Direct and to the point, this site shows whether Jehovah's Witnesses have the "Truth". At the end of reading what is presented here you will have all you need to make an informed decision. This is a condensed version of
jwfacts.com which may be referred to for additional information and Watchtower quotes.
The Watchtower teaches that very shortly Jehovah is going to
destroy billions of people at the war of Armageddon, with Jehovah’s Witnesses being the only survivors. This is because they alone know the truth.
This site identifies several key concepts about the Watchtower Society;
- Significant doctrinal changes
- Current incorrect doctrine
- Misleading Watchtower quotes
- Indoctrination techniques common amongst high control religious groups
It is exceedingly difficult to know how to conduct an unbiased evaluation of whether your own religion is truth. I recommend as a first step reading
Key to Watchtower Truth and
Is It Truth?.
For Witnesses uncomfortable reading information from former members, a good place to start researching is looking to the original Watchtower publications, as these show how dramatically the religion has changed.
Studies in the Scriptures and
Millions Now Living Will Never Die can be downloaded for free at
Classic Watchtower Publications.
Doctrinal Changes
Watchtower doctrine has changed significantly over the last century. The Watchtower uses the thought stopping concept of
“Light Getting Brighter” to dismiss this as irrelvant. What most current Witnesses are not aware of is the number and significance of doctrinal changes and that the gravity of these falsehoods can not amount to increased light. These include many false prophecies and pagan teachings that were
introduced by the Watchtower as
from Jehovah only later to be rejected, such as;
Current wrong Doctrine
Due to using an Eisegesis approach to interpretation major doctrine that differentiate Jehovah’s Witnesses are incorrect. These include;
Topics of Interest
Important topics of interest are:
Indoctrination Techniques
As a Jehovah's Witness you are most likely firmly convinced that Watchtower doctrine is far more sound than that of any other religion. Even if there are errors, no other religion comes close in displays of love and Christianity. However, members of most religions feel the same about their own Church. The reason Jehovah's Witnesses are so convinced is no different than why Mormons are equally convinced that only they know truth, or why hundreds of people committed suicide in Jonestown at the command of their leader. This is entirely related to standard mind control techniques. This is not to say the Governing Body are part of some conspiracy or that they are even consciously aware of what these are. Rather these techniques have developed over time. It is insightful to compare research by Lifton on Communist mind control with Watchtower teachings at
Mind Control.
Jehovah’s Witnesses are in general sincere, honest and hold to strict morals. Many were my dearest friends as I was raised a Jehovah’s Witness. Almost all my family are Witnesses and have spent many years in full-time service. I served 4 years as a pioneer and 3 ½ years in the Australian Bethel. I stayed at Bethels in Mexico, Argentina, Bolivia, Peru and Fiji, and was a family friend of Geoffrey Jackson, member of the Governing Body. It was my time at Bethel that convinced me that the Watchtower Society does not have Jehovah's direction with the final straw in 1994. A Bethelite friend of mine was made an elder whilst he was committing adultery. It was later discovered that this had been going on for 7 years. This proves that God’s holy spirit is not involved in Watchtower congregational appointments. Though weakening my faith, I did not know enough about Watchtower history or alternative doctrinal viewpoints to realize that Jehovah does not guide Watchtower doctrine which in many areas is also wrong; fear caused me to wait another 10 years before doing the countless hours of research that has led to the creation of this site. If you spend just a few hours reading this site and reference jwfacts.com you will know why the teachings of Jehovah’s Witnesses are incorrect. Unfortunately Jehovah’s Witnesses are forbidden to read the opposing ideas presented here so most are unlikely to view this information. It is my hope that more Witnesses see through this control technique, as lives lived for the consciences of others are lives half lived.