THE FREEMAN FAMILY MURDERS
On February 26, 1995, Bryan and David Freeman and their cousin Ben Birdwell killed Bryan and David’s parents, Brenda and Dennis, and their younger brother Erik at the family home […]
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Does Leaving the Jehovah’s Witnesses Religion Mean Leaving God?
There comes a moment in the lives of many former Jehovah’s Witnesses when the familiar certainties begin to give way to difficult questions. It may happen quietly during a Bible […]
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Old Light or Falsehood? Examining Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Explanation of Doctrinal Change
A fundamental part of the beliefs held by Jehovah’s Witnesses involves the ideas of “new light” and “old light.” They believe that God reveals truth in a progressive manner, which […]
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Authority Without Infallibility: The Challenge of Jehovah’s Witness Leadership
One key question raised by the beliefs of Jehovah’s Witnesses is about the authority of their leaders, especially since they admit they are not perfect. This topic gained attention when […]
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The Psychology of Leaving Jehovah’s Witnesses: Cognitive Dissonance, Identity, and Personal Transformation
Introduction Leaving a religious group like Jehovah’s Witnesses is not just about changing beliefs; it can be a complicated journey that affects a person’s identity, relationships, and how they see […]
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Are Jehovah’s Witnesses Organized More Like the Catholic Church Than They Realize?
Jehovah’s Witnesses have always set themselves apart from the Catholic Church, often depicting Catholicism as part of “Babylon the Great.” They reject the pope’s authority, deny apostolic succession, and criticize […]
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Baptized Into an Organization or Into Christ?
The Far-Reaching Implications of Jehovah’s Witness Baptism Few decisions carry greater significance in the life of a believer than baptism. For Christians, baptism has historically represented repentance, faith, dedication to […]
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C.T. Russell’s View of Antichrist, Babylon, and Church Federations
One of the most distinctive aspects of Charles Taze Russell’s prophetic interpretation was his conviction that many of the Bible’s major prophetic symbols referred to the same historical development viewed […]
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THE AWAKENING
One of the most striking things about former Jehovah’s Witnesses is that there is no single “awakening narrative.” People arrive at their conclusions through very different paths, and the process […]
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“Just Following Orders”: The Quiet Burden Many Former Jehovah’s Witness Elders Carry
Among former Jehovah’s Witness elders, there are many who look back on their years of service with mixed emotions. Some remember the friendships they formed, the people they tried to […]