The teachings of the Jehovah's Witnesses and their parent organization the Watchtower Bible And Tract Society are examined by a former Jehovah's Witness who left after twenty three years to later become a Christian.
This blog is about one word: Liberation It is dedicated to helping anyone who is either studying with Jehovah's Witnesses, is a member of them now or has left the Watchtower organization and is trying to put their lives and families back together.
Jehovah's Witnesses teach a theology that is radically different from any other Christian group in the world. Their radical departure from traditional Christianity is thoroughly examined and challenged using the bible.
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I observed something interesting the other day. I stopped by my favorite burger restaurant for lunch and sat down at a table. I didn’t realize it but a full-blown Watchtower “home Bible study” was going on in the booth right behind me. The “student” was a special needs man and the “conductor” looked like he had just gotten out of a halfway house. He was dressed in a tee shirt and sweat-pants and…
I received the following note recently, regarding a post I made several years ago. It was on reading into the scriptures. I thought the reasoning of this Jehovah’s Witness was quite telling. I’m including his response in its entirety. “Excuse me, but Doug, the bible speaks of false godly people, and in 2 Timothy 3 : 5 that men would be having “an appearance of godliness but proving false to it’s…
I received the following comment from a Jehovah’s Witness. My response is shown following that: Hi Doug Shields. The one thing that I find is a common thread with Apostate JWs who now believe in Jesus as God is that you all totally throw out all of the things you learned about the Trinity and other God-dishonoring doctrines. I will be the first to admit the JWs were wrong on all of their…
Jehovah's Witnesses: Getting A Taste of Their Own Medicine?
Jehovah’s Witnesses: Getting A Taste of Their Own Medicine?
Those of us who have left the Jehovah’s Witnesses for matters of conscience have one key complaint: Their despicable and harmful practice of shunning and damaging the reputation of any dissenting Jehovah’s Witness. Anyone who disagrees with the Watchtower on any point is considered, and labeled, an “apostate” by their leadership and they are summarily and publicly disfellowshipped from the…
It’s been a while since I posted and since we are fast approaching Thanksgiving Day, I’ve decided to list the things that I’m truly thankful for. Perhaps you could post what you’re thankful for in the comments section. 36 Things I’m Thankful for This Holiday Season: I don’t have to get up on Saturday morning to knock on doors. I don’t have to allow idiot “elders” to tell me how to raise my kids…
Perhaps this is your first time to view this blog and if so, welcome! Perhaps you’ve been visiting the blog for years. If so, welcome back! I want you all to know that I’ve slowed down a bit in my writing because of my work as well as the fact that I think I may have written about as much as I can write about the subject of Jehovah’s Witnesses without repeating myself. I used to write almost…
Jehovah's Witnesses: I've Got Some "New Light" For You!
Jehovah’s Witnesses: I’ve Got Some “New Light” For You!
First of all, let me just say that I don’t endorse homosexuality, nor am I against it. I tolerate it just as I tolerate someone wearing sleeved tattoos or rings in their noses. It doesn’t affect me and therefore I choose to live and let live. I’m not for or against gay marriage. I believe that everyone has the right to be who they…
What happens when a Jehovah’s Witness experiences a psychotic break?
Many go on a drug, alcohol or sex filled binge and completely ruin their lives in the process.
Some…take it even further.
Most of us are aware of the recent attack at a New Orleans airport where Richard White attacked a TSA officer armed with a machete, a barbecue lighter, and six Molotov cocktails.
Our Blog: "The Little One Has Become Fifteen Thousand!"
Our Blog: “The Little One Has Become Fifteen Thousand!”
That’s right folks! The blog now has over fifteen thousand members since we started offering free memberships in 2013.
Thank you all for making this blog a resounding success and a useful tool to help those who have been led astray by the charlatans at the Watchtower Bible & Tract Society!
See the following excerpts from the 2014 annual report. You can access the full report by clicking here.
We’ve discussed many ways that the Watchtower leaders and their followers, the Jehovah’s Witnesses have hurt people. They disseminate misinformation. They mislead people. They teach falsehoods. They depart from the scriptures in just about everything they teach. They break up families. They’ve even produced their own flawed version of the Bible specifically designed to legitimize their false…
Jehovah's Witnesses: The Waiting Is The Hardest Part
Jehovah’s Witnesses: The Waiting Is The Hardest Part
So how long have you been waiting?
Waiting for the cure for all of your ills? Waiting for the answer to all of your prayers? Waiting for that long hoped for “New System” and all that it promises to bring to you and yours?
Waiting…
Jehovah’s Witnesses have lived their entire lives waiting in expectation of the fulfilled promises of the Watchtower Bible & Tract Society. They have lived and they…
Jehovah's Witnesses: 127 False Prophecies In Chronological Order
Jehovah’s Witnesses: 127 False Prophecies In Chronological Order
Thanks to Garrett for providing the following comprehensive list of not one, or two, but one hundred twenty-seven false prophecies in writing from the Not So Faithful Or Discreet Slave Class.
I’m not sure who wrote the forward but it is a scathing criticism of what the Watchtower Bible & Tract Society has published as “meat in due season” over the past one hundred thirty-seven years. That’s just…
Possibly The Best Article I Ever Wrote: Are You Living A Lie?
Possibly The Best Article I Ever Wrote: Are You Living A Lie?
In the past several months I’ve heard from many active Jehovah’s Witnesses who freely admit that there are problems with the organization. They admit that Jesus Christ is placed in a more or less subservient role to Jehovah and that there are inconsistencies in their translation of the bible that would indicate doctrinal problems and a biased translation of key scriptures.
I never realized just how much this blog was needed until just recently.
I can’t divulge all of the heartbreaking situations that I’ve been blessed to be able to help with but I have to say that God has certainly used this “ministry” to help those who have been “skinned and thrown about like sheep without a shepherd.’
I have been able, by relating my own story of personal pain, loss, and…
