Jehovah’s Witnesses to Relax Shunning Rules
Cover image of the August 2024 Study Edition of The Watchtower After almost 40 years of an extreme form of shunning, Jehovah’s Witnesses are to relax their rules on how they treat former members. The changes are a long time coming, especially as many current and former members have shown time and time again that […]
Jehovah’s Witnesses lose bid to get abuse report before victims
The Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Australia lose bid to get abuse report before Victims Auckland, New Zealand, 21 June 2024 – The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry (“the Inquiry”) delivered recommendations on 30 May 2024, to Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden, as required by the inquiry’s Terms of Reference. […]
Jehovah’s Witness elder murders wife and mother-in-law in fatal stabbing
Jehovah’s Witness elder murders wife and mother in law in fatal stabbing Mug shot of Leandro Barerena May 21st, 2024 On May 21st, 2024, Leandro Barberena, a 43-year-old man from Philadelphia who is a member of the Jehovah’s Witness community, was arrested on charges of murder. He is accused of fatally stabbing his wife, Alma […]
‘Shun No More 2024’ Peaceful Protest
Peaceful protest SHUN NO MORE 2024 Let’s break the silence and end the cycle of harm- September 13th, 2024 at the White house, Washington D.C. In a devastating reality for millions of former Jehovah’s Witnesses, the practice of shunning has torn apart families and destroyed lives. Once entrenched in the Jehovah’s Witness faith, leaving is […]
Why Should You Attend The 2024 Convention
2023 Convention, Little Rock, Arkansas | Photo – KARK.com The 2024 “Declare the Good News” Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses begins in a few days. Should you attend? Written by Lester Somrah – May 18, 2024 Table of Contents Defintion of ‘Good News‘ According to the Insight on the Scriptures, Volume 1: “good news includes all the […]
April 2024 updates around the world
Much has transpired within and beyond the view of present Jehovah’s Witness members concerning the organization. Below are brief updates of occurrences in the past month of April, including links to back up the information provided at the end of each column. Current News Japan 1st photo: “The first questionnaire survey to “Religion 2nd generation, […]
Two More Jehovah’s Witnesses Charged With Child Rape
Pursuant to the recommendations of the 49th Investigating Grand Jury of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, two (2) additional Jehovah’s Witnesses have been arrested and charged on April 16, 2024 for the sexual assault, rape, corruption and exploitation of children. The offenses occurred during the years 1988 and 1992 to 1993. Both male Jehovah’s Witness offenders […]
New Arrest in the PA Investigation, April 2024
Another arrest within the PA investigation on Jehovah’s Witnesses was made of Ronald Mangone. This makes 15 suspects known to the public.
Separating Fact from Fiction: The Misinformation Minefield
Separating Fact from Fiction: The Misinformation Minefield “The point of modern propaganda isn’t only to misinform or push an agenda. It is to exhaust your critical thinking, to annihilate truth.” – Garry Kasparov What is Misinformation? Misinformation refers to false or inaccurate information that is spread unintentionally or intentionally. The misinformation effect refers to a type […]