Jehovah’s Witnesses and their evolving interpretation of τέλος (Telos)
Telos, why is the “End” re-interpreted yet again? Published By: Dr Cyberdyne, May 21st, 2025 When “The End” keeps changing, what does it say about the message? If there’s one thing we as Jehovah’s Witnesses are known for, it’s our unflinching commitment to spreading the message that “the end is near.” For well over a […]
“From Devout to Done: Our Public Exit from the Jehovah’s Witnesses”
Former Jehovah’s Witnesses Aaron and Yana with their Children Published by Miss Usato on May 5th, 2025 “No one should be forced to worship in a way that he finds unacceptable or be made to choose between his beliefs and his family.” -Jehovah’s Witness publication, Awake! July 6, 2009, p. 29 Trying to explain why […]
The Battle Isn’t Over: Norway Appeals JW Verdict
Published By: Miss Usato, Last Updated: April 24th, 2025 In March of 2025, the Court of Appeal ruled that the government’s decision to strip Jehovah’s Witnesses of state funding was unlawful. Now, in April 2025, the state is taking the case to the Supreme Court. An Appeal has been made OSLO, Norway — April 24, […]
The court gave the strongest the benefit of the doubt
The Court of Appeal gave the strongest the benefit of the doubt – Bjørn Markussen (pictured) First Published on Vårt Land by Bjørn Markussen on March 21st, 2025. In the Court of Appeal, a powerful group is protected despite hindering individuals’ freedom of religion – Bjørn Markussen Oslo, Norway—RULING: The Court of Appeals does not […]
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 […]