I was a 'born in' in 1970 and woke up in my mid forties when I found out that an elder in a neighboring congregation was working for the United Nations as an expert advisor (professor) for them, while giving talks at both my circuit assemblies and conventions. I was punished for pointing out the hypocrisy and double standards.
Many years ago I had a woman friend from school for short time, a few months (I met her a few years after school). When I met her we were inviting one another to our flats and I observed she was incredible hypocritical, Moreover she invited me to her organization for Bible study and sermons on Sundays, I went a few times and I observed even much more hypocrisy when I was participating in those meetings and also their obsessive controling spirits. Ones after 1 teaching on Sunday I decided to finish with all "friendships", I said to many of them that I do not wish anymore to go on the meetings and do not wish to visit me anymore because of hypocrisy !!! I pray for people leaving this cult and for their salvation in Jesus Christ. Amen I continue to speak to them on the streets in different country I live proving their deception and danger of it, I encourage to read entire chapters in the Bible to see they are deceived and in danger of hell fire they do not believe. Amen
That's actually shocking, considering all they have said about the UN. It's amazing how you were able to see that and point it out, considering how deeply they brainwashed people.
@tgreen1862 I was removed from the Sunday WT reading list 😂 Professor Michael Stocking (the UN sustainable development elder) was asked to close in prayer at the next Sunday convention, by the CO I spoke to about the hypocrisy. At least the whole affair woke me up! 👍
I'll be 63 this year and retired 2 years ago. When I was graduating high school there was pressure to go to Bethel (live in NY), but my father, though an Elder (mother was a pioneer), urged me to go away to college. So grateful to him where he balanced spiritual direction with pragmatism. I ended up working for a large computer company and had a great career. And as a black person, I wanted to be like my parents and be financially independent. So this allowed me to retire early. I also agree with you on the perspective of God culturally; even at my age I still struggle with where was God during slavery, colonialism. Keep up the good work! New subscriber!
Can you imagine how your life would have been if your parents pressured you to go Bethel, then being kicked out once you got too old with no pension or redundancy payment? Your parents were very forward thinking for that time.
@@denisegrant1871 loved my parents so much; always looked out for me. I remember some of the friends, like some really really smart, who decided not to go to school. One brother, ended up doing low paying work at a mall (nothing wrong with it, but he could have been so much more) and still worked until the day he passed away; not enough money to even retire. So sad. I remember when they reduced bethel..i can't imagine what that was like.. people had no sellable skills..late in life..just horrible.
There has been slavery all throughout time, don't let a Christian Splinter group block God, I can't ignore prayers answered, miracles that took place, biblical archeological finds etc. 2000 years of Church history, 1500 years before Martin Luther changed scripture to fit his religion, removing 7 books, they are within The Dead Sea Scrolls, we are a fallen race no matter our colour, we are free to choose, some will find out in this life, some after death. All Church splinter groups including the JW's came along after 1500 years and created a new religion.
Read Deuteronomy chapter 28, entire will give reason slavery happened; not to mention prophetic books: Ezekiel, Jeremiah, Hosea, Amos, Obadiah,Michael, Nahum you will understand the reason for our slavery.
@@MonicaRaseroka to think we were told that it’s true happiness and we won’t find happiness outside it🙄. I’ve never been happier. I live a fulfilling life now.
I’m very impressed w many of the young ppl on UTube ( like you) you are doing a very good job of helping us deprogrammed and I’m impressed with your clarity and understanding depth of reason for your young ages. 💜❤️💙
i agree, monica is very intelligent and has a handle on things and with clarity. i enjoy just listening to the depth of her knowledge for a young person.
Honey I am going to tell all of you this over and over and over again. Keep speaking the truth especially on Jehovahs Witness. I was born and raised in the religion so I can relate and understand it. It's when you get in and practice the religion. Then that's when you get the 411 on everything. The religion isn't good. My spiritual mother open up my eyes on this
@@MonicaRaseroka it's beyond dangerous and harmless and hope we can wake up others along the way with what we know. We know we can't because they aren't going to listen to us especially if they the hard core witness. It's very sad and pathetic.
It's always so shocking learning the ruth about this religion. I hope you're okay and planning your exit strategy. Even if you're not ready, just start thinking about it 💛
@@MonicaRaseroka Yes ma'am I am ok with it all. At first I wasn't with everything when everything came about. I didn't plan my exit yet and I am going to serious think about doing so. I am so happy a situation presented itself where I am not going out in ministry as much and hope it stays that way. I rarely do zoom for the ministry too. My spiritual mother told me basically unless one of your family members cam bring you to the location of field service don't come out. I ask once. I barely going to ask. My mother trunk is down and I hope it stays down too. If other situations presents itself I can used my family sont want to take or bring me. My mother since she came back she's to weak of the world. Thank goodness. She barely attend the meeting herself and she don't go out at all in the ministry. Hope it stays that way too. She said she's never leaving again.
@@denisegrant1871 Thank you Denise I would definitely do so and plan my escape as well. I don't have anything in mind as of yet. I would take into an account of what you are saying to me. I would continue to always dig deeper into research. I was born and raises in this ugly organization. I don't wake up til about a few years ago. Thanks to my spiritual mother
I know many JW couples who remain childless, or at best have only one child. If this trend keeps up, the JW cult membership numbers will dramatically decline.
When I saw how being out in field service affected my son when he would see his friends, just the sad and depressing look on his face made me stop because I understood him
In my teens, I used to dread knocking on the doors of anyone who I went to school with. I used to silently pray that no one would open the door or that it would rain so we could go home lol
I am also one of the JWs here in the Philippines, and thanks to the ex jws who expressed what is true in the WT org. that's why I rarely go to KH because of what I know about the org.
Same here. This is particularly important for Filipinos to know more about JW international issues because the populous JW numbers here in the country are particularly concerning. Considering that nationwide we don't have the most sophisticated and richly perspectival educational system, it's easy for the JW cult fundamentalist mindset to spread around towards commonfolks, wasting their years from developing even sharper critical thinking skills against toxic ideologies and belief systems that JW promotes which won't serve any individuals and the whole Filipino community.
It's no surprise that born in leave ;there is nothing for young kids-they're forced to go to the adult meetings and hear the same old tropes over and over. Other religions have age specific activities for kids /outings to fun places for kids,get them involved with the Church at Sunday schools/helping in the community giving out food at harvest festival etc. Doing that those churches probably have a far higher retention rate. OH!! And the kids get to enjoy Christmas and birthdays-two of the best memories a person carries throughout their lives.
The rigidity and structure of this religion have been and will continue to be its downfall. Remember, that's how they exert power and control, and once they lose that, they lose people.
This religion stole those memories from me and stole my family. This religion has caused me a great deal of pain and trauma that I live with to this day... it’s been 10 years. The first Thirty-something years of my life were taken from me, and it took my family with it.
That was true in my case as well. Especially growing up in Africa going up hills and dusty roads. It's hard for young and old, but the young can't fake it.
First time listening to you my sister. It is your generation that has the Burden of exposing the Religion. I have a Daughter who is about your age. She is like you and was Born in. She like you has opened my eyes to so much. I thank JEHOVAH for social media. You are right on my sister. I'm 66 25 years in and left during COVID. I felt like I was doing the right thing until the CSA scandal, two witness rule , the string of out of court Settlements made to victims SECRETLY! WELL the good news is not getting out there in this type of setting. This religion has lost it's HOLINESS!
This religion made me never have a real childhood. No Christmas, no Halloween.. no birthdays. We rarely have gatherings anymore and I’ve had really traumatic experiences in the Kingdom Halls. I’ve never had friends, or a love interest or figures I could look up to. It’s just so lonely… I feel if I was normal, I’d feel less depressed, and I’d have friends. But I don’t. I’m fading from the KH because I’ve never been happy. I also never knew about the pedo and sexual abuse issues in our religion until I did my own research. We had this issue at my old Kingdom Hall and my mom always says Jehovah took care of it. But if he did, why did it last so many years and why are so many of them protected?
I'm sending you so much love and positive energy ✨️. May you be able to leave soon and build yourself a meaningful life outside of this religion. In the meantime, please start a hobby that's a creative outlet to help with your mental health. If possible, maybe you can start meeting like-minded friends who share the same hobby. This religion stole so much from us, don't give it another day 💛
*_Wow!_* Your professional insight is shedding _new light_ (pun intended) on this topic. It helps to explain why the previous GB regime of WT leadership were so fearful of the dreaded *internet!* They knew that it would lead to a complete loss of information control. 🤷♂️ IJS
My brother moved to Russia and became a witness. I don’t even know how in the world that happened. He has also been distant ever since . It was always the 2 of us especially that we were orphaned at a young age . I wish I can talk to God about him but every time I try he creates a huge distance between us. I hate them so much because I’m loosing my only sibling bit by bit and don’t know what to do .
I'm so sorry you're going through this. This religion is so destructive and manipulating. I hope he waskes up soon and realizes that his family loves and needs him.
@theresachilz: I´ve thought, that Russia had forbidden the cult of the JWs. I am a kind of shocked that you wrote the opposite. I am very sorry for the loss of your only sibling just into one of those very destructive and toxic cults like the JW´s. Prey that our God does wake your brother up - soon.🙏🙏
@ yes they banned it in 2018. When he came back home he just continued going there. So you are absolutely right. Even when they banned it they still found ways to meet in underground churches
An informed, well presented and articulated video. The graphics made it much more easily digested and understood. NEW SUBSCRIBER !! Well done, young lady.
@10:44 Speaking of “traditions & culture” I was not a born-in JW. I was raised as an Evangelical Christian and I left them for the Jehovah’s Witnesses. I got baptised in my early 20s , but after about 10 years in the religion I began to feel bored and lacking in spirituality and as hard as I tried I couldn’t manifest the deep belief I saw amongst the born-ins and older ones in their faith in the organisation and the governing body. I didn’t realise it was due to deep indoctrination! I also began to miss celebrating Christmas & Easter and even my birthday the way practising Christians do with God and Jesus at the centre of their celebrations (not the crazy way it’s done by people in the world - yes, other Christians view unbelievers as “the World”). Eventually I began to wake up due to the constant “new light”, and “new truths” and “adjustments” … I just couldn’t keep up with “Jehovah’s chariot” anymore, it was taking a mental toll on me. I told myself that I was a “lost sheep” with no desire to be “found” and could do nothing about the tremendous relief I felt by accepting my new reality.
Believe me, the deep belief you saw among older ones and born-ins was not real. I'm so happy you were able to leave and forge a new life for yourself ✨️💛
I have a problem with the GB who are running a cult. Overall the people are kind and of course there are people who aren’t like in any religion! They’re brainwashed just like we were and I also was raised in the religion. I was married and so were all my friends. I left 30 years ago but my mother was a 50 year pioneer until her death. I don’t like demonizing the members, I have compassion for them and hope they wake up!
Me too I feel the same I was Baptised nearly two years ago and stopped going because the control from them telling people now men can have beards and women can wear trousers was quite a eye opener
You are so well-spoken, thank you for your honesty. Congratulations too on your career choices, it seems like a great fit for you. Your arguments for the decline of JWs are convincing. I wonder if you have more anecdotal evidence of declines from your local area? I’ve consistently heard the religion is growing outside of Europe and North America, but I wonder if indeed that is still happening, or if in fact that is “old news” and more recently real declines are occurring? It’s unfortunate that annual baptism numbers, etc. are so difficult to independently verify. It would be good to have a few leaks from inside of a bethel type of facility located on one or more continents, as well as from NY. Thanks again. 👏
Thank you for your lovely comment. Yes, there seems to be an increase in some Asian and African countries. From my observation, in most of these countries, where there is an increase, the countries are destabilized and dealing with a lot of governmental corruption. However, the growth is not as significant. It just stands out in comparison to the steep declines in other regions. I also wish we could see the actual figures. Something tells me it's not looking so good.
All religion is dangerous. To be saved 1 Corinthians 15:1-4/Ephesians 2:8-9 that's it. That's the gospel and nothing else. Have a blessed day Monica.👍😉❤️🙏
The internet is setting people free to serve the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ will be forgiven and have eternal life. Read God’s Word for ourselves ❤
At 1:00. Membership numbers is irrelevant in any religious organization. The stats that matter more are the new convert baptism retention over time and the activity rate of existing members.
Great video, thanks Monica! Regarding "born ins", parents whose children leave are viewed as having failed. But it can be argued that "good parents" (quote unquote) who take a regimented approach and see their adult children staying would have had the same results no matter what religion. It has nothing to do with this being the truth, or with poor parenting. In fact, better parenting won't stifle children, but allows them the freedom to discover things on their own.
I agree with you. Children at the end of the day will do what they want because they have their own minds and thought processes. A parent can only suggest and guide. Thank you for watching 💛
I appreciate your message, Gen x here, I know a lot of my friends probably 65% of my friendship group are still in. I would like to get them out, but the born in, are very very hard to detach from the brainwashing. We should all carefully continue to get our friends and family out.
Similar thing happened to the _Shakers_ . Getting children involved with a religion is the #1 way to ensure the religion continues. This is backed by statistics.
No door knocking like a salesperson in Christianity you cannot earn salvation. Born again christians are led by the Holy Spirit. Spirit leads me to share my testimony and proclaim the Gospel. I sow the seed, i don't lead people to Christ or can save anyone i just share the Gospel. Its all devine power of the kingdom of heaven. John 6:44 No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him; and I will raise him up at the last day. Born again christian is a intimate relationship with Christ, Jesus wants all of you and your heart! putting Christ first in your life. Jesus is my life he took my punishment of sins on the cross. Like as if Christ had lived my sinful life he paid the penalty and by his grace and mercy givin me the gift of salvation in beleiving in my heart through faith. Glory to my saviour and King Jesus Christ.
The seventh day Adventist church is the fastest growing church in the world. Baptisms from 2012 are 1 million per year and there are now 30 million seventh day Adventists in the world. Young Robert.
@Pac-Man.. mister ,the seventh day Adventists stastical reports in their publications and Government census reports. That church in south America alone has over 5 million members Mexico 1.3 million USA. 1.4 million inter America 3.million Australia,,and the South pacific Islands 1 million as of this year. New Guinea 300 hundred thousand Asia ie the phillippines 1.2 million other Asia nations including central Asia 2 million Europe, Russia,1 million and other nations. Last year in New Guinea alone there were 200 thousand baptised after a massive missionary campaign. Young Robert. In Australia.
@@robertbusuttil7848Not sure where they got the figures from, but online: "That movement has grown into a church of 22 million members in over 200 countries-a remarkable growth and expansion compared with other faith communities that were born around the same time. Despite the impressive growth, Adventists represent less than 0.3 percent of the global population.25 Aug 2023". More than JWs, maybe that is what he was trying to say?
Good video. Their actions speak louder than words. When i was a witness years ago i was told … tell people you are a jw , they have a good reputation. Truth is , just by hearing people talk iver them years without them even knowing my past, its 90% negative feedback about JW’s and mostly its to do with their dishonesty and hypocrisy. People notice
I was a ‘born in’ in 1970!! 2012 I walked away. I couldn’t understand why I could not read and comprehend the Holy Bible by myself in prayer instead of waiting for ‘ new light’ nonsense from old men in Manhattan.
Yesterday morning, I had the chance to talk with a young JW couple in their mid 20s. The husband said he was an elder and the wife seemed to be a pioneer. Both of them showed themselves very convinced about their religion, and, at the moment to talk about CSA, inmediately they turned very defensive arguing that by this kind of "sin" people get marked from the congregation. I replied back that more than a sin, it's a "crime" that has been systematically covered by the WT. I quoted what the elder's book says about calling the legal department instead of reporting the case to the police. This young elder only asked for "respect" for their religion. A couple like this is the typical one not having children and serving their entire live to this false religion.
It's always sad seeing young people dedicated their best days to such a dangerous cult. I hope they'll wake up soon and see the religion for what it is before its too late for them.
@7:00 Speaking of centring the religion, I embraced “cultivating the gift of singleness” coupled with feeling that I was not good enough spiritually to be a good JW wife and so I fell for the “after Armageddon” narrative,, that the new system would provide my perfect mate and I have my perfect children. By the time I woke up and left the religion it was too late for me biologically to have children.
I'm so sorry Dantoinette 🫂 this religion has stolen so much from people. I hope in your new life post JW you're able to 'mother' and nurture others in some capacity. You sound like such a lovely person, I know there are those who appreciate your motherly presence in their lives.
I would politely tell them I'm not interested and not to come again. My issue is not with memebers but the organisation, the CSA, destruction of people's lives and power structures.
@andreweide5413 Jesus was "given" power or authority Scripture: John 3:35 "The Father loves the Son and has GIVEN all things into his hand." Scripture: John 5:27 "And he has GIVEN him authority to do judging, because he is the Son of man." Scripture: Matthew 28:18 "Jesus approached and spoke to them, saying: “All authority has been given me in heaven and on the earth." These scriptures prove that Jesus didn't have authority or power in the first place- because he was *given* it.
This scripture was my TIPPING POINT: . 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2 However, brothers, respecting THE PRESENCE OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST and our being gathered together to him, we request of YOU 2 not to be quickly shaken from YOUR reason nor to be excited either through an inspired expression or through a verbal message or through a letter as though from us, to the effect that the day of Jehovah is here. . The Governing Body has been teaching for over a hundred years that THE PRESENCE OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST started in the year 1914. . This makes them the primary candidate to fulfill the above prophecy! . Did we get excited through an inspired expression? . Millions Now Living Will Never Die . Inspired by who? . You positively will not die . The operation of Satan! . 2 Thessalonians 2:9 But the lawless one’s presence is according to the operation of Satan . . I recognized that our minds were somehow being corrupted by Satan! . 2 Corinthians 11:3 But I am afraid that somehow, as the serpent seduced Eve by its cunning, YOUR minds might be corrupted away from the sincerity and the chastity that are due the Christ. . . I was disfellowshipped for trying to help people in my congregation understand these things! . .
Six Signs of a False prophet; Failed/False prophets; a Powerful, appropriate and timely warning for us as believers especially in these challenging times it's a Warning from scripture about False prophets in Jeremiah 23: 16-29 God describes 6 key signs of False Prophets; 1. False Prophets were NOT sent by The LORD/Yahweh; Jeremiah 23:21 and 23:16-29 ; False prophets act on their own initiative not under God's authority, they claim to speak For Him but were Never called by HIm 2. They abandon the Word of God as the Sole source of truth; verse 16 says Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you filling you with VAIN HOPES -- they speak visions of their own minds and Not from the Mouth of the LORD/Yahweh; False prophets replace God's word with Personal visions and ideas or Opinions, Leading people Away from the TRuth of Scripture; 3. They preach a Prosperity gospel; False prophets declare peace and blessings without addressing sin ; Verse 17 they say continually to those who despise the word of the LORD/Yahweh "It shall be well with you and to everyone who stubbornly follows his own heart they say "No disaster shall come upon you" They focus on worldly comfort while ignoring the call of Repentance and Holiness 4. They make people Forget the name of THE LORD/Yahweh; Verse 27, God says "they think to make people forget my name by their dreams that they tell one another even as their Fathers forgot my name for Ba'al". instead of pointing to God, False prophets promote their own agendas or ideologies ; drawing people away from a true Relationship WITH HIM/Yahweh and HIs son Yeshua 5. They fail to call for repentance; a TRUE Prophet leads people back to God, verse 22 says, "But if they had stood in my Counsel then they would have proclaimed my word to my people and would have turned them from their evil ways and from the Evil of their deeds" ; False prophets avoid uncomfortable truths; they don't confront sin or call for Transformation 6. they rely on Dreams and Emotions instead of the Word of Yahweh; Finally, Verse 16 Warns us, "They speak of visions of their own minds, not from the mouth of THE LORD/Yahweh; False prophets prioritize their own feelings, dreams and desires over the unchanging truth of GOD'S WORD We live in a time when many voices claim to speak for God; but not all of them are true ; we must remain ROOTED in the word of God, Testing Everything to the Word of God as stated by Yeshua in Matthew 7; 15; Beware of False prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are Ravenous wolves
I was told to wait until the new system to get married. I know of some Jehovah's Witness women and men that never married, never had kids. But then again there are women that left the religion and had children with two or three baby daddies and then came back to the religion.
@MonicaRaseroka I know this because I liked her but her mother disapproved. Then she left for a worldly guy, and another, and another. Surely I wasnt any worse than those guys.
Monica: l don't know if you know but in own literature watchtower of february 15 of 1982 the number of 144,000 was completed and sealed by their own god jehová. Since all members of the governing body were born and baptized after 1935 none of them are "anointed" Nobody was supposed to be anointed by "holy spirit" But the numbers of anointed ones keep going up. The governing body is the one anointing this people, not their own god. The anointed are "not" anointed
Do with this info as you wish. According to the 2024 Service Year Report from Jehovah's Witnesses, the organization experienced growth in several key areas: Peak of Publishers: Increased from 8,816,562 in 2023 to 9,043,460 in 2024. Average Publishers Preaching Each Month: Rose from 8,625,042 to 8,828,124. Total Number Baptized: Increased from 269,517 to 296,267. Percentage of Increase Over 2023: Went up from 1.3% to 2.4%. These statistics indicate a net increase in membership during the 2024 service year. Therefore, the claim that over 100,000 or 73000 Jehovah's Witnesses left the organization in 2024 is not supported by the available data.
@MonicaRaseroka after all the nonsense you have uploaded about the JWs...and lies, that's all you can say??.. Just because you've copied and pasted what other similarly minded poorly informed Individuals have said and promoted their lies, believing it to be right, doesn't mean you aren't responsible for spreading lies, even if you don't like the Witnesses, you should love your enemies if you climb to be a christian and you shouldn't be doing this.
According to co-pilot, there is no chance of the religion ever dying and then falling apart. It will always be around in some capacity. There is another indication that the numbers are low but obviously, this is not a fact, is when you see them at their carts, there is little or no interest from the general public. All you see is the publishers themselves, standing and talking to each other. What is the success of cart witnessing? and the ones I have seen want to challenge them are too drunk and drugged up to even be capable of holding a debate. And then there are the so-called apostates who want to challenge their literature and the NWT.
@@MonicaRaseroka We don't know that for sure because the religion is constantly evolving and adjusting in to something else quite different. Little things are the indication, suits, ties for boys and men and dresses for women dress code change and beards? Ask tight pants, Tony Morris. Remember, the powerful Org has a few billion dollars to splash I think? including property they currently own for investment purposes.
Yes and no, I'm promoting for one to reconnect with their culture and traditions. If it's African Spirituality, then yes. Also, African Spirituality is not the worshipping of ancestors. They are not gods.
Time to join the Jesus people... folks that study like the jw's... and live in the spirit because knowledge puffeth up... no more proud jw's... this is my son in whom i am well pleased... not proud...
@MonicaRaseroka Hi Monica My name is Stephanie I'm a born again christian, to live is Christ. There is no other way to God the Father, remission of sins, redemption, to receive the gift of enternal life in heaven but through Jesus Christ our Lord and saviour Jesus is the only mediator between man and God. Had been in relationships with women most of my life for about 24 years, was very much in the gay and lesbian community lifestyle and night life. Lived a very sinful and rebellious life away from God. All my clothes and shoes where either mens clothes or of a mans style in womens. Would waer nothing but jean pants, collared shirts, men's jackets and t shirts and boots, loved my boots and skin tight pants. I'm completely transformed in Christ a new creation with the indwelling Holy Spirit. Now I wear linen flowing long dresses, linen shawls, womens nighties and under garments and leather hand made sandals. I love being a woman of God and I love the Lord Jesus with all my heart, mind and soul. Christ is sovereign, Christ is everything to me I love being in obedience to the word of God and his commandments. I give God the Glory and shine my light so other can come to glorify my Lord and saviour. Praise the Lord you are away from that satanic counterfeit religion. God bless you and I will pray for you. Repent and believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. I highly recommend listening to You tube channel Grace to you the Holy Spirit led me to listen to John Macarthur, over 50 years preaching the Gospel, very knowledgeable in Hebrew and Greek manuscripts and history. Seriously I could listen to John all day what a gift of the Holy Spirit that dwells in him preaching sound doctrine of the word of God. John covers everything and his preaching of the Lords Prayer John chapter 17 wow! for a true believer in Christ the inheritance and spiritual blessings that awaits the saints in heaven i cannot comprehend enternal life in heaven. And the power and glory of the Holy Trinity. John also has amazing preaching on the book of Revelations. This man John Macarthur I thank the Lord daily for such a man who has a heart and love for Christ and the word of God. Sound doctrine the spiritual food for my ongoing sanctification in the Holy Spirit. God bless you Monica. 1 Timothy 2:5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. John 14:6 Jesus said I am the way, the truth, and the life, No one comes to the father except through me. Born again is being born from above spirituality, a new birth. God gives you the gift of the Holy Spirit. The indwelling Holy Spirit gives you spiritual life, you become a new creature. Total transformation on the inside. He will bring all things to your remembrance, teach you, conviction, spiritual discernment, fruits of the spirit. Acts 2: 38 Then Peter said to them, Repent, and let every one of you be baptised in the name of Jesus Christ for remission of sins; and you shall receive the Holy Spirit. Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 10:9 That you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in christ, he is a new creation, old things have passed away; behold,all things have become new. Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self control. Against such there is no law. Galatians 5:16 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the flesh. Galatians 5:25 if we live by the spirit, let us also kept in step with the Spirit. Romans 6:11 Even consider yourselves to be dead to sin, but alive in God in Christ Jesus. Isaiah 12:2 KJV Behold,God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid; for the lord JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also has become my salvation. Ezekiel 36:26 And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. Titus 3:5 He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by thr washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit. Hebrews 9:27 And as it is appointed to men to die once, but after this the judgement. Matthew 25: 46 These will go away into enternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life. Matthew 13:42 And will throw them into the furnace of fire; in that place there will be weeping gnashing of teeth. John 14:26 But the helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the father will send in My name, He will teach yiu all things, and bring to yiur remembrance all things that I said to you. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? 20 For you where bought at a price, therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are Gods.
Easy way to make money….talking about them……..getting info from the internet is not the best way to get true info …….number is not a sign of true religion. Bla bla bla
This is how I see it: A Jehovah's Witness who has woken up has two options: Leaving and being shunned or staying and keeping their family and community. However scary and cruel leaving may be, it's not like leaving Islam and getting killed.
There are more options than that. They can slowly build a support network and friendship group outside of the JWs until they are comfortable with leaving. Also, to start with they can build connections on ex-JWs groups on Facebook for example then leave if the trauma bonding gets too much. There are also professionals who work with former cult members/JWs.
Suppose to leave.... it says thousands will fall to left and thousands will fall to the right. So prohecy coming true. Yep. So now preaching work over. Door closing to ark. Get ready for hell
I was a 'born in' in 1970 and woke up in my mid forties when I found out that an elder in a neighboring congregation was working for the United Nations as an expert advisor (professor) for them, while giving talks at both my
circuit assemblies and conventions.
I was punished for pointing out the hypocrisy and double standards.
An EXPERT ADVISOR? For the UNITED NATIONS?
I am so sorry for what you went through - so very sorry.
Many years ago I had a woman friend from school for short time, a few months (I met her a few years after school).
When I met her we were inviting one another to our flats and I observed she was incredible hypocritical, Moreover she invited me to her organization for Bible study and sermons on Sundays, I went a few times and I observed even much more hypocrisy when I was participating in those meetings and also their obsessive controling spirits.
Ones after 1 teaching on Sunday I decided to finish with all "friendships", I said to many of them that I do not wish anymore to go on the meetings and do not wish to visit me anymore because of hypocrisy !!!
I pray for people leaving this cult and for their salvation in Jesus Christ. Amen
I continue to speak to them on the streets in different country I live proving their deception and danger of it, I encourage to read entire chapters in the Bible to see they are deceived and in danger of hell fire they do not believe. Amen
That's actually shocking, considering all they have said about the UN. It's amazing how you were able to see that and point it out, considering how deeply they brainwashed people.
@timpgpilot2530 Just wow. How were you punished? Were you shunned?
@tgreen1862 I was removed from the Sunday WT reading list 😂
Professor Michael Stocking (the UN sustainable development elder) was asked to close in prayer at the next Sunday convention, by the CO I spoke to about the hypocrisy.
At least the whole affair woke me up! 👍
I'll be 63 this year and retired 2 years ago. When I was graduating high school there was pressure to go to Bethel (live in NY), but my father, though an Elder (mother was a pioneer), urged me to go away to college. So grateful to him where he balanced spiritual direction with pragmatism. I ended up working for a large computer company and had a great career. And as a black person, I wanted to be like my parents and be financially independent. So this allowed me to retire early. I also agree with you on the perspective of God culturally; even at my age I still struggle with where was God during slavery, colonialism. Keep up the good work! New subscriber!
You had amazing parents! I hope you're enjoying retirement and having an amazing time. Thank you so much for watching and joining the community 💛🤗
Can you imagine how your life would have been if your parents pressured you to go Bethel, then being kicked out once you got too old with no pension or redundancy payment? Your parents were very forward thinking for that time.
@@denisegrant1871 loved my parents so much; always looked out for me. I remember some of the friends, like some really really smart, who decided not to go to school. One brother, ended up doing low paying work at a mall (nothing wrong with it, but he could have been so much more) and still worked until the day he passed away; not enough money to even retire. So sad. I remember when they reduced bethel..i can't imagine what that was like.. people had no sellable skills..late in life..just horrible.
There has been slavery all throughout time, don't let a Christian Splinter group block God, I can't ignore prayers answered, miracles that took place, biblical archeological finds etc. 2000 years of Church history, 1500 years before Martin Luther changed scripture to fit his religion, removing 7 books, they are within The Dead Sea Scrolls, we are a fallen race no matter our colour, we are free to choose, some will find out in this life, some after death. All Church splinter groups including the JW's came along after 1500 years and created a new religion.
Read Deuteronomy chapter 28, entire will give reason slavery happened; not to mention prophetic books: Ezekiel, Jeremiah, Hosea, Amos, Obadiah,Michael, Nahum you will understand the reason for our slavery.
We are grateful to people like you for opening our eyes. I’m enjoying my freedom from this religion.
Your comment made me smile, Thabile 💙 May all get to experience the joy of leaving a toxic religion ✨️
@@MonicaRaseroka to think we were told that it’s true happiness and we won’t find happiness outside it🙄. I’ve never been happier. I live a fulfilling life now.
@@MonicaRaserokaThe joy of the Lord Jesus is your strength
I’m very impressed w many of the young ppl on UTube ( like you) you are doing a very good job of helping us deprogrammed and I’m impressed with your clarity and understanding depth of reason for your young ages. 💜❤️💙
Wow, thank you so much for this beautiful comment 💛🤗💙
i agree, monica is very intelligent and has a handle on things and with clarity. i enjoy just listening to the depth of her knowledge for a young person.
Everyday, a new channel pops up by a new young person. I am loving it!
Honey I am going to tell all of you this over and over and over again. Keep speaking the truth especially on Jehovahs Witness. I was born and raised in the religion so I can relate and understand it. It's when you get in and practice the religion. Then that's when you get the 411 on everything. The religion isn't good. My spiritual mother open up my eyes on this
I'm so proud of you for waking up! This religion is so harmful and dangerous
@@MonicaRaserokasay that again
@@MonicaRaseroka it's beyond dangerous and harmless and hope we can wake up others along the way with what we know. We know we can't because they aren't going to listen to us especially if they the hard core witness. It's very sad and pathetic.
@@MonicaRaseroka very dangerious
@MonicaRaseroka I like your content and your confidence...are you seeing someone?
I was closed minded at first and then I started to do a little research and what a surprise I got about our religion
It's always so shocking learning the ruth about this religion. I hope you're okay and planning your exit strategy. Even if you're not ready, just start thinking about it 💛
At least you are doing research. Plan your escape in silence and build friendships and relationships "in the world" so you are not completely alone.
@@MonicaRaseroka Yes ma'am I am ok with it all. At first I wasn't with everything when everything came about. I didn't plan my exit yet and I am going to serious think about doing so. I am so happy a situation presented itself where I am not going out in ministry as much and hope it stays that way. I rarely do zoom for the ministry too. My spiritual mother told me basically unless one of your family members cam bring you to the location of field service don't come out. I ask once. I barely going to ask. My mother trunk is down and I hope it stays down too. If other situations presents itself I can used my family sont want to take or bring me. My mother since she came back she's to weak of the world. Thank goodness. She barely attend the meeting herself and she don't go out at all in the ministry. Hope it stays that way too. She said she's never leaving again.
@@denisegrant1871 Thank you Denise I would definitely do so and plan my escape as well. I don't have anything in mind as of yet. I would take into an account of what you are saying to me. I would continue to always dig deeper into research. I was born and raises in this ugly organization. I don't wake up til about a few years ago. Thanks to my spiritual mother
@@ShawandaTurner-t5eI’m really happy for you and know you will make it out when you are ready.
In the last 3 years we were in only 3 kids under the age of 15 got baptized in our congregation elders kids , we left late 2023. Awesome video ❤
👏 high-five 🙌
Congratulations on your freedom and well done for making it out ✨️💛
Enjoy your freedom
Well done for escaping!
New WT light ,new WT lies .
I know many JW couples who remain childless, or at best have only one child. If this trend keeps up, the JW cult membership numbers will dramatically decline.
Well, they don't want to have children this side of Armageddon.
My wife & I were both born in, and we never had children. I hope it does contribute to the decline.
You guys made the right decision! ✅️
I see that too!
They use to tell JW’s don’t bother having children because the end is coming very soon. So many couples are waiting until the new system to have kids.
I absolutely hated field service!
When I saw how being out in field service affected my son when he would see his friends, just the sad and depressing look on his face made me stop because I understood him
That was the worst 😫😫
That's actually beautiful and shows just how much you care as a parent 💛
In my teens, I used to dread knocking on the doors of anyone who I went to school with. I used to silently pray that no one would open the door or that it would rain so we could go home lol
@@denisegrant1871 That was the ultimate horror for a JW kid.
I am also one of the JWs here in the Philippines, and thanks to the ex jws who expressed what is true in the WT org. that's why I rarely go to KH because of what I know about the org.
Thank you so much for watching and congratulations on waking up ✨️💛
Same here. This is particularly important for Filipinos to know more about JW international issues because the populous JW numbers here in the country are particularly concerning. Considering that nationwide we don't have the most sophisticated and richly perspectival educational system, it's easy for the JW cult fundamentalist mindset to spread around towards commonfolks, wasting their years from developing even sharper critical thinking skills against toxic ideologies and belief systems that JW promotes which won't serve any individuals and the whole Filipino community.
Thanks for your important work Monica 💪
Thank you for watching Tim 💛
Very enjoyable video, concise and well thought out. I also think you have a lovely voice, very easy to listen to, thanks
Thank you so much for watching 💛
Deprogramming from this cult is essential people don’t realize how dangerous it is emotionally spiritually financially and mentally.
Please tell them! This religion will destroy your life if you're not aware of its manipulation and control tactics.
It's no surprise that born in leave ;there is nothing for young kids-they're forced to go to the adult meetings and hear the same old tropes over and over. Other religions have age specific activities for kids /outings to fun places for kids,get them involved with the Church at Sunday schools/helping in the community giving out food at harvest festival etc. Doing that those churches probably have a far higher retention rate. OH!! And the kids get to enjoy Christmas and birthdays-two of the best memories a person carries throughout their lives.
The rigidity and structure of this religion have been and will continue to be its downfall. Remember, that's how they exert power and control, and once they lose that, they lose people.
This religion stole those memories from me and stole my family. This religion has caused me a great deal of pain and trauma that I live with to this day... it’s been 10 years. The first Thirty-something years of my life were taken from me, and it took my family with it.
You are not alone. I share your hurt, disappointment and frustration. Best wishes to you.Take it step by step.
That was true in my case as well. Especially growing up in Africa going up hills and dusty roads. It's hard for young and old, but the young can't fake it.
We had dusty roads too, plus the hot African sun. Gosh, it was torture 😫. You're so right, its hard for everyone.
I get very excited when you post a new video sir!!
First time listening to you my sister. It is your generation that has the Burden of exposing the Religion. I have a Daughter who is about your age. She is like you and was Born in. She like you has opened my eyes to so much. I thank JEHOVAH for social media. You are right on my sister. I'm 66 25 years in and left during COVID. I felt like I was doing the right thing until the CSA scandal, two witness rule , the string of out of court Settlements made to victims SECRETLY! WELL the good news is not getting out there in this type of setting. This religion has lost it's HOLINESS!
I had the opposite. Freezing cold hands and ears 😂
This religion made me never have a real childhood. No Christmas, no Halloween.. no birthdays. We rarely have gatherings anymore and I’ve had really traumatic experiences in the Kingdom Halls. I’ve never had friends, or a love interest or figures I could look up to. It’s just so lonely… I feel if I was normal, I’d feel less depressed, and I’d have friends. But I don’t. I’m fading from the KH because I’ve never been happy.
I also never knew about the pedo and sexual abuse issues in our religion until I did my own research. We had this issue at my old Kingdom Hall and my mom always says Jehovah took care of it. But if he did, why did it last so many years and why are so many of them protected?
I'm sending you so much love and positive energy ✨️. May you be able to leave soon and build yourself a meaningful life outside of this religion.
In the meantime, please start a hobby that's a creative outlet to help with your mental health. If possible, maybe you can start meeting like-minded friends who share the same hobby.
This religion stole so much from us, don't give it another day 💛
*_Wow!_*
Your professional insight is shedding _new light_ (pun intended) on this topic. It helps to explain why the previous GB regime of WT leadership were so fearful of the dreaded *internet!*
They knew that it would lead to a complete loss of information control.
🤷♂️ IJS
Your comments always make me smile LePèdant 💛. Yes, the GB knew that once they couldn't control the narrative, it would be game over for them.
My brother moved to Russia and became a witness. I don’t even know how in the world that happened. He has also been distant ever since . It was always the 2 of us especially that we were orphaned at a young age . I wish I can talk to God about him but every time I try he creates a huge distance between us. I hate them so much because I’m loosing my only sibling bit by bit and don’t know what to do .
I'm so sorry you're going through this. This religion is so destructive and manipulating. I hope he waskes up soon and realizes that his family loves and needs him.
@theresachilz: I´ve thought, that Russia had forbidden the cult of the JWs. I am a kind of shocked that you wrote the opposite. I am very sorry for the loss of your only sibling just into one of those very destructive and toxic cults like the JW´s. Prey that our God does wake your brother up - soon.🙏🙏
@ yes they banned it in 2018. When he came back home he just continued going there. So you are absolutely right. Even when they banned it they still found ways to meet in underground churches
An informed, well presented and articulated video. The graphics made it much more easily digested and understood. NEW SUBSCRIBER !! Well done, young lady.
Thank you so much for watching and welcome to our community, I'll keep adding graphics 💛🙏🏾
I have noticed this sect is being exposed lately with more intensity and fortunately is becoming viral.
More and more people are waking up!
I hope to escape one day just like all of you
You will escape by default. Watchtower will be shut down.
@@tammyg8031 it will never die I'm telling you.
You can just fade easily and quietly.
@tammyg8031 Thank you tammy
@femiadewusi6011 Thank you I would take your piece of advice and do so.
8:00 When you talked about meeting needs. I was thinking of something else 😂😂😂😂
@10:44 Speaking of “traditions & culture” I was not a born-in JW. I was raised as an Evangelical Christian and I left them for the Jehovah’s Witnesses. I got baptised in my early 20s , but after about 10 years in the religion I began to feel bored and lacking in spirituality and as hard as I tried I couldn’t manifest the deep belief I saw amongst the born-ins and older ones in their faith in the organisation and the governing body. I didn’t realise it was due to deep indoctrination! I also began to miss celebrating Christmas & Easter and even my birthday the way practising Christians do with God and Jesus at the centre of their celebrations (not the crazy way it’s done by people in the world - yes, other Christians view unbelievers as “the World”). Eventually I began to wake up due to the constant “new light”, and “new truths” and “adjustments” … I just couldn’t keep up with “Jehovah’s chariot” anymore, it was taking a mental toll on me. I told myself that I was a “lost sheep” with no desire to be “found” and could do nothing about the tremendous relief I felt by accepting my new reality.
Believe me, the deep belief you saw among older ones and born-ins was not real. I'm so happy you were able to leave and forge a new life for yourself ✨️💛
Great video,! Good solid information.
Thank you for watching 💛
I have a problem with the GB who are running a cult. Overall the people are kind and of course there are people who aren’t like in any religion! They’re brainwashed just like we were and I also was raised in the religion. I was married and so were all my friends. I left 30 years ago but my mother was a 50 year pioneer until her death. I don’t like demonizing the members, I have compassion for them and hope they wake up!
I feel the same way too, so many innocent people are wrapped up in this dangerous religion. I have family still in it, I wish they could wake up soon.
Me too I feel the same I was Baptised nearly two years ago and stopped going because the control from them telling people now men can have beards and women can wear trousers was quite a eye opener
This is very good to hear. Hope the majority come to a personal relationship with the true God of the Bible.
That's the most important thing!
The God of the Bible is diabolical, but one has to free ones' enslaved mind to realize it.
You are so well-spoken, thank you for your honesty. Congratulations too on your career choices, it seems like a great fit for you. Your arguments for the decline of JWs are convincing.
I wonder if you have more anecdotal evidence of declines from your local area? I’ve consistently heard the religion is growing outside of Europe and North America, but I wonder if indeed that is still happening, or if in fact that is “old news” and more recently real declines are occurring?
It’s unfortunate that annual baptism numbers, etc. are so difficult to independently verify. It would be good to have a few leaks from inside of a bethel type of facility located on one or more continents, as well as from NY.
Thanks again. 👏
Thank you for your lovely comment. Yes, there seems to be an increase in some Asian and African countries. From my observation, in most of these countries, where there is an increase, the countries are destabilized and dealing with a lot of governmental corruption.
However, the growth is not as significant. It just stands out in comparison to the steep declines in other regions.
I also wish we could see the actual figures. Something tells me it's not looking so good.
Thank you for speaking slower. Excellent information
Thank you for watching 💛
All religion is dangerous. To be saved 1 Corinthians 15:1-4/Ephesians 2:8-9 that's it. That's the gospel and nothing else. Have a blessed day Monica.👍😉❤️🙏
Thank you for watching ❤️💕
Does Jimmy Jones and Jonestown ring a bell?
@@bmoshareholderappleshareho855 not in Europe.
The internet is setting people free to serve the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ will be forgiven and have eternal life. Read God’s Word for ourselves ❤
Good research here. Thank you.
Thank you for watching 💛
At 1:00. Membership numbers is irrelevant in any religious organization. The stats that matter more are the new convert baptism retention over time and the activity rate of existing members.
Don't let JWs hear you
Thank you so much for this video i wish you all the best in your Life ❤
Thank you so much for watching 💛
Great video, thanks Monica! Regarding "born ins", parents whose children leave are viewed as having failed. But it can be argued that "good parents" (quote unquote) who take a regimented approach and see their adult children staying would have had the same results no matter what religion. It has nothing to do with this being the truth, or with poor parenting. In fact, better parenting won't stifle children, but allows them the freedom to discover things on their own.
I agree with you. Children at the end of the day will do what they want because they have their own minds and thought processes. A parent can only suggest and guide.
Thank you for watching 💛
Postpone the Baptism because:
No Baptism = No Problem
They would lose it!
I appreciate your message, Gen x here, I know a lot of my friends probably 65% of my friendship group are still in. I would like to get them out, but the born in, are very very hard to detach from the brainwashing. We should all carefully continue to get our friends and family out.
Waking up from this religion is very hard. Keep prioritizing yourself and your mental healthy. Hopefully, they will soon wake up too 🙏🏾
Very good video...... immensely interesting 💝
@@buckdharma64 Thank you for watching my fav 💛
@@MonicaRaseroka 💖
❤❤❤❤❤ Thank -you 😊
Thank you for watching ❤️❤️❤️🤗
Happy New Year Monica
Happy New Year Hudson 🎉
I'm a bible students from Vietnam .Thanhk you so much
Thank you for watching 💛
Well said 🙏🙏
Thank you for watching 💛
You're amazing!
Thank you so much 💛
Similar thing happened to the _Shakers_ . Getting children involved with a religion is the #1 way to ensure the religion continues. This is backed by statistics.
I don't see them surviving another generation, to be honest. Young people are leaving in droves, and memberships are on the decline.
I feel sorry for the 9 million jehovah's witnesses who are psychologically trapped into this belief
That's me and why I create this content. Even if just one person watches, it's enough. May all the innocent people wake up soon 🙏🏾
@@MonicaRaseroka we are getting ex Jehovah's witnesses coming home into the Catholic faith . This is good news
I feel sorry for the older people who are going to wake up when Watchtower has fallen realising they gave the best years of their lives to this cult.
@@denisegrant1871i agree 100 percent
its ok if you as an adult choose a stupid Cult... BUT ITS ABUSE & EVIL to raise CHILDREN in this CULT !!
I was baptized in 1997, so I'm included in that figure.
You're a statistic my friend 🤭
No door knocking like a salesperson in Christianity you cannot earn salvation. Born again christians are led by the Holy Spirit. Spirit leads me to share my testimony and proclaim the Gospel. I sow the seed, i don't lead people to Christ or can save anyone i just share the Gospel. Its all devine power of the kingdom of heaven. John 6:44 No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him; and I will raise him up at the last day. Born again christian is a intimate relationship with Christ, Jesus wants all of you and your heart! putting Christ first in your life. Jesus is my life he took my punishment of sins on the cross. Like as if Christ had lived my sinful life he paid the penalty and by his grace and mercy givin me the gift of salvation in beleiving in my heart through faith.
Glory to my saviour and King Jesus Christ.
Becoming familiar with the life of "Reverend" Charles T. Russell would cause any reasonable person to avoid the JW organisation like the plague.
That man was literally a Zionist! People need to wake up at some point.
Ummmm, because it's a cult.
Yes, it is
Basically 🤭
Nice job
Thank you for watching 💛
@MonicaRaseroka everything said is true about my people
I left in 2013,I have absolutely no desire to return to that...Since leaving I've divorced all religion life is not perfect but its better.
It's always going to be better when you remove toxicity from your life.
@MonicaRaseroka Agreed
The seventh day Adventist church is the fastest growing church in the world. Baptisms from 2012 are 1 million per year and there are now 30 million seventh day Adventists in the world. Young Robert.
Why are you trying to anger JWs 🤭
@MonicaRaseroka I don't understand what you mean miss.. Young Robert.
Where do you get your "30 million" figure from?
@Pac-Man.. mister ,the seventh day Adventists stastical reports in their publications and Government census reports. That church in south America alone has over 5 million members Mexico 1.3 million USA. 1.4 million inter America 3.million Australia,,and the South pacific Islands 1 million as of this year. New Guinea 300 hundred thousand Asia ie the phillippines 1.2 million other Asia nations including central Asia 2 million Europe, Russia,1 million and other nations. Last year in New Guinea alone there were 200 thousand baptised after a massive missionary campaign. Young Robert. In Australia.
@@robertbusuttil7848Not sure where they got the figures from, but online: "That movement has grown into a church of 22 million members in over 200 countries-a remarkable growth and expansion compared with other faith communities that were born around the same time. Despite the impressive growth, Adventists represent less than 0.3 percent of the global population.25 Aug 2023". More than JWs, maybe that is what he was trying to say?
Good video. Their actions speak louder than words. When i was a witness years ago i was told … tell people you are a jw , they have a good reputation.
Truth is , just by hearing people talk iver them years without them even knowing my past, its 90% negative feedback about JW’s and mostly its to do with their dishonesty and hypocrisy. People notice
People do actually notice. I've also realized that as well, that people have more and more negative things to say about them.
I was a ‘born in’ in 1970!! 2012 I walked away. I couldn’t understand why I could not read and comprehend the Holy Bible by myself in prayer instead of waiting for ‘ new light’ nonsense from old men in Manhattan.
Congratulations on your freedom and for making it out 🎉✨️ One thing this religion hates, its people thinking for themselves
Great video. U r a beauty.
Thank you so much 💛🤗
Yesterday morning, I had the chance to talk with a young JW couple in their mid 20s. The husband said he was an elder and the wife seemed to be a pioneer. Both of them showed themselves very convinced about their religion, and, at the moment to talk about CSA, inmediately they turned very defensive arguing that by this kind of "sin" people get marked from the congregation. I replied back that more than a sin, it's a "crime" that has been systematically covered by the WT. I quoted what the elder's book says about calling the legal department instead of reporting the case to the police. This young elder only asked for "respect" for their religion.
A couple like this is the typical one not having children and serving their entire live to this false religion.
It's always sad seeing young people dedicated their best days to such a dangerous cult. I hope they'll wake up soon and see the religion for what it is before its too late for them.
The governing body of jws "the fattening body" are the gods of jws and the "golden calf"
Oh wow! You said it perfectly
they are CREEPY, and I wouldn't leave a child in their care
It is true! I heard at my mom’s hall, there have been 3 recent deaths. A lot of them are dying.
My mother's congregation too, especially men.
Your oppressor will never tell you the truth... Mic drop 🎤💯 🎯!!!
For real 🙏🏾🙏🏾
They have to get some new light on many things as it's not working anymore
I'm seeing that too, they have to re-engage members somehow
@@MonicaRaseroka I hope they remain terrible at engaging young people 🙂
@7:00 Speaking of centring the religion, I embraced “cultivating the gift of singleness” coupled with feeling that I was not good enough spiritually to be a good JW wife and so I fell for the “after Armageddon” narrative,, that the new system would provide my perfect mate and I have my perfect children. By the time I woke up and left the religion it was too late for me biologically to have children.
I'm so sorry Dantoinette 🫂 this religion has stolen so much from people. I hope in your new life post JW you're able to 'mother' and nurture others in some capacity. You sound like such a lovely person, I know there are those who appreciate your motherly presence in their lives.
Hi just discovered your channel. Love your accent. I’m guessing South African?
Thank you for watching! Yes, I'm from South Africa 💛
Most publishers lied about their time anyway
They actually did 😂🤭
this is going on in all churches
Indeed
🤔 I have a question. What would you do, or ask a Jehovah's Witness if they came to your door? 👀
Thanks. 🌺
I would politely tell them I'm not interested and not to come again. My issue is not with memebers but the organisation, the CSA, destruction of people's lives and power structures.
john 1 verse 3 they cant answer it also matt 28 vrs 18 to 20 ask how jesus has all athority way back then
@andreweide5413 Jesus was "given" power or authority
Scripture: John 3:35 "The Father loves the Son and has GIVEN all things into his hand."
Scripture: John 5:27 "And he has GIVEN him authority to do judging, because he is the Son of man."
Scripture: Matthew 28:18 "Jesus approached and spoke to them, saying: “All authority has been given me in heaven and on the earth."
These scriptures prove that Jesus didn't have authority or power in the first place- because he was *given* it.
It’s a great religion if you largely ignore the governing body
I genuinely miss the sense of community, but it's so harmful mentally. The CSA is crazy and the rules are just outta hand.
This scripture was my TIPPING POINT:
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2 Thessalonians 2:1-2
However, brothers, respecting THE PRESENCE OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST and our being gathered together to him, we request of YOU 2 not to be quickly shaken from YOUR reason nor to be excited either through an inspired expression or through a verbal message or through a letter as though from us, to the effect that the day of Jehovah is here.
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The Governing Body has been teaching for over a hundred years that THE PRESENCE OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST started in the year 1914.
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This makes them the primary candidate to fulfill the above prophecy!
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Did we get excited through an inspired expression?
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Millions Now Living Will Never Die
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Inspired by who?
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You positively will not die
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The operation of Satan!
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2 Thessalonians 2:9
But the lawless one’s presence is according to the operation of Satan
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I recognized that our minds were somehow being corrupted by Satan!
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2 Corinthians 11:3
But I am afraid that somehow, as the serpent seduced Eve by its cunning, YOUR minds might be corrupted away from the sincerity and the chastity that are due the Christ.
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I was disfellowshipped for trying to help people in my congregation understand these things!
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That business is heading for bankruptcy. Too bad, it's not publicly traded, I would have shorted their stock all the way down to zero! Praise Yah!
Excellent video! Also, you have gorgeous bone structure 😍
Thank you for the beautiful compliment and for watching 😊💛
As you learn more your opinion will change ~~the problem different religions are interpreting the Bible in different ways
Six Signs of a False prophet; Failed/False prophets; a Powerful, appropriate and timely warning for us as believers especially in these challenging times
it's a Warning from scripture about False prophets in Jeremiah 23: 16-29 God describes 6 key signs of False Prophets;
1. False Prophets were NOT sent by The LORD/Yahweh; Jeremiah 23:21 and 23:16-29 ; False prophets act on their own initiative not under God's authority, they claim to speak For Him but were Never called by HIm
2. They abandon the Word of God as the Sole source of truth; verse 16 says Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you filling you with VAIN HOPES -- they speak visions of their own minds and Not from the Mouth of the LORD/Yahweh; False prophets replace God's word with Personal visions and ideas or Opinions, Leading people Away from the TRuth of Scripture;
3. They preach a Prosperity gospel; False prophets declare peace and blessings without addressing sin ; Verse 17 they say continually to those who despise the word of the LORD/Yahweh "It shall be well with you and to everyone who stubbornly follows his own heart they say "No disaster shall come upon you" They focus on worldly comfort while ignoring the call of Repentance and Holiness
4. They make people Forget the name of THE LORD/Yahweh; Verse 27, God says "they think to make people forget my name by their dreams that they tell one another even as their Fathers forgot my name for Ba'al". instead of pointing to God, False prophets promote their own agendas or ideologies ; drawing people away from a true Relationship WITH HIM/Yahweh and HIs son Yeshua
5. They fail to call for repentance; a TRUE Prophet leads people back to God, verse 22 says, "But if they had stood in my Counsel then they would have proclaimed my word to my people and would have turned them from their evil ways and from the Evil of their deeds" ;
False prophets avoid uncomfortable truths; they don't confront sin or call for Transformation
6. they rely on Dreams and Emotions instead of the Word of Yahweh; Finally, Verse 16 Warns us, "They speak of visions of their own minds, not from the mouth of THE LORD/Yahweh; False prophets prioritize their own feelings, dreams and desires over the unchanging truth of GOD'S WORD
We live in a time when many voices claim to speak for God; but not all of them are true ; we must remain ROOTED in the word of God, Testing Everything to the Word of God as stated by Yeshua in Matthew 7; 15; Beware of False prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are Ravenous wolves
I was told to wait until the new system to get married. I know of some Jehovah's Witness women and men that never married, never had kids. But then again there are women that left the religion and had children with two or three baby daddies and then came back to the religion.
Not two or three baby daddies and then came back 😂😂😂
@MonicaRaseroka yes. I know of a woman that left the religion and now has children by 3 different fathers. Then she came back to the religion.
@MonicaRaseroka I know this because I liked her but her mother disapproved. Then she left for a worldly guy, and another, and another. Surely I wasnt any worse than those guys.
Monica: l don't know if you know but in own literature watchtower of february 15 of 1982 the number of 144,000 was completed and sealed by their own god jehová.
Since all members of the governing body were born and baptized after 1935 none of them are "anointed"
Nobody was supposed to be anointed by "holy spirit"
But the numbers of anointed ones keep going up.
The governing body is the one anointing this people, not their own god.
The anointed are "not" anointed
These people keep making up rules day by day, its crazy
Jesus Christ's death burial and resurrection offer forgiveness and justification by grace through faith alone.
NOOOOW THAT'S THE TRUUUUUTH!!!
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Do with this info as you wish.
According to the 2024 Service Year Report from Jehovah's Witnesses, the organization experienced growth in several key areas:
Peak of Publishers: Increased from 8,816,562 in 2023 to 9,043,460 in 2024.
Average Publishers Preaching Each Month: Rose from 8,625,042 to 8,828,124.
Total Number Baptized: Increased from 269,517 to 296,267.
Percentage of Increase Over 2023: Went up from 1.3% to 2.4%.
These statistics indicate a net increase in membership during the 2024 service year. Therefore, the claim that over 100,000 or 73000 Jehovah's Witnesses left the organization in 2024 is not supported by the available data.
Jehovah’s Witnesses, on average, lose 73 000 memebers to death per year. You can Google that.
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@MonicaRaseroka
after all the nonsense you have uploaded about the JWs...and lies, that's all you can say??.. Just because you've copied and pasted what other similarly minded poorly informed Individuals have said and promoted their lies, believing it to be right, doesn't mean you aren't responsible for spreading lies, even if you don't like the Witnesses, you should love your enemies if you climb to be a christian and you shouldn't be doing this.
I'm not a Christian
@@MonicaRaseroka so why are you making videos about something you don't understand?
Where did you get your info from?
I like to say that the only people who want to be jehovah's witnesses are already jehovah's witnesses.
I have to agree on this 💯
Is this a no to Christmas and feminism?
Is that true or false?? And If it is, is that good or Bad???
What are you referring to?
Nobody wants to join or stay in this cult anymore.
People are so over it!
According to co-pilot, there is no chance of the religion ever dying and then falling apart. It will always be around in some capacity. There is another indication that the numbers are low but obviously, this is not a fact, is when you see them at their carts, there is little or no interest from the general public. All you see is the publishers themselves, standing and talking to each other. What is the success of cart witnessing? and the ones I have seen want to challenge them are too drunk and drugged up to even be capable of holding a debate. And then there are the so-called apostates who want to challenge their literature and the NWT.
I won't argue that because no one really knows, but their best days are definitely behind them.
@@MonicaRaseroka We don't know that for sure because the religion is constantly evolving and adjusting in to something else quite different. Little things are the indication, suits, ties for boys and men and dresses for women dress code change and beards? Ask tight pants, Tony Morris. Remember, the powerful Org has a few billion dollars to splash I think? including property they currently own for investment purposes.
1995 is actually 30 years ago... I know it doesn't feel real does it 😅
Omg 😂 not real at all
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yes i would pretend to press the doorbell
😂🤭 we were going through it
yea Go gave us a free will
We do have that
Do you remember skype it was very popular but now its virtually unknown anyway knowledge is growing fast
Very fast indeed!
The old ones are dtung off. Many chose bot to have kids because the end of the world is coming.... The cult is dying with them. Its perfect.
It really is dying with them because the numbers are not looking good. Even if they try to fake them.
You are speaking my language .....self deport from Watchtower ....immediately 😂😂😂
IMMEDIATELY!!! 😂
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Fast speech = fast thinking.
Right, exactly!
Ohw so you are Mzansi for sure? Cool
Yes I am ❤️
So you're promoting "African spirituality" the worship of "ancestors".....
Yes and no, I'm promoting for one to reconnect with their culture and traditions. If it's African Spirituality, then yes. Also, African Spirituality is not the worshipping of ancestors. They are not gods.
New WT light,new WT lies.
You know its coming
Time to join the Jesus people... folks that study like the jw's... and live in the spirit because knowledge puffeth up... no more proud jw's... this is my son in whom i am well pleased... not proud...
Do you think the Jesus people are a better option?
@MonicaRaseroka Hi Monica
My name is Stephanie I'm a born again christian, to live is Christ. There is no other way to God the Father, remission of sins, redemption, to receive the gift of enternal life in heaven but through Jesus Christ our Lord and saviour Jesus is the only mediator between man and God. Had been in relationships with women most of my life for about 24 years, was very much in the gay and lesbian community lifestyle and night life. Lived a very sinful and rebellious life away from God. All my clothes and shoes where either mens clothes or of a mans style in womens. Would waer nothing but jean pants, collared shirts, men's jackets and t shirts and boots, loved my boots and skin tight pants.
I'm completely transformed in Christ a new creation with the indwelling Holy Spirit. Now I wear linen flowing long dresses, linen shawls, womens nighties and under garments and leather hand made sandals. I love being a woman of God and I love the Lord Jesus with all my heart, mind and soul. Christ is sovereign, Christ is everything to me I love being in obedience to the word of God and his commandments. I give God the Glory and shine my light so other can come to glorify my Lord and saviour.
Praise the Lord you are away from that satanic counterfeit religion. God bless you and I will pray for you. Repent and believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. I highly recommend listening to You tube channel Grace to you the Holy Spirit led me to listen to John Macarthur, over 50 years preaching the Gospel, very knowledgeable in Hebrew and Greek manuscripts and history. Seriously I could listen to John all day what a gift of the Holy Spirit that dwells in him preaching sound doctrine of the word of God. John covers everything and his preaching of the Lords Prayer John chapter 17 wow! for a true believer in Christ the inheritance and spiritual blessings that awaits the saints in heaven i cannot comprehend enternal life in heaven. And the power and glory of the Holy Trinity. John also has amazing preaching on the book of Revelations. This man John Macarthur I thank the Lord daily for such a man who has a heart and love for Christ and the word of God. Sound doctrine the spiritual food for my ongoing sanctification in the Holy Spirit.
God bless you Monica.
1 Timothy 2:5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.
John 14:6 Jesus said I am the way, the truth, and the life, No one comes to the father except through me.
Born again is being born from above spirituality, a new birth. God gives you the gift of the Holy Spirit. The indwelling Holy Spirit gives you spiritual life, you become a new creature. Total transformation on the inside. He will bring all things to your remembrance, teach you, conviction, spiritual discernment, fruits of the spirit.
Acts 2: 38 Then Peter said to them, Repent, and let every one of you be baptised in the name of Jesus Christ for remission of sins; and you shall receive the Holy Spirit.
Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 10:9 That you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in christ, he is a new creation, old things have passed away; behold,all things have become new.
Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self control. Against such there is no law.
Galatians 5:16 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the flesh.
Galatians 5:25 if we live by the spirit, let us also kept in step with the Spirit.
Romans 6:11 Even consider yourselves to be dead to sin, but alive in God in Christ Jesus.
Isaiah 12:2 KJV
Behold,God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid; for the lord JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also has become my salvation.
Ezekiel 36:26 And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.
Titus 3:5 He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by thr washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit.
Hebrews 9:27 And as it is appointed to men to die once, but after this the judgement.
Matthew 25: 46 These will go away into enternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.
Matthew 13:42 And will throw them into the furnace of fire; in that place there will be weeping gnashing of teeth.
John 14:26 But the helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the father will send in My name, He will teach yiu all things, and bring to yiur remembrance all things that I said to you.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? 20 For you where bought at a price, therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are Gods.
The angles who will rule with Jesus 😂 what a joke
😂😂😂 these drunkards, oh please
Jesus Christ is the lord of lord and king of kings. 😂
Easy way to make money….talking about them……..getting info from the internet is not the best way to get true info …….number is not a sign of true religion. Bla bla bla
You'd be surprised how much work actually goes into making this type of content and numbers never lie.
Then what is the best way to get true info about the Watchtower apart from the WT itself? (Edit) I’m still waiting!!
It looks like sorghum by you.
This is how I see it:
A Jehovah's Witness who has woken up has two options:
Leaving and being shunned
or staying and keeping their family and community.
However scary and cruel leaving may be,
it's not like leaving Islam and getting killed.
There are more options than that. They can slowly build a support network and friendship group outside of the JWs until they are comfortable with leaving. Also, to start with they can build connections on ex-JWs groups on Facebook for example then leave if the trauma bonding gets too much. There are also professionals who work with former cult members/JWs.
@denisegrant1871 You are right. May many JWs find those things. ❤️
can you try to talk without an accent
Please explain how that's possible?
Why should she?! She is perfectly understandable and very clear in what she tells us. ❤
Suppose to leave.... it says thousands will fall to left and thousands will fall to the right. So prohecy coming true. Yep. So now preaching work over. Door closing to ark. Get ready for hell
If anyone's going to hell, it's those harming children in the name of God and destroying lives for money.