to “use discernment” if a woman makes a claim of being raped, based on her “mental disposition, circumstances leading […]

Secret Instructions Regarding Child Molestation Reveal the Awful Truth About Jehovah’s Witnesses

By Alexandra James on February 13, 2014
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Recently, I came across a confidential letter composed by the Watchtower Bible & Tract Society, which is the legal name of Jehovah’s Witnesses, regarding a case of child molestation in a congregation. […]

Seriously, Why Can’t Jehovah’s Witness Women Wear Pants?

By Alexandra James on February 5, 2014 • ( 2 Comments )
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If you ever visit a Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, you might notice a few things about their meetings that seem a bit different. One is that all the women will probably […]

Why Jehovah’s Witnesses Have No Business Calling Me “Mentally Diseased”

By Alexandra James on January 30, 2014

The July 15, 2011, Watchtower magazine has caused quite a stir throughout the community of former Jehovah’s Witnesses. This magazine contained a study article which talked about apostates, or those that have […]

Yes, Jehovah’s Witnesses Would Literally “Drink the Kool-Aid”

By Alexandra James on January 22, 2014

There has been a story circulating around the internet regarding Jehovah’s Witnesses and their level of obedience to their religion’s leaders, a story that is very disturbing and downright frightening. It shows […]

Why Jehovah’s Witnesses Have No Business Lecturing Followers About “Loyalty”

By Alexandra James on January 14, 2014

“Loyalty” is something you’ll often hear when you’re one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, along with its synonym “faithfulness,” and other similar words. Jehovah’s Witnesses often talk about being loyal to their god, to […]

A Lie, a Slap in the Face to a Child Rape Victim, and an Insult to All Children of Jehovah’s Witnesses

By Alexandra James on January 7, 2014
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At first glance, Candace Conti doesn’t seem like a very intimidating person. The twenty-something woman has delicate and fair features, with red hair, freckles, and hazel eyes. She is only of medium […]

Shunning Rape Victims by Going Beyond Bible Law Not Even Meant for Christians

By Alexandra James on January 2, 2014 • ( 1 Comment )
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As brought out in other posts under the Rape category, Jehovah’s Witnesses shun rape victims for “fornication” or “adultery” if these women do not scream and fight their attackers enough to satisfy […]

How Jehovah’s Witness Elders “Discern” If a Woman Has Been Raped

By Alexandra James on January 1, 2014
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Jehovah’s Witnesses actually consider rape to be fornication or adultery if the woman does not scream and resist enough to satisfy elders of the religion. If a woman claims to have been […]

Why Should an Abusive and Violent Man Change When Married to One of Jehovah’s Witnesses?

By Alexandra James on December 28, 2013 • ( 1 Comment )

Jehovah’s Witnesses have often encouraged women to stay with violent and abusive husbands, as brought out in this post. Their thinking is that, if a woman is submissive and loving enough to […]

The 8 Biggest Shocks From the Elders’ Secret Handbook

By Alexandra James on December 26, 2013

Elders in the congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses are provided with a book of instructions on how to handle certain matters within the congregation, especially “judicial matters,” meaning sins that may warrant their […]

How Can I Trust Elders Who Are Allowed to Hide Their Serious Sins?

By Alexandra James on December 24, 2013
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A person doesn’t need to look far to see the double standard that Jehovah’s Witnesses adhere to when it comes to men and women. Browse the Women or Domestic Violence category of […]

Because Who Cares How the Children Are Affected by Violence and Abuse, That’s Why

By Alexandra James on December 22, 2013
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In this post you can read the story of “Troy” and “Valerie,” as related in an Awake magazine, published by Jehovah’s Witnesses. In their story, Valerie tells how she was beaten and […]

A Typical Jehovah’s Witness Mother Shunning Her Son for Selfish Reasons

By Alexandra James on December 21, 2013
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Jehovah’s Witnesses practice a severe form of shunning, which is directed at members who are disfellowshipped (excommunicated), and at those who officially disassociate themselves. This includes family and even children; see the Shunning […]

Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Really Masturbate Their Babies to Keep Them Quiet?

By Alexandra James on December 16, 2013
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*** warning: graphic language ahead *** In this post I talk about the view of Jehovah’s Witnesses when it comes to masturbation. According to those who publish their literature, masturbation makes you […]

Jehovah’s Witnesses Encouraging Women to Stay With Violent, Abusive Husbands

By Alexandra James on December 14, 2013
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As brought out in other posts under the Domestic Violence category, Jehovah’s Witnesses do not have a good reputation when it comes to abuse in the home. While in the religion, I […]

Jehovah’s Witnesses Creating Near-Suicidal Guilt Over Masturbation

By Alexandra James on December 9, 2013
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In this post, I note the view Jehovah’s Witnesses have when it comes to masturbation; to them, it’s not only a sexual uncleanness, but it also ruins marriages and makes you gay. (No, […]

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Financial Schemes of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Handbook for Attorneys and Media

Responding to “Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Scripturally Based Position on Child Protection”

“Shepherd the Flock of God” (2019) Confidential Handbook of Jehovah’s Witness Elders

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The May 2019 Watchtower on Child Sex Abuse

Watch Tower Subpoenas Prove, By Their Words, That Jehovah’s Witnesses Are Not the “True Religion”

An Informal Response to Watch Tower’s Legal Pursuits Against Me

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