What an excellent interviewer you are Morgan! And you “ get it” when it comes to JW culture! I was in for 36 years and when I left I lost my marriage, children, home and “ friends “ due to shunning. All because I saw through the doctrine/ policies and didn’t believe anymore!
I was in the JW cult until 17; borned in. Higher education was not encouraged since Armageddon was around the corner. I still went to school; finished dentistry and never looked back.
Great video, a loving God is not suposed to fear us . In most cults or religions, the leaders just want power and money. Thank you for sharing , just be happy and enjoy life !
More and more of us are leaving this cult with unfortunately the same experience. In five years more than one million Jehovah's Witnesses have left this cult, which is why today, EXJW activism has become the most active, numerous, and dynamic “religious” dissent in the world. The more the years pass, the more this cult will become absurd. The "elastic" generation already proves it and this is only the beginning.
@@myspiritualife The Watchtower's plans are not based on an imminent "end". All financial and real estate projects of the Watchtower are based on the long term, unlike doctrines that are based exclusively on the short term. These two contradictory parameters increase the cognitive dissonance of followers. There is no plan B for JWs, only two alternatives. 1) the "end" of this world. 2) the end of this cult. To artificially prolong the eminence of the "end", all JWs were forced to swallow a small "blue pill" (elastic generation). Since then, "Watchtorian" literature has put it into their heads that they will soon see the attack of the special forces. This fantasy of persecution becomes almost palpable for the most indoctrinated. Several illustrations of their propaganda show JWs hiding in cellars or in the woods in order to escape the special forces. This cult is going crazy. We are in full fantasy. This radicalism is specific to sects, it is even by this that we recognize them. Soon the little blue pill will no longer work, this "elastic generation" which must not pass (like all the others) will pass (like all the others). This sick organism will be more and more fascinating to observe. The downfall of this theocratic regime is before us.
@@myspiritualife interesting question ! They’ve tripped-down over the past few years on rules such as shunning. Its time to pull out some “New-Light”. Unless they change, more people will discover they are brave enough to leave.
You can leave/disassociate with us at anytime. Why were not a cult. A cult you are held almost againt your will. I was raised as a witness since birth. I left for awhile like the prodigal son because I wanted to live according to my flesh. But I returned because of my personal relationship with our Creator.
Also including the strange things that Mormons and JWs can’t do. I heard that JWs don’t celebrate anything but weddings (no birthdays, etc), and Mormons don’t drink coffee or tea.
Wonderful video .... hard to believe wt is so crazy! It is so true and happened to me also. I wasted 2o years of my life and spoiled a lot of my childrens lives. Keep researching and congratulations on your real life!
Someone else talked about being called "publishers" in a video. It is hidden right in plain sight, the witnesses are not part of a religion, it's a real-estate/book publishing company/cult.
@@courtneycox5674 very good for you. That said, I'm assuming you live your life, or, are being led by information you get directly from Jesus and his father. Once again, good for you, me personally, never got that first hand information, so I decided, maybe it ain't so.
When I quit my study with them about 14 years ago they were going on about the generation teaching a lot. I predicted they would change it since it was clearly going to be a problem for them. Took them longer then I imagined xD
I was a convert, I was in for five years. The field service is addictive, it is like workaholism. I was a bit workaholic as well. I remember saying at work that work time beats staying at home. Everything fell apart for me quite suddenly. I witnessed the handling of a CSE case (the perpetrator was promoted to a ministerial servant) and the victim killed himself. I thought this was only not right, but me being silent about it would make me complicit. Speaking out would make me an outcast. At the same time I was reading the Bible through and I came to Joshuah's long day (Joshua 10:13). I still do not believe in it. How am I going to teach the Bible when I do not believe in it myself. Then JWs watched a video "The Incredible Discovery of Noah's Ark" and I could not believe in it, but they did, so I thought that the JWs were gullible. I was stumbled in a very massive way.
I agree you should leave if you don't agree with the beliefs and want to live differently. But don't deny that all the laws and regulations parallel naturally with peace, love and justice. That it doesn't lead to a happy healthy life.
I don't know of any other "religion" that has made so many false promises and harbored so many false hopes as the Watchtower (led by 8 Americans in the woods Warwick).
@@courtneycox5674 I am relieved to have left this fundamentalist cult, I would no longer need to explain the absurd “double generation” which is increasingly becoming a stumbling block for honest Jehovah's Witnesses. By the fault of the passage of time Jehovah's Witnesses have been forced to swallow this unbiblical “double generation” which puts reason and common sense to shame. This totally artificial reinterpretation has become so convoluted that it has become today for all Jehovah's Witnesses much more difficult to explain in preaching. So complicated that today, unlike yesterday, this prophecy is no longer even put forward in preaching. Where have these so-called lights gone that is supposed to make prophecies clearer over time? For decades the Watchtower has claimed to receive its lights directly from the Holy Spirit of God and yet over time all of the various “divine lights” that enlightened this “generation” has been shown to be more false than the others. The passage of time reveals the excessive pride of this cult which, instead of humbly recognizing its inability to understand this “generation”, prefers to persist in its false interpretations, going so far as to artificially distort the words of Jesus, making them less understandable. Stubbornness in error to the point of absurdity is a characteristic of proud humans. Proverbs 16:18 After pride comes a fall. That's it, it's over, the generation of 1914 no longer exists. There are no more Jehovah's Witnesses since 2008. Today there are only Watchtower witnesses to teach this “Watchtorian” aberration. That's it, it's over, this “elastic” generation no longer deceives anyone, except those who want at all costs to prolong the generation of 1914 which no longer exists. The blindness of the followers to follow the men pushed them to agree to distort the words of Jesus to artificially maintain afloat the generation of 1914 which does not exist anymore. The passing years will only demonstrate the inflexible vanity of this cult. It reminds me of Mr. Rutherford who had the house of princes built to welcome the patriarchs of old and who said to all those who laughed, we will see who laughs last. Finally, the last to laugh were the same ones from the first hour. The passage of time is a powerful revealer. That's it, it's over, despite everything some JW will go so far as to lose all dignity by clinging to the slightest news that could still give them a semblance of hope, but that's it... it's over.
I always felt like an idiot out in service. I was mortified that I might run into someone I knew. I was in for 4 years as a young adult. My motivation was fear that my children would die a horrible death at armageddon.
@@courtneycox5674 I wasn’t born in so I had a very broad exposure to different ideas. We were brought up to live and let live. I loved studying Bible history and it seemed to make sense. I couldn’t reconcile the idea that my personal choices affected the congregation as a “body”. Our particular congregation was liberal in the sense that people dressed fashionably and wore interesting, hats, shirts or socks which were fun. My sisters congregation criticized anything that expressed individuality or any artistic fashion was to be avoided. These were small irritations. The real hurt was when my nephew did some dumb teenage stunt and he was made an example of, the poor kid thought he was going to get disfellowshipped (he was brought up in the religion) and he came close to committing suicide. My sister was expected to disown her child ! If this is considered a “loving arrangement” then it’s sick. Tell me this doesn’t take place way too often. Going door-to-door was mandatory. I felt it should be voluntary, from the heart. I was extremely shy. I don’t believe it’s scriptural. Women not being “allowed” to teach and lead is absolutely ridiculous. Ruth was a judge for Pete’s sake. If the gospels of Paul are even representative of what he preached then he was a chauvinist and had no respect for the abilities and wisdom of women. The “governing body” goes so far beyond what is written that it is astonishing. They are no more “gods channel” than the pope is. There is no joy in this religion. People put their lives on hold because a very narrow minded leadership makes the rules. Even Jobs children celebrated their birthdays. The religion started with good intentions and grew to the point where it has to be run like a business to prosper. I feel that the altruism that first attracted me has been replaced by imposters. I apologize if I’ve offended you. It was very painful for me to leave these hopes and beliefs. I’m trying to rebuild a relationship with god that is more spiritually intimate and less discipline oriented. ✌️
So there are those that would say that if a church is abundant in welcoming a new person and showing them love, the person would respond by saying "I know this is a false church because they're using love bombing which is a cult tactic." Then there are other churches that are not abundant in welcoming new people and respond to new people with indifference. There are those that would say "I know this is a false church because Jesus taught you know his disciples by the love they show and this church didn't show me love, so they're not followers of Jesus." So here's the question: if welcoming new people is wrong because that's love bombing and a cult tactic, and not welcoming new people is wrong because that's not showing love to people as Jesus commanded, then what is the correct way to treat new people who show up to a church?
@@glennkelley6096 When is it ever genuine? If I go to a church of any kind for the first time, and the people start welcoming me, do those people genuine feel love for me? A total stranger they had no knowledge of 5 minutes previously? Is there any church out there where the individuals in the church have the capability to feel genuine love in their hearts for a first time visitor?
@@anniesavedbygrace I've been to numerous churches from Presbyterian to Pentecostal to Mormon to Baptist and Jehovah's Witness. All of these groups, I stopped attending after a while. The response was largely the same as when I stopped attending Jehovah's Witnesses. There might be a follow up phone call or two, but after that I never heard from them again. In fact, the one I heard from the least was a Baptist church. No one ever reached out to me or gave me any attention once I left, other than accidentally running into people in public years later. Why isn't it love bombing then? If you say I will know once I left, then apparently the Baptists were the most love bombing of any church I've been to.
All that true religion and one true God stuff came out of the Inquisition. Before Christianity we did not fight people for their traditional spiritual practice.
@@courtneycox5674 Isis Ra El Israel is the name of ancient deities. Before the Roman Catholic there were no pagans which only means peasants or villagers. Rome killed Christians than killed a lot more ancients and declared themselves God's only representatives. You still use the bible and doctrines the Romans invented so don't try to distance yourself. I feel sorry for you with your head in the sand afraid to study your own history.
@My Spiritual Life You all have chosen to ignore the fact that you were created by a holy and clean spirit and decide to follow flesh. And in turn you turn away from the opportunity to life forever the way God intended.
Cult? mejs.audio-player 00:00 One of Jehovah’s Witnesses teaching a literacy class to a group of people. Are Jehovah’s Witnesses a Cult? No, Jehovah’s Witnesses are not a cult. Rather, we are Christians who do our best to follow the example set by Jesus Christ and to live by his teachings. What is a cult? The term “cult” means different things to different people. However, consider two common perceptions regarding cults and why those perceptions don’t apply to us. Some think of a cult as being a new or unorthodox religion. Jehovah’s Witnesses have not invented a new religion. On the contrary, we pattern our worship after that of the first-century Christians, whose example and teachings were recorded in the Bible. (2 Timothy 3:16, 17) We believe that the Holy Scriptures should be the authority on what is orthodox in matters of worship. Some think of a cult as being a dangerous religious sect with a human leader. Jehovah’s Witnesses do not look to any human as their leader. Rather, we adhere to the standard that Jesus set for his followers when he stated: “Your Leader is one, the Christ.”-Matthew 23:10. Far from being a dangerous cult, Jehovah’s Witnesses practice a religion that benefits themselves and others in the community. For example, our ministry has helped many people to overcome harmful addictions, such as the abuse of drugs and alcohol. In addition, we conduct literacy classes around the world, helping thousands learn to read and write. And we are actively involved in disaster relief. We work hard to have a positive impact on others, just as Jesus commanded his followers to do.-Matthew 5:13-16.
Helping people with drugs is not evidence of something not being a cult. Doing service around the world is also not evidence that some group is not a cult. I think that you are thinking that cults only can do bad. But that's not the case. Cult is just a group of people controlled by a leader or group of leaders. I agree that the Jehovah's witnesses are doing a lot of good in the world. I don't agree that their theology is correct. And I do think that they fall under the category of cult, especially because of the shunning policies. I would love to hear your thoughts.
@My Spiritual Life I like that you don't have a single sided view of the term and use of cult. New and enlightening. But I don not think the "Leaders" or the correct term heads of the organization are controlling. Our God has given EVERYONE free will. To love or to kill and to accept or disbelieve. In this life you have to love yourself. If yourself loves something opposite of JWs beliefs you can say that. You can leave and live your life. And if your family disagrees...just let them. Live YOUR life.
Great interview with her, looking forward to seeing you again too!
I loved watching the two of you, so truthful & dead set funny!!! 🤣 (I'm an exJW after 39years in & 5 years out)
Glad you enjoyed it! I hope to have Rae back soon!!
Great Interview. Both of you are awesome and courageous in pursuing an authentic life. I wish both of you the best.
What an excellent interviewer you are Morgan! And you “ get it” when it comes to JW culture!
I was in for 36 years and when I left I lost my marriage, children, home and “ friends “ due to shunning. All because I saw through the doctrine/ policies and didn’t believe anymore!
So so sad
The Watchtower would rather see you unhappy in the cult than happy outside of it.
💯 👍🏾
Yes. And they try to make leaving as unhappy as possible
I was in the JW cult until 17; borned in. Higher education was not encouraged since Armageddon was around the corner. I still went to school; finished dentistry and never looked back.
Thanks for sharing your story
Great video, a loving God is not suposed to fear us . In most cults or religions, the leaders just want power and money. Thank you for sharing , just be happy and enjoy life !
Yes I agree
More and more of us are leaving this cult with unfortunately the same experience. In five years more than one million Jehovah's Witnesses have left this cult, which is why today, EXJW activism has become the most active, numerous, and dynamic “religious” dissent in the world. The more the years pass, the more this cult will become absurd. The "elastic" generation already proves it and this is only the beginning.
Do you think that the JWs will continue to double down? Or will they lighten up to try to retain membership?
Hahaha, elastic generation. I love that wording.
@@myspiritualife The Watchtower's plans are not based on an imminent "end". All financial and real estate projects of the Watchtower are based on the long term, unlike doctrines that are based exclusively on the short term. These two contradictory parameters increase the cognitive dissonance of followers.
There is no plan B for JWs, only two alternatives. 1) the "end" of this world. 2) the end of this cult. To artificially prolong the eminence of the "end", all JWs were forced to swallow a small "blue pill" (elastic generation). Since then, "Watchtorian" literature has put it into their heads that they will soon see the attack of the special forces. This fantasy of persecution becomes almost palpable for the most indoctrinated. Several illustrations of their propaganda show JWs hiding in cellars or in the woods in order to escape the special forces. This cult is going crazy. We are in full fantasy.
This radicalism is specific to sects, it is even by this that we recognize them. Soon the little blue pill will no longer work, this "elastic generation" which must not pass (like all the others) will pass (like all the others). This sick organism will be more and more fascinating to observe. The downfall of this theocratic regime is before us.
@@myspiritualife interesting question ! They’ve tripped-down over the past few years on rules such as shunning. Its time to pull out some “New-Light”. Unless they change, more people will discover they are brave enough to leave.
You can leave/disassociate with us at anytime. Why were not a cult. A cult you are held almost againt your will. I was raised as a witness since birth. I left for awhile like the prodigal son because I wanted to live according to my flesh. But I returned because of my personal relationship with our Creator.
thank you
I would like to see a video about comparison between Jehovah’s Witnesses and Mormons.
Great idea. I have had this one on my list for a while! Keep on the look out. 👍
Also including the strange things that Mormons and JWs can’t do. I heard that JWs don’t celebrate anything but weddings (no birthdays, etc), and Mormons don’t drink coffee or tea.
Wonderful video .... hard to believe wt is so crazy! It is so true and happened to me also.
I wasted 2o years of my life and spoiled a lot of my childrens lives. Keep researching and congratulations on your real life!
Someone else talked about being called "publishers" in a video.
It is hidden right in plain sight, the witnesses are not part of a religion, it's a real-estate/book publishing company/cult.
I've hear JWs described as a MLM publishing company, totally agree!
How could someone who just talks to others in the public or door 2 door publish? How?
@@courtneycox5674 good question to ask your leaders.
@Ingram Wright Leaders? I dont know who you mean. I have one leader and thats Jesus and His Father.
@@courtneycox5674 very good for you. That said, I'm assuming you live your life, or, are being led by information you get directly from Jesus and his father. Once again, good for you, me personally, never got that first hand information, so I decided, maybe it ain't so.
When I quit my study with them about 14 years ago they were going on about the generation teaching a lot. I predicted they would change it since it was clearly going to be a problem for them. Took them longer then I imagined xD
Hahahaha omg true
I was a convert, I was in for five years. The field service is addictive, it is like workaholism. I was a bit workaholic as well. I remember saying at work that work time beats staying at home. Everything fell apart for me quite suddenly. I witnessed the handling of a CSE case (the perpetrator was promoted to a ministerial servant) and the victim killed himself. I thought this was only not right, but me being silent about it would make me complicit. Speaking out would make me an outcast. At the same time I was reading the Bible through and I came to Joshuah's long day (Joshua 10:13). I still do not believe in it. How am I going to teach the Bible when I do not believe in it myself. Then JWs watched a video "The Incredible Discovery of Noah's Ark" and I could not believe in it, but they did, so I thought that the JWs were gullible. I was stumbled in a very massive way.
I’ve heard from many ex JWs that once you wake up, get out. Write your letter of disassociation. It’s not worth your mental health staying in.
Totally. I think if your circumstances allow, you should try to get out as soon as possible, for your own well being.
I agree you should leave if you don't agree with the beliefs and want to live differently. But don't deny that all the laws and regulations parallel naturally with peace, love and justice. That it doesn't lead to a happy healthy life.
I don't know of any other "religion" that has made so many false promises and harbored so many false hopes as the Watchtower (led by 8 Americans in the woods Warwick).
So sir just say you dont believe in the Bible.
@@courtneycox5674 I am relieved to have left this fundamentalist cult, I would no longer need to explain the absurd “double generation” which is increasingly becoming a stumbling block for honest Jehovah's Witnesses. By the fault of the passage of time Jehovah's Witnesses have been forced to swallow this unbiblical “double generation” which puts reason and common sense to shame. This totally artificial reinterpretation has become so convoluted that it has become today for all Jehovah's Witnesses much more difficult to explain in preaching. So complicated that today, unlike yesterday, this prophecy is no longer even put forward in preaching. Where have these so-called lights gone that is supposed to make prophecies clearer over time?
For decades the Watchtower has claimed to receive its lights directly from the Holy Spirit of God and yet over time all of the various “divine lights” that enlightened this “generation” has been shown to be more false than the others. The passage of time reveals the excessive pride of this cult which, instead of humbly recognizing its inability to understand this “generation”, prefers to persist in its false interpretations, going so far as to artificially distort the words of Jesus, making them less understandable. Stubbornness in error to the point of absurdity is a characteristic of proud humans. Proverbs 16:18 After pride comes a fall.
That's it, it's over, the generation of 1914 no longer exists.
There are no more Jehovah's Witnesses since 2008. Today there are only Watchtower witnesses to teach this “Watchtorian” aberration.
That's it, it's over, this “elastic” generation no longer deceives anyone, except those who want at all costs to prolong the generation of 1914 which no longer exists.
The blindness of the followers to follow the men pushed them to agree to distort the words of Jesus to artificially maintain afloat the generation of 1914 which does not exist anymore.
The passing years will only demonstrate the inflexible vanity of this cult. It reminds me of Mr. Rutherford who had the house of princes built to welcome the patriarchs of old and who said to all those who laughed, we will see who laughs last. Finally, the last to laugh were the same ones from the first hour. The passage of time is a powerful revealer.
That's it, it's over, despite everything some JW will go so far as to lose all dignity by clinging to the slightest news that could still give them a semblance of hope, but that's it... it's over.
I always felt like an idiot out in service. I was mortified that I might run into someone I knew. I was in for 4 years as a young adult. My motivation was fear that my children would die a horrible death at armageddon.
That is so so awful. Sending you many hugs!
Sad. SMH. Totally fine my former brother. If you were ashamed of your beliefs then you just didn't believe. You have done the right thing. ✌🏾
@@courtneycox5674 I wasn’t born in so I had a very broad exposure to different ideas. We were brought up to live and let live. I loved studying Bible history and it seemed to make sense. I couldn’t reconcile the idea that my personal choices affected the congregation as a “body”. Our particular congregation was liberal in the sense that people dressed fashionably and wore interesting, hats, shirts or socks which were fun. My sisters congregation criticized anything that expressed individuality or any artistic fashion was to be avoided. These were small irritations. The real hurt was when my nephew did some dumb teenage stunt and he was made an example of, the poor kid thought he was going to get disfellowshipped (he was brought up in the religion) and he came close to committing suicide. My sister was expected to disown her child ! If this is considered a “loving arrangement” then it’s sick. Tell me this doesn’t take place way too often. Going door-to-door was mandatory. I felt it should be voluntary, from the heart. I was extremely shy. I don’t believe it’s scriptural. Women not being “allowed” to teach and lead is absolutely ridiculous. Ruth was a judge for Pete’s sake. If the gospels of Paul are even representative of what he preached then he was a chauvinist and had no respect for the abilities and wisdom of women. The “governing body” goes so far beyond what is written that it is astonishing. They are no more “gods channel” than the pope is. There is no joy in this religion. People put their lives on hold because a very narrow minded leadership makes the rules. Even Jobs children celebrated their birthdays. The religion started with good intentions and grew to the point where it has to be run like a business to prosper. I feel that the altruism that first attracted me has been replaced by imposters. I apologize if I’ve offended you. It was very painful for me to leave these hopes and beliefs. I’m trying to rebuild a relationship with god that is more spiritually intimate and less discipline oriented. ✌️
So there are those that would say that if a church is abundant in welcoming a new person and showing them love, the person would respond by saying "I know this is a false church because they're using love bombing which is a cult tactic." Then there are other churches that are not abundant in welcoming new people and respond to new people with indifference. There are those that would say "I know this is a false church because Jesus taught you know his disciples by the love they show and this church didn't show me love, so they're not followers of Jesus." So here's the question: if welcoming new people is wrong because that's love bombing and a cult tactic, and not welcoming new people is wrong because that's not showing love to people as Jesus commanded, then what is the correct way to treat new people who show up to a church?
Love bombing is not genuine. Ignoring the stranger is just rude.
Theres a big difference between being welcoming and showing interest and love bombing. If you've been love bombed....you know once you leave.
I love this question. I'll probably do a video talking about this because this is a really good and interesting topic. Thanks for this comment!
@@glennkelley6096 When is it ever genuine? If I go to a church of any kind for the first time, and the people start welcoming me, do those people genuine feel love for me? A total stranger they had no knowledge of 5 minutes previously? Is there any church out there where the individuals in the church have the capability to feel genuine love in their hearts for a first time visitor?
@@anniesavedbygrace I've been to numerous churches from Presbyterian to Pentecostal to Mormon to Baptist and Jehovah's Witness. All of these groups, I stopped attending after a while. The response was largely the same as when I stopped attending Jehovah's Witnesses. There might be a follow up phone call or two, but after that I never heard from them again. In fact, the one I heard from the least was a Baptist church. No one ever reached out to me or gave me any attention once I left, other than accidentally running into people in public years later. Why isn't it love bombing then? If you say I will know once I left, then apparently the Baptists were the most love bombing of any church I've been to.
All that true religion and one true God stuff came out of the Inquisition. Before Christianity we did not fight people for their traditional spiritual practice.
False. Based on the scriptures the Israelites fought ALOT. Against pagan non worshipers
@@courtneycox5674 Isis Ra El Israel is the name of ancient deities. Before the Roman Catholic there were no pagans which only means peasants or villagers. Rome killed Christians than killed a lot more ancients and declared themselves God's only representatives. You still use the bible and doctrines the Romans invented so don't try to distance yourself. I feel sorry for you with your head in the sand afraid to study your own history.
Giving up eternal life is not something to be proud of.
What do you mean?
@My Spiritual Life You all have chosen to ignore the fact that you were created by a holy and clean spirit and decide to follow flesh. And in turn you turn away from the opportunity to life forever the way God intended.
Giving up THIS gift of life that god has given you is nothing to be proud of.
Cult?
mejs.audio-player
00:00
One of Jehovah’s Witnesses teaching a literacy class to a group of people.
Are Jehovah’s Witnesses a Cult?
No, Jehovah’s Witnesses are not a cult. Rather, we are Christians who do our best to follow the example set by Jesus Christ and to live by his teachings.
What is a cult?
The term “cult” means different things to different people. However, consider two common perceptions regarding cults and why those perceptions don’t apply to us.
Some think of a cult as being a new or unorthodox religion. Jehovah’s Witnesses have not invented a new religion. On the contrary, we pattern our worship after that of the first-century Christians, whose example and teachings were recorded in the Bible. (2 Timothy 3:16, 17) We believe that the Holy Scriptures should be the authority on what is orthodox in matters of worship.
Some think of a cult as being a dangerous religious sect with a human leader. Jehovah’s Witnesses do not look to any human as their leader. Rather, we adhere to the standard that Jesus set for his followers when he stated: “Your Leader is one, the Christ.”-Matthew 23:10.
Far from being a dangerous cult, Jehovah’s Witnesses practice a religion that benefits themselves and others in the community. For example, our ministry has helped many people to overcome harmful addictions, such as the abuse of drugs and alcohol. In addition, we conduct literacy classes around the world, helping thousands learn to read and write. And we are actively involved in disaster relief. We work hard to have a positive impact on others, just as Jesus commanded his followers to do.-Matthew 5:13-16.
Helping people with drugs is not evidence of something not being a cult. Doing service around the world is also not evidence that some group is not a cult.
I think that you are thinking that cults only can do bad. But that's not the case. Cult is just a group of people controlled by a leader or group of leaders. I agree that the Jehovah's witnesses are doing a lot of good in the world. I don't agree that their theology is correct. And I do think that they fall under the category of cult, especially because of the shunning policies.
I would love to hear your thoughts.
@My Spiritual Life I like that you don't have a single sided view of the term and use of cult. New and enlightening. But I don not think the "Leaders" or the correct term heads of the organization are controlling. Our God has given EVERYONE free will. To love or to kill and to accept or disbelieve. In this life you have to love yourself. If yourself loves something opposite of JWs beliefs you can say that. You can leave and live your life. And if your family disagrees...just let them. Live YOUR life.