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 Geoffrey Jackson,…
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 the world….
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 various Catholic…
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 God, and…
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 from different…
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 can be…
“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 help, and…
How can 11 men have so much influence over 9 million Jehovah’s Witnesses?
The short answer is: they can’t, unless those 9 million people grant them authority in some form. The power of major religious, political, or social movements relies heavily on the support of…
Will Jehovah’s Witnesses and personal responsibility
Will Jehovah’s Witnesses bear personal responsibility before God for the sins committed by their governing body? The answer to that question really depends on your beliefs, it’s ultimately a theological and moral…
C.T. RUSSELL DESCRIBES THE CURRENT WATCHTOWER
In 1891, C.T. Russell wrote and published the third volume of the “Studies in the Scriptures” series, titled “Thy Kingdom Come.” This work has since played a crucial role in shaping the…