Czechia: Five ministerial reprimands: Jehovah’s Witnesses under scrutiny by the Ministry of Culture, Risk losing their registration
The Ministry of Culture made five ministerial reprimands and is considering cancelling the Jehovah’s Witnesses religious registration.
Thousands of Confidential Documents Released
To further its goal of full transparency within Jehovah’s Witnesses, AvoidJW.org has released thousands of confidential documents. In an unprecedented move aimed at fostering transparency, ensuring accountability, and protecting vulnerable individuals, thousands of confidential documents detailing the inner workings of Jehovah’s Witnesses have been made publicly accessible. This release represents the most comprehensive disclosure to […]
Luke Evans: The Boy Who Found Acceptance
Evans writes about his personal journey growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness, grappling with faith, family, and personal identity, particularly regarding his sexuality. Luke Evans was raised in a Jehovah’s Witness household where faith dictated every aspect of his life. His new book is a deeply personal story discussing his religious, sexual, and emotional struggles […]
A divided family’s fight for justice with the PA AG Investigation into Jehovah’s Witnesses
An investigation into child sexual abuse allegations within the Sheffer family reveals how a single tip led to justice, highlighting divisions influenced by religious loyalty in the Jehovah’s Witnesses community
Why Are Jehovah’s Witnesses Being Treated Like Children?
A child reads a story book with images and text, similar to printed material published by Jehovah’s Witnesses. In 2011, the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses created a Simplified version of The Watchtower – Study Edition magazine. It was designed for young children and persons of limited intelligence. The first issue was the July 2011 […]
Global Scrutiny of Jehovah’s Witnesses: Legal Challenges, Tax Status, and Registration Debates
An analysis of the ongoing debate about potentially canceling the Jehovah’s Witnesses’ registration in the Czech Republic, focusing on their practice of ‘restricting social contact,’ its terminology evolution, and addressing concerns over property and exaggerated claims, while rejecting inappropriate comparisons to international persecution
2024-2025 Circuit Assembly Visit with Branch Representative William Malenfant
Circuit Assembly, “Not to Be Ashamed of the Good News,” with Branch representative William Malenfant.
Czech Jehovah’s Witnesses Fear De-Registration
The following is a developing story. Further details would be provided as they become available. Written by Zdeněk Vojtíšek in Czech on December 27, 2024. Translated by Google.Published on Náboženského infoservisu. Editor’s Comments by Lester Somrah – January 1, 2025 In the congregations of the Religious Society of Jehovah’s Witnesses (NSSJ), a Notice was read […]
Rethinking Charity Status with Project Straight Arrow– The Case of the Watchtower Society in Canada
Project Straight Arrow starts in 2025, and it wants to advocate change in WTCanada’s financial and operational practices, including how it manages funds.