Concerns for Jehovah’s Witnesses Leadership
Jehovah’s Witnesses’ unity and control hangs in the balance as its leadership struggles to maintain power amidst growing criticism. We initiated an interesting and detailed critique of the Jehovah’s Witnesses’ teachings regarding the 144,000, the sealing of the number in 1935, and the evolving doctrine regarding anointing and those required to have a heavenly calling […]
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.
Defend Jari-Pekka Peltoniemi: Fighting Back Against Religious Intimidation
Defend Jari-Pekka Peltoniemi:Fighting Back Against Religious Intimidation Written by Miss Usato Jehovah’s Witnesses are escalating their use of legal strategies to silence critics and advocates. This case is far from an isolated incident, and it will not be the last time we hear of legal battles involving the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society. Jari-Pekka Peltoniemi […]
Remembering James Penton: A Courageous Voice and Scholar for Former Jehovah’s Witnesses
Jim Penton 1932-2024 was a beloved historian, husband, father, author, and former Jehovah’s Witness. This article explores his publications that aided in exposing the JW organization.