Norway: “The Case is Ultimately About Money”
Anders S. Ryssdal, Lawyer for Jehovah’s Witnesses in a court case where Jan Frode Nilsen believes its ultimately about money | Photo: Erlend Berge (Adapted by Avoidjw.org) “We believe that the fundamental principles of religious freedom disappeared from the district court’s attention far too early,” says Anders Ryssdal, legal counsel for Jehovah’s Witnesses. “This is […]
Czechia: Five ministerial reprimands: Jehovah’s Witnesses under scrutiny by the Ministry of Culture, Risk losing their registration
The Ministry of Culture made five ministerial reprimands and is considering cancelling the Jehovah’s Witnesses religious registration.
Do Other Religions Believe in a Paradise on Earth?
Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that God’s original purpose for the Earth was for it to be a paradise, much like the Garden of Eden. They teach that this purpose has not changed and that, according to the Bible, God will restore the Earth to a paradise state after Armageddon. They believe that Jesus Christ is currently […]
Luke Evans: The Boy Who Found Acceptance
Evans writes about his personal journey growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness, grappling with faith, family, and personal identity, particularly regarding his sexuality. Luke Evans was raised in a Jehovah’s Witness household where faith dictated every aspect of his life. His new book is a deeply personal story discussing his religious, sexual, and emotional struggles […]
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.
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.
Watchtower’s Desperation In Norway – Chasing State Grants
“But know this, that in the last days, [Jehovah’s Witnesses] will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money rather than lovers of God, having an appearance of godliness but proving false to its power; and from these turn away.” – Adapted from 2 Timothy chapter 3 Written by Lester Somrah – November 1, 2024. Updated […]