Governing Body
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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 various Catholic beliefs. Because of this, many Jehovah’s Witnesses see their faith as very different from Catholicism in terms of both beliefs and structure. However,…
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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 can be either gradual or sudden. For some, awakening is a slow process. They may experience years of small doubts that accumulate over time. Perhaps…
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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 their followers. This support can be expressed in various ways, such as loud cheers or even a quiet agreement influenced by outside factors.…
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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 question, as Jehovah’s Witnesses and other Christians have different views on how God assigns responsibility. From a biblical angle, there are two key…
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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 early theology of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Study VI, focusing on “The Work of the Harvest,” explores the responsibilities and activities linked to the fulfillment…