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More than 11 years revealing secrets because there is no excuse for secrecy in religionw1997 June 1; Dan 2:47; Matt 10:26; Mark 4:22; Luke 12:2; Acts 4:19, 20.

Baptizing in the name of…?

Baptism in the name of what? written by Larchwood, photo created by Miss Usato

 Illustrations of baptism in the Jehovah’s Witness Organization, collage created by Miss Usato Published by: Miss Usato, Written by: Larchwood on June 23th, 2025 “Go Therefore and Make Disciples, Baptizing Them in The Name of The Father, the Son, and the Organization.” Is that how the scripture goes? This article is written by Larchwood, a […]

Sacred Silence or Systemic Harm? Watchtowers Ecclesiastical Privilege

Ecclesiastical Privilege and Jehovah's Witnesses

Article Written and Published by: Miss Usato on June 18th, 2025 When Silence Protects the Wrong Side: How Ecclesiastical Privilege Harms Abuse Victims What Is Ecclesiastical Privilege? Ecclesiastical privilege, also known as clergy-penitent privilege, is a legal concept that allows religious ministers to refuse to disclose confidential information shared with them during spiritual counseling or […]

Jehovah’s Witnesses and their evolving interpretation of τέλος (Telos)

Telos, a reinterpretation of the end for Jehovah's Witnesses

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)

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 […]

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 […]