Watchtower Library. Watchtower Library is a collection of Bibles and publications of Jehovah’s Witnesses. It includes the Bible encyclopedia Insight on the Scriptures, books, brochures, tracts, and magazines. It also includes helpful research tools, such as the Watch Tower Publications Index and the Research Guide for Jehovah’s Witnesses. With Bresser's online compassing tools, Jehovah's Witnesses can develop a customized map of their walking territory, including full address and phone number of the residents they visit. Maps are easy to generate, based on street names or boundaries. Jehovah's Witnesses save time and energy by strategically planning a walking territory.
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Image source: Watchtower 2012 Feb 1 p.7 Watchtower claims only Jehovah's Witnesses will survive Armageddon. For Watchtower quotes and discussion on whether this teaching is reasonable see Salvation and Jehovah's Witnesses. |
Core Concepts
1919 - How Derived
Directed by Holy Spirit
Faithful & Discreet Slave
Governing Body - First Century vs Today
Jehovah's Prophet
Light gets Brighter
Organization - Essential for Salvation?
Salvation only for Jehovah's Witnesses
Directed by Holy Spirit
Faithful & Discreet Slave
Governing Body - First Century vs Today
Jehovah's Prophet
Light gets Brighter
Organization - Essential for Salvation?
Salvation only for Jehovah's Witnesses
Scandal Bluestacks offline version.
Bulgaria & Blood Tranfusions
Child Abuse - Paedophilia Policy
Child Abuse - Court Settlements
Child Discipline - Corporal Punishment
Dishonesty & Misquotes in the Watchtower
Donations and Solicitation
Elder's Secret Manual
Higher Education - University
Letter to Hitler
Malawi vs Mexico
Political Involvement
United Nations NGO
Women's Place as Jehovah's Witnesses
What's wrong with being a Witness?
Child Abuse - Paedophilia Policy
Child Abuse - Court Settlements
Child Discipline - Corporal Punishment
Dishonesty & Misquotes in the Watchtower
Donations and Solicitation
Elder's Secret Manual
Higher Education - University
Letter to Hitler
Malawi vs Mexico
Political Involvement
United Nations NGO
Women's Place as Jehovah's Witnesses
What's wrong with being a Witness?
Questionable Doctrine
607 / 1914 / Seven Times
Birthday Celebrations
Blood Transfusions
Cross or Stake
Disfellowshipping & Shunning
Earthquakes
Global Flood of Noah
Great Crowd and Other Sheep
Jehovah - God's Name?
Last Days
Mediator for only the 144,000
144,000 - a literal number?
Paradise Earth Forever?
Preaching - only Witnesses?
Trinity
Birthday Celebrations
Blood Transfusions
Cross or Stake
Disfellowshipping & Shunning
Earthquakes
Global Flood of Noah
Great Crowd and Other Sheep
Jehovah - God's Name?
Last Days
Mediator for only the 144,000
144,000 - a literal number?
Paradise Earth Forever?
Preaching - only Witnesses?
Trinity
Changed Teachings
1800s - Changed Date Doctrine
1914 - Failed Doctrine
1925 - 'Millions Now Living Will Never Die!'
1975 Quotes
Beth-Sarim
Baptism Questions
Christmas, Birthdays & Flag Salute
Elder Arrangement
Freemasonry & Adventist links
Generation
Medical Advice
Memorial Partakers Increase & 1935
Prophecies - Revelation and Daniel
Resurrection - for whom
Superior Authorities
Worship Jesus
Zionism
1914 - Failed Doctrine
1925 - 'Millions Now Living Will Never Die!'
1975 Quotes
Beth-Sarim
Baptism Questions
Christmas, Birthdays & Flag Salute
Elder Arrangement
Freemasonry & Adventist links
Generation
Medical Advice
Memorial Partakers Increase & 1935
Prophecies - Revelation and Daniel
Resurrection - for whom
Superior Authorities
Worship Jesus
Zionism
Topics of Interest
15 Minute Guide to Truth
About JWfacts
Always been Jehovah's Witnesses?
Beards
Blog - Random Musings
Clothing and Attire
Comments from Readers
Dating One Of Jehovah's Witnesses
Divorce - rate amongst Witnesses
Experiences
Famous Jehovah's Witnesses
Fear & Cult Mind Control
Governing Body's Motives
Growing Up a Jehovah's Witness
Helping Someone Leave
Historical Publications
Homosexuality and Transgenderism
Internet - Future affect on Watchtower Growth
Latest Articles
Links
Mental Illness
Peace and Security Cry
Pop Culture References to Jehovah's Witnesses
Personal files - how I got mine from Bethel
Questions to ask a JW - Study Conductor or Cart Witnessing
Quotes
Rhetorical Fallacy - the art of false reasoning
Similar Religions
Truth - Is it?
Vegetarianism Past & Future
Watchtower Statistics
War
Weasel Words
Where else to go?
About JWfacts
Always been Jehovah's Witnesses?
Beards
Blog - Random Musings
Clothing and Attire
Comments from Readers
Dating One Of Jehovah's Witnesses
Divorce - rate amongst Witnesses
Experiences
Famous Jehovah's Witnesses
Fear & Cult Mind Control
Governing Body's Motives
Growing Up a Jehovah's Witness
Helping Someone Leave
Historical Publications
Homosexuality and Transgenderism
Internet - Future affect on Watchtower Growth
Latest Articles
Links
Mental Illness
Peace and Security Cry
Pop Culture References to Jehovah's Witnesses
Personal files - how I got mine from Bethel
Questions to ask a JW - Study Conductor or Cart Witnessing
Quotes
Rhetorical Fallacy - the art of false reasoning
Similar Religions
Truth - Is it?
Vegetarianism Past & Future
Watchtower Statistics
War
Weasel Words
Where else to go?
Recommended Links
Jehovah's Witnesses and Covid-19
An August 2021 Watchtower letter reported that nearly 20,000 Jehovah's Witnesses had died from Covid-19, a tragedy for all those affected by such loss. This figure is four times higher than the global average, highlighting Jehovah's Witnesses do not benefit from divine protection, and that the Governing Body are not directed to protect their followers. They have simply advised to abide by the guidance of local governments, which varies in effectiveness by country.
The spread of viruses may be slowed by vaccines and treatments based on blood plasma, topics Watchtower provides convoluted guidance on.
For more details see Jehovah's Witnesses and Covid-19
The spread of viruses may be slowed by vaccines and treatments based on blood plasma, topics Watchtower provides convoluted guidance on.
For more details see Jehovah's Witnesses and Covid-19
Watchtower's View of Women
Jehovah's Witnesses belong to a patriarchal organization where women are to view men as their head. Watchtower articles continue to describe the role of women in terms reminiscent of mid-twentieth century American culture. Whilst directing husbands to be loving of their wives, the results of a male dominated religion can be tragic, with three areas particularly worthy of consideration; domestic violence, child abuse and rape. more ..
Are these the Last Days?
Using notepad for html. Every global catastrophe has Jehovah's Witnesses besides themselves that Armageddon is about to arrive. This has been the case since the religion's inception in the 1870's, triggered by each prominent war, recession, earthquake, famine or epidemic. COVID-19 is no exception.
The global response to Covid-19 has meant that the death rate from this virus is significantly less than similar pandemics in the past. This is an incredible advancement, yet Watchtower draws on control through fear by presenting Covid-19 as proof pestilence is greater than ever before, and the Last Days are at their end. To believe such shows tragic historical ignorance. Disease takes a lower toll on human life than any other time in history, proven by the global life expectancy having doubled over the last century.
Are these the Last Days? compares information published by Watchtower with research into whether there has been an increase in war, pestilence, earthquake and famine since 1914, with astounding findings.
JW.Support
JWFacts is delighted to promote www.jw.support, which aims to assist youths that realize Watchtower is not 'the truth,' and are struggling to live with devoted parents. jw.support offers advice via short articles and experiences, along with links to useful resources, forums and free support phone lines.
About JWfacts
JWfacts makes it as simple as possible to determine if Jehovah's Witnesses have “the truth.”
Since its 1879 inception, Watchtower has preached “the End” will be soon, originally predicting it would occur in 1914, then 1925, and “within our twentieth century.” This claim was subsequently adjusted to say the Great Tribulation will be very shortly, culminating in billions of humans being killed at God's war of Armageddon.
This site concentrates on three areas:
- With a history of significant errors and changes, can God be directing the Watchtower Society?
- Is the Watchtower honest when quoting secular sources and presenting its history?
- Are current Watchtower doctrine and practices justified Biblically?
Watchtower Child Abuse Policies - Australian Royal Commission
Watchtower is coming under increasing scrutiny for how they have dealt with pedophiles by the media and courts. This includes an Australian Royal Commission finding in 2017 that Watchtower procedures are out of date and damaging to victims, $13.5 million awarded to Lopez in 2014, and the 2012 case Candice Jane Doe vs Watchtower resulting in a judgement against Watchtower to pay $2.8 million dollars in damages. This article explains Watchtower policy regarding child abuse, and how these policies have provided protection for known pedophiles to continue offending within congregations.
Donations and Watchtower Finances
Watchtower has grown into a multi-billion dollar organization, whilst claiming to differ from other Churches by not soliciting donations. Watchtower articles used to say they would never petition for support, as to do so would indicate a loss of Jehovah's backing, yet requests for donations have now become a regular feature.
Pamphlet
If you are studying with one of Jehovah's Witnesses, click the image for a pamphlet explaining fundamental Watchtower concepts and practices you should be aware of, but will not be told up front. Available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, German, Dutch, Estonian and Chinese.
Disfellowshipping and Shunning
Jehovah's Witnesses disfellowship those that are deemed unrepentant wrongdoers, for practices such as disagreeing with Watchtower doctrine, smoking or fornication. A disfellowshipped person is to be shunned by family and friends, usually for the remainder of their life, so go through tremendous emotional suffering.
Although there is Scriptural precedence to avoid people practicing wrongdoing, the Watchtower application of disfellowshipping seriously deviates from Bible guidelines in multiple ways.
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Generation
Watchtower has promoted six different explanations for “this generation” of Matthew 24:34. Many Witnesses based their life choices on the generation doctrine that Armageddon would arrive before all those born prior to 1914 had died. The irrational 2010 change to an “overlapping” generation can be seen as a desperate attempt to ignite urgency in Jehovah's Witnesses. Can an organization that makes ongoing critical doctrinal errors rightfully claim to be directed by God?
Follow the remarkable history of this doctrine through over 100 years of Watchtower quotes, and see how the Governing Body continued to adjust the teaching in order to make Jehovah's Witnesses think the end would take place within a few years.
Watchtower View of Beards
It is rare to see one of Jehovah’s Witnesses sporting a beard, yet the standard regarding beards has been rarely discussed in any Watchtower. This article discusses the history of bearded brothers, quotes Watchtower advice on the matter, and shows how it is enforced by social identification pressure.
607 & 1914
The teaching that the Last Days started in 1914 is fundamental to the existence of the Watchtower Society, based on Jerusalem being destroyed in 607 B.C. However, all evidence proves Jerusalem to have fallen in 587 B.C., removing any basis for this Watchtower doctrine, and hence the reliant one that the Watchtower Governing Body was chosen in 1919. This is but one of many flaws of Watchtower interpretation regarding the Seven Times of Daniel 4.
Favourite Watchtower Quotes
Watchtower has made an incredible range of audacious statements over the years. For instance, over half a century ago it assured;
“If you are a young person, you also need to face the fact that you will never grow old in this present system of things.” Awake! 1969 May 22 p.15
Or compare the difference when referring to people who want to join Jehovah's Witnesses, with those that leave:
“No one should be forced to worship in a way that he finds unacceptable or be made to choose between his beliefs and his family.” Awake! 2009 Jul p.29
“Do not look for excuses to associate with a disfellowshipped family member, for example, through e-mail.” Watchtower Study Edition 2013 Jan 15 p.16
Here are some of my favourite.
Helping Someone Leave
It is frustrating to have family and friends belong to a high control religion, and very difficult to change a person’s belief. No matter how obviously wrong the religion is, cognitive dissonance prevents a person giving up what they are comfortable with.
It is critical to learn what is important to the person you are trying to reach, in order to understand how to help them. Whilst you will want loved ones to know why Watchtower is not the truth, do not rush into confronting them. You risk being labelled as apostate, which will destroy any relationship you have, and any chance of educated discussion.
Who are Jehovah's Witnesses?
The following video from revealnews.org Feb 2015 by reporter Trey Bundy is the best summary I have seen of the history and doctrine of Jehovah's Witnesses, all in under 5 minutes.
Latest Articles
Pop Culture References to Jehovah's Witnesses - Jan 2022 lists numerous references to Jehovah's Witnesses in movies, sitcoms and stand up comedy shows. Included is a video mashup of 26 hilarious clips.
Dating One Of Jehovah's Witnesses - May 2021 answers the questions that arise when someone finds out that the person they love is, or has been, one of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Mother's Manga Memoirs - Mar 2021 links to two Manga books, 'The Day I Was Forced To Marry God,' and 'The Day I Divorced God.'
Donations & Solicitation - Jan 2021 discusses how Watchtower has grown into a multi-billion dollar organization, whilst claiming to differ from other Churches by not soliciting donations.
Clothing & Attire for Jehovah's Witnesses - Jan 2021 outlines the clothing standards Jehovah's Witnesses are expected to follow not only at meetings, but also in casual settings and for children, highlighting the excessive control Watchtower exerts.
Secret Elder's Manual - Jan 2021 lists the editions of the Elder's Manual, along with quotes from Elder's Letters discussing the strict requirement to keep this book secret from other congregation members, an in particular women.
The current Recession/War/Pandemic 'Proves' Armageddon is Imminent - Jun 2020 Year after year, Jehovah's Witnesses claim the latest crisis proves Armageddon is about to occur. This article adds logic and reason to such claims. more ..
Motives of the Governing Body - May 2020 discusses whether the Governing Body really believe they represent Jehovah, or are after power and money, fully aware that what they teach is not true? This article contains extraordinary insight into the motives of the Governing Body from one of Raymond Franz's emails, a Governing Body member during the 1970's.
Dating One Of Jehovah's Witnesses - May 2021 answers the questions that arise when someone finds out that the person they love is, or has been, one of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Mother's Manga Memoirs - Mar 2021 links to two Manga books, 'The Day I Was Forced To Marry God,' and 'The Day I Divorced God.'
Donations & Solicitation - Jan 2021 discusses how Watchtower has grown into a multi-billion dollar organization, whilst claiming to differ from other Churches by not soliciting donations.
Clothing & Attire for Jehovah's Witnesses - Jan 2021 outlines the clothing standards Jehovah's Witnesses are expected to follow not only at meetings, but also in casual settings and for children, highlighting the excessive control Watchtower exerts.
Secret Elder's Manual - Jan 2021 lists the editions of the Elder's Manual, along with quotes from Elder's Letters discussing the strict requirement to keep this book secret from other congregation members, an in particular women.
The current Recession/War/Pandemic 'Proves' Armageddon is Imminent - Jun 2020 Year after year, Jehovah's Witnesses claim the latest crisis proves Armageddon is about to occur. This article adds logic and reason to such claims. more ..
Motives of the Governing Body - May 2020 discusses whether the Governing Body really believe they represent Jehovah, or are after power and money, fully aware that what they teach is not true? This article contains extraordinary insight into the motives of the Governing Body from one of Raymond Franz's emails, a Governing Body member during the 1970's.
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