I was also. I never became a publisher nor did I get baptized. My father was disfellowship by the time I was 8 or 9 years old, and to see people he once had a friendship with not speak to him when we were out in public left a cold disconnect within me. So by the time I was 16 years old I decided not to go with my mother, being that she always told me I was going to be destroyed every time I didn't go or made a mistake made me stay away.
The earth is increasing in temperature, chaotic weather, loss of natural seasons and animal species, higher food and fuel prices, mass migration, wars and more. It is proving what the bible said many centuries ago 'It does not belong to man who is walking, to direct his own step' -Jeremiah 10:23. But there is hope, because God (Jehovah) said he "did not create [the earth] simply for nothing” but “formed it even to be inhabited” (Isaiah 45:18). because he has set a day where he will restore the balance of nature through a heavenly government, the one found in the Lord's Prayer 'Let your Kingdom Come' (Matt 6:10) when on earth "'No resident say 'I am sick'" (Isaiah 33:24). So put your faith in that heavenly government (kingdom) now and be among those that will 'inherit the earth when he restores it (Matthew 5:5). Thank you. See the link below for further information www.jw.org/en/
That is an apostate's claims, not made out of sincerity. All genuine Christians understand the refinement process of understanding that occurs in 100 years of Bible examination. A student cannot know everything on his first day. Since the Bible Students were the only ones proclaiming the Good News that is why Satan has used their initial beginnings to try and discredit Jehovah's Witnesses today via apostates, usually Witness kids raised in the Truth but which truth was not in them and after getting themselves disfellowshipped they became venomous snakes in proactively opposing their former brothers. They now have open slather via the Internet.
@@bossmanreese9745I am so, so sorry you went through this awful torturous abuse from the JW cult. My uncle was terrified of my grandma's words which were the same as your mum's. Unfortunately he isn't with us anymore as he fell down the road of hard drugs. It breaks my heart. Had he never been so damn terrified to live, he might still be here today. I am so angry what this cult has done to my family. I really, really hate them and can't wait for their karma to get back at them all. They have destroyed lives and families. My second cousins husband abused her for years (both were JW) She got disfellowshipped for speaking out and eventually he took his own life. It was a messed up situation and again, caused by the horrible cult that is JW (ran by paedo governing body. Do they really think those creepy men are all going to heaven? They have such a dark secret, all of them.) They're the kind of satanism disguised as something else. But with eyes to see, I can see the hypnotising they've endured and the evil in their eyes. Sickos. All of them. They tried to rope me in, but something was far off.
It's better to describe the things you don't want to do or things you don't believe in are based on what the Bible teaches. We should not just be self righteous according to our own beliefs and wants. Are your desires and actions in line with the Bible teaching or the things you don't like and don't believe are those against what the Bible teaches? (2 Timothy 4: 3,4; Mateo 10: 21, 22, 36; Micah 7:6). Through that, it will be known who is the true disciples of God and followers of Christ.
Me too. My mom refuses to talk with me 8 years now. I'm a hardworking husband and father. My brothers are on drugs but she continues talking to and helping them. Smh.
Matthew 10:34-39 [34]Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. [35]For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. [36]And a man's foes shall be they of his own household. [37]He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. [38]And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. [39]He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.
thank you for your video. Im 41 and I left home at 14 and lived on the streets. My life has been nothing but struggles, and poverty. I hope this video will help others to see the light.
when I was an active JW the one I was raised in, I truly tried to believe and live the way I "should", mostly out of fear and rejection. I now live a good life free of pressure, critical thinking, and fear. I am so glad I left before I had children. Because a little poison is too much, the religion is full of false teachings and ways, NO EXCUSES for "oh they are just imperfect, people need to wake up
Indeed I grew up in it too they are Self Righteous Hypocrites!!! Who are quick to throw you away if you don't follow their Man Made Rhetoric... I witnessed what happened in '75 as a Child..
This information has always been out there for the person who takes the time to research it. You have highlighted the main points without actual mind conclusions. An “ honest hearted” person could and should fill in the blanks and leave the Watchtower in a split second!! Thanks for all the work it took to compile this important information!!
as a 53 yr old- i feel like my entire life was built on a f*ck’n lie! to tear up families, friendships over what???? This is unreal. To think close family members are still tied up in the bullsh*t. Never been so frustrated, confused, angry, disappointed- no words
My second roommate in my early 20's was a JW. He was one of the coolest guys I'd ever known. While I knew him, he was in ex-communication because an ex-girlfriend of his went to his church and told them they had premarital sex. His own family wasn't allowed to talk to him. He continued to go to "meetings" where nobody was allowed to talk to him in hopes that he would eventually be brought back into the fold. I can't imagine being in his shoes. We were both firefighters, and he stayed a night on my shift at the fire station. That night, he wasn't able to help me lower and fold the flag. He told me he wasn't of this world and forbidden to take part in the nightly flag-folding. I couldn't understand how someone so level-headed and cool could be so brainwashed, but human emotion is a powerful thing. When you're brought up believing only darkness waits for you upon death if you don't believe in "insert faith here", the grief is huge. I know this as a recovered ex-evangelical christian. Fast forward to this last Saturday. I was coming home with parts to build a new computer and I could see men in suits and a well-dressed woman pushing a stroller with an older daughter in-tow going door to door in my neighborhood. As I started putting the thing together, the lady and her daughter approached me in my garage. Rather than introducing herself, she had her daughter give an obviously scripted spiel to me about sharing the good news. The little girl asked if she could leave me with a pamphlet describing the good news and I responded with "no thank you". The mother let out a little guffaw. It was as though I was completely unreasonable to deny the request of a little girl. Brainwashing works for them. I guess she thought it might work on me too. Oops! No, I don't feel guilty. I hope it all works out for them.
@@jakelee5096What do you mean a publishing company in New York? The Bible is translated directly from the Greek which we have thousands of transcripts from the 1st and 2nd century. It's sad to see non-believers be brainwashed by this world just like Jehovah Witnesses. I don't understand how a rational thinking man could come to the conclusion god isn't real. Do you not believe in morals, love, justice, truth, free will, you? If there is no god there is no you, there are no actual absolute morals, there is no real thing called love, life is just a joke/an accident. Also, Time must have had a begin because if it's eternal you wouldn't have past, present and future. You can't start counting or move forward without a start date so what caused/created time? Let me guess nothing? If time had a start than matter and energy had a start. We also know this because the second law of thermodynamics, energy is decreasing, so what caused it? Again, nothing? The most rational explanation would be a timeless, space less, matter less, eternal, uncaused cause or god.
I wonder what he’s up to nowadays. I love hearing stories like this as it makes it easier for the rest of us knowing there’s lots of us out there dealing with these things.
This is a great video! It just breaks my heart that my brother has been trapped in the cult since the 1960's and still clings to it as the "truth". I am a Christian and I know the Lord can do anything so I am in constant prayer for my brother to come to the saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you so much for making this video and I am taking notes on it. I haven't seen a better history of J.W. and how it came about.
Heavenly Father we pray that you open the eyes of those trapped inside. I pray you help Kathleen’s brother to see the lies of Watchtower for what they are. I also pray for my dear friend who is also mentally brainwashed into believing in this evil org. God please help your children. Anything is possible in your name 🙏🏻❤
I hope you the best with your brother I'm the same with my mother and its so hard, they no listen and anything upsets them that you say or show and will say it is lies.
Thank you for this fascinating video!! It just came into my YT feed today, 1/8/2024! I knew some of this info, but also learned a lot! I hope to see more of your interesting, factual videos. You will help many people with this vital truth about the “Truth” JW’s. May God bless you! ❤️
After having some JW's at my door (and expecting their return), I wanted to do some research on them. This is a wonderful piece, so brilliantly presented. It appears to be simply factual and shows no bias. An outstanding piece of work.
Talking to JW's is so frustrating because they THINK they know it all when they really don't know much at all. It's spiritual arrogance at it's purest. They are told they are special and that they know something everybody else doesn't. Sometimes I think it would be better to just let them rot in their mind-control darkness.
You said it!!!!! They all do think they know something you dont. And whats worse is if you ever could prove to them that their teachings were false, out of pride and not wanting to look the fool, theyd go on doing exactly as they were until they could find a new strategy to discover NEW LIGHT to hide their false prophecies and beliefs.
Joe Blow The good thing is, their beliefs CAN be disproved. Getting them to listen is another matter. When all else fails, they now say "Nobody's perfect". I wonder if that applies to other churches besides theirs?
No, Roxy, you are absolutely correct. It took me over a decade to sort through the spiritual darkness of the WTBTS and finally accept Christ as Lord and Savior. It is very frustrating to talk to them knowing what I know now versus remembering what I had been brainwashed with as a JW from earliest childhood. The accumulative weight of what I had read in the Bible on my own PLUS what others had said and the kindness they (Christians) had showed me finally just added up one day years later.
Very disturbing sick people. There just ready to prove you wrong. Humm hold on let me get back to you I need to go home and see what the watchtower says about that. Than I can decieve you too
@@isaiaheastling5464 Exactly as though they are not well knowledgeable. I was one of them and felt frustrated and left.they dislike wealthy people or anyone committed to his business. They lie and even steal,have seen others do so once welcomed inside a premises.
Holy Crap!! Wow you sure know your material. I was raised a Witness and left in the early 90's and hated being a jw but now in my late 40's I'm just learning about all this crazy stuff. My goodness kudos to you for researching all the info...I don't know you found all this info but it's great so Thank YOU!!! I'm just so...shocked and well....damn...what can you say when you leave and then later find out it was a bunch of hogwash. Great Video and keep on making videos! Thumbs Up!!! A+++ and Shared.
@@tonybarfridge4369yes, let's ignore the information in the video and the long dubious history of Watchtower grifters and just sling mud at people who wised up and left. How are all of these new changes working out for you? What will come next?, birthdays will be allowed? The 1914 doctrine will be scrapped for good? It's almost like these folks make it up as they go along.
I'm an ex-witness and I didn't know about the beginning of the religion. I was taught it was Charles T Russell who was the co-founder and started the religion. All the other things mentioned here are true. JWs are taught to put the organization before even their own family. I have seen families torn apart because of this rule. There is a high number of people suffering from depression, especially women. Women do not have a voice in this religion. The leaders use scare tactics to control members. For example: if you speak or question the teachings or rules of the organization you are an apostate and it's unforgivable sin against God. This was one of their many tactics to frighten members. When I started dropping out, I was harassed and made to feel like I was an unfit mother. I was told I was a bad mother for becoming inactive. When I tried to tell one of the elders what this elder had said, he right away dismissed me, claiming no one from his congregation would say such a thing. I told him he was wrong. He didn't ask for the name and he ended the conversation right then and I never saw him again. The elder stopped comings. At least something good came from that. They stopped harassing me.
There should be a part 2 to this video. It's excellent. While not needing to go into the detail of every little scandal or false teaching, it does get the major highlights almost perfectly. Excellent video.
Very good, as a former pioneer it is so sad that for over 40 years the Watchtower taught that 1799 was the start of the end and how each generation of witnesses kept there eyes on the prize and the prize never came. Billions of people who were very good people wasted their entire life preaching from door to door. I was one of them and hope this will help to stop others in the future.
@@djbof If that was an initial understanding, so what? The revealing of truth is progressive and not all at once. That is God's way according to Scripture. In all my studies I never heard of those dates, and 1874 was even before the first Watchtower. It sounds like a year someone might calculate as the "Second Coming" or establishment of God's Kingdom because the Book of Jasher's chronology is 40 years out consistently even if other calculations were correct. However it sounds like 7th Day Adventist prediction. 1914 was the correct date but Christ's return was his kingship in Heaven. He is not coming to earth to rule or give his life again. Signs from that prophecy began in that year until now, being the last generation or short time period before the end. 1914 was calculated way back in the 1870's so why would they change it in the 1930's well after 1914 was established as true according to all the accompanying signs?
@@djbof Whilst reading the book "God's Kingdom rules" of 2014 I found the following info which should prove of interest to sincere people: As we saw in Chapter 2 of this book, the Bible Students spent decades pointing out that the year 1914 would be significant in fulfilling Bible prophecy. However, at that time they believed that Christ’s presence had begun in 1874, that he had begun to rule in heaven in 1878, and that the Kingdom would not be fully set up until October 1914. The harvest would extend from 1874 to 1914 and would culminate in the gathering of the anointed to heaven. Do mistaken ideas such as these cast doubt on whether Jesus was guiding those faithful ones by means of holy spirit? Not at all! Think again of our opening illustration. Would the premature ideas and eager questions of the tourists cast doubt on the reliability of their guide? Hardly! Similarly, although God’s people sometimes try to work out details of Jehovah’s purpose before it is time for the holy spirit to guide them to such truths, it is clear that Jesus is leading them. Thus, faithful ones prove willing to be corrected and humbly adjust their views.-Jas. 4:6.
Thescrewgeneration; Thank you very much for this great information!!!!!!!!! I used to be a Jehovah's Witness for 16 years. I left the organization without having this wonderful information. The years I served to the Watch Tower was a total waste of time. Things did not make any sense to me back then. I went to a Jehovah's Witness convention were they announced that the former JW Franz, part of the government body was expelled from the organization. Also they advised us not to read any publication coming from him or any other source. They said to read and to listen only to the literature coming from the Watch Tower. That really called my attention and I stayed very curious for many years. I wanted to know how this could possibly happened being the true religion according to the JW. I am happy you are providing this information to the public. Happy that, now days people have the opportunity to investigate anything first before they get to be involved in false religion, like the sect of the false Jehova Witnesses. Thank you!
I was a witness for 36 years and left them 9 years ago. I decided to leave because of some of the same reasons that was brought out in your video. Everybody should view this presentation, especially those contemplating becoming a part of this wicked organization. It's accurate and it's the truth. If this information was presented at a trial against the Watchtower they would be found GUILTY of one of the biggest religious deceptions in modern times!
More wicked then freemasonry. My grandmother is a JW and my dad is a Freemason. Unlike my dad, my grandmother keeps pestering me everyday to go one JW services, and everytime I decline respectfully. JW's and Thier goal to recruit. So bothersome, I have to say!
I don't believe that you were a good member of JW. Bible says that......people will hand you over to tribulation and will kill you, and you will be hated by all the nation on account of my name. Many will be stumbled and will betray one another. (Matt 24:9,12)
Most of my life was like being a slave to the worst kid of scum imaginable, and forced into gross sickness, and wholly disgusting circumstance. I finally broke free in 1981, and had to attend therapy for a number of years to re-adjust.~ That cult destroys people's life.
Otumfour T-part True. Members of one's own household become one's own worst enemies. (Matthew 10:34-36) Like knowing the truth about 9/11, Earth being flat, etc. Even family hate you for it. The truth sets us free. Even from ignorant friends and family.
Thank you for this information. I was a teenager when my sister who is now a Jehovah witness when pushed me into this horrible so called religion. By the grace of God I left this organization at the age of 16 years old. These people are brain washed. I praise The Lord, JesusChist who set me free from this erroneous religion. I am free to serve The Lord Jesus with The Father God through The Holy Spirit. Yes I believe in The Trinity. Amen 🙏..
Thank you for this video. My father recently passed and my family is having issues dealing with his funeral because of the wife who is a JW. This video pretty much gave me a good idea about her beliefs and her contradictions.
Thanks to this cult I became an Atheist, and Scientist. I also lost all my friends, family and even my house! However, I am stronger and commend the publishing of this and any other material that highlights how shallow and faulty this cult is. Thank you for sharing.
John 4:1-6) "Beloved, do NOT believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see if they be from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. By this you know the spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses Jesus Christ came in the flesh is from God, and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of antichrist, which you heard was coming and is in the world already. Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. They are from the world, therefore they speak from the world, and the world listens to them. WE are from God. Whoever knows God listens to us; whoever is not from God does not listen to us. By THIS we know the spirit of truth and the spirit of error."
Just found this channel wow im shocked thankyou somuch for postingthis so important to get this information out trying to get out of this religion !been in thisreligion for over30 years !
This is by far the best historical video i have ever seen on this subject,, i wish i had this information in 1968,, i did leave in 1985,, after 35 years,, i wish i could have those years back,,
This brings back memories. Disfellowshiped at 9. Drivin to the brink of insanity, years of depression&addiction. And still suicidal, lol! Thanks for the memories.
This was VERY well organized research. Not only is it all true but it did have me laughing out loud from time to time. Thank you so much and may continue to bless you.
Are you a jw? If so it will take you exactly 5 minutes to find out they are a cult. Get a copy of their 1969 kingdom interlinear, which shows how the translated the Greek into English to their nwt, and you will notice in no time how they add take away and don't even transfer what was translated. Very disturbing to see the Greek read, in the beginning was the word, the word was toward the God, the word was God. Yet instead of copying it word for word, they put the word was a god. Do they realize what they did? They created another god, when there is only one God, and they deny Jesus as God. All you have to do is do 5 minutes of research to notice how false and corrupt this false religion is.
***** Dear Sards: No other religion lets it's members die because of their warped interpretations of the scriptures dealing with blood. The WTS has over 100+ years of false prophecies, they've changed the meaning of the phrase "this generation" over 10 times (desperately trying to get out of a corner they painted themselves into decades ago) and the founder, Charles Russell, believed and promoted ideas and beliefs that would get you disfellowshipped today (pyramidology for one).
Stephanie Hill Are Jehovah’s Witnesses a sect or a cult? Some define sect to mean a group that has broken away from an established religion. Others apply the term to a group that follows a particular human leader or teacher. The term is usually used in a derogatory way. Jehovah’s Witnesses are not an offshoot of some church but include persons from all walks of life and from many religious backgrounds. They do not look to any human, but rather to Jesus Christ, as their leader. A cult is a religion that is said to be unorthodox or that emphasizes devotion according to prescribed ritual. Many cults follow a living human leader, and often their adherents live in groups apart from the rest of society. The standard for what is orthodox, however, should be God’s Word, and Jehovah’s Witnesses strictly adhere to the Bible. Their worship is a way of life, not a ritual devotion. They neither follow a human nor isolate themselves from the rest of society. They live and work in the midst of other people.
shihtzufizzers they do separate themselves from society n label it worldly n they only believe teachings n words from the watchtower tract society they cant even research there own religion if they disagree with any teaching they will be shunned from their family n friends unless they accept the jw religion an way of life.....what is that cult???? many former witness have videos documentrys confessing n exposing their strict n contradicting methods n teachings only blind and arrogant people will deny the truth so many families are broken n torn because of this religion its sad... I am a living testimony of this
funny, I for over 20 years research many religions. and found JW to be the only one that follows the bible the best they can. If they disagree with a teaching they are told to be patient. wait on God to help you understand. they are not shunned. if ONE CHOOSES to think they can understand something without relying on God, not the Watchtower, then that is THEIR choice. they choose there path. I was raised a JW and left. came back so I am a living testimony on years and years of research. all these idiotic documentaries are angry people who are just stomping there little feet. If anyone was to want to find out about any faith ask someone in that faith, not someone who is angry at that faith. Gosh anyone should no that. all I see is more and more proof that we have the truth. even by the angry comments made about JW. the ways and actions of apostates is laid out in the bible, and let me tell you, they fit it to the tee. so all they do just proves it more to me. as for shunning, my family,and JW friends were always there for me. I was never shunned. that is more propaganda by angry x-JW.s only YOU can disfellowship yourself for not be repentant. I have a friend who as disfellowship due to adultry. she went to the elders and said she could no longer live two lifes. she disfellowshiped herself. NEVER has anyone been disfellowshiped involuntarily. I hate the spread of lies and stretch stories. I am living proof of what is true and not. I was not a JW for over 20yrs and studied all faiths, including Wicca, yep, that one too. without being told not to do it on my own. I also know that Satan will do what ever it takes to make you leave God and put info out there to do so. You have to be smart about what you do. If u look for fault in something, you will find it. nothing looks good under a microscope.
When I was young there was this child that was a year older then me but was held back in class twice. When I left elementary school I asked him why he did not learn better so he would have left school to for the next level of education. It was 1973. He didn't bother because the end was nigh. Another victim of religion.
@@FormerDragonette No, another victim of religion. I have seen no religion where there are no victims. Your religion, Christianity no doubt, is filled with guilt. You are threatened with hell and a heaven is promised when you do exactly what your preacher tells you.
This is one of the best out of many video I have seen. Gee I would have like knowing about this cult 40 years ago. What a evil, evil, Organization! How a mind of a human can be hypnotize and hard to remove the spell.
Did you use the Puppet Tool in After Effects to do that nifty facial animation? That was great stuff! And this is FAR more accurate than the JW's doctored version of their history!
I disassociated myself when I was 33 after being brought up a Jehovahs witness. I was abused by my brother from the age of 4 -9 it was all covered up of course. In my congregation a mother was arrested for having a sexual relationship with her son, he admitted to abusing his sister. Another boy was abused by his uncle. An ex girl friend told me her brother sexualy abused her. There were others I found out about from other congregations, one guy who consentialy had a sexual relationship with two of his sisters hung himself.... It is a rotten religion of small minded, petty fantasists who love to judge others. Arrogant and dangerous, preaching should be banned as emotional abuse. The religion with the lowest IQ.
*PROOF THAT THE WATCHTOWER DOES NOT WANT YOU TO THINK FOR YOURSELF!* *Watchtower, January 15, 1983 p. 27:* Yet there are some who point out that the organization has had to make adjustments before, and so they argue: 'This shows that we have to make up our own mind on what to believe.' *This is independent thinking*. Why is it so *dangerous*? Such thinking is an evidence of pride. And the Bible says: 'Pride is before a crash, and a haughty spirit before stumbling.' (Proverbs 16:18) If we get to thinking that we know better than the organization, we should ask ourselves: 'Where did we learn Bible truth in the first place? Would we know the way of the truth if it had not been for guidance from the organization? Really, can we get along without the direction of God's organization?' No, we cannot!.. *Fight against independent thinking."* *The Watchtower, September 1, 1962, p. 524:* "The student must express himself as he understands the truth. (Gal. 6:6) *He cannot have independent thinking."* *The Watchtower, September 15, 1989, p. 23, 13* "In the world, there is a tendency to reject leadership. As one lecturer said: "The rising education level has improved the talent pool such that followers have become so critical that they are almost impossible to lead." But *a spirit of independent thinking does not prevail* in God's organization, and we have sound reasons for *confidence in the men taking the lead among us."* *Watchtower, Jan. 15, 1983 p. 22:* *"Avoid independent thinking...questioning the counsel that is provided by God's visible organization."*
it looks like God is the one who tells us to be careful about independent thinking. not Watchtower. in fact you even put the scripture there that shows it is from Gods word. WE are imperfect, so how could we even begin to think we know better than God? in fact, the bible does tells us that we can not even guide our own foot steps. We need God to direct us. Independent thinking? well I can think for my self. God did give us a brain to figure things out. but we must be careful when it comes to spiritual matters. Satan is tricky and will do everything he can to guide us wrong. like he did to Eve, he told her she did not need God. He encouraged independent thinking. So really, do you want to follow Satan way or Gods way? it is a simple answer to this question. one word. so what is it?
LOL. Good one Taylor. Only the Governing Body can think independently. We know that they're not getting there directions from God. The Watchtower has a 100% accuracy level when it comes to prophecy. The only problem is they were 100% accurately WRONG EVERY time!
Dan P To quote Raymond Franz, who spent 9 of his 60 years as a Witness in service of the Governing Body......the higher ups would tell them to decide on what was going to go to print, because once it was printed, it was the Truth. He said they spent more time arguing about internal doctrine than actually analyzing and interpreting the scriptures, and there were constant disagreements and fights. Doesn't sound like a pipeline from Jehovah to me.
Taylor Lords To quote an old Hymn, Yesterday, today forever, Jesus is the same. All may change, but Jesus never. Glory to his name! The Watchtower changes doctrine like we change undergarments!
Can I get this in DVD? Where would I go to purchase? I really enjoy these videos I left the organization four years ago. Best decision of my life and only now realizing how horrible they really are. Unfortunately my parents are still in the organization and I would love to send these as DVD since I know they wouldn't watch it if I just sent a link to UA-cam.
I wish I could have a shot at editing this video. The sound is so badly cut in, you either can't hear what's being said or you're distracted by poorly used sound effects and have to rewind. Would have been a great history lesson otherwise.
Thanks for the JW eye opening history of Wt leaders and their errors. Their blaming their followers for 1975 error is despicable to say the least! Nice library, by the way~
I read the books (circa 1966-1981) "Then is finished, the mystery of God" and "Paradise", and a bunch of other ones, usually in one group or another, as a "forced guest" in their homes, (that I had absolutely nothing to do with). - These books did not make any real or substantial arguments, but were a collection of assumptions, and allegorical references, in the manner of a "Slippery-Slope", - basing one factually erroneous assertion upon another one. Erroneous claims were continuously demanded. ~ All of their books excelled at "stacking up" a series of wrongful and idiotic statements in the summary of a pack of outlandish, bohemian, and totally weird claims, ~ all stated as fact!
I can't believe I wasted 30 years of my life on this false religion. I tried to convince my family this was the truth but thankfully nobody believed me. I wish I had looked into it deeper rather than believe my study tutor.
I use to study something in the back of my mind told me to do research. When I did I was shocked and I tried to tell my aunt and uncle who have been in it since the 70s. The crazy thing is my mom knew about the truth for years. She was never a witness but she studied she saw through it all my mom is smart. I told her about the history she was shocked about some of the information. Maybe one day my aunt and uncle will wake up one day im so happy I never joined.
I studied many sites that explain the history, including today's "Bible students" websites. For the books and magazines, many I got from ex-JWs and some from ebay. Lots of the proof of the actual history can be found in those old publications, including books written by the Bible students themselves in those times, like "Faith on the march" by McMillan.
Thank you for the insight within this video. As an ex JW I see things the right way now. They tried to brainwash me into believing their beliefs. I was there for only 1/2 of 2017. Most of their beliefs are out there. They made me quit college and that really upset me, so I am renrolling. *New Sub*
I just came out of this cult through being disobedient and doing my own research. How pitiful is that! I've been a flat earth researcher since 2015, then along came tartaria, mud floods, free energy research. And in the last 3 weeks, I put it all together by realizing we are in Satan's little system and the millennial rain is already passed. This makes so much sense and answers so many questions. I'm so anxious to move forward, especially seeing so many other people have come to this understanding. Thanks so much for your research!
A big difference between the Bible Students, started by Russell, and the Jehovah's Witnesses, started by Rutherford, is that Russell encouraged personal Bible study and for people to prove to doctrines to themselves. Bible Students are allowed to have different view points and are allowed to disagree with each other on things. JWs are forced to accept doctrines from a central head quarters and have no freedom of thought.
***** I don't see how Galileo, Hitler, and the Pope are related to the Bible Students. The claims you are making are absolutely ludicrous. The Bible Students are 100% against violence. Most of us would rather go to prison than fight in wars. The people you seem to be accusing are not Bible Students.
***** The Bible Students I am referring to still follow Russel's teaching to study the Bible and prove things to our self, but we do not agree with Rutherfords ideas. This is why many left the Watchtower when Rutherford took over. Some stayed and became JWs, others left and became the LHMM, and others kept the name Bible Student and followed the example that Russel set. If you read the six volumes of Studies in the Scriptures, you will see what real Bible Students believe.
***** We tell them that we are non-denominational Christians. We have no governing body. Each ecclessia is independent. Yes, we do give out tracts and magazines world wide for free. The Dawn publication house in Chicago prints and sends out massive amounts of tracts around North America. Most of these get translated and sent to printers in many different countries around the world. The Associated Bible Students of Central Ohio (ABSCO) send out a bi-monthly magazine for free to whoever subscribes to it, as well as a digital version for emails. There are many websites run by individuals or ecclessias. The Chicago Bible Students have one, ABSCO has one, and there are many more. List of some: www.chicagobible.org/ www.biblestudents.com/ www.agsconsulting.com/ www.ctrussell.us/ www.biblestudentarchives.com/ And there are many more, even in different languages and countries. This difference between JWs and Bible Students, as I have been told by ex-JWs, is that you are told what you can and cannot read by your governing body. I have been told that you have been forbidden to read the original six volumes of Studies in the Scriptures, by C.T. Russel. These books were the foundation of the original Bible Students. You have been forbidden to research your own organization's history beyond the material that they have given to you. When you are baptized, you are baptized into your organization instead of into Christ. Most Bible Students still have hope for a heavenly prize, while the JWs believe that the door to the high calling is closed. We are allowed to explore our own ideas. We are allowed to question things. If a JW questions what your governing body tells you, he will be excommunicated. There are some big differences between us. Please correct me if I am wrong about anything.
John Freeman,50 years but 10% truth about name Jesus christ. Research how this name is manmade without scriptural proof by RCC council of Nicea 1& 2. Proverbs 30:4 Father and the son got names. What RCC handed over is false.
Informative and mostly well done, but in my opinion the little sound clips added to effect a loony "exclamation point" took away from the credibility of this otherwise well done piece.
yougooddog Well you to in this day have add these to keep people watching this Do not let the sound affect distract you but watch and learn to teach others about JW
@Initwithlove • I seen your comment an wondered if you would look up some Bible Scriptures from any Bible of your choosing ? Exodus 6: 3 and Psalms 83:18 Then if you decide after reading those you would look just a few more ? And again from any Bible of your choosing !
Whew! A tremendous amount of work went into this video. Thank you. Is there a place where one can go to examine the writings themselves. Perhaps to make copies as well. I could not find any of the older failed prophecy writings on the online library of JW.org itself. Why take a name of "TheScrewedGeneration?" It seems you are doing more to create a "FreedGeneration." Or does it refer to those in bondage within the JW organization itself? Just wondering. Grace, peace and love.
There are some scans available on the internet if you desire to check them out: www.strictlygenteel.co.uk/ www.a2z.org/wtarchive/archive.htm#Russell The Screwed Generation is dedicated to those who were screwed by the cult when they were informed that they would not die before Armageddon hits. This generation [of 1914] will not pass away!
Curtis, this poster is mental. No there isn't an official place to examine any of this because it's a false interpretation. The JW constantly maintain and weed out many immoral practices. There followers used to be allowed to smoke early in the days and then they examined a scripture "The body is your temple..." and took a stand against it. The poster of this video will argue that they change their minds about that but the light shows itself with time and all they do is try to be the best they can. I was one, i know for a fact their intentions are the utmost positive ones. I've never been happier in my life. I left the "little flock" due to fornication and decided to live in this perverse world and it's all crap. I'd rather be with the friends again but it's a hard and embarrassing road back. I'm always encouraged by my family and some friends. They are great people just trying to do good. The money the organization makes is not spent personally by any of the members what so ever. It's to build and build and build local "congregations" throughout the entire world. It's the only religion to gain and gain and gain more followers every year. You can visit the headquarters in Brooklyn NY and ask to tour the place. You'll immediately feel welcomed, respected, treated completely different than anywhere you've ever been on earth. Trust me, I've been there. I've eaten from the table of good and evil and I recommend everyone take a free bible lesson and adapt the way these people live. It's healthy, it's moral, it's beautiful.
Eric4director- Are you now outside the Watchtower society? Have you discontinued studying Holy Scripture. If you have, I would encourage you to resume. As you study the Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit will open your eyes and heart and understanding in ways that would surprise you. I myself, after witnessing to another, accepted an invitation to study the Bible. After scrutinizing what the Watchtower Society says, I have found that that there are some seriously false doctrines. One doctrine may be more politically motivated while another is more manipulative. Many doctrines are in agreement with mainstream Christianity. I don't know anything about how the Watchtower spends the money it takes in. I have heard recently that it has been broken into three corporations instead of the one. That's about it for Watchtower Society finances. That being said, I do not doubt the sincerity of the membership nor do I doubt their love of God. I do have serious about the leadership. I will leave you with this one thought: There are many people outside of the Jehovah's Witnesses who live moral, healthy and beautiful lives.
Nice video. Important info. Individual witnesses believe with their whole hearts that they have the truth and need to share it. Most are very sincere. You can go to a Kingdom Hall nearly anywhere in the world and feel like you are part of a family and they teach the same things everywhere. I don't know of any other organization that has something like that, to that extent. It makes you feel lost when you leave. And there is no easy way to leave. I don't like being around angry or resentful or scornful people and I don't want to join another church. There is plenty to appreciate from being a witness, including not having a smoking or drug habit, learning how to study, etc. I think they are right about some things too. The thing I don't miss though is being afraid of Armageddon, Tribulation and coming persecution. And being told that there will be plenty of time to develop talents in the coming "New System". I think we are just donkeys being teased along with that carrot.
Thanks for uploading this. I never knew that the early history of the JW's was connected to Seventh Day Adventist teachings. Are you familiar with Ellen G. White's book, "The Great Controversy"? It is a very thorough review of SDA doctrines.
The need for religion will never disappear in human society. There will always be a significant percentage of people in society that are incapable of demonstrating self regulation, and rational thought. Those people who require validation and a sense of purpose from a ruling organization, are enslaved by their own self-serving bias and determination to connect with an authority figure. I do not feel sorry for adults who choose this type of lifestyle, but I do feel sympathy for their children.
I have had a JW couple at my door giving me Watchtower leaflets and asking me to read passages for them to return and talk about. I have been doing lots of research and I am so ready for them. I don't wish to verbally or mentally slaughter them in any way, I am a kind person and wouldn't do that, but I will be so interested in their side-stepping and evasive answering techniques. It's better than afternoon TV for this OAP and keeps the mind sharp. I have studied the Bible for many years and have ended up becoming a Humanist who would like to think I try as much as I can to be as good, kind and forgiving as I can be. It's not always easy because I'm human but I could not follow this man-made (therefore flawed) money-making, misery-inducing organisation.
During Jesus time here on Earth, like you, the Jews think the same way. The "Jews" who thinks the same way like you disregarded Jesus. Anyway, the end will justify the means. The Kingdom of God here on Earth will rejoice those who believe the Earth will be Paradise soon and Jesus the son of God will be the King of all Kings
User "afterraincomessun" You do not allow for replies on your comments. If you continue writing comments but blocking replies, I will have to delete your comments. I agree on the flag, but it should be according to conscience, not imposed by a group of men. As for my "double standards" so called. The Watchtower has wrong teachings to begin with and when they change them, it's still wrong teachings and often to camouflage lies and false prophecies. For instance: 1) The invisible return of Christ was taught as being 1874, then 1914. Both false dates, so I expose it. Other example: 2) The generation of Matt 24:34 was changed so many times and all times were false teachings. The final one is the governing body taking sole power. The Watchtower doesn't really teach about Christ. Christ is more of a side step to them. They really glorify the organization (the Watchtower) and elevate themselves to Christhood. The governing body are liars inserting themselves into the Bible as the "anointed". They were NEVER chosen by Christ in 1919. This is all an invention from a bunch of self glorifiers. The Bible speaks of coming to Christ, not to an organization. Read the NWT along WITH an other version and when you see a difference, look it up in an interlinear Greek-English version. Study to show yourself approved (the Bible, not the Watchtower)
hello I need proof that the organization for bided its members to vaccinate in 1930s, can you please send me the copy of the watch tower magazine of that time?
I don't understand why people are so negative about people who are kind towards one another. Why not try looking into it in a positive perspective for once? If you really compare them from all other religions, they don't try to gain any monetary benefit of any sort. I don't think you'd find any organisation that is just as them. Try to understand it for yourself. I think all the questions can be answered in the website. www.jw.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses/faq/changed-bible-beliefs/ www.jw.org/en/publications/books/jehovahs-will/who-are-jehovahs-witnesses/
Joseph Moon No money benefit of any sort?. Their holdings in Brooklyn alone total over $500,000,000..The subtle way they ask for JW's to leave bequeaths, trusts, wills etc to the Watchtower society..I laughed at the latest Watchtower (June 2, 2014) "God's view on smoking". When they have been caught out taking profits from the tobacco industry, via a trust willed to the Watchtower @ Bible Tract Society..Many people are kind toward each other without joining fraudulent organisations. Point out proofs of their hypocrisy, JW's aint so friendly. One local elder was adamant that the United Nations is the Beast of Revelation, slowly gaining in power until they can turn on world religion-in particular arresting and putting to death JW's..I pointed out that the JW's joined the UN as an NGO back in the '90's. When rank-and-file Witnesses found out, the WTBTS first denied it, then when cornered with proof, admitted it but only to 'join the UN library'..They basically admitted that the research for their articles comes from the same organization that is planning to destroy them!. Which brings their false prophecy that Jesus came 'invisibly' in 1914..Their date springs from the 2nd fall of Jerusalem. Only the Witnesses claim Jerusalem fell on X date, when all other historians agree on the status quo date..Where do the JW's get their erroneous history dates from? They won't tell you as they make claims, without providing references as to what fact they base their claims on..your jw.org is the only site Witnesses are allowed on anyway!. It's because the JW leadership knows that their cult can't stand simple research and fact-checking..hence their instruction to their congregation to avoid 'wicked' and 'worldly' sites..Doesn't matter that their whole lives are based on deceit and false Christianity, as long as they are "kind to one another"..eh?. Do your elders know you are on here posting crap in their defence?..
Very detailed and good information...thanks! I just hate to see so many CULTS claiming to be "Christians." A good many were formed in the 1800's...SDA's, JW's...maybe Mormonism. I have decided to be a "non-denominational" believer and follower of Jesus Christ. I was raised in the Methodist Church, but found out that it has ties to Roman Catholicism...ugh. I liked a few of these JW teachings...like NO VACCINES (and I won't name the other things because I might be called unpatriotic...and I'm not!) One of the most ABSURD things they taught...was about dark-skinned people being turned white! How racist can you get???
Do not bother talking to them, they are usually so hypnotized and stymied, they cannot accept reason or fact. It is better to simply separate yourself from them. They will do things that boggle the mind in preposterous asinine and backward acts of perversion and malfeasance.
Please accept that the pedophile paradise cult is a grotesque abomination at its secret core, and reading a line or a verse anywhere changes nothing about that.
Maybe the manuscript could be availabe in the description, so others could make subtitles and/or translated versions. I think this is a very important and unique video!
TheScrewedGeneration If Russell was insane, he will preached hellfire, trinity and extermination of the earth like the most old teaching and recent teachings of so many religion. Yet, Russell DID NOT SUPPORT such thing. Was he really insane or was he is shows courage to SEPARATE his way among the rest? Biblical thought -Matthew 7:13,14. Life and death was involved. Make a wise choice.
Like a lot of others, I was raised as a JW. Now I'm 48 and I just realized recently that my mental illness is a result of how I was raised. My mom and dad were great, but my mom has been a JW since I was a kid. Now she has dementia so my stepdad asked that if anything happens to him if I would continue her in her faith. At the time I said yes, but now I am a Muslim and that's not happening.
I was raised in this religion and I always felt something was wrong with what they teach so glad to see that I'm not alone..
I was also. I never became a publisher nor did I get baptized. My father was disfellowship by the time I was 8 or 9 years old, and to see people he once had a friendship with not speak to him when we were out in public left a cold disconnect within me. So by the time I was 16 years old I decided not to go with my mother, being that she always told me I was going to be destroyed every time I didn't go or made a mistake made me stay away.
The earth is increasing in temperature, chaotic weather, loss of natural seasons and animal species, higher food and fuel prices, mass migration, wars and more. It is proving what the bible said many centuries ago 'It does not belong to man who is walking, to direct his own step' -Jeremiah 10:23. But there is hope, because God (Jehovah) said he "did not create [the earth] simply for nothing” but “formed it even to be inhabited” (Isaiah 45:18). because he has set a day where he will restore the balance of nature through a heavenly government, the one found in the Lord's Prayer 'Let your Kingdom Come' (Matt 6:10) when on earth "'No resident say 'I am sick'" (Isaiah 33:24). So put your faith in that heavenly government (kingdom) now and be among those that will 'inherit the earth when he restores it (Matthew 5:5). Thank you.
See the link below for further information
www.jw.org/en/
That is an apostate's claims, not made out of sincerity. All genuine Christians understand the refinement process of understanding that occurs in 100 years of Bible examination. A student cannot know everything on his first day. Since the Bible Students were the only ones proclaiming the Good News that is why Satan has used their initial beginnings to try and discredit Jehovah's Witnesses today via apostates, usually Witness kids raised in the Truth but which truth was not in them and after getting themselves disfellowshipped they became venomous snakes in proactively opposing their former brothers. They now have open slather via the Internet.
@@bossmanreese9745I am so, so sorry you went through this awful torturous abuse from the JW cult.
My uncle was terrified of my grandma's words which were the same as your mum's.
Unfortunately he isn't with us anymore as he fell down the road of hard drugs.
It breaks my heart.
Had he never been so damn terrified to live, he might still be here today.
I am so angry what this cult has done to my family. I really, really hate them and can't wait for their karma to get back at them all.
They have destroyed lives and families.
My second cousins husband abused her for years (both were JW)
She got disfellowshipped for speaking out and eventually he took his own life.
It was a messed up situation and again, caused by the horrible cult that is JW (ran by paedo governing body. Do they really think those creepy men are all going to heaven? They have such a dark secret, all of them.)
They're the kind of satanism disguised as something else.
But with eyes to see, I can see the hypnotising they've endured and the evil in their eyes.
Sickos. All of them.
They tried to rope me in, but something was far off.
It's better to describe the things you don't want to do or things you don't believe in are based on what the Bible teaches. We should not just be self righteous according to our own beliefs and wants.
Are your desires and actions in line with the Bible teaching or the things you don't like and don't believe are those against what the Bible teaches? (2 Timothy 4: 3,4; Mateo 10: 21, 22, 36; Micah 7:6). Through that, it will be known who is the true disciples of God and followers of Christ.
Please never take this down im going to watch over a few times awsome job !!
Will love to talk
My wife's mother is a Jehovah false Witness, and she hasn't talked to her in years. This cult destroys families.
leroy jones true true I can help
Me too. My mom refuses to talk with me 8 years now. I'm a hardworking husband and father. My brothers are on drugs but she continues talking to and helping them. Smh.
Matthew 10:34-39
[34]Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
[35]For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.
[36]And a man's foes shall be they of his own household.
[37]He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
[38]And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.
[39]He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.
The same thing happened to my family.
@@darrencrawford5212 were you disfellowed?
thank you for your video. Im 41 and I left home at 14 and lived on the streets. My life has been nothing but struggles, and poverty. I hope this video will help others to see the light.
Your life reflects the light?
My friend killed himself because he was told he wouldn't be saved in 1975 upon jehovahs return. He killed himself on December 1974.
Did you leave a Jehovah witness family at 14 to be homeless?
@@JESTERSCOOTERIt is Jesus Christ who will return not Jehovah God, Jesus' Father.
@@APBCTechniquethe family left him is different if you leave the Jehova witnesses cult your parents don’t have contact with you
when I was an active JW the one I was raised in, I truly tried to believe and live the way I "should", mostly out of fear and rejection. I now live a good life free of pressure, critical thinking, and fear. I am so glad I left before I had children. Because a little poison is too much, the religion is full of false teachings and ways, NO EXCUSES for "oh they are just imperfect, people need to wake up
Looks like someone is taking the board road ;-)
Indeed I grew up in it too they are Self Righteous Hypocrites!!! Who are quick to throw you away if you don't follow their Man Made Rhetoric... I witnessed what happened in '75 as a Child..
i know I am pretty off topic but do anybody know of a good site to watch newly released movies online?
@Shepherd Theo Lately I have been using flixzone. Just search on google for it :)
The death of God worship is the lake of fire
This information has always been out there for the person who takes the time to research it. You have highlighted the main points without actual mind conclusions. An “ honest hearted” person could and should fill in the blanks and leave the Watchtower in a split second!! Thanks for all the work it took to compile this important information!!
having been "cast out" as disfellowshipped nearly 20 years ago, i found this vid entertaining, especially the events since my departure. Thank you.
as a 53 yr old- i feel like my entire life was built on a f*ck’n lie! to tear up families, friendships over what???? This is unreal. To think close family members are still tied up in the bullsh*t. Never been so frustrated, confused, angry, disappointed- no words
Unreal is the word.
My second roommate in my early 20's was a JW. He was one of the coolest guys I'd ever known. While I knew him, he was in ex-communication because an ex-girlfriend of his went to his church and told them they had premarital sex. His own family wasn't allowed to talk to him. He continued to go to "meetings" where nobody was allowed to talk to him in hopes that he would eventually be brought back into the fold. I can't imagine being in his shoes. We were both firefighters, and he stayed a night on my shift at the fire station. That night, he wasn't able to help me lower and fold the flag. He told me he wasn't of this world and forbidden to take part in the nightly flag-folding. I couldn't understand how someone so level-headed and cool could be so brainwashed, but human emotion is a powerful thing. When you're brought up believing only darkness waits for you upon death if you don't believe in "insert faith here", the grief is huge. I know this as a recovered ex-evangelical christian.
Fast forward to this last Saturday. I was coming home with parts to build a new computer and I could see men in suits and a well-dressed woman pushing a stroller with an older daughter in-tow going door to door in my neighborhood. As I started putting the thing together, the lady and her daughter approached me in my garage. Rather than introducing herself, she had her daughter give an obviously scripted spiel to me about sharing the good news. The little girl asked if she could leave me with a pamphlet describing the good news and I responded with "no thank you". The mother let out a little guffaw. It was as though I was completely unreasonable to deny the request of a little girl. Brainwashing works for them. I guess she thought it might work on me too. Oops! No, I don't feel guilty. I hope it all works out for them.
Joe Gonzales I'm sorry you left Christ. It's a short time now until you get to meet him again though.
@@sissyrayself7508 Trying to act like a publishing company in New York speaks for Christ is pretty humourous.
@@jakelee5096Publishing is just one aspect of dispensing Bible truth, mostly it's online now
@@jakelee5096What do you mean a publishing company in New York? The Bible is translated directly from the Greek which we have thousands of transcripts from the 1st and 2nd century.
It's sad to see non-believers be brainwashed by this world just like Jehovah Witnesses.
I don't understand how a rational thinking man could come to the conclusion god isn't real. Do you not believe in morals, love, justice, truth, free will, you? If there is no god there is no you, there are no actual absolute morals, there is no real thing called love, life is just a joke/an accident.
Also, Time must have had a begin because if it's eternal you wouldn't have past, present and future. You can't start counting or move forward without a start date so what caused/created time? Let me guess nothing?
If time had a start than matter and energy had a start. We also know this because the second law of thermodynamics, energy is decreasing, so what caused it? Again, nothing?
The most rational explanation would be a timeless, space less, matter less, eternal, uncaused cause or god.
I wonder what he’s up to nowadays. I love hearing stories like this as it makes it easier for the rest of us knowing there’s lots of us out there dealing with these things.
This has been important and informative. Completely factual. Carefully compiled for anyone to learn. Thanks for putting all this work together!
That's what u people say about every kind of lie and deception, after u find out it is directed to JWs
This is a great video! It just breaks my heart that my brother has been trapped in the cult since the 1960's and still clings to it as the "truth". I am a Christian and I know the Lord can do anything so I am in constant prayer for my brother to come to the saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you so much for making this video and I am taking notes on it. I haven't seen a better history of J.W. and how it came about.
Heavenly Father we pray that you open the eyes of those trapped inside. I pray you help Kathleen’s brother to see the lies of Watchtower for what they are. I also pray for my dear friend who is also mentally brainwashed into believing in this evil org. God please help your children. Anything is possible in your name 🙏🏻❤
I hope you the best with your brother I'm the same with my mother and its so hard, they no listen and anything upsets them that you say or show and will say it is lies.
Thank you for this fascinating video!! It just came into my YT feed today, 1/8/2024! I knew some of this info, but also learned a lot! I hope to see more of your interesting, factual videos. You will help many people with this vital truth about the “Truth” JW’s. May God bless you! ❤️
After having some JW's at my door (and expecting their return), I wanted to do some research on them. This is a wonderful piece, so brilliantly presented. It appears to be simply factual and shows no bias. An outstanding piece of work.
Talking to JW's is so frustrating because they THINK they know it all when they really don't know much at all. It's spiritual arrogance at it's purest. They are told they are special and that they know something everybody else doesn't. Sometimes I think it would be better to just let them rot in their mind-control darkness.
You said it!!!!! They all do think they know something you dont. And whats worse is if you ever could prove to them that their teachings were false, out of pride and not wanting to look the fool, theyd go on doing exactly as they were until they could find a new strategy to discover NEW LIGHT to hide their false prophecies and beliefs.
Joe Blow The good thing is, their beliefs CAN be disproved. Getting them to listen is another matter. When all else fails, they now say "Nobody's perfect". I wonder if that applies to other churches besides theirs?
No, Roxy, you are absolutely correct. It took me over a decade to sort through the spiritual darkness of the WTBTS and finally accept Christ as Lord and Savior. It is very frustrating to talk to them knowing what I know now versus remembering what I had been brainwashed with as a JW from earliest childhood. The accumulative weight of what I had read in the Bible on my own PLUS what others had said and the kindness they (Christians) had showed me finally just added up one day years later.
Very disturbing sick people. There just ready to prove you wrong. Humm hold on let me get back to you I need to go home and see what the watchtower says about that. Than I can decieve you too
@@isaiaheastling5464 Exactly as though they are not well knowledgeable. I was one of them and felt frustrated and left.they dislike wealthy people or anyone committed to his business. They lie and even steal,have seen others do so once welcomed inside a premises.
Holy Crap!! Wow you sure know your material. I was raised a Witness and left in the early 90's and hated being a jw but now in my late 40's I'm just learning about all this crazy stuff. My goodness kudos to you for researching all the info...I don't know you found all this info but it's great so Thank YOU!!! I'm just so...shocked and well....damn...what can you say when you leave and then later find out it was a bunch of hogwash. Great Video and keep on making videos! Thumbs Up!!! A+++ and Shared.
Excuse me but your life understanding is like a clean child who went to play in the mud and eventually realised he hated being clean.
What did you hate about it ?
My wife’s a witness
@@tonybarfridge4369yes, let's ignore the information in the video and the long dubious history of Watchtower grifters and just sling mud at people who wised up and left. How are all of these new changes working out for you? What will come next?, birthdays will be allowed? The 1914 doctrine will be scrapped for good? It's almost like these folks make it up as they go along.
@@Angry20SomethingI haven't watched it, no need
I'm an ex-witness and I didn't know about the beginning of the religion. I was taught it was Charles T Russell who was the co-founder and started the religion. All the other things mentioned here are true. JWs are taught to put the organization before even their own family. I have seen families torn apart because of this rule. There is a high number of people suffering from depression, especially women. Women do not have a voice in this religion. The leaders use scare tactics to control members. For example: if you speak or question the teachings or rules of the organization you are an apostate and it's unforgivable sin against God. This was one of their many tactics to frighten members. When I started dropping out, I was harassed and made to feel like I was an unfit mother. I was told I was a bad mother for becoming inactive. When I tried to tell one of the elders what this elder had said, he right away dismissed me, claiming no one from his congregation would say such a thing. I told him he was wrong. He didn't ask for the name and he ended the conversation right then and I never saw him again. The elder stopped comings. At least something good came from that. They stopped harassing me.
That's what religion is.
All religions. It's man made and used to control the masses through fear. An early form of government if you will.
The awesome music at the end really helped me to read all the articles. Thanks a mil, was very thorough, and extremely helpful in finding truth.
Always glad to help expose the Watchtower.
This is a fabulous documentary!! Great work! Would love to see more!
This is one of my favorites!! Here it goes again for the benefit of the newly disassociated!
There should be a part 2 to this video. It's excellent. While not needing to go into the detail of every little scandal or false teaching, it does get the major highlights almost perfectly. Excellent video.
The video would be 3hrs+ if every little scandal or false teaching is exposed! It's soooo much!
great video! I was raised as a JW and this was a great reminder of why i left!!
Very good, as a former pioneer it is so sad that for over 40 years the Watchtower taught that 1799 was the start of the end and how each generation of witnesses kept there eyes on the prize and the prize never came. Billions of people who were very good people wasted their entire life preaching from door to door. I was one of them and hope this will help to stop others in the future.
As an apostate u should realise your lie about 1799, a meaningless year
@@tonybarfridge4369 I believe it was in the 1930`s that they changed the date 1799 and 1874 which was the coming of Christ.
@@djbof If that was an initial understanding, so what? The revealing of truth is progressive and not all at once. That is God's way according to Scripture. In all my studies I never heard of those dates, and 1874 was even before the first Watchtower. It sounds like a year someone might calculate as the "Second Coming" or establishment of God's Kingdom because the Book of Jasher's chronology is 40 years out consistently even if other calculations were correct. However it sounds like 7th Day Adventist prediction. 1914 was the correct date but Christ's return was his kingship in Heaven. He is not coming to earth to rule or give his life again. Signs from that prophecy began in that year until now, being the last generation or short time period before the end.
1914 was calculated way back in the 1870's so why would they change it in the 1930's well after 1914 was established as true according to all the accompanying signs?
@@djbof Whilst reading the book "God's Kingdom rules" of 2014 I found the following info which should prove of interest to sincere people:
As we saw in Chapter 2 of this book, the Bible Students spent decades pointing out that the year 1914 would
be significant in fulfilling Bible prophecy. However, at that
time they believed that Christ’s presence had begun in 1874,
that he had begun to rule in heaven in 1878, and that the
Kingdom would not be fully set up until October 1914. The
harvest would extend from 1874 to 1914 and would culminate in the gathering of the anointed to heaven. Do mistaken ideas such as these cast doubt on whether Jesus was
guiding those faithful ones by means of holy spirit?
Not at all! Think again of our opening illustration.
Would the premature ideas and eager questions of the
tourists cast doubt on the reliability of their guide? Hardly! Similarly, although God’s people sometimes try to work out details of Jehovah’s purpose before it is time for the
holy spirit to guide them to such truths, it is clear that
Jesus is leading them. Thus, faithful ones prove willing to be corrected and humbly adjust their views.-Jas. 4:6.
Most comprehensive hello moment for all Jehovah's Witnesses.
This is a great video ! After 11 years it's still playing, and I watched it entirely.
Thescrewgeneration;
Thank you very much for this great information!!!!!!!!!
I used to be a Jehovah's Witness for 16 years. I left the organization without having this wonderful information. The years I served to the Watch Tower was a total waste of time. Things did not make any sense to me back then.
I went to a Jehovah's Witness convention were they announced that the former JW Franz, part of the government body was expelled from the organization. Also they advised us not to read any publication coming from him or any other source. They said to read and to listen only to the literature coming from the Watch Tower. That really called my attention and I stayed very curious for many years. I wanted to know how this could possibly happened being the true religion according to the JW. I am happy you are providing this information to the public. Happy that, now days people have the opportunity to investigate anything first before they get to be involved in false religion, like the sect of the false Jehova Witnesses.
Thank you!
I was a witness for 36 years and left them 9 years ago. I decided to leave because of some of the same reasons that was brought out in your video. Everybody should view this presentation, especially those contemplating becoming a part of this wicked organization. It's accurate and it's the truth. If this information was presented at a trial against the Watchtower they would be found GUILTY of one of the biggest religious deceptions in modern times!
More wicked then freemasonry. My grandmother is a JW and my dad is a Freemason. Unlike my dad, my grandmother keeps pestering me everyday to go one JW services, and everytime I decline respectfully. JW's and Thier goal to recruit. So bothersome, I have to say!
I don't believe that you were a good member of JW. Bible says that......people will hand you over to tribulation and will kill you, and you will be hated by all the nation on account of my name. Many will be stumbled and will betray one another. (Matt 24:9,12)
Most of my life was like being a slave to the worst kid of scum imaginable, and forced into gross sickness, and wholly disgusting circumstance. I finally broke free in 1981, and had to attend therapy for a number of years to re-adjust.~ That cult destroys people's life.
Otumfour T-part True. Members of one's own household become one's own worst enemies. (Matthew 10:34-36) Like knowing the truth about 9/11, Earth being flat, etc. Even family hate you for it. The truth sets us free. Even from ignorant friends and family.
Otumfour T-part ...not to mention the Truth about Rx Pharmakia Druggery.
Wow. I grew up Witness and always appreciate viewing documentaries about the organization. This is one of the most interesting. Thank you.
Thank you for this information. I was a teenager when my sister who is now a Jehovah witness when pushed me into this horrible so called religion. By the grace of God I left this organization at the age of 16 years old. These people are brain washed. I praise The Lord, JesusChist who set me free from this erroneous religion. I am free to serve The Lord Jesus with The Father God through The Holy Spirit. Yes I believe in The Trinity. Amen 🙏..
Thank you for this video. My father recently passed and my family is having issues dealing with his funeral because of the wife who is a JW. This video pretty much gave me a good idea about her beliefs and her contradictions.
Thanks to this cult I became an Atheist, and Scientist. I also lost all my friends, family and even my house! However, I am stronger and commend the publishing of this and any other material that highlights how shallow and faulty this cult is.
Thank you for sharing.
John 4:1-6)
"Beloved, do NOT believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see if they be from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. By this you know the spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses Jesus Christ came in the flesh is from God, and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of antichrist, which you heard was coming and is in the world already. Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. They are from the world, therefore they speak from the world, and the world listens to them.
WE are from God.
Whoever knows God listens to us; whoever is not from God does not listen to us. By THIS we know the spirit of truth and the spirit of error."
Thanks once more. "Excellent narration" this is why I ask Danmera to help and was glad she did.
pray for my Jehovas witness fam. they refuse to research the truth of corrupt organization. False prophecies.
pray,,,,,no function ..¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡.
I pray. but many are called few are chosen.
I pray for them and all who are being decieved.
The Jehovah's Witness are a hypnotic cult. They give you a piece of shit, and tell you it is fine "Chocolate", - watch them eat it.
Im considering joining
Great collaboration of Danmera and ScrewedGeneration! A very accurate timeline of the history of the Watchtower. Well done.
Excellent video! well done. So good that everything is referenced. You have done the real truth a great service bro!
The only barrier to GETTING the truth is the belief that you already HAVE IT!
good one!
There's some really good photos and explanations made in this video. I love the voice also. A very relaxing video. Thanks for posting.
Just found this channel wow im shocked thankyou somuch for postingthis so important to get this information out
trying to get out of this religion !been in thisreligion for over30 years !
This is by far the best historical video i have ever seen on this subject,, i wish i had this information in 1968,, i did leave in 1985,, after 35 years,, i wish i could have those years back,,
Very well done I especially appreciate how you cataloged your sources sited at the end keep up the good work thank you
This by far the best documentary on the JW org. Especially with its researchable evidence.
This brings back memories. Disfellowshiped at 9. Drivin to the brink of insanity, years of depression&addiction. And still suicidal, lol! Thanks for the memories.
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This was VERY well organized research. Not only is it all true but it did have me laughing out loud from time to time. Thank you so much and may continue to bless you.
Excellent video. It gives a good overall background of this cult without exageration.
Are you a jw? If so it will take you exactly 5 minutes to find out they are a cult. Get a copy of their 1969 kingdom interlinear, which shows how the translated the Greek into English to their nwt, and you will notice in no time how they add take away and don't even transfer what was translated.
Very disturbing to see the Greek read, in the beginning was the word, the word was toward the God, the word was God. Yet instead of copying it word for word, they put the word was a god.
Do they realize what they did? They created another god, when there is only one God, and they deny Jesus as God.
All you have to do is do 5 minutes of research to notice how false and corrupt this false religion is.
***** Dear Sards: No other religion lets it's members die because of their warped interpretations of the scriptures dealing with blood. The WTS has over 100+ years of false prophecies, they've changed the meaning of the phrase "this generation" over 10 times (desperately trying to get out of a corner they painted themselves into decades ago) and the founder, Charles Russell, believed and promoted ideas and beliefs that would get you disfellowshipped today (pyramidology for one).
Stephanie Hill Are Jehovah’s Witnesses a sect or a cult?
Some define sect to mean a group that has broken away from an established religion. Others apply the term to a group that follows a particular human leader or teacher. The term is usually used in a derogatory way. Jehovah’s Witnesses are not an offshoot of some church but include persons from all walks of life and from many religious backgrounds. They do not look to any human, but rather to Jesus Christ, as their leader.
A cult is a religion that is said to be unorthodox or that emphasizes devotion according to prescribed ritual. Many cults follow a living human leader, and often their adherents live in groups apart from the rest of society. The standard for what is orthodox, however, should be God’s Word, and Jehovah’s Witnesses strictly adhere to the Bible. Their worship is a way of life, not a ritual devotion. They neither follow a human nor isolate themselves from the rest of society. They live and work in the midst of other people.
shihtzufizzers they do separate themselves from society n label it worldly n they only believe teachings n words from the watchtower tract society they cant even research there own religion if they disagree with any teaching they will be shunned from their family n friends unless they accept the jw religion an way of life.....what is that cult???? many former witness have videos documentrys confessing n exposing their strict n contradicting methods n teachings only blind and arrogant people will deny the truth so many families are broken n torn because of this religion its sad... I am a living testimony of this
funny, I for over 20 years research many religions. and found JW to be the only one that follows the bible the best they can. If they disagree with a teaching they are told to be patient. wait on God to help you understand. they are not shunned. if ONE CHOOSES to think they can understand something without relying on God, not the Watchtower, then that is THEIR choice. they choose there path. I was raised a JW and left. came back so I am a living testimony on years and years of research. all these idiotic documentaries are angry people who are just stomping there little feet. If anyone was to want to find out about any faith ask someone in that faith, not someone who is angry at that faith. Gosh anyone should no that. all I see is more and more proof that we have the truth. even by the angry comments made about JW. the ways and actions of apostates is laid out in the bible, and let me tell you, they fit it to the tee. so all they do just proves it more to me. as for shunning, my family,and JW friends were always there for me. I was never shunned. that is more propaganda by angry x-JW.s only YOU can disfellowship yourself for not be repentant. I have a friend who as disfellowship due to adultry. she went to the elders and said she could no longer live two lifes. she disfellowshiped herself. NEVER has anyone been disfellowshiped involuntarily. I hate the spread of lies and stretch stories. I am living proof of what is true and not. I was not a JW for over 20yrs and studied all faiths, including Wicca, yep, that one too. without being told not to do it on my own. I also know that Satan will do what ever it takes to make you leave God and put info out there to do so. You have to be smart about what you do. If u look for fault in something, you will find it. nothing looks good under a microscope.
Very well done! Youve gained a sub.
Keep speaking the TRUTH and shining the ONLY "Light" there is... CHRIST JESUS!!!
When I was young there was this child that was a year older then me but was held back in class twice. When I left elementary school I asked him why he did not learn better so he would have left school to for the next level of education.
It was 1973. He didn't bother because the end was nigh.
Another victim of religion.
Another victim of _false_ religion.
@@FormerDragonette No, another victim of religion.
I have seen no religion where there are no victims.
Your religion, Christianity no doubt, is filled with guilt. You are threatened with hell and a heaven is promised when you do exactly what your preacher tells you.
This is an excellent factual video filled with TRUTH!
Absolutely @Sonia4Him.. nothing but the truth but hard for some to believe. Where you a Jehovah's witness? If you don't mind me asking.
This is one of the best out of many video I have seen. Gee I would have like knowing about this cult 40 years ago. What a evil, evil, Organization! How a mind of a human can be hypnotize and hard to remove the spell.
Did you use the Puppet Tool in After Effects to do that nifty facial animation? That was great stuff! And this is FAR more accurate than the JW's doctored version of their history!
This video is great. Thanks for the scans.
I disassociated myself when I was 33 after being brought up a Jehovahs witness.
I was abused by my brother from the age of 4 -9 it was all covered up of course.
In my congregation a mother was arrested for having a sexual relationship with her son, he admitted to abusing his sister.
Another boy was abused by his uncle.
An ex girl friend told me her brother sexualy abused her.
There were others I found out about from other congregations, one guy who consentialy had a sexual relationship with two of his sisters hung himself....
It is a rotten religion of small minded, petty fantasists who love to judge others.
Arrogant and dangerous, preaching should be banned as emotional abuse.
The religion with the lowest IQ.
Sounds like you went to the Kingdom Hell.
Honestly i feel like they use dark occultism to make room for the spirit of lust
Thank you for your excellent work here! Nice compilation😊
*PROOF THAT THE WATCHTOWER DOES NOT WANT YOU TO THINK FOR YOURSELF!*
*Watchtower, January 15, 1983 p. 27:*
Yet there are some who point out that the organization has had to make adjustments before, and so they argue: 'This shows that we have to make up our own mind on what to believe.' *This is independent thinking*. Why is it so *dangerous*? Such thinking is an evidence of pride. And the Bible says: 'Pride is before a crash, and a haughty spirit before stumbling.' (Proverbs 16:18) If we get to thinking that we know better than the organization, we should ask ourselves: 'Where did we learn Bible truth in the first place? Would we know the way of the truth if it had not been for guidance from the organization? Really, can we get along without the direction of God's organization?' No, we cannot!.. *Fight against independent thinking."*
*The Watchtower, September 1, 1962, p. 524:*
"The student must express himself as he understands the truth. (Gal. 6:6) *He cannot have independent thinking."*
*The Watchtower, September 15, 1989, p. 23, 13*
"In the world, there is a tendency to reject leadership. As one lecturer said: "The rising education level has improved the talent pool such that followers have become so critical that they are almost impossible to lead." But *a spirit of independent thinking does not prevail* in God's organization, and we have sound reasons for *confidence in the men taking the lead among us."*
*Watchtower, Jan. 15, 1983 p. 22:*
*"Avoid independent thinking...questioning the counsel that is provided by God's visible organization."*
it looks like God is the one who tells us to be careful about independent thinking. not Watchtower. in fact you even put the scripture there that shows it is from Gods word. WE are imperfect, so how could we even begin to think we know better than God? in fact, the bible does tells us that we can not even guide our own foot steps. We need God to direct us. Independent thinking? well I can think for my self. God did give us a brain to figure things out. but we must be careful when it comes to spiritual matters. Satan is tricky and will do everything he can to guide us wrong. like he did to Eve, he told her she did not need God. He encouraged independent thinking. So really, do you want to follow Satan way or Gods way? it is a simple answer to this question. one word. so what is it?
shihtzufizzers So God gave us free will, but independent thinking is bad, right? Gotcha' :)
LOL. Good one Taylor. Only the Governing Body can think independently. We know that they're not getting there directions from God. The Watchtower has a 100% accuracy level when it comes to prophecy. The only problem is they were 100% accurately WRONG EVERY time!
Dan P To quote Raymond Franz, who spent 9 of his 60 years as a Witness in service of the Governing Body......the higher ups would tell them to decide on what was going to go to print, because once it was printed, it was the Truth. He said they spent more time arguing about internal doctrine than actually analyzing and interpreting the scriptures, and there were constant disagreements and fights. Doesn't sound like a pipeline from Jehovah to me.
Taylor Lords
To quote an old Hymn,
Yesterday, today forever, Jesus is the same.
All may change, but Jesus never. Glory to his name!
The Watchtower changes doctrine like we change undergarments!
Can I get this in DVD? Where would I go to purchase? I really enjoy these videos I left the organization four years ago. Best decision of my life and only now realizing how horrible they really are. Unfortunately my parents are still in the organization and I would love to send these as DVD since I know they wouldn't watch it if I just sent a link to UA-cam.
Wow! Just wow! My prayers for all the XJW’s to find peace.
I did the same research in 2005, but in those days there was not UA-cam by which to disseminate it. Thank you for posting this.
Excellent video. Congratulations !!
I sent enjoyed this video. So informative. I didn't see any mention of Albert Pikes, did I miss it or is there a connection?
I wish I could have a shot at editing this video. The sound is so badly cut in, you either can't hear what's being said or you're distracted by poorly used sound effects and have to rewind. Would have been a great history lesson otherwise.
Excellent job!! One stop shop with all information that caused me to wake up!
Thanks for the JW eye opening history of Wt leaders and their errors. Their blaming their followers for 1975 error is despicable to say the least! Nice library, by the way~
I read the books (circa 1966-1981) "Then is finished, the mystery of God" and "Paradise", and a bunch of other ones, usually in one group or another, as a "forced guest" in their homes, (that I had absolutely nothing to do with). - These books did not make any real or substantial arguments, but were a collection of assumptions, and allegorical references, in the manner of a "Slippery-Slope", - basing one factually erroneous assertion upon another one. Erroneous claims were continuously demanded. ~ All of their books excelled at "stacking up" a series of wrongful and idiotic statements in the summary of a pack of outlandish, bohemian, and totally weird claims, ~ all stated as fact!
Home I appreciate your work. Can you tell me how you animated those still photographs ?
Thank you! Awesome job! Very well done.God Bless you!
Amazing video, thanks for all the hard work put into it.
I can't believe I wasted 30 years of my life on this false religion. I tried to convince my family this was the truth but thankfully nobody believed me. I wish I had looked into it deeper rather than believe my study tutor.
I use to study something in the back of my mind told me to do research. When I did I was shocked and I tried to tell my aunt and uncle who have been in it since the 70s. The crazy thing is my mom knew about the truth for years. She was never a witness but she studied she saw through it all my mom is smart. I told her about the history she was shocked about some of the information. Maybe one day my aunt and uncle will wake up one day im so happy I never joined.
Same
I studied many sites that explain the history, including today's "Bible students" websites.
For the books and magazines, many I got from ex-JWs and some from ebay.
Lots of the proof of the actual history can be found in those old publications, including books written by the Bible students themselves in those times, like "Faith on the march" by McMillan.
Thank you for the insight within this video. As an ex JW I see things the right way now. They tried to brainwash me into believing their beliefs. I was there for only 1/2 of 2017. Most of their beliefs are out there. They made me quit college and that really upset me, so I am renrolling. *New Sub*
I just came out of this cult through being disobedient and doing my own research. How pitiful is that! I've been a flat earth researcher since 2015, then along came tartaria, mud floods, free energy research. And in the last 3 weeks, I put it all together by realizing we are in Satan's little system and the millennial rain is already passed. This makes so much sense and answers so many questions. I'm so anxious to move forward, especially seeing so many other people have come to this understanding. Thanks so much for your research!
Very well done you guys - thank you for sharing this!
Excellent presentation. Thanks for sharing.
J.W's are insane I used to be a Mormon that was bad enough but these guy bring it to a whole new level omg!!!!!!
Fascinating video of Truth explaining the history from Russell till now thank you
A big difference between the Bible Students, started by Russell, and the Jehovah's Witnesses, started by Rutherford, is that Russell encouraged personal Bible study and for people to prove to doctrines to themselves. Bible Students are allowed to have different view points and are allowed to disagree with each other on things. JWs are forced to accept doctrines from a central head quarters and have no freedom of thought.
I never said anything about either one supporting killing.
***** Could you please site your sources where you are getting these ideas? The Bible Students do not support violence of any kind.
***** I don't see how Galileo, Hitler, and the Pope are related to the Bible Students.
The claims you are making are absolutely ludicrous. The Bible Students are 100% against violence. Most of us would rather go to prison than fight in wars. The people you seem to be accusing are not Bible Students.
***** The Bible Students I am referring to still follow Russel's teaching to study the Bible and prove things to our self, but we do not agree with Rutherfords ideas. This is why many left the Watchtower when Rutherford took over. Some stayed and became JWs, others left and became the LHMM, and others kept the name Bible Student and followed the example that Russel set. If you read the six volumes of Studies in the Scriptures, you will see what real Bible Students believe.
***** We tell them that we are non-denominational Christians. We have no governing body. Each ecclessia is independent.
Yes, we do give out tracts and magazines world wide for free. The Dawn publication house in Chicago prints and sends out massive amounts of tracts around North America. Most of these get translated and sent to printers in many different countries around the world. The Associated Bible Students of Central Ohio (ABSCO) send out a bi-monthly magazine for free to whoever subscribes to it, as well as a digital version for emails.
There are many websites run by individuals or ecclessias. The Chicago Bible Students have one, ABSCO has one, and there are many more.
List of some:
www.chicagobible.org/
www.biblestudents.com/
www.agsconsulting.com/
www.ctrussell.us/
www.biblestudentarchives.com/
And there are many more, even in different languages and countries.
This difference between JWs and Bible Students, as I have been told by ex-JWs, is that you are told what you can and cannot read by your governing body. I have been told that you have been forbidden to read the original six volumes of Studies in the Scriptures, by C.T. Russel. These books were the foundation of the original Bible Students. You have been forbidden to research your own organization's history beyond the material that they have given to you. When you are baptized, you are baptized into your organization instead of into Christ. Most Bible Students still have hope for a heavenly prize, while the JWs believe that the door to the high calling is closed. We are allowed to explore our own ideas. We are allowed to question things. If a JW questions what your governing body tells you, he will be excommunicated.
There are some big differences between us. Please correct me if I am wrong about anything.
thank you for this info .very well put together. i can say this after 50 years in this organisation. i now have found rest in jesus christ .
+John freeman Jesus Christ is Lord.MARANATHA
John freeman LoL 😂 Joey 50 years please. Ha the hell ha ha. You ain’t ever know the truth. If can’t figure it out In fifty years , we’ll by felicha. 😂
@@jasonpigue6478 Seems like he found the truth.
John Freeman,50 years but 10% truth about name Jesus christ. Research how this name is manmade without scriptural proof by RCC council of Nicea 1& 2.
Proverbs 30:4 Father and the son got names.
What RCC handed over is false.
Informative and mostly well done, but in my opinion the little sound clips added to effect a loony "exclamation point" took away from the credibility of this otherwise well done piece.
yougooddog Well you to in this day have add these to keep people watching this
Do not let the sound affect distract you but watch and learn to teach others about JW
They do detract.... agreed
But like you I saw this as educational
Stephen Hentkowski the sound effects were fucking terrible. The worst is that baby and please get rid of that baby
The sound effects were way too loud...you could barely hear her over them..
That baby crying almost made me turn the video off.
Great historical video of JW. Many people don't know how it began.
Nicely done. I have two sisters in this cult, who haven’t spoken to me in decades.
@Initwithlove •
I seen your comment an wondered if you would look up some Bible Scriptures from any Bible of your choosing ?
Exodus 6: 3 and Psalms 83:18
Then if you decide after reading those you would look just a few more ?
And again from any Bible of your choosing !
Whew! A tremendous amount of work went into this video. Thank you. Is there a place where one can go to examine the writings themselves. Perhaps to make copies as well. I could not find any of the older failed prophecy writings on the online library of JW.org itself.
Why take a name of "TheScrewedGeneration?" It seems you are doing more to create a "FreedGeneration." Or does it refer to those in bondage within the JW organization itself? Just wondering. Grace, peace and love.
There are some scans available on the internet if you desire to check them out:
www.strictlygenteel.co.uk/
www.a2z.org/wtarchive/archive.htm#Russell
The Screwed Generation is dedicated to those who were screwed by the cult when they were informed that they would not die before Armageddon hits. This generation [of 1914] will not pass away!
Curtis, this poster is mental. No there isn't an official place to examine any of this because it's a false interpretation. The JW constantly maintain and weed out many immoral practices. There followers used to be allowed to smoke early in the days and then they examined a scripture "The body is your temple..." and took a stand against it. The poster of this video will argue that they change their minds about that but the light shows itself with time and all they do is try to be the best they can. I was one, i know for a fact their intentions are the utmost positive ones. I've never been happier in my life. I left the "little flock" due to fornication and decided to live in this perverse world and it's all crap. I'd rather be with the friends again but it's a hard and embarrassing road back. I'm always encouraged by my family and some friends. They are great people just trying to do good. The money the organization makes is not spent personally by any of the members what so ever. It's to build and build and build local "congregations" throughout the entire world. It's the only religion to gain and gain and gain more followers every year. You can visit the headquarters in Brooklyn NY and ask to tour the place. You'll immediately feel welcomed, respected, treated completely different than anywhere you've ever been on earth. Trust me, I've been there. I've eaten from the table of good and evil and I recommend everyone take a free bible lesson and adapt the way these people live. It's healthy, it's moral, it's beautiful.
Eric4director- Are you now outside the Watchtower society? Have you discontinued studying Holy Scripture. If you have, I would encourage you to resume. As you study the Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit will open your eyes and heart and understanding in ways that would surprise you.
I myself, after witnessing to another, accepted an invitation to study the Bible. After scrutinizing what the Watchtower Society says, I have found that that there are some seriously false doctrines. One doctrine may be more politically motivated while another is more manipulative. Many doctrines are in agreement with mainstream Christianity.
I don't know anything about how the Watchtower spends the money it takes in. I have heard recently that it has been broken into three corporations instead of the one. That's about it for Watchtower Society finances.
That being said, I do not doubt the sincerity of the membership nor do I doubt their love of God. I do have serious about the leadership.
I will leave you with this one thought: There are many people outside of the Jehovah's Witnesses who live moral, healthy and beautiful lives.
Eric4director
hey look it this way look at the bethelite video hell tell you whats going on
I grew up JW I can't believe how stupid my parents were.
Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves! Thanks for the video! God Bless!
Nice video. Important info. Individual witnesses believe with their whole hearts that they have the truth and need to share it. Most are very sincere. You can go to a Kingdom Hall nearly anywhere in the world and feel like you are part of a family and they teach the same things everywhere. I don't know of any other organization that has something like that, to that extent. It makes you feel lost when you leave. And there is no easy way to leave. I don't like being around angry or resentful or scornful people and I don't want to join another church. There is plenty to appreciate from being a witness, including not having a smoking or drug habit, learning how to study, etc. I think they are right about some things too. The thing I don't miss though is being afraid of Armageddon, Tribulation and coming persecution. And being told that there will be plenty of time to develop talents in the coming "New System". I think we are just donkeys being teased along with that carrot.
You are right about the carrot, their new light and paradise earth is the carrot.
Thanks for uploading this. I never knew that the early history of the JW's was connected to Seventh Day Adventist teachings. Are you familiar with Ellen G. White's book, "The Great Controversy"? It is a very thorough review of SDA doctrines.
The SFX are too loud. Baby crying was louder than the speaker for far too long
I honestly didn't expect to watch the whole video. Nicely done.
It's like scientology but with the bible
THEY. US. JESUS. CHRIST. AS. A SMOKESCREEN. 2. COMMINT. SEXUAL. ASSULT. ON CHILDREN. & YOUNG. WOMEN
@@mariejordan2025 along with every other religion
@@mariejordan2025 and non religious ppl too
The bible is a trash book
Scientology has a bible, I think it's called Green Eggs and Ham?
I dont always read false prophecies
But when I do its in the watchtower
Stay thirsty my friends
Larry Charms lol
Lmao!
Going to a kingdom hall? Please hold your little childrens hands. Do not let them go to a bathroom, or water fountain by themselves.
THANK YOU FOR PUBLISHING THIS FINE WORK.
The need for religion will never disappear in human society. There will always be a significant percentage of people in society that are incapable of demonstrating self regulation, and rational thought. Those people who require validation and a sense of purpose from a ruling organization, are enslaved by their own self-serving bias and determination to connect with an authority figure. I do not feel sorry for adults who choose this type of lifestyle, but I do feel sympathy for their children.
I have had a JW couple at my door giving me Watchtower leaflets and asking me to read passages for them to return and talk about. I have been doing lots of research and I am so ready for them. I don't wish to verbally or mentally slaughter them in any way, I am a kind person and wouldn't do that, but I will be so interested in their side-stepping and evasive answering techniques. It's better than afternoon TV for this OAP and keeps the mind sharp. I have studied the Bible for many years and have ended up becoming a Humanist who would like to think I try as much as I can to be as good, kind and forgiving as I can be. It's not always easy because I'm human but I could not follow this man-made (therefore flawed) money-making, misery-inducing organisation.
During Jesus time here on Earth, like you, the Jews think the same way. The "Jews" who thinks the same way like you disregarded Jesus.
Anyway, the end will justify the means. The Kingdom of God here on Earth will rejoice those
who believe the Earth will be Paradise soon and Jesus the son of God will be the King of all Kings
User "afterraincomessun"
You do not allow for replies on your comments. If you continue writing comments but blocking replies, I will have to delete your comments.
I agree on the flag, but it should be according to conscience, not imposed by a group of men.
As for my "double standards" so called.
The Watchtower has wrong teachings to begin with and when they change them, it's still wrong teachings and often to camouflage lies and false prophecies. For instance:
1) The invisible return of Christ was taught as being 1874, then 1914. Both false dates, so I expose it.
Other example:
2) The generation of Matt 24:34 was changed so many times and all times were false teachings. The final one is the governing body taking sole power.
The Watchtower doesn't really teach about Christ. Christ is more of a side step to them. They really glorify the organization (the Watchtower) and elevate themselves to Christhood. The governing body are liars inserting themselves into the Bible as the "anointed". They were NEVER chosen by Christ in 1919. This is all an invention from a bunch of self glorifiers. The Bible speaks of coming to Christ, not to an organization. Read the NWT along WITH an other version and when you see a difference, look it up in an interlinear Greek-English version. Study to show yourself approved (the Bible, not the Watchtower)
hello I need proof that the organization for bided its members to vaccinate in 1930s, can you please send me the copy of the watch tower magazine of that time?
GEORGE PIRVELI Try watching the video, the info can be found @ 34:52 including cited references and scans.
I don't understand why people are so negative about people who are kind towards one another.
Why not try looking into it in a positive perspective for once? If you really compare them from all other religions, they don't try to gain any monetary benefit of any sort. I don't think you'd find any organisation that is just as them.
Try to understand it for yourself. I think all the questions can be answered in the website.
www.jw.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses/faq/changed-bible-beliefs/
www.jw.org/en/publications/books/jehovahs-will/who-are-jehovahs-witnesses/
Joseph Moon No money benefit of any sort?. Their holdings in Brooklyn alone total over $500,000,000..The subtle way they ask for JW's to leave bequeaths, trusts, wills etc to the Watchtower society..I laughed at the latest Watchtower (June 2, 2014) "God's view on smoking". When they have been caught out taking profits from the tobacco industry, via a trust willed to the Watchtower @ Bible Tract Society..Many people are kind toward each other without joining fraudulent organisations. Point out proofs of their hypocrisy, JW's aint so friendly. One local elder was adamant that the United Nations is the Beast of Revelation, slowly gaining in power until they can turn on world religion-in particular arresting and putting to death JW's..I pointed out that the JW's joined the UN as an NGO back in the '90's. When rank-and-file Witnesses found out, the WTBTS first denied it, then when cornered with proof, admitted it but only to 'join the UN library'..They basically admitted that the research for their articles comes from the same organization that is planning to destroy them!. Which brings their false prophecy that Jesus came 'invisibly' in 1914..Their date springs from the 2nd fall of Jerusalem. Only the Witnesses claim Jerusalem fell on X date, when all other historians agree on the status quo date..Where do the JW's get their erroneous history dates from? They won't tell you as they make claims, without providing references as to what fact they base their claims on..your jw.org is the only site Witnesses are allowed on anyway!. It's because the JW leadership knows that their cult can't stand simple research and fact-checking..hence their instruction to their congregation to avoid 'wicked' and 'worldly' sites..Doesn't matter that their whole lives are based on deceit and false Christianity, as long as they are "kind to one another"..eh?. Do your elders know you are on here posting crap in their defence?..
Jason Mckenzie
lol Show proof. Anyone can say anything. Provide links and references otherwise you're just a liar like everyone else on the internet.
Excellent video. Super professional.
excellent , excellent, video.
Very detailed and good information...thanks! I just hate to see so many CULTS claiming to be "Christians." A good many were formed in the 1800's...SDA's, JW's...maybe Mormonism. I have decided to be a "non-denominational" believer and follower of Jesus Christ. I was raised in the Methodist Church, but found out that it has ties to Roman Catholicism...ugh. I liked a few of these JW teachings...like NO VACCINES (and I won't name the other things because I might be called unpatriotic...and I'm not!) One of the most ABSURD things they taught...was about dark-skinned people being turned white! How racist can you get???
stopping at 1:41 the baby crying over the narrator was to annoying to deal with sorry.
I came here to say this. Who thought that was good idea??? It’s awful.
And here again!!!! A Classic! One of my favorites!!!
What a pity that there are some people that have been so easily duped into following a cult such as this!
SolarAngel Waldeck do not deceive yourself and try to know those who are determined to do the will of God almighty today on earth. Be wise
Do not bother talking to them, they are usually so hypnotized and stymied, they cannot accept reason or fact. It is better to simply separate yourself from them. They will do things that boggle the mind in preposterous asinine and backward acts of perversion and malfeasance.
SolarAngel Waldeck Yeah just like Acts 28:22
Arthur Cabral Art please accept Galatians 4:14
Please accept that the pedophile paradise cult is a grotesque abomination at its secret core, and reading a line or a verse anywhere changes nothing about that.
Maybe the manuscript could be availabe in the description, so others could make subtitles and/or translated versions. I think this is a very important and unique video!
Very good idea,
God damn it I wanna stay brown!
Yes! God created all races because he loves variety. Russell was insane!
TheScrewedGeneration If Russell was insane, he will preached hellfire, trinity and extermination of the earth like the most old teaching and recent teachings of so many religion. Yet, Russell DID NOT SUPPORT such thing. Was he really insane or was he is shows courage to SEPARATE his way among the rest? Biblical thought -Matthew 7:13,14. Life and death was involved. Make a wise choice.
TheScrewedGeneration why do you hate jw
daniel martinez they are responsible for thousands of deaths. and have turned a blind eye to child sexual abuse...that's why I would hate them.
Grace Mary
exploitative
Like a lot of others, I was raised as a JW. Now I'm 48 and I just realized recently that my mental illness is a result of how I was raised. My mom and dad were great, but my mom has been a JW since I was a kid. Now she has dementia so my stepdad asked that if anything happens to him if I would continue her in her faith. At the time I said yes, but now I am a Muslim and that's not happening.
Huge, multi-billion-dollar, money-making organization - I'd say YES