Category: Doctrines

“It is in vain that they keep worshipping me, for they teach commands of men as doctrines.” – Matthew 15:9

In light of the above scripture, here we study doctrines taught and enforced by the Organization of Jehovah’s Witnesses to see if they stand the test of the Bible.

Mentally Deranged People Are Notorious Masturbators, according to Jehovah’s Witnesses

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Jehovah’s Witnesses have published numerous statements that link masturbation and homosexuality. In some articles, they teach that masturbation leads to homosexuality. Additionally, they link masturbation with mental illness, stating that “mentally deranged people are notorious masturbators” and “mentally disturbed priests and nuns are chronic masturbators.” Let’s take a look at some of the most blatant…

Apostasy in the Jehovah’s Witnesses

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The term “apostate” is commonly used in various religions to refer to someone who renounces their religious or political beliefs. In the case of the Jehovah’s Witnesses, the term has a more specific meaning. According to their teachings, an apostate is someone who rejects or abandons the service of the organization. This includes rejecting the…

What is an Apostate according to the Jehovah’s Witnesses?

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The term apostate is used in many religions. The widely accepted term for apostate is “a person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.” According to this widely accepted definition, even the founder of the Jehovah’s Witnesses, Charles Taze Russel, was an apostate when he left his Presbyterian religion. In…

A list of Jehovah’s Witness Rules You won’t Believe Are Real

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Jehovah’s Witness Rules About Dress and Grooming Jehovah’s Witnesses are given strict rules when it comes to dressing and grooming. Clothing and attire are regulated at meetings and conventions and in the individual’s personal life. With regards to dressing and grooming, Jehovah’s Witnesses are not allowed to: Jehovah’s Witnesses are not allowed to wear a…

Five Scary Core Beliefs of the Jehovah’s Witness

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In my experience during my time as a Jehovah’s Witness, a lot of the group’s beliefs were quite well known by the general population. In short, Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that Armageddon is around the corner, where all the wicked will be destroyed, followed by the beginning of a “paradise earth” under the rule of their…

Wat Gebeur Wanneer Jy die Jehovah se Getuies Verlaat?

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Baie mense is bewus van die Jehovah se Getuies, maar baie min mense weet meer as dat hulle predekingswerk van deur tot deur doen nie. Nie baie mense, insluitend huidige lede, is bewus van wat gebeur as jy die organisasie probeer verlaat nie. Amptelik gepubliseerde inligting oor die onderwerp is baie skaars, maar ek sal…

Can Jehovah’s Witnesses have beards?

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Have you ever noticed a Jehovah’s Witness sporting a stylish beard? The chances are slim to none. When you see them out in public, they are always clean-shaven, and they do well to present a very traditional corporate look. So why is it that Jehovah’s Witnesses don’t have beards? Is it by choice, or is…

Skryf Jehovah se Getuies familie af?

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Jehovah se Getuies verf ‘n trotse prentjie dat hulle pro-familie is en dat hulle ‘n gelukige, gesonde familie lewe geniet. Maar wat gebeur wanneer ‘n geliefde die groep verlaat of uitgeset is? Sal hulle afgeskryf word deur hulle familie? Jehovah se Getuies moet familie lede afskryf as hulle uitgeset is of die organisasie verlaat. Dit…

Do Jehovah’s Witnesses shun family?

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Jehovah’s Witnesses proudly paint an image that they are pro-family and that the Jehovah’s Witnesses enjoy a happy and healthy family life. But what happens when a loved one wants to leave the group, or if they get disfellowshipped? Will they get shunned by their very own family members?” Jehovah’s Witnesses must shun family members…

What Happens When You Leave the Jehovah’s Witnesses?

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Many people are aware of the Jehovah’s Witnesses but know little more than the fact that they have a door to door preaching ministry. Not many people, including current members, are aware of what happens when you try to leave the group. Officially published information on the topic is scarce, but I will reference as…