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Update on Russia Banning Jehovah's Witnesses 2025
We always heard about the issues in Russia with Jehovah's Witnesses while we were in, but now we are free to see the other side of the coin! Let's take a look at the recent updates.
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Jehovah's Witnesses Get New Light For Bedroom Rules?
Просмотров 14 тыс.День назад
The new light is getting a bit out of hand! Are all of these changes to keep members to stay in this crumbling organization? You wont believe the new light that Jehovah's Witnesses have just received! #jehovahswitnesses #jehovah #jw #exjw #exjwcriticalthinker #kingdomhall #religion #spiritual #spirituality #christian #exchristian #athiest #apostate #healing #trauma #cults #vlog #couplevlog #pod...
Life After Leaving Jehovah's Witnesses: Ex Elder Lemar
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.14 дней назад
Part 1 ruclips.net/video/Gkug-MZXW8Y/видео.htmlsi=f5jL0wOT8y3mKOFp We're back with our follow up video with Lemar, A former Elder in the organization. He will discuss his transition after leaving Watchtower and what he's been able to accomplish since! #jehovahswitnesses #jehovah #jw #exjw #exjwcriticalthinker #kingdomhall #religion #spiritual #spirituality #christian #exchristian #athiest #apos...
Becoming An Elder Led me To Leaving Watchtower: Lemar
Просмотров 6 тыс.14 дней назад
This will be an excellent two part interview with Lamar, a former elder and witness for over 35 years. Listen to his in depth behind the scenes details on being an elder and what caused him to leave #jehovahswitnesses #jehovah #jw #exjw #exjwcriticalthinker #kingdomhall #religion #spiritual #spirituality #christian #exchristian #athiest #apostate #healing #trauma #cults #vlog #couplevlog #podca...
The BILLION Dollar Cult: Jehovah's Witnesses
Просмотров 3,2 тыс.21 день назад
How much money is the organization of Jehovah's Witnesses making off of their members and how exactly? You wont believe the answer! #jehovahswitnesses #jehovah #jw #exjw #exjwcriticalthinker #kingdomhall #religion #spiritual #spirituality #christian #exchristian #athiest #apostate #healing #trauma #cults #vlog #couplevlog #podcast #watchtower #MentalHealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthma...
January 2025 Broadcast: Watchtower Is Losing Their Minds!
Просмотров 6 тыс.21 день назад
People are in an uproar about these new changes being pushed on this organization. Constant changes are being pushed and labeled under "new light." Is this the cause to thousands of people leaving? #jehovahswitnesses #jehovah #jw #exjw #exjwcriticalthinker #kingdomhall #religion #spiritual #spirituality #christian #exchristian #athiest #apostate #healing #trauma #cults #vlog #couplevlog #podcas...
Watchtower's Caleb & Sophia: Using Children To Recruit 2025
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.Месяц назад
Watchtower is known for they unique ways of recruiting new members. Even if they have to do it through children and guilt. Watch us break down the latest Caleb & Sophia video. #jehovahswitnesses #jehovah #jw #exjw #exjwcriticalthinker #kingdomhall #religion #spiritual #spirituality #christian #exchristian #athiest #apostate #healing #trauma #cults #vlog #couplevlog #podcast #watchtower #MentalH...
Cult Expert Says Jehovah's Witnesses Is NOT A Cult??
Просмотров 4,2 тыс.Месяц назад
10 Signs Of A Cult ruclips.net/video/G8dWMGYZck4/видео.htmlsi=uHjVSV8ZHhU_bowq We will be touching on a great topic today! A Cult Expert did a great video touching on the Jehovah's Witnesses Organization and had a very interesting point of view on the cult and if it may actually be a cult? Here is a link to the original video with cult expert Rick Ross ruclips.net/video/bILfhs6-PGw/видео.html #...
This JW App Seems Like A LOT.....
Просмотров 4,7 тыс.Месяц назад
We recently came across a new app that Jehovah's Witnesses all around the world have been using. It covers such things as field service time and more! Is Watchtower taking things a little too far?
Manifestation: How To Create the Life You Want!!
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.Месяц назад
This is by far one of our favorite topics! What exactly is manifestation? How does it work? How exactly can we create the life we want? Another break down by Awaken Truths! #jehovahswitnesses #jehovah #jw #exjw #exjwcriticalthinker #kingdomhall #religion #spiritual #spirituality #christian #exchristian #athiest #apostate #healing #trauma #cults #vlog #couplevlog #podcast #watchtower #MentalHeal...
Our Views On Religion, Politics, Conspiracies, & More!
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.Месяц назад
We're here for a follow up video on more of our beliefs! We will be touching on political views, black history, conspiracies and even more! Make sure to watch the part 1 to this also! #jehovahswitnesses #jehovah #jw #exjw #exjwcriticalthinker #kingdomhall #religion #spiritual #spirituality #christian #exchristian #athiest #apostate #healing #trauma #cults #vlog #couplevlog #podcast #watchtower ...
What Are Our New Beliefs After Leaving Watchtower?
Просмотров 4 тыс.Месяц назад
We often get asked by our subscribers what we believe in now. Are we still religious? Have we joined any other groups? Are we completely done with religion as a whole? Watch as we explain! #jehovahswitnesses #jehovah #jw #exjw #exjwcriticalthinker #kingdomhall #religion #spiritual #spirituality #christian #exchristian #athiest #apostate #healing #trauma #cults #vlog #couplevlog #podcast #watcht...
Releasing The Fear Of Watchtower: Deconstruction Of Guilt
Просмотров 2,9 тыс.Месяц назад
Many of us suffered from some sort of guilt and fear as Jehovah's Witnesses. Unfortunately a lot of us may still suffer from these feelings even after being set free from this cult. Watch as we break down how to break away from these old habits! #jehovahswitnesses #jehovah #jw #exjw #exjwcriticalthinker #kingdomhall #religion #spiritual #spirituality #christian #exchristian #athiest #apostate #...
Disfellowship or Disassociate: How To Leave Watchtower!
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.2 месяца назад
Many of us left this organization for good and many more are wanting to escape. The Next question is How to do it in the smoothest way possible. There may even be a loophole! #jehovahswitnesses #jehovah #jw #exjw #exjwcriticalthinker #kingdomhall #religion #spiritual #spirituality #christian #exchristian #athiest #apostate #healing #trauma #cults #vlog #couplevlog #podcast #watchtower #MentalHe...
Watchtowers BIGGEST Lie: The Paradise Teaching!
Просмотров 5 тыс.2 месяца назад
We had someone ask us "How do you know the Paradise isn't real?" Watch as we break down what the Paradise Teaching is inside of Jehovah's Witnesses and why the belief is far from the truth! #jehovahswitnesses #jehovah #jw #exjw #exjwcriticalthinker #kingdomhall #religion #spiritual #spirituality #christian #exchristian #athiest #apostate #healing #trauma #cults #vlog #couplevlog #podcast #watch...
Watchtowers New Video Release: Attacking Spirituality & Other Religions?
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 месяца назад
Watchtowers New Video Release: Attacking Spirituality & Other Religions?
I Left Jehovah's Witnesses & Found Truth: Tripp
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.2 месяца назад
I Left Jehovah's Witnesses & Found Truth: Tripp
Watchtower Vs Norway Update 2024: "New Light" Exposed!
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 месяца назад
Watchtower Vs Norway Update 2024: "New Light" Exposed!
Watchtower divided My Family Apart: Trip
Просмотров 3,3 тыс.2 месяца назад
Watchtower divided My Family Apart: Trip
I Left Jehovah's Witnesses: What Now?!
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.2 месяца назад
I Left Jehovah's Witnesses: What Now?!
Can Jehovah's Witnesses Finally Celebrate Birthdays?? Possible New Light!
Просмотров 9 тыс.2 месяца назад
Can Jehovah's Witnesses Finally Celebrate Birthdays?? Possible New Light!
Watchtower Operates WORSE Than A Pyramid Scheme!
Просмотров 2,9 тыс.2 месяца назад
Watchtower Operates WORSE Than A Pyramid Scheme!
Watchtower No Longer Able To Keep Members: Are Apostates The Blame?
Просмотров 5 тыс.3 месяца назад
Watchtower No Longer Able To Keep Members: Are Apostates The Blame?
Is Watchtower Lying To Government in New Court letter?! 2024
Просмотров 3 тыс.3 месяца назад
Is Watchtower Lying To Government in New Court letter?! 2024
Watchtower Manipulates Innocent Children With Teachings!
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.3 месяца назад
Watchtower Manipulates Innocent Children With Teachings!
PIMO Disfellowshipped From Jehovah's Witnesses! (Chris)
Просмотров 5 тыс.3 месяца назад
PIMO Disfellowshipped From Jehovah's Witnesses! (Chris)
Watchtower's Hypocrisy Is Losing More Members! (Chris)
Просмотров 4,6 тыс.3 месяца назад
Watchtower's Hypocrisy Is Losing More Members! (Chris)
100% Proof That Jehovah's Witnesses Is NOT The Truth!
Просмотров 15 тыс.3 месяца назад
100% Proof That Jehovah's Witnesses Is NOT The Truth!
Ex JW Activist Shares Touching Story Of Leaving Jehovah's Witnesses: Ivy
Просмотров 3,3 тыс.3 месяца назад
Ex JW Activist Shares Touching Story Of Leaving Jehovah's Witnesses: Ivy
2024 Annual Meeting Music Video Reaction!
Просмотров 3,7 тыс.4 месяца назад
2024 Annual Meeting Music Video Reaction!
Welcome back glad you're better!!
When I was 14 in 1998, my family became close to another family in the congregation. One of them was an 11 year old girl and her mom was a JW, but her dad wasn't and he was an alcoholic and very physically abusive to the mom and verbally/ mentally/ emotionally abusive to his daughters. So, the older 11 year old daughter would call me on our house phone(no cell phones yet) almost every night and I would talk to her until she felt safe and comfortable enough to fall asleep, and then I would hang up. Sometimes, it would be 1 or 2am before she could fall asleep. This went on for a couple of years and my mom caught on at some point and told my dad, who was an elder. So my dad called me back to his room one day and asked me about it and I told him, I'm just talking to her until she feels safe enough that she can fall asleep and I asked him what he would do if he were in my position. To my surprise, he said he would do the same thing I was doing and told me to carry on and not to worry about it. This girl and I stayed very close, ended up getting married in 2010 and we are still happily married today and feel very lucky that we found each other ❤
Those old JW videos are CRINGE. Being free from all the unnecessary stress they were pushing is a breath of fresh air. Keep cookin' yall'!
Hey guys, serena williams just crip walked on the superbowl half time show during kendricks performance!!! Dying to hear your reaction
Battle of the nerds 🤓 😂😂😂😂
I don't use TikTok so I cannot comment on your videos. You're so spot on with everything. Just found your RUclips so i hope this message reaches you. I am surprised to find you've had the JW experience. If you know, you know 😆. It definitely was a Governing Body thing, not an area thing. But I digress, the true reason I wanted to much to reach out is to encourage you to reconsider labeling yourself one "atheist". I am not in any way saying you should believe in "God" but since there is no proof to INVALIDATE the existence of "God" then it is equally implausible to completely deny the existence of "God". I think "Empiricist" is more appropriate. An atheist says "There is no God ", an Empiricist says "I cannot confirm or deny the existence of a God, since it has neither been proven or disproven"
Exactly! If they want people to be bold for their faith....be bold enough to call out diddlers on the platform!
And the Elders don't come and see you in prison
So much for theocratic warfare lmao 10:30
LISTENNNN!!! Back in the day when they had those subs for lunch. Roast beef and Italian combo, Dipsy Doodle corn chips, sodas, and Swiss Miss pudding cups… Oh, and the apple and cheese danishes, orange and apple juices at break. Those were the days when I looked forward to the conventions, one and two day assemblies. Solely for the food! I’ve been out for so long now but that food will always be a core memory.
I can’t 😂
Dear Awaken Truths - how did you guys wake up and was it together? Love your videos❤️
They always come up with videos on the attic or the basement, but at the end they gained invisibility powers.🤣 Russia just doesn't like extremist religion period which fits JWs, but it could mind as well other religion. They wanted us to write letters to Russia , instead they should ask for money to pay lawyers and get them out .... That's a resounding Nope from the government body
Hard to believe you would have any knowledge of JW you look like a full-blown worldly person
Define worldy?
I remember hearing that a brother had molested his children. He was disfellowship but not turned over to the authorities. I didn’t think nothing of it. But now!
It's up to the parents to call police of child is abused.like any religion
I remember when at assemblies and conventions, they told parents to keep a close eye on their children. The reason? Because the meetings are public, and non JW’s could be there. They didn’t tell us the truth that there were pedophiles within the congregations.
Jason Zelda did a good video on the Russian ban.
I remember in the seventies they were killing JW’s in Malawai Africa and it was the last days
Russia is not a very religious country off strength, recognizing only a couple of faiths. What caught the Gov’t attention were namely: -The teaching of The King of the North (Russia) & King of the South -Inviting martyrdom w/in the ranks -The teaching of Satan controlling all religions & governments, & that God will destroy them the moment they turn their attention to His ppl -Then u have the internal teachings of disfellowshipping (removing), shunning, CSA cover ups, etc. Every country doesn’t have “freedom of religion”, we’ve been spoiled in the U.S. Russia has very specific guidelines for non-Nationally recognized religions, & JWs aren’t the only ones experiencing this. U guys made the best point; the ones writing these articles, giving direction aren’t facing anything, only the rank & file, & it’s been that way whether -The Concentration Camps -Malawi -Imprisoned for refusing to accept non-combat military positions to fulfill requirements (only to change their mind in the 90’s) -Eritrea -Russia Yet, now that $$ is being taking from them in Norway, hella changes being made to try to accommodate their pockets
We have a constitutional republic not democracy.
I'd LOVE to see the governing body members face the inside of a prison cell; what do you think they would do in that situation?
if wt lies with theocratic warfare why not tell jw's to lie and renounce your religion and still be a jw
i don't think i want to die for someone else's idealogy.
I thought the main purpose is to preach the word of God If the Jehovah's witnesses are getting arrested for having the watchtower organization literature Why dont the Jehovah's witnesses just carry the King James Bible and preach the word of God
Jesus did not want his disciples to go and be persecuted for his namesake. He WARNED them that they would be. So, unlike the Governing Body, he WOULD NOT have INTENTIONALLY made his disciples go into a land like Russia knowing they would go to prison or be killed while he kicked back in a lush compound protected from the outside world. The Governing Body are cowards! On a lighter note, in the bunker video, it’s hilarious how the poindexter elder with the coke bottle glasses has the other JW’s get behind him as if he’s gonna be a barrier to keep the SWAT team away like some action movie hero.😂
Should've always been allowed to celebrate your birthday
The last convention I was at when they came in that basement I always doubted the religion it kept me frightened all the time glad I’m gone the videos you guys make really help me, I been soft shunned because I just became inactive to keep some communication open I seen a sister doing cart witnessing made her speak she threw her hand up hurt my feelings but helped me see the hypocrisy your offering so called spiritual food and your being kind to strangers but barely wanna speak to a former witness that just left no immorality the religion kept me depressed also I became ill with cancer years back I’m doing great now and glad that religion out of my life 🤦♀️
jehovah is doing this to his people to test there loyalty.
Test their loyalty for what??
that god isn't worth respect let alone worship..what a pathetic so called god
My brother was thinking the same thing about saving us at the end. He’s not a believer but he’s around our dad helping him (he’s 86). My brother told me the thought he was more of the Jeremiah class-those that help Jehovah’s people during the great tribulation, then he could be in the paradise too.
I was never comfortable with going door to door and pushing stuff on people. Hated it. Also hated the hate for other people and religions. They teach people to hate Putin. “King of the north”. Gee, I wonder why he wants to rein them in. The ministry school tries to train publishers to be covert and sneaky and how to use psychological trickery. You two are 💯. You also are a very cute couple. Keep up the good work!!👍🥰
How did u believe that stuff i never did
Authorities do not incarcerate people for being nice. The Russians do not want an American religion in their midst nor do they appreciate Incendiary threats made toward human Governments, which includes them. Such insurgency is met with a robust response. When my wife pointed this out to a witness, the person just gave her a blank look.
What about the persecution and sustained abuse of JW children What the governing body of JW’s think of children 🤔 ruclips.net/video/mhh5-My1Nc8/видео.htmlsi=P72bjzvcEY69Yv6Z
The GB are the ones who claim to be closest to Christ/Brothers Of Christ, so it makes no sense why it's not them who are thrown in jail and persecuted, Christ stated that his Brothers would suffer like he did even the apostles paid the price for following Christ, but the GB Are just cruising and throwing the rank and file under the bus everytime..smh 🤦♀ people should wake the F up.. this religion is a waste of life..
How you encourage people to go against certain laws of the land and when the authorities say hey what the fuck yall doing did we say follow these rules and you good. Now it's persecution. If anything, the authorities are coming to get that mister Roger's looking ass elder for CSA .
Going to the convention where they played this video was a reality check, I was upset that they played this type of content to my child who I wouldn't allow to watch scary things on T.V. It's Just fear porn. ( Oh & The Royal Commission into institutional abuse helped get me out too)
Yooo. Booty face 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 hilarious 😂
Well said.. they are extremist indeed.. their teaching makes them extremist..
They’ll used to give a marking talk for a person for being bad association but will not mark a child predator .
y'all realize that jw is a cult, right?
Yeah, if you learned anything about Russia with the ongoing war in Ukraine, one thing the government won't put up with is men not being willing to join the army, and fight for the country. This stance in particular makes one an EXTREMIST organization. It serves them right, hopefully the JW's there will see through the con.
Two lost souls! I received my 100-fold 22 years ago. How about you? Never leave the truth! That's a Bozo no-no..
🤣🤣🤣
@@AwakenTruths100-FOLD Having a hundred times as many or as much. a hundredfold return on your money. What does the number 100 signify in the Bible? Which is a numerical value of 100. And this letter symbolizes Holiness sanctification. Or being set apart. And also completeness. It signifies a state of fullness. And protection or Perfection. Explanation Hundredfold A hundredfold return is the greatest possible return on a seed sown. In the Bible, it symbolizes the fruitful outcome of faithful discipleship. Eternal life Eternal life is the ultimate reward for believers, signifying a restored relationship with God and participation in His kingdom. Sacrifice The promise of a hundredfold return is a reflection of the principle of divine recompense, where God rewards those who sacrifice for His kingdom. Bible verses Mark 10:30 "He will get a hundred times more than they left. In this world they will get more homes, brothers, sisters, mothers, children, and farms. And with these things they will have persecutions. But in the world that is coming they will also get the reward of eternal life". Matthew 19:29 "And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or lands, for my name's sake, will receive a hundredfold, and inherit eternal life". So, how much is a hundredfold exactly? We often think of it as 100 times the original seed sown, but in reality it can be much greater than that. More accurately, the hundredfold return is simply the greatest possible return on any particular seed sown. Once my employer found out I was a witness they tried to manage me out and they lost. I received near a six-figure salary for life and 100% medical and dental plan from my employer at 46 years old. That was 22 years ago. Also, I believe my 100-fold also comes with eternal life according to the scriptures above. Jehovah God takes care of his people!
@@AwakenTruths 100-FOLD Having a hundred times as many or as much. a hundredfold return on your money. What does the number 100 signify in the Bible? Which is a numerical value of 100. And this letter symbolizes Holiness sanctification. Or being set apart. And also completeness. It signifies a state of fullness. And protection or Perfection. Explanation Hundredfold A hundredfold return is the greatest possible return on a seed sown. In the Bible, it symbolizes the fruitful outcome of faithful discipleship. Eternal life Eternal life is the ultimate reward for believers, signifying a restored relationship with God and participation in His kingdom. Sacrifice The promise of a hundredfold return is a reflection of the principle of divine recompense, where God rewards those who sacrifice for His kingdom. Bible verses Mark 10:30 "He will get a hundred times more than they left. In this world they will get more homes, brothers, sisters, mothers, children, and farms. And with these things they will have persecutions. But in the world that is coming they will also get the reward of eternal life". Matthew 19:29 "And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or lands, for my name's sake, will receive a hundredfold, and inherit eternal life". So, how much is a hundredfold exactly? We often think of it as 100 times the original seed sown, but in reality it can be much greater than that. More accurately, the hundredfold return is simply the greatest possible return on any particular seed sown. Once my employer found out I was a witness they tried to manage me out and they lost. I received near a six-figure salary for life and 100% medical and dental plan from my employer at 46 years old. That was 22 years ago. Also, I believe my 100-fold also comes with eternal life according to the scriptures above. Jehovah God takes care of his people!
Battle of the nerds 😂😂😂I am crackin up!!! Mannnn When I was in the organization This video gave me anxiety but now…. this music has me rooooolling 😂😂😂😂. I have been bamboozled. And I can’t believe i actually wrote Putin. I feel like such an idiot!!!
If we knew better we would have done better😅
@ for sure
A few years ago, I read a summary of Russia's reasons for the ban. They were actually spot on. They found that the isolationism was violating individual's rights and causing divisions in families. They highlighted the Book of Bible Stories and the psychological harm it caused to young children. Russian is a somewhat religious country. They have no problem with ppl owning and distributing bibles. They did, however, have a problem with WThaving it's own version of the Bible. So, if all they had to do was use a regular Bible to stay out of trouble, why cause problems for the R&F? If experts say that a book you distribute for children is psychologically damaging, revisit the book and figure out how to maie it more age appropriate. I've seen other children's Bible story books and they're not s horrifying. The problem is the JWs are a doomsday cult and refuse to give up the high-control, doom & gloom aspects that are harmful.
That skit looks corny af.
It was🤣
Lmao yes.
My step dad was born in 1914 and he went to prison at the age of 20 or so, "gladly" so as not to carry a weapon or kill people. He was a "conscientious objector".
He followed his conscience…..that’s good!
The governing body is telling the members not to denounce their faith, while they are lying under oath that they are the only spokemen. 😂 That brother would’ve been the first to fold 😂😂😂🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️
yep 100%
Will the governing body ever get arrested?
They're not stupid, they set up shot here in America not only for religious freedom, which lets them get away with their special brand of bull$h but also for Capitalist benefits. As a non-profit corporation they can get tax benefits, and buy their necessities under the corporate charter... all needs taken care of. slick.
Jehovah witnesses are nice cause it’s for their own benefit. Them being nice is a way for them to start a conversation w/ you or for you to think they’re the “best” religion due to their example
Yes, much like just about everything they do it too is a manipulation. I went to bethel to work as a young man of 19, took a tour, and when I did the meanest, most suspicious looks came from the men in the offices, they were looking like the cat that swallowed the canary. I judge people well, and knew something was off. sneaky squirmy rats.