Norway: “The Price We Pay” Jehovah’s Witnesses Appeal – Day 4

Courtroom K31, where the Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Appeal is being held; early morning before the day’s hearing starts. Published By: Miss Usato, Last Updated: February 6th, 2025 It was a difficult time, knowing that I had disappointed Jehovah – Ms. Torp Oslo, Norway—Today we report on proceedings for the fourth day of Jehovah’s Witnesses’ appeal against […]
Norway: “The Price We Pay” Jehovah’s Witnesses Appeal – Day 3

Hege Skaanes Nyhus, department director at the State Administrator outside the Borgarting Courthouse Published By: Miss Usato, Last Updated: February 4th, 2025 The decisions by the State Administrator are based on the Jehovah’s Witnesses own writings on how to behave. Hege Skaanes Nyhus Oslo, Norway—On the third day of the trial between Jehovah’s Witnesses and […]
Norway: “The Price We Pay” Jehovah’s Witnesses Appeal – Day 2

From Left to Right: Jehovah’s Witnesses representatives, including Kristian Foss Aalmo, and Anders Ryssdal shaking hands with Kristin Hallsjø Aarvik Published By: Miss Usato, Last Updated: February 4th, 2025 “We remind you that the state must protect those who opt out and do not. If one is in danger of losing family and networks, and […]
“Imagine If I lost my daughter”

“Imagine if I lose my daughter” is a 2017 article by Bjørn Markussen, a journalist for Fædrelandsvennen (fvn.no). Its about Jan, who went by Frederick at the time, on his emotional journey of the challenges and fears of losing his family and friends due to being shunned from the only lifestyle and community he’s known. […]
Can You Be a Gay Jehovah’s Witness?

Jehovah’s Witnesses cannot prevent their members from being homosexual, but they are forbidden from being in a homosexual relationship. When it comes to homosexuality, Jehovah’s Witnesses make a distinction between a person’s feelings or attractions and one’s actions and lifestyle. Jehovah’s Witnesses’ stance on homosexuality comes from their beliefs on the Bible and their interpretation […]
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 […]
Jan Nilsen: Even You, Brutus?

Jan Nilsen gets ready for another round in Court as a Witness for the State of Norway in Jehovah’s Witnesses’ appeal for state funding. When Jan Nilsen learns that the Jehovah’s Witnesses have presented his father as a Witness in their upcoming case against the State of Norway in February, he questions religious freedom and […]
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 […]
Watchtower’s New Light on Divorce and Remarriage

Understanding the position of Jehovah’s Witnesses on divorce and remarriage can be a complicated one. In this article, which can possibly turn out to be a Part 1, we would examine the religious beliefs and policies of Jehovah’s Witnesses on this topic and a recent change that has been made. The Watchtower, October 1st 1956, […]