Jehovah’s Witness loses case over blood transfusion in Supreme Court

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 […]

‘Parallel legal community’ at odds with religious freedom

Parallel legal community at odds with religious freedom

Originally published on Danish Media, TV2 by Jonas HR Moestrup The recognized religious community of Jehovah’s Witnesses has an internal set of rules where religious leaders can judge on everything from smoking to killing. In Denmark, there are 173 congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses, each led by a religious body – a so-called Body of Elders. […]

DENMARK: Elders in Jehovah’s Witnesses who suspected child abuse

Elders in Jehovah's Witnesses who suspected child abuse - did not go to the police

Originally published on Danish Media, TV2 by Jonas HR Moestrup Police and experts believe that the elders in Jehovah’s Witnesses were required to go to the authorities with this information. Lotus Luca from Næstved was 14 years old when she came home one day and told her mother that she had been the victim of […]

DENMARK: Former Jehovah’s Witnesses were monitoring others: as if they were the police

Jehovah's Witnesses Monitored by Jehovah's Witnesses

Originally published on Danish Media, TV2 by Jonas HR Moestrup Many former Jehovah’s Witnesses say they were monitored byother members. The Religious Organization of Jehovah’s Witnesses monitorsits members to determine whether they have violated the organization’s internalrules. This is the criticism from David Maagaard, formerly aministerial servant in Jehovah’s Witnesses, told how the congregation elders […]

Denmark: Jehovah’s Witnesses Monitoring Others Like Police

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Originally published on Danish Media, TV2 by Jonas HR Moestrup Many former Jehovah’s Witnesses say they were monitored by other members. The Religious Organization of Jehovah’s Witnesses monitorsits members to determine whether they have violated the organization’s internalrules. This is the criticism from David Maagaard, formerly a ministerial servant in Jehovah’s Witnesses, told how the […]

Ministers Called Denmark: Regarding Jehovah’s Witness Revelations

Ministers are called regarding Jehovah's Witness revelations

Originally published on Danish Media, TV2 by Jonas HR Moestrup The Jehovah’s Witnesses branch office in Holbæk does not want to be interviewed, but states that in some cases they go to the authorities. The recognized religious community of Jehovah’s Witnesses has an internal set of rules where religious leaders can judge on everything from […]

Denmark: Secret Jehovah’s Book Judge in matters of Drug Use and Sex Before Marriage

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Originally published on Danish Media, TV2 by Jonas HR Moestrup According to a handbook for religious leaders, a judicial committee is to be set up, for example, in matters related to murder, drug use, adultery and celebration of false religious festivals. Religious bodies within Jehovah’s Witnesses would investigate violations of internal rules and then judge […]