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
Jehovah’s Witness loses case over blood transfusion in Supreme Court
Original article published in Danish by TV 2 on February 1, 2022 Because an unconscious patient was in mortal danger when he received a blood transfusion, it was not illegal. Copenhagen, Denmark – It was not in violation of the right to self-determination when an unconscious male patient who was a member of the faith […]
Mikael Torfason: A Child Survivor of Watch Tower’s Blood Policy
Mikael Torfason may not be a name that you are familiar with. Yet, this Icelander novelist, playwright, screenwriter, journalist and director is well-known in Iceland. He is also a former Jehovah’s Witness. I discovered him quite by chance, after watching an Icelandic TV show on Netflix entitled, The Valhalla Murders. If you know nothing about […]
Italy: Daughters Shun Jehovah’s Witness Mother for accepting Blood Transfusion
Originally posted on Repubblica.it – Napoli. From Salerno, the woman appeals to the girls she has not seen for three weeks: “Understand my pain, call me”. “These two teddy bears were my little girls’, now I only have them”. Grazia di Nicola, 48, of Colliano in the province of Salerno, looks with nostalgia at her […]
ITALY: Jehovah’s Witness accepts transfusion, rejected by her community and daughters
Originally posted on Repubblica.it – Napoli. From Salerno, the woman appeals to the girls she has not seen for three weeks: “Understand my pain, call me”. “These two teddy bears were my little girls’, now I only have them”. Grazia di Nicola, 48, of Colliano in the province of Salerno, looks with nostalgia at her […]
Advance Decision Document 2016
In the UK this [the_tooltip text=”week” tooltip=”Week beginning April 4 2016″ background=”333″ color=”fff”], Jehovah’s Witnesses will be given a new “Advance Decision” document (ADD) that they will be requested to sign and date. This is to be signed in the presence of a witness. Subsequently, one is to make at least three copies of the signed document. One copy […]
Blood Transfusion – Why Not for Jehovah’s Witnesses?
Did You Know … ? Blood Transfusion – Not for Jehovah’s Witnesses is a 4 page leaflet signed by the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. It is directed to members of the medical professions and outlines why they prohibit Jehovah’s Witnesses from accepting a blood transfusion. Find a Publication ▼ Addendum to Shepherd the Flock […]
Blood, Medicine and The Law of God
Did You Know … ? Blood, Medicine and The Law of God was published in 1961. It sought to answer such questions as, “Should patients request blood when under a doctor’s care?”, “Is it safe to donate one’s blood?” and “What does the Law of God have to say about the use of blood”? Find […]
Do You Believe in Evolution or the Bible?
Did You Know … ? Do You Believe in Evolution or the Bible? is a six-page leaflet produced by Jehovah’s Witnesses that begins by generalizing evolutionists, claims the Bible gives more scientific explanations, and finishes with the unique belief that the year 1914 is a pivotal year in Biblical prophecy. Find a Publication ▼ A […]