If you are not one of Jehovah's Witnesses:

This religion is aggressively recruiting new members throughout the world. While most disregard their approach, many who express interest are unaware of the questionable origins of this organization. You may have friends or relatives who are Witnesses, but are unable to reason with them about their faith. The videos are designed to provide incontrovertible proof of the inconsistency and danger of Watchtower teachings.

Other's may not understand why you have chosen to serve Jehovah, and they may question your decision. They may even oppose you. ... Persecution indicates Satan and his world are angry with you because you serve Jehovah. - The Watchtower May 15, 2008 page 18-20

Is it true these videos are produced by a Jehovah's Witness?

Yes. Because Jehovah's Witnesses are threatened with shunning if they express dissent, the person who produces Watchtower Comments maintains anonymity under the alias of V. The production talent involved are volunteers who are also current or former Jehovah's Witnesses.

Some may view this position as hypocritical. However, remaining as one of Jehovah's Witnesses allows V to expose insider information that often contradicts the public face of the Watchtower. This is a sacrifice some of us make to help both Jehovah's Witnesses and the others make an informed decision about the Watchtower organization.

Are Jehovah's Witnesses involved in a dangerous religion?

Jehovah's Witnesses are often called a "cult" or high-control group. Watch the videos and decide for yourself.

Witnesses are discouraged from extended association outside of their group.

We must also be on guard against extended association with worldly [non-Jehovah's Witness] people. Perhaps it is a neighbor, a school friend, a workmate, or a business associate. We may reason, ‘He respects the Witnesses, he leads a clean life, and we do talk about the truth occasionally.’ Yet, the experience of others proves that in time we may even find ourselves preferring such worldly company to that of a spiritual brother or sister. What are some of the dangers of such a friendship? - The Watchtower February 15, 1994 page 24

They are told not to have Bible study groups outside of official meetings.

Does the "faithful and discreet slave" [Jehovah's Witness leadership] endorse independent groups of Witnesses who meet together to engage in Scriptural research or debate? No it does not. - Our Kingdom Ministry September 2007 page 3

Witnesses will deceive others about the religion if necessary, calling it "Theocratic Warfare."

Organizing for Theocratic Warfare - The Watchtower October 1, 1969 page 593

While malicious lying is definitely condemned in the Bible, this does not mean that a person is under obligation to divulge truthful information to people who are not entitled to it. - Insight on the Scriptures(1988) volume 2, page 245

The Watchtower organization controls sex between married persons.

Perverted practices ... have been adopted also by some married couples in search of greater “thrills,” specifically oral and anal copulation. ... When married couples adopt homosexual methods they surely bring no honor to the marriage union but, rather, degrade it, exalting selfish passion instead, and the marriage bed loses its cleanness. - The Watchtower March 15, 1977 page 176

Disfellowshipping (shunning) is used to keep members under control. Since Witnesses have little social contact with outsiders this can be devastating.

Is strict avoidance really necessary? ... Withdrawing from an unrepentant wrongdoer protects us and the rest of the congregation from spiritual and moral contaminations ... Losing precious fellowship with loved ones may help him to come "to his senses" - Keep Yourselves in God's Love (2008) page 207, 208

This is a tragic trap for children raised in the religion and baptized before they can understand the consequences of their situation. Most growth in developed countries comes from the children of Witnesses who are encouraged to be baptized at the age of 10 or younger.

[T]he preteen son of an elder sincerely wanted to get baptized. So his father had three other elders discuss with the youngster the questions designed for those contemplating baptism. Their conclusion was that, though quite young, he qualified to be baptized as an ordained minister of Jehovah God. Why, attending the Pioneer Service School in the Bahamas recently was a ten-year-old baptized girl. - The Watchtower March 15, 1988 page 14

Information-control is the primary tool of Watchtower teaching. Dissent is not permitted. Any who disagree with the official doctrine of Jehovah's Witnesses are considered prey of Satan and labeled "apostate."

It also calls for our shunning apostate material. Being alert to these and other tactics of Satan will help us to live up to our dedication. -Our Kingdom Ministry January 2003 page 1

Witnesses are programmed to avoid "apostate" information and disregard negative news about their organization. Jehovah's Witnesses believe Satan has direct control of the world. Any attempt to crack this mindset is considered an attack from the Devil.

The Devil is in control of this world. Hence he controls its media. -The Watchtower November 15, 2008 page 30

How should we feel when newspaper, radio, or television reports about Jehovah’s Witnesses are distortions or outright falsehoods? Should we be shocked? No. We expect such things. And we are not surprised when some believe the published lies and distortions. - The Watchtower March 1, 2003 page 9

Other dangerous beliefs risk life, such as the refusal of blood transfusions. Strangely, Witnesses are allowed to use blood fractions, sourced from the same human or animal blood they claim to avoid.

Regarding minor fractions of blood: [Option "C"] I may be willing to accept some minor blood fractions -Advance Health Care Directive (2008 California, USA)

The most tragic victims of Watchtower policy are persons who suffer child-abuse because of a strict procedure that shelters pedophiles. Congregation elders cannot take action against a pedophile unless there is more than one witness to the event, rarely the case with pedophilia.

If the accusation is denied, the elders should explain to the accuser that nothing more can be done in a judicial way. And the congregation will continue to view the one accused as an innocent person. The Bible says that there must be two or three witnesses before judicial action can be taken. Even if more than one person “remembers” abuse by the same individual, the nature of these recalls is just too uncertain to base judicial decisions on them without other supporting evidence. - The Watchtower November 1, 1995 pages 28-29

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