Norway’s Court Ruling: A Setback for Children’s Rights in the Face of Religious Control
Norway’s Court of Appeal ruling favored Jehovah’s Witnesses despite concerns over children’s rights and social control.
It’s Not Love: Pt 1- The Struggles of Youth in the Jehovah’s Witness Organization
Part One; Parents, Toddlers, and Children Published by: Miss Usato, Interviewing: Doctor Ryan Lee, Ex-Jehovah’s Witness recovery therapist on March 11th, 2025 In this three-part series, “It’s Not Love,” I’ll explore the experiences of individuals across different life stages within the Jehovah’s Witness organization, focusing on the enduring impacts of spiritual abuse. Part one will […]
Coroner Blames Jehovah’s Witness Blood Rules in Woman’s Death
Heather Winchester, Jehovah’s Witness, who died in 2019 From ABC News (Supplied: Elizabeth MacIntyre) On September 27th, 2019, Ms. Heather Winchester, a Jehovah’s Witness in Australia tragically passed away at 75 at Maitland Hospital after undergoing a routine hysterectomy. Published By: Miss Usato, Last Updated: March 7th 2025 The Case of Heather Winchester In New […]
Religious Trauma Points Among Jehovah’s Witnesses
Religious Trauma Points among Jehovah’s Witnesses Written By: G Davis, Last Published: February 22nd, 2025 English Español About the Guide to Religious Trauma Points A guide to religious trauma points among Jehovah’s Witnesses is a 25-page document complete with Watchtower’s own quotes and extracts designed to provide therapists and other health-care professionals with an insight […]
Norwegian Helsinki Committee Submission to the Borgarting Court
The Norwegian Helsinki Committee made a submission to the Borgarting Court on the first day of the Appeal hearing Published: February 18th, 2025 As we see it, there is no basis for concluding that the practices of Jehovah’s Witnesses constitute such an offence, even though they may have significant costs for those involved. – Norwegian […]
Is Kåre Awåre?
Kåre Sæterhaug is a member of the Board of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Scandinavia. Kåre Sæterhaug is a member of the board of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Norway. He was questioned on the last day of his religious group’s appeal against their loss of state funding because of their harmful practices, particularly towards children. When asked by […]
Do I Hold Extreme Views?
Have you ever asked yourself whether you hold extreme views or not? Most people who hold extreme views don’t see themselves as extremists. Instead, they often believe their perspectives are logical, necessary, or even morally right. They may view themselves as defenders of a cause, protectors of certain values, or truth-seekers challenging what they see […]
Norway: “The Price We Pay” Jehovah’s Witnesses Appeal – Days 7-9, Closing Arguments
The Borgarting Court House of Appeals in Oslo, Norway Published By: Miss Usato, Last Updated: February 14th, 2025 If children are baptized too early, it is the parents’ fault. – Anders Ryssdal Oslo, Norway— The Closing Arguments for the Appeal, Days 7-9. The legal battle between Jehovah’s Witnesses (plaintiff) and the Norwegian State (defendant) intensified […]
Norway: “The Price We Pay” Jehovah’s Witnesses Appeal – Day 6
Former Jehovah’s Witnesses in Courtroom after Appeal on February 10th, 2025 Published By: Miss Usato, Last Updated: February 10th, 2025 Former Jehovah’s Witnesses continue to Testify Oslo, Norway—This is the sixth day of Jehovah’s Witnesses’ appeal against the state of Norway. Today’s remaining witnesses are former Jehovah’s Witnesses, detailing their experiences with disfellowshipping and shunning. […]