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They Can Answer
I asked a few of these questions when they came to my door. and.. they answered them.. :I

Riddle Me This...
I think these conversations are interesting.I sense a lot of bitterness and question where "Truth" protrudes.1st of all you have these books written for a specific group of people to discredit their beliefs by some man, yet you criticize The Group for publishing material written by some men.At the very least you would have to be honest and say what you are doing is hypocritical (You are doing the same thing you hate them for). "Never argue with fools because from distance you can't tell who is who!"2ndThe very fact that you feel this is the platform for you to educate people on lies about the Bible makes me question, "WHAT IS BEING TAUGHT AT YOUR CHURCH?" Your people cannot be learning anything there because they wouldn't need your book to tell them about JW's.They should already know the truth and where to go to direct someone FROM THE BIBLE who is off course.3rd I question your motives.Aquilla and Priscila did not go about correcting Apollos like this.They did so out of LOVE.This Book is NOT motivated in Love. JW's are not ENTIRELY wrong.Just like Apollos was not ENTIRELY wrong.So I ask you GREAT CHRISTIAN!ARE YOU TRYING TO GAIN A BROTHER? OR JEHOVAH GAVE YOU THE RESPONSIBILITY TO KILL/ CONDEMN BEFORE THE APPOINTED TIME?JESUS DIDN'T EVEN DO THIS TO THE DEMONS WHEN ON EARTH!YOU ARE EXPOSING YOURSELF AND STRENGTHENING REAL TRUTH SEEKERS FAITH!

The problem is all the division that people like you keep making.You and I both know where that originates from.We both believe the Bible is the Word of Jehovah. (Or do we?) Because if you and I do, then you and I are TRUTH seekers.I can not fault you for that nor can you fault me.We even know where the TRUTH is stored (The Bible).Look at how many things we have in common already.But here's where we go astray...

Riddle Me This...
If I gave you the Autobiography of Malcolm X to read. And if the version that I gave you totally removed Malcolm X's name from the entire book...And then I started distributing these books wide spread. What Would You Say?How would that effect his story?Would that show any honor to the person in which the book is written about?What would happen?I tell you one thing that would happen... The Nation of Islam would be marching up to congress... People would be complaining to Obama, and I would at the least get sued.
How is it that you are OK with Jehovah's name being removed from the Bible Over 6500 times.According to the NEW CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA this is the most used name in the ENTIRE Bible.Now for you truth seekers this should strike a chord with you.And this is what I don't get for you Trinity believers...If God Is indeed a Trinity...How do you except that fact that One of your Godhead name's has been removed from your Bible over 6000 times?The most out of all the Godheads.I would think that would be unacceptable if anyone's name is removed from the Bible ESPECIALLY ONE OF THE GODHEAD'S. AGAIN ARE YOU REALLY A TRUTH SEEKER OR ARE YOU HERE TO TEAR DOWN??

RIDDLE ME THIS... THIS IS TAKE FROM THE NEW CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA ON THE TRINITY (HOW WOULD YOU EXPLAIN?)

The Blessed Trinity

This article is divided as follows:

* Dogma of the Trinity
* Proof of the doctrine from Scripture
* Proof of the doctrine from Tradition
* The Trinity as a mystery
* The doctrine as interpreted in Greek theology
* The doctrine as interpreted in Latin theology

The dogma of the Trinity

The Trinity is the term employed to signify the central doctrine of the Christian religion -- the truth that in the unity of the Godhead there are Three Persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, these Three Persons being truly distinct one from another.

Thus, in the words of the Athanasian Creed: "the Father is God, the Son is God, and the Holy Spirit is God, and yet there are not three Gods but one God." In this Trinity of Persons the Son is begotten of the Father by an eternal generation, and the Holy Spirit proceeds by an eternal procession from the Father and the Son. Yet, notwithstanding this difference as to origin, the Persons are co-eternal and co-equal: all alike are uncreated and omnipotent. This, the Church teaches, is the revelation regarding God's nature which Jesus Christ, the Son of God, came upon earth to deliver to the world: and which she proposes to man as the foundation of her whole dogmatic system.

LATER CONTROVERSY
(This is the 1st point of Controversy)
That the Son even as regards His Divine Nature is inferior and not equal to the Father;
(This is the Argument of Celsus Against the Trinity)
And Origen (Against Celsus VIII.15) says: "We declare that the Son is not mightier than the Father, but inferior to Him. And this belief we ground on the saying of Jesus Himself: "The Father who sent me is greater than I."
(Here is The Catholic Rebuttal)
Now in regard to these passages it must be borne in mind that there are two ways of considering the Trinity. We may view the Three Persons insofar as they are equally possessed of the Divine Nature or we may consider the Son and the Spirit as deriving from the Father, Who is the sole source of Godhead, and from Whom They receive all They have and are.

(Two ways of considering the Trinity...When is there two ways to view the Truth?) I thought Truths are absolute and lies have variations.And good sense tells me the latter explanation does NOT make the 3 equal to each other.

TRINITY AS A MYSTERY (NEW CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA)
The Vatican Council has explained the meaning to be attributed to the term mystery in theology. It lays down that a mystery is a truth which we are not merely incapable of discovering apart from Divine Revelation, but which, even when revealed, remains "hidden by the veil of faith and enveloped, so to speak, by a kind of darkness" (Constitution, "De fide. cath.", iv). In other words, our understanding of it remains only partial, even after we have accepted it as part of the Divine message. The Vatican Council further defined that the Christian Faith contains mysteries strictly so called (can. 4). All theologians admit that the doctrine of the Trinity is of the number of these. Indeed, of all revealed truths this is the most impenetrable to reason. St. Jerome says, in a well-known phrase: "The true profession of the mystery of the Trinity is to own that we do not comprehend it"

THIS JUST SAID EVEN WITH DIVINE INTERVENTION I'M STILL NOT GOING TO UNDERSTAND THE TRINITY.THIS GOES AGAINST EVERY BIBLE VERSE I HAVE EVER READ TO UNDERSTAND HOW THE WILL OF GOD OPERATES.2 TIM 3:16,17 JOHN 4:22-24, AMOS 3:7 MATTHEW 11:25-30

I GUESS THE POINT OF MY STORY IS... WE ALL HAVE SOME LEARNING TO DO.
ONE THING I WILL SAY ABOUT THOSE WITNESSES OF JEHOVAH IS THAT THEY READ THEIR BIBLES.LET'S PUT DOWN THESE BOOKS AND PICK UP OUR BIBLES AND GET TO READING AND ASKING JEHOVAH FOR HIS HOLY SPIRIT TO HELP US GET THE SENSE OF HIS WORD AND PUT OUR OWN THOUGHTS TO REST AND ALLOW HIM TO GUIDE OUR MINDS AND HEARTS. MATTHEW 7:7 KEEP ASKING, KEEP KNOCKING, KEEP SEEKING.

Jehovah Witnesses Exposed.
This book is a book of Love written by Love. It is two dynamic stories in one book. First it is a journey of a man who wanted nothing more than to prove his religion right. But as he compared the Jehovah 's Witnesses doctrine with the Word of God, the Witnesses doctrine crumbled before his eyes. You will feel his pain as he discovered he was living in darkness, and you will rejoice in the Lord as you see him come to know Jesus. The second dynamic story is the powerful message of 20 questions that Jehovah's Witnesses cannot annswer. These are 20 questions that should lead every honest seeker of truth to see the error of the Watchtower Society while being directed to the life-saving truth of Jesus Christ.Be careful. Once you start reading this book, you will not be able to put it down.

Well done!
I like the simplicity and hard-hitting style of this book.Doesn't have a lot of fluff like some Christian books, sticks to the subject.Bravo!

You guys are all dumb
You know what's funny, you guys write all this about JW's and talk alot of crap about how they know nothing, and they are all wrong. So why don't we write a book about the born agains, catholics, jews, muslims, everything huh. Everyone has their own beliefs, and iif you don't believe anything that the JW's say, then why get your panties in a bunch. It's funny cause you guys are writing books about them and you all seem to care so much about them, but since you all hate them and think they're wrong, then why don't you not talk a bout em or just get a life. That works. GET A LIFE PEOPLE!!! Writing 5 paragraph reviews on Amazon. Wow. ... Read more

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Christians have great news to offer Jehovah’s Witnesses. In this revised and updated version of the top–selling Reasoning from the Scriptures with the Jehovah’s Witnesses (more than 90,000 copies sold), author and Bible expert Ron Rhodes helps readers delve into the Bible and use practical tools to share God’s truths with those who come calling.

• Convenient side–by–side comparisons of the New World Translation and the Bible, along with answers to each doctrinal error espoused by the Witnesses
• Point–by–point lists of the favorite tactics and arguments used by the Witnesses—along with effective, biblical responses to each
• Questions you can ask to challenge the Jehovah’s Witnesses’ confidence in the Watchtower Society

With easy–to–understand helps, concise information, direct comparisons of beliefs, and a compassionate presentation, this resource from Ron Rhodes is ideal for personal and church libraries and for any reader who wants to confidently share the gospel.

Customer Reviews (52)

good refutation of the Watchtower's unbiblical doctrines
I am not very fond of "how to witness" books, as I believe that the Christian's most powerful weapon when waging spiritual warfare against the cults is the power of the Holy Spirit.
Having said that, it is probably a good idea to gather as much information as possible on the cult you are witnessing to. This is where this book will come in handy.
I have read most of the books authored by Ron Rhodes, and I reckon that this is the best one hands down.
The concept of the book is very simple: it extensively explains all the major doctrines of the Watchtower Society, and refuses them using God's Word.
Every chapter also contains many thought-provoking, impossible-to-answer questions that should help Jehovah's Witnesses to realize that the Watchtower Society does not speak for God.
Another highlight of the book is a thorough list of the favorite tactics used by the Witnesses to proselytize, along with effective biblical responses.
Although this book was originally published in 1993, it is still very accurate and up to date, as in the last two decades there where no major changes in the Watchtower doctrine.
I have been witnessing to the Witnesses for quite a few years now and, having used many of the questions presented in this book, I can testify that they are still highly effective.
I recommend this book to anybody involved in witnessing to cultists. If you want to further increase your knowledge on the field of cult evangelizing, I also recommend "How to rescue your loved one from the Watchtower" by David A. Reed and the excellent "Approaching Jehovah's Witnesses in love" by Wilbur Lingle.
REMEMBER, THESE KIND OF BOOKS MIGHT BE HELPFUL TO GATHER INFORMATION, BUT WHEN IT COMES TO WITNESSING, THE HOLY SPIRIT WILL BE YOUR GUIDE. JESUS WILL GIVE YOU WORDS AND WISDOM IF YOU ASK HIM.

Reasoning from the Scriptures with the Jehovah's Witnesses
This is a must read book for everyone. Since the Jehovah's Witnesses come to everyone's door we should all know the answers to give them.This book does just that.It covers everything from what the correct meaning of the Greek words mean to the false prophecy they have done, to controversial issues, blood transfusions, birthdays and wearing Crosses.It is a very interesting read.

Finding Jesus
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Jehovah's Witnesses don't need this book to "find" Jesus, as one reviewer stated.We already know VERY WELL who Jesus is. -- Jesus said: "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." -- We believe this quite literally. Jesus is THE ONLY APPROACH TO HIS FATHER. -- To me, those who say that Jesus is God are denying who Jesus really was.....GODS OBEDIENT SON. When they deny that, they deny the true significance of his sacrifice! -- Very sad.

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This is an excellent book! I highly recommend it!
Very easy read, excellent information. Helps you know how to answer the false arguments presented by Jehovah's Witnesses. If you ever come in contact with JW's (and most of us do!) you need to get this book!

A very thorough examination/repudiation of JW beliefs
David Reed's books are much easier to read and understand,and possibly more suited for those who want to engage in the typical quick bible text-boxing encounter. Ron Rhodes' book, however, is much more detailed.

The level of detail is the book's greatest strength and it's greatest weakness. It gives a very thorough presentation of the Watchtower's doctrine and then it presents it to the Biblical doctrine using universally accepted exegetical priniciples.The problem is that there is no way that an average person could memorize all the material presented here on even just one of the subjects.A JW will immediately end their "bible study" with you if you have this book on the table as they view it as the work of an "apostate" and they are prohibited from any exposure to such material.Given that fact, you'll have to create your own "clif's notes" on a sheet of paper of the more salient material.

In short, it's very thorough, but I wish they'd made a cheat-sheet edition! ... Read more

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John Ankerberg, John Weldon, and Dillon Burroughs team up to revise and update The Facts on Jehovah’s Witnesses, part of the popular Facts On Series (more than 1.9 million copies of books from this series sold). Known for their extensive research and Bible knowledge, these authors offer readers the essential facts they need to evaluate and discuss today’s issues regarding the Jehovah’s Witnesses, a religious organization, and the Watchtower Society. The concise, easy–to–follow information helps readers answer such questions as:

• What is the Watchtower Society and what power does it hold?
• Is the Watchtower Society’s translation of the Bible accurate?
• Is the Society’s teaching on salvation biblical?

Whether the reader is merely curious or searching for specific information, The Facts on Jehovah’s Witnesses will give them what they are looking for—easy–to–understand, factual, and relevant information about this group.

Customer Reviews (14)

Very Informative
The book is a short review of what the JW's believe and how someone could help them.

Does the Watchtower know....
To the many Witnesses on this site I want to ask: Does the Watchtower know that you are surfing the web? You are not allowed to read anything but approved Watchtower literature. What are you doing on Amazon looking at "Satanic" books?

This is meant as a criticism of the Witnesses, not the book.

A great read
I've found this book to be very helpful in my study of the Watchtower organization. A great read for those who are may have encountered a Jehovah's Witness for the first time or are unfaimliar with the religion, as it offers a brief history of the organization,and analyzes many of their doctrines. As you may have noticed, all the negative reveiws of this book offer no real supporting evidence for their claims of the book being "distorted, inaccurate regurgitations of half truths". I DID go to the JW"s for the "facts", and almost became a member of a local congregation. Praise the Lord Jesus for keeping from making the biggest mistake of my life. This book is a welcome addition to any Christian's library.

Just a thought........
I just wanted to ask the "Jehovah's Witnesses" who made commments on this website, if the "Elders" (or head church members -for those people who do not know the term) knew that they had read this book.From what I know as a former Jehovah's Witness, a true Jehovah's Witness cannot read books like this one because the group considers this type of book as "apostate material" that is unfit for a true Christian to read.Any Jehovah's Witness that did read the book is actually going against the church and could be severely punished for doing so.

My point is, do not make any judgements on this book without actually reading it first and try to look at it with an 'unbaised' attitude.If a person cannot seperate their strong feelings one way or the other toward the group, I do not believe they are able to give a 'unbiased' opinion on how beneficial or non-beneficial this book really is.

Helpful book
I was amazed at how John Ankerberg compiled a list of what well-known and respected Greek scholars had to say after reviewing The New World Translation.Christian and non-Christian scholars alike said it was full of mistranslations.It will break your heart to read how this organization has lied and deceived so many sincere people. ... Read more

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What Diane Wilson reveals about the inner workings of the closed Watchtower Society will shock the average person who assumes the polite, well-dressed people who pass out leaflets are much like any other conservative religious group.Wilson contends that membership in the Jehovah's Witnesses demands obedience bordering on psychological enslavement and complete suppression of individuality--yet prohibits the questioning of the teachings of the Watchtower Society.

Her engrossing first-hand account will be of great interest to former Witnesses, students of cult phenomena, anyone who has ever experienced an abusive relationship, those who want to learn more about what compels people to enter this group, and all who have ever had contact with Jehovah's Witnesses. ... Read more

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In the case of Jehovah's Witnesses, a Christian religion, there is nothing to escape from except yourself
The title of this book is remarkable. If one were in a religious commune, where there was strict rules on coming and going, as is the case in a religious cult, there might be something to escape from. In the case of Jehovah's Witnesses, the only thing to escape from is yourself. Jehovah's Witnesses are a loving community of Christians. If you were to escape from a Christian congregation in the first century, escape from being a follower of Jesus, or escape from association with the 12 Apostles, that would be the type of escape that Diane Wilson advocates in her ill-conceived book of misinformation.

Jesus said, "By this all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love among yourselves." John 13:34,35. This is the case among Jehovah's Witnesses, there is a true and loving bond of love among God's people, among true Christians. The preaching work of Jehovah's Witnesses, rather than being burdensome, is joyful. Some who do not stay strong spiritually, might start to resent their participation in the preaching work, and some few Christians might be practicing sin on the sneak, and then they really do start to resent preaching, or being a part of Jehovah's Witnesses.

So, in books written against Jehovah's Witnesses, we might have to at times, realize, that there is self-interest and covering of one's own stained tracks sometimes, that the author might not so readily disclose, but that those who are aware of all the facts might know.

Sociologist Rodney Stark give a balanced and accurate view of the community of Jehovah's Witnesses, where he said,

"Jehovah's Witnesses are expected to conform to rather strict standards, [but] enforcement tends to be very informal, sustained by the close bonds of friendship within the group. That is, while Witness elders can impose rather severe sanctions (such as expulsion and shunning) on deviant members, they seldom need to do so -- and when they do, the reasons for their actions will be widely-known and understood within the group. Moreover, even if leaders are not always very democratic, the path to leadership is. As a result, Witnesses tend to see themselves as part of the power structure, rather than subjected to it. It is this, not 'blind fanaticism' (as is so often claimed by outsiders and defectors), that is the real basis of authority among Witnesses." (Journal of Contemporary Religion)

Sociology

What Americans Really Believe

More than it appears to be, in my opinion
This book, given its story, could hardly be an objective recounting of Ms. Wilson's life.First I would say, having experienced life as one of Jehovah's Witnesses firsthand, that her congregation was extremely unusual--much of the behavior she witnessed or was subjected to would be bizarre to a lot of Jehovah's Witnesses.Which would make those loyal to 'the organization' tend to doubt its legitimacy, of course.

Given her experiences, however, one quickly notices that this is more than merely someone who was mistreated by 'some in the congregation' and became 'bitter' as a result.Life and death issues were on the line for her and her family, and she was bound by the dictates of the Watchtower Society to make choices that she otherwise would never have faced--choices that had no scriptural backing, hence why the Governing Body eventually changed the rules in many ways.Of course, the fact that these unscriptural rules existed to begin with calls into question any claims the Governing Body has to being 'God's channel of communication'.Why?Because the Bible could be used to justify virtually any rule or any speculation about when the end of this 'system of things' might happen.But that's another story altogether, though it is one that is discussed in Wilson's book.

Anyone who bothers to check the references made in this book will determine for themselves that either Wilson is lying or she is telling the truth.By evaluating the Watchtower Society's own publications, one can see for themselves whether or not Jehovah's Witnesses can claim to be superior to all other religious organizations or that their leadership is specially chosen by God.As someone who loved the doctrines I believed to be true, I found myself experiencing similarly heartbreaking realities upon seriously examining statements made in Watchtower literature, which, like the pieces of a large puzzle, can only be seen clearly when put together.The full picture proves troubling, and the more one examines it, the more time passes, the more obvious it becomes that human speculation, manipulation, and error are being espoused as God's truth.Even if you happen to believe this religion is the truth, anyone would be forced to acknowledge the significant amount of human error that has crept into the organization, not from the bottom up, but from the top down, where all the doctrines originate.Of course, it is up to each individual to face that possibility or to refuse to consider an alternative point of view.Regardless, we all bear a responsibility for what we choose to believe.Since that is the case, it is wise to use the minds we were given to evaluate and even critically examine our respective belief systems.

Although this is--understandably--an emotionally charged story Ms. Wilson tells, she makes some very insightful points and certainly brings to one's attention some different perspectives and research data from Watchtower literature.Reading Crisis of Conscience by Raymond Franz would be another recommended source of research and firsthand experience.

Having experienced the harsh treatment that can come from conscientiously leaving this religion, I can understand why her tone seems less than objective.But I nonetheless say this is worth reading; I also say that it is wise to consider a wide variety of the experiences of Jehovah's Witnesses before drawing a thorough conclusion about them.In my experience, they are generally decent, honest, well-meaning people trying to serve God, but largely unaware of anything beyond the organization in terms of religious issues.Unfortunately, along with their morality, an unquestioning belief in a small group of humans as a channel for God's words has been injected into their psyche.This alone seems to be the cause for otherwise kind, loving people mistreating their fellowman from time to time.In short, as long as you agree with the Society, you're okay.If you disagree, you're nothing to them anymore.

If you read this book, also read other books on this subject.If you are one of Jehovah's Witnesses, well, you know the rules say you shouldn't be reading this book.But if you're disobeying said rules, check her sources when she quotes the Watchtower.Verify, verify, verify.That's the best thing you can do.Truth is verifiable, falsehood is not.You have nothing to fear from investigating truth or subjecting it to criticism.This work does just that.

Excellent. Sincere. Well Written.
It is almost surprising to see readers that claim to be Jehovah's Witnesses reviewing this book because reading so is strictly forbidden. It can weaken them. If they are here writing a review and giving it one star it is because they already feel something tells them the religion they are in has something wrong in it. Those who have left other religions and joined the Jehovah's Witnesses were lured because of the circumstances in their lives and not due to genuine reasons. As Diane Wilson states in her book, many Jehovah's Witnesses became so because at the point of conversion they were vulnerable and this religion seemed to be the only hope. Unfortunately, once a person is too involved it is extremely hard to leave.-----I became a Jehovah's Witness at the age of five when a woman named Gina knocked on our door back in the late 80's when my mother was most vulnerable due to my cheating father. I can say that at that point on, my life was put on hold and I was forcefully and painfully dragged to perform the endless tasks that this organized cult dictates its members to do. I was always in the Hispanic congregations, and even with the existing cultural differences I experienced the same things Wilson experienced. ----I'm now 27 but endured the injustices, hatred, and control that the JW's place on the followers for 20 years. Wilson's account couldn't be more accurate.Reading the book from cover to cover in two days left me a little more nearsighted, but I actually felt as if I was there with Wilson at every meeting and convention. All these accounts were dead-on:
- How "sisters and brothers" go through the preaching duties fighting over which and whose house they will inherit in their territory once this system of things passes.
-People placing rows and rows of literature on the seats to reserve them for family members that don't even show up, while mothers with young children are exposed to the dehydrating sun during convention days.
- The fear of Demons and the obsession of sex.
- The heartlessness of the elders. The vicious backstabbing going on to obtain an elder position.
- The guilt imposed regarding the preaching duties saying it's voluntary when this is overtly not so.
- The guilt towards pursuing higher education.
- Children forced to sit through hours of repetitive non-sense,

Simply, every page was filled with facts I can relate to. This was the only life I knew before I left a few years ago and I have seen it all and heard it all. I never felt the warmth in this religion. I never felt part of it. I do not think it's the truth and the only reason people stay in it is because that's all they know and venturing out and living in this world's reality is just too overwhelming. The Jehovah's Witnesses provide the answers to everything, even if far-fetched, unrealistic, and fictitious, and hence that's comforting to those who are otherwise lost. My father became a devout JW when he went into financial ruin.

I finally had to leave and as Wilson did, I no longer wanted to give such a cult the power to inflict more pain on me by disfellowship. It is too unimportant for me now. My wounds are still healing, but this book has helped me find the real basis for my decision to leave.

Those who consider to join this religion would be be better off as Atheists. The god of the Jehovah's Witnesses is merciless and as Wilson puts it, is always in constant battle with his own son Jesus for attention.

All in all, this book isn't a victim's book but it is the account of the members who lose it all and give it all to end up in a life of suffering and disillusionment. A great read with supportive facts, accounts,and research. My best wishes to Wilson and to those who are having a hard time leaving. It can be done.

Truth
First in reguard to the writing style of the author, it is overly dramatic in the extreme with the obvious intent of eliciting strong emotion from the reader. It only succeeds in revealing that the author is trying to manlipulate the readers feelings and prejudice them against Jehovah's Witness's, instead of giving a true account of her experience.
As for the Watchtower Society being a "cult like" organization, this is a common misconception that is perpetuated by those who are in opposition to the society. I have been one of Jehovah's Wittness's for the last 15 years. I can tell you truthfully that the society is not a "cult like" organization in any way. No wittness is forced to do anything. All witness's are encourged to examine the bible for themselves to find the truth. And to those who will say "well you only use that Jehovah witness bible", thereby inferring that the New World translation is slanted towards our religion, I dare say that they have never even opened one. The New World translation is an excellent english translation, but it is not the only one out there. My husband and I have over TWENTY different translations of the bible that we use in personal study. This is common for witness's, because they have a real thirst for knowledge that comes from GOD's word. As for our work in the door to door ministry, we are following Jesus's directive at Matthew 28:19 to "go therefor and make disciples of people of all the nations". We are spreading GOD's word, and giving a witness to all the people of the world, just as Jesus did. No one is coerced. Also you might notice that the Watchtower society does not build massive EXPENSIVE places of worship like so many do, because all VOLUNTARY donations are used to build modest kingdom halls and print bibles and bible based literature which is given out for FREE. All donations are voluntary and anonymous, no plate is passed at meetings.
I will wrap this up by saying that in my opinion the author has an ulterior motive in writting this book, and that would be money, plain and simple. Not suprising since the bible tells us at 1st Timothy 6:10 "for the love of money is a root of all sorts of injurious things". One other thing, I was not groomed to be a victim. I have kind loving parents,(who are not Jehovah's witness's by the way), and I have studied many different religions including Baptist, Christian, Presbyterian, Catholic and others. Based on my extensive study and my bible knowledge I am certain that as one of Jehovah's witness's I have found the true faith that Jesus taught. (Yes witness's do believe in Jesus as the only means of salvation. He is the firstborn son of Jehovah god). I am a strong

this book is nonsense
I would like to invite the author of this outrageous book to read Unbroken Will, the biography of the oldest living survivor of the Holocaust-yes, one of Jehovah's Witnesses, whom I am so proud to call my brother.I plan to read the book by Max Liebster, a Jew by birth, who became a Witness while in a concentration camp.These men had a real reason for their undaunting faith in the one true God, Jehovah and the one He sent forth, His son, Jesus.

I have been a witness for 35 years.Even though I had unrelentless ridicule from my entire family all these years,I would never go back on my decision to follow Christ, who said we would be persecuted by our families( Matthew 10:32-39)

I was a very new Catholic at the time, having coverted only a few years before.When I began studying I used my husband's Catholic Bible and THE NEW CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA to verify what I was learning. What I learned for the first time in my life was the truth-no trinity-no immortal soul-no hellfire, just everlasting life on earth.

Ifeel sorry very sorry, for anyone who believes this woman's assessment of the Christian congregation.Jesus said that the one who endures to the end is the one who will be saved and John wrote that those doing the will of God will remain forever-no mention of a religious group in either case.And that is what my brothers and sisters and I believe.No one is guaranteed salvation from belonging to a group.We gather together for one purpose only-to witness to the truth written in the scriptures,motivated by love of God, the truth and our fellow human beings.




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Answers you need to witness effectively to Jehovah's Witnesses

When Jehovah's Witnesses come to your door, have you ever wished you could get them off their memorized scripts and show them what the Bible really teaches?
Have you ever wished you had the information necessary to lovingly show them why their religion is wrong?

Now you can!

Using many quotes from Watchtower leaders, this small book exposes the errors of this false religion, presenting thought-provoking questions Jehovah's Witnesses can't answer. Don't turn them away from your door saying, I'm not interested. Learn the questions that will make them think, so you can effectively share the true gospel with them.

Also available in Spanish. ... Read more

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GREAT ITEM & GREAT SERVICE
This was purchased as a gift and he has really enjoyed this item.Service was great. ... Read more

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Good Buy
This is a quick 45 question overview of the Cult.It is easy to look over and cheap.

Jehovah's Witnesses: what you need to know quick reference..
Good to go bravo!Jehovah's Witnesses are a destructive cult from the get go.

Most complete quick reference on JW's out there
I have a ton of literature on JW's and this is the brochure that I am always giving out.It gets right to the point.It goes over each major doctrine that the Witnesses have and lists the what the bible has to sayabout each one point by point.All Witness literature and scripture arereferenced so that JW's can check for themselves. I love this reference! ... Read more

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This book provides information for responding to the Jehovah's Witness at your door. The tenets of the Witnesses are examined under the light of Scripture and approaches are suggested for engaging these zealous sectarians in dialogue with Christian truth. ... Read more

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a collection of Jehovah's Witnesses favorite verses to misquote
I am not a fan of "how to witness" books; I believe that the main problem with this sort of guides is that the Scriptures are often used as a weapon to attack cultists, rather than as a tool to lead them to Jesus' salvation.
Witnessing is an important duty in every Christian's life, but I believe that the Bible should never be used to attack; if the Bible is used in such a way, its freeing power will lose its effect.
However, I think that reading books such as this one could be useful to gather as much information on cults as possible before witnessing.
This book is a collection ofBible verses commonly misquoted by Jehovah's Witnesses to prove their doctrines, followed by the same Scripture correctly interpreted in order to refute their erroneous teaching.
David A. Reed's strategy to lead the Witness to Christ includes:
1)showing them contradictory teachings published in old Watchtower's publications in order to help them realize that the Watchtower is not "God's channel of communication";
2)once the Witness starts to question the Watchtower's authority, reason verse-by-verse through the various arguments they previously believed to support their doctrine.
This book is designed to help you with the second point.
Personally, I am not convinced of this organized approach, as I believe that, if you ask Jesus in prayer, He will give you words and wisdom to answer Jehovah's Witnesses.

JW's Refuted Verse-by-Verse
There are now millions of Jehovah's Witnesses who devote hundreds of millions of man-hours annually to spreading their false doctrines of Armageddon and their religious exclusivity. The Watchtower rejects the Trinity, Salavation by grace alone, and the deity of Christ. They have deleivered countless false prophecies and are agresssive in pushing their religious views.

Here David Reed provides a very useful book for anyone reaching out to the JW's. This is a necessary resource for people who witness to the JW's inasmuch as it gives the reader a verse-by-verse refutation of JW's claims.

This book is a quick reference guide that equips you to:

- Answer the JW's twisting of Bible verses
- Use the same verse to win the JW's to the true Jesus Christ
- Become confindent utilizing this handy and useful verse-by-verse reference.

This is a very important tool for those with family members in the JW's or those who desire to see JW's saved at their doorstep.
One Way to God: Christian Philosophy and Presuppositional Apologetics Examine World Religions

Jehovah's Witnesses Answered
This is a great book for those people who want to see what the Bible teaches compared to what the Jehovah's Witnesses teach.

JW stump you?
This book is great to put verses into context that are twisted out of context by JW's.It is very informative and well researched by an ex-JW.

Nice work!Read this book for starters on the witnesses.
This is definitely a starter book for those that want to get into the subject.He doesn't go deep into it as much because of the tone of the volume.Unlike other Witness books, he holds back on the passion of his disdain for what the witnesses have done to those they hold back from knowing the truth.The Author stays on point and attempts to be as unbiased as possible, although it is sometimes impossible to do when dealing with this subject. ... Read more

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"We must be grateful for this book, deeply grateful. In essay after essay we read of the fate of Jehovah's Witnesses in Nazi concentration camps. Some of the essays tell large stories. The other essays tell small stories of a few individuals - stories that illuminate the whole. Part of this work addresses the situation of the Witnesses in Germany... Jews were victimized not because of what they did, nor because of what they were. They were targeted for destruction because of what their grandparents were…

Alone of all the groups targeted by the Nazis, the Jehovah's Witnesses were victimized because of what they refused to do. They would not enlist in the army, undertake air raid drills, stop meeting or proselytizing. They would not utter the words ‘Heil Hitler.’ Their dissent was irksome, disciplined and systematic... Jews had no choice. Jehovah's Witnesses did. As such, they are martyrs in the traditional sense of the term - those prepared to suffer and even to die for the choice of their faith."

—From the Preface by Michael Berenbaum, Ida E. King Distinguished Visiting Scholar of the Holocaust, Richard Stockton College ... Read more

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Jehovah's Witnesses or Bible students
It is important that people realize the many groups that suffered during that time. In this fact, this book does a service. This is why the following information (which is not clearly understood by many) is so important:

The Jehovah's Witnesses in the U.S. changed their name in 1931. However, in Germany those Bible students affiliated with the Watchtower Society officially changed their in the 1950s. In the early 1920s there were around six thousand in Germany (and perhaps Switzerland) cooperating outside the IBSA (WT), which was typical in a few other populous countries in Europe, such as England. By the time Hitler grabbed power, the number was probably significantly larger. Two ecclesias in what was later East Germany had each reached 400 (one was Leipzig).

There were no distinctions between the TWO GROUPS of Bible Students. Thus the two groups were known as simply "Bible Students." During the Hitler Era, Bible Students and Jehovah's Witnesses were both lumped together as "Bibelforscher" in Bergen-Belsen and other concentration camps. At Auschwitz they were identified by wearing a violet patch. I don't know after World War II how many were in East Germany, but there had at one time been 400 in Leipzig. (For a few years they were able to publish 'Weinberg.')

The Bible Students were persecuted because of their pro-Israel stand, the Jehovah's Witnesses for their anti-Hitler stand. Both groups wore the Purple Triangle. In fact at the Holocaust Museum in Washington, some of the "Jehovah's Witnesses" pictured are actually Bible Students, NOT affiliated with the Watchtower.

Today there remain a number of Bible Students who are descendants of those WWII Bible students, who are not affiliated with the Watchtower in any way. In other words, not all Bible students became "Jehovah's Witnesses". And a number of those individuals suffered or died in the concentration camps too.

Excellent!
Wonderful documentation of the Holocaust Victims and ones they left behind.The personal letters and pictures were very eye opening and I thank you for such a book.

Well documented.!!!
While I have only been able to scan this book so far due to a temporary visual problem, I'm impressed by the documentation used in each essay to show the sources. Considerable research went into the development of this book, and the authors and editor are to be commended for their work.
I'm proud to be called one of Jehovah's Witnesses and admire the integrity shown by my brothers and sisters who endured these trials.

Excellentcollection of essays
This publication is an exceptional group of papers that shed much needed light on this oft overlooked group of vicims. The work is scholarly with primary sources reproduced. The range of contributors is impressive and the depth of knowledge striking. Highly recommended publication for those undertaking reading on non-Jewish victims of the Holocaust.

Excellent Book!!!
Great Book, sent in perfect condition and in a timely fashion. Exactly as described ... Read more

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Since 1876, Jehovah's Witnesses have believed that they are living in the last days of the present world. Charles T. Russell, their founder, advised his followers that members of Christ's church would be raptured in 1878, and by 1914 Christ would destroy the nations and establish his kingdom on earth. The first prophecy was not fulfilled, but the outbreak of the First World War lent some credibility to the second. Ever since that time, Jehovah's Witnesses have been predicting that the world would end 'shortly.' Their numbers have grown to many millions in over two hundred countries. They distribute a billion pieces of literature annually, and continue to anticipate the end of the world.

Apocalypticism is the key issue in this detailed history, but there are others. As a long-time member of the sect, now expelled, Penton offers a comprehensive overview of a remarkable religious movement. His book is divided into three parts, each presenting the Witnesses' story in a different context: historical, doctrinal, and sociological. Some of the issues he discusses are known to the general public, such as the sect's opposition to military service and blood transfusions. Others involve internal controversies, including political control of the organization and the handling of dissent within the ranks.

Penton has combined the special insight of an insider with the critical analysis of an observer now at a distance from his subject. From them he has created a penetrating study of a spreading world phenomenon.

In this second edition, an afterword by the author brings us up to date on events since Apocalypse Delayed was first published in 1985. Penton considers changes in doctrine, practice, and governance on issues such as medical treatment, higher education, apostates, and the apocalypse. This edition features a revised and expanded bibliography. ... Read more

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one of the very best books on Jehovah's Witnesses
I had been looking for a history of the Jehovah's Witnesses movement for some time.
At first, I thought it was a good idea to read the society's own "Proclaimers of God's Kingdom" and "Jehovah's Witnesses in the Divine Purpose", but I soon realized that many facts presented in this books contradicted other statements previously published on Watchtower literature.
I wanted a book that I could trust as impartial and objective.
I believe that a historian's job is not to sweet-talk the readers in order to persuade them of the value of a doctrine, but rather to impartially present facts that are proven by research.
This is exactly what Mr. Penton has done in this well documented, easy to read book.
Too often I have read books written by hateful former members that try to disregard the Watchtower Society.
Instead, this book is critical but never judgemental, and the author's unique position (a former forth generation member) makes this study particularly interesting.
The first part deals with the history of the movement. I think this chapter is what really makes this book special, as it is the most detailed study that I have ever read on the subject.
Part 2 (Concepts and Doctrines) and Part 3 (Organization and Community) are clear and fascinating but somewhat more standard, and if you have been interested in Jehovah's Witnesses for same time you will probably already know most of what is outlined here.
Overall, an excellent work, one that everyone interested in the Watchtower history and beliefs should read.

The Apostle Peter would have something to say to the author of this book
The words of 2 Peter 3:4-16 are of value for writers such as this and for this who choose to listen to this type of anti-Christian propaganda, there were mockers and scoffers when the flood of Noah's day came, and there are today in these last days as well. The Bible says, "Faith is not a possession of all people."

The Apostle Peter said, "For YOU know this first, that in the last days there will come ridiculers with their ridicule, proceeding according to their own desires and saying: "Where is this promised presence of his? Why, from the day our forefathers fell asleep [in death], all things are continuing exactly as from creation's beginning."

For, according to their wish, this fact escapes their notice, that there were heavens from of old and an earth standing compactly out of water and in the midst of water by the word of God;and by those [means] the world of that time suffered destruction when it was deluged with water. [The Flood of Noah's day when God destroyed the wicked.]

But by the same word the heavens and the earth that are now are stored up for fire and are being reserved to the day of judgment and of destruction of the ungodly men...

He is patient with YOU because he does not desire any to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance. Yet Jehovah's day will come as a thief, in which the heavens will pass away with a hissing noise, but the elements being intensely hot will be dissolved, and earth and the works in it will be discovered.

Since all these things are thus to be dissolved, what sort of persons ought YOU to be in holy acts of conduct and deeds of godly devotion,awaiting and keeping close in mind the presence of the day of Jehovah, through which [the] heavens being on fire will be dissolved and [the] elements being intensely hot will melt!

But there are new heavens and a new earth that we are awaiting according to his promise, and in these righteousness is to dwell.

Hence, beloved ones, since YOU are awaiting these things, do YOUR utmost to be found finally by him spotless and unblemished and in peace. Furthermore, consider the patience of our Lord as salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul according to the wisdom given him also wrote YOU, speaking about these things as he does also in all [his] letters. In them, however, are some things hard to understand, which the untaught and unsteady are twisting, as [they do] also the rest of the Scriptures, to their own destruction."

Jehovah's Witnesses: Proclaimers of God's Kingdom (JVE)

Apostate Jehovah's Witness writes biased and outdated book
James Penton's book starts with a bias, that of, apparently, being dsisparaging of Jehovah's Witnesses, and it would seem, by extension, organized religion. Mr. Penton is a disfellowshipped Jehovah's Witness and is a chronic faultfinder. He might be compared to a Judas Iscariot with a college degree. His book starts out with a bias, and continues with an apostate bias.

An apostate is not a good place to go for accurate information, and this is the case with Mr. Penton's book. In an effort to justify his own defection from the religion, he talks about every fault he can imagine, exagerating, and taking things out of context. One might think of in relationship to Jehovah's Witnesses in his works. He is critical and has a haughty, proud spirit. The criticims he makes against Jehovah's Witnesses, might just as well be leveled against the Bible, and in some cases, Jesus himself. This type of book, religiously, is akin to Richard Dawkins attack on God's existence.

See Wikipedia site: Apostate

This quote from Bryan R. Wilson, Professor Emeritus at Oxford University,"a scholar of indubitable integrity", which James Penton is not,


"The apostate's story, in which he is usually presented as a victim, is seen as good news-copy for the media, particularly if he offers to `reveal' aspects, and perhaps secrets, of the movement to which he formerly belonged. In consequence, apostates receive perhaps an unwarranted amount of media attention, particularly when they are able to present their previous allegiance in terms both of their own vulnerability and the manipulation, deception, or coercion exercised by the leaders and members of the movement into which they were recruited. Because these accounts are often the only information normally available to the general public about minority religions, and certainly the most widely disseminated information, the apostate becomes a central figure in the formation (or misformation) of opinion in the public domain concerning these movements."


"Academic scholars interested in religious minorities, and in particular sociologists, in whose field this subject matter particularly lies, normally pursue their scholarly enquiries by a variety of well-recognized methods. They gather their data not only by archival research and the study of printed matter and documents, but also by participant observation, interviews, questionnaire surveys and, directly to the point at issue here, from informants.


Thus, the apostate presents himself as `a brand plucked from the burning,' as having been not responsible for his actions when he was inducted into his former religion, and as having `come to his senses' when he left. Essentially, his message is that `given the situation, it could have happened to anyone.' They are entirely responsible and they act with malice aforethought against unsuspecting, innocent victims. By such a representation of the case, the apostate relocates responsibility for his earlier actions, and seeks to reintegrate with the wider society which he now seeks to influence, and perhaps to mobilize, against the religious group which he has lately abandoned."

Apocalypse Delayed By Penton
It is my opinion that this book is a thorough review of the history and ramifications of the Watchtower Society.

Penton is fair in his appraisal.He is objective.Having been associated with this organization for a half century I have witnessed many of the trends he describes.

I consider his overall coverage of this subject to be informative, accurate and just.

This is an excellent source for any who have unanswered questions about the Watchtower Society.

Very Enlightening!!!!!!!!!
This book sure answered many questions I had.James Penton is fair
and scholarly in his an analysis.He shows how the Witnesses elites have
deviated and flip-flopped on a number of their doctrines.He also shows
hoe dictatorial and unchangeable this organizatiion is.He also gives a
thorough nuts and bolts description of the overall running and structure
of this organization.He also gives an unbiased history of the Witness
organization.He dopes this despite the fact he was disfellowshipped
from it.He also spent time at their world headquarters and he wrote
"The Jehovah's Witnesses of Canada!"He is a first rate scholar is my
impression after reading this book.He thoroughly answered any questions
I had about Jehovah's Witnesses!This book should be read by anyone who
is thinking of joining the Watchtower! ... Read more

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The Johovah's Witnesses, members of a religious sect founded in 1872, see themselves as citizens of Jehovah's Kingdom, and thus decline to swear allegiance to any worldly governments. ... Read more

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"Jehovah's Witnesses" or Bible students?
It is important that people realize the many groups that suffered during that time.This is why the following is so important:

The Jehovah's Witnesses in the U.S. changed their name in 1931. However, in Germany those Bible students affiliated with the Watchtower Society officially changed their in the 1950s. In the early 1920s there were around six thousand in Germany (and perhaps Switzerland) cooperating outside the IBSA (WT), which was typical in a few other populous countries in Europe, such as England. By the time Hitler grabbed power, the number was probably significantly larger. Two ecclesias in what was later East Germany had each reached 400 (one was Leipzig).

There were no distinctions between the TWO GROUPS of Bible Students. Thus the two groups were known as simply "Bible Students." During the Hitler Era, Bible Students and Jehovah's Witnesses were both lumped together as "Bibelforscher" in Bergen-Belsen and other concentration camps. At Auschwitz they were identified by wearing a violet patch. I don't know after World War II how many were in East Germany, but there had at one time been 400 in Leipzig. (For a few years they were able to publish 'Weinberg.')

The Bible Students were persecuted because of their pro-Israel stand, the Jehovah's Witnesses for their anti-Hitler stand. Both groups wore the Purple Triangle. In fact at the Holocaust Museum in Washington, some of the "Jehovah's Witnesses" pictured are actually Bible Students, NOT affiliated with the Watchtower.

Today there remain a number of Bible Students who are descendants of those WWII Bible students, who are not affiliated with the Watchtower in any way. In other words, not all Bible students became "Jehovah's Witnesses". And a number of those individuals suffered or died in the concentration camps too.

The Jehovah's Witnesses and the Nazis: Persecution, Deportation and Murder, 1933-1945
It is rewarding to read a book that has attempted to present the facts as accurately as possible, free from personal interpretation of events that they are not personally familiar with. I have read various accounts of the experiences of Jehovah's Witnesses in the Holocaust, as well as, in other lands. More often than not, the author has a personal opinion which obscures the reality. I appreciate the authors' attempt to put this book into the words of the victims. ... Read more

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Winner of the Scribes Award Given by The American Society Of Writers On Legal Subjects

Finalist, Silver Gavel Award, American Bar Association

Washington Post Book World Notable Book in Religion and Philosophy

While millions of Americans were defending liberty against the Nazis, liberty was under vicious attack at home. One of the worst outbreaks of religious persecution in U.S. history occurred during World War II when Jehovah's Witnesses were intimidated, beaten, and even imprisoned for refusing to salute the flag or serve in the armed forces.

Determined to claim their First Amendment rights, Jehovah's Witnesses waged a tenacious legal campaign that led to twenty-three Supreme Court rulings between 1938 and 1946. Now Shawn Peters has written the first complete account of the personalities, events, and institutions behind those cases, showing that they were more than vindication for unpopular beliefs--they were also a turning point in the nation's constitutional commitment to individual rights.

Peters begins with the story of Walter Gobitas, a Jehovah's Witness whose children refused to salute the flag at school. He follows this famous case to the Supreme Court where he captures the intellectual sparring between Justices Frankfurter and Stone over individual liberties; then he describes the aftermath of the Court's ruling against Gobitas when angry mobs savagely assaulted Jehovah's Witnesses in hundreds of communities across America.

Judging Jehovah's Witnesses tells how persecution--much of it directed by members of patriotic organizations like the American Legion--touched the lives of Witnesses of all ages; why the Justice Department and state officials ignored the Witnesses' pleas for relief; and how the ACLU and liberal clergymen finally stepped forward to help them. Drawing on interviews with Witnesses and extensive research in ACLU archives, Peters examines the strategies that beleaguered Witnesses used to combat discrimination and goes beyond the familiar Supreme Court rulings by analyzing more obscure lower court decisions as well.

By vigorously pursuing their cause, the Witnesses helped to inaugurate an era in which individual and minority rights emerged as matters of concern for the Supreme Court and foreshadowed events in the civil rights movement. Like the classics Gideon's Trumpet and Simple Justice, Judging Jehovah's Witnesses vividly narrates a moving human drama while reminding us of the true meaning of our Constitution and the rights it protects. ... Read more

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Judging Jehovah's Witnesses by Shawn Francis Peters
I believe the author did an excellent job of writing about Jehovah's Witnesses and perceiving them as the human beings they are.It is most challenging for an author to fairly and justfully write an historical account of a group of people who could be catagorized as one of the most hated religions on the face of the earth. Jehovah's Witnesses are the first to recognize this in quoting scriptures such as John 15:19 and many others. (Jehovah's Witnesses are still suffering horrendous and brutal persecution in many countries around the world.) There is not so much neutrality in Peters' writing as to not express fellow feeling for a people suffering horrific physical and psychological brutality.At the same time there is not so much favor or bias towards Jehovah's Witnesses so as to cover over their human foibles.The story is an important one to tell well and without prejudice. Peters has achieved this. This is a courageous story of faith and the fight for the freedoms of religion and speech, securing these for all Americans through decisions of the Supreme Court.This paved the way for the Civil Rights Era to come soon after. This is also enlightening historical research.History doesn't change but how we interpret it can change.There are a few good lessons emphasized in this story. A couple are, "Do not judge lest ye be judged." (not directly quoted in the book) and any time we dehumanize another group of people (societally speaking) danger follows and any time we dehumanize another group of people, we are dehumanizing ourselves.

I encourage my students to study a group of people with whom they have negatives issues.I encourage them to find how the group perceives themselves and how they interpret the world around them without outsiders' interpretations and judgement (to develop an ethnography). In doing so with the goals of developing tolerance for differences, for the student to learn more about themselves and how they think by finding out how others view them, to find what is human by seeking human universals and to also overcome the fears of the unknown. Although this book was not written by one of Jehovah's Witnesses, I do believe there are enough facts and interviews with Jehovah's Witnesses that it could be used for the purpose of gaining a better understanding of a group of people little understood by the world at large. Not only might you re-think Jehovah's Witnesses but you just might re-think how you think.

Jehovah'sWitnesses and Supreme Court
Excellent reading, unbiased , reflecting deep research and dedication of the author to tackle an unpopular subject with such grace and candor ,writing about the legal matters like it is a bestselling topic . He created a book that is hard to put down once you readits first five pages.

A Book Everyone Should Read
Peters has touched a raw nerve in the history of the United States. This book explains how wartine hysteria caused otherwise law abiding people to commit some of the worst atrocities against a harmless peace loving people, whose only crime was serving their God.
This book shows the courage that Jehovah's Witnesses displayed against unspeakable conditions. It is truly faith inspiring and VERY SOBERING.If people think that atrocities regarding religious persecution can only happen in places like Nazi Germany or Russia, think again.
I also recommend "Armed With the Constitution" by Merlin Owen Newton.

Jehovah's Witnesses and the US Supreme Court
Very accurate chronology of the Supreme Court cases that not only spotlighted a religious group, that could have destroyed them; however, the court's visible determination to protect the Constitution turned the situation around to protect freedom of speech and religion for everyone.

Religious Persecution In the United States Of America
Many people believe that religous persecution has rarely or not occured in twentieth century U.S.This book makes it clear that there has been alot of religous persecution in the United States during the twentieth century.I found it very interesting that the Ku Klux Clan not only persecuted certain ethnic groups, but Jehovah's Witnesses as well, regardless of thier racial background.However the Author does not have an accurate view of certain Jehovah's Witnesses practices such as disfellowshipping. He should have researched further. ... Read more

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These brief articles, organized according to subject, help readers quickly understand the basics of the history, changing doctrinal stances, and distinctive ideas of the Jehovah's Witnesses. ... Read more

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excellent critical insight in the Watchtower's teachings
First of all, I would like to say that, while many people may assume that this book contains pretty much the same material of "Jehovah's Witnesses Answered Verse by Verse" by the same author, just arranged subject by subject rather than verse by verse, it is in fact a very different work.
While the "Verse by Verse" book is little more than organized Bible-bashing, "Subject by Subject" is an alphabetically arranged guide that provides insight in the Watchtower Society's teachings, history and beliefs.
In this book, Mr. Reed analyzes in detail all the major doctrines taught by the Watchtower Society, comments them and provides sensible scriptural answers.
Before trying to share your faith with a Jehovah's Witness, you need to get acquainted with what he or she believes, and this book may just be what you need.

A Good Start
This was very helpful, except for the fact that you cannot share the book with a Jehovah's Witness.My memory not being what it used to be, I'm having to write everything down, practically rewriting the book!I can't wait to read David Reed's other book, Answering Jehovah's Witnesses Verse by Verse.Having lost good friends to the Jehovah's Witnesses, who considered me "from Satan" when I tried to witness about the Trinity (bad place to start!), I feel compelled to do all I can to help the JW's see the error of their teachings and the freedom we enjoy in Christ.

Good for new persons dealing with JW doctrine but not for...
This book is good if you are new to JW doctrine and have family members and persons you wish to discuss matters with.However, for Ex-JW's or persons trying to help a loved one to see the error of man made doctrine, it is not very useful.

Most subjects do not receive more than 2 pages of information, with some, such as the Deity of Christ or Michael the Archangel, only receive about 3 pages of scriptural proof and poor explanation. In some cases the author lists scriptures you could use but adds no intelligent explanation to them.

Quite frankly it is easily more beneficial to choose a single subject and research it online as you will get the same information in David Reed's book but with much needed detail.

It seems that the author uses basic and common scriptures to refute JW doctrine and simply adds additional and general logic to his explanation. Again, you can easily get this from online sources a long with in depth discussion on lesser known scriptures that drive the point home.

The content of the book includes a wide variety of subjects which is useful for those who are new to the JW doctrinal structure, but for those with deeper knowledge, this book is useless because the content is weak and I don't believe that by using this book you would give enough biblical evidence on any given subject to completely dispel the JW theology from a loved one or to enlightened a seasons ex-JW.If you read through the Pauline letters, there are dozens of scriptures that point to the Deity of Christ yet these are missing from the book and for that I won't recommend this as an authoritative source for discussing theology with a JW. This is a light read and only useful to those new to JW circles.

Must Buy!
I would suggest this author to everyone.He is very thorough and informative.He knows this Cult.I decided to read the book straight through and I am glad I did.This is not just a quick referance tool, it is a must read.

A "must have," along with JW's Answered Verse By Verse
Jehovah's Witnesses are forbidden by Watch Tower leadership from reading books by former members, such as this one, so their commentary on this book is deceitful at best, though they justify their lies as "Theocratic Warfare."

Jehovah's Witnesses are experts at using "hand-waving" arguments, by stating that ex-members must be "bitter," and therefore, you should ignore whatever they have to say. That's just an attempt to quarantine.

Jehovah's Witnesses have mastered the fine art of manipulation through shunning. Of course, the Jehovah's Witnesses notice many things that seem odd, even unbiblical, but with (seemingly) no other option, the JW remains comfortable until the axe of the WTS swings their way, and then, low and behold, the outrage and indigation, oh my! Great, well where was your high and mighty conscience "years ago" while you sat comfortably in apostasy? Only now when the strong hand of the WTS comes down on old #1, do matters of right and wrong become so clear.

This book is an inoculation against the Watch Tower. Ex-JW, David A. Reed is a HERO, and gave me an inside look to how the Watch Tower has doctrinally programmed its followers. It is a basic essential, along with JW's Answered Verse by Verse. I highly recommend both. ... Read more

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This volume of the Zondervan Guide to Cults and Religious Movements sheds new light on the intrigue of the Jehovah's Witness movement. ... Read more

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Precise information
As a Christian apologist, with a ministry to Jehovah's Witnesses, I found this publication excellent value and very precise. I was intrigued by the fact that those who have run down and attempted to detract from this publication haven't given any reasons or evidence for their positions. Telling that!!!
It is a good publication for references and helping to understand the Watchtower Society mindset. John Bowman is an excellent author.

Fallin' Ex - Jehovah's Witness
Again, another angry, bitter apsotate.
Oh well... all I can say is PBS is having a documentary out in the Fall called, "Knocking" and it is done by a son of a Jehovah's Witness and he is not a Witness but wanted to portray what his Mom goes through in life and what the Jehovah's Witnesses have accomplished through out history. It is an unbiased look at the religion.

Look out for it coming this Fall...

More lies than you could imagine!
This guy is just a vindictive parasite, cashing in on people's curiosity and filling their heads with outright fallacies.

If people want to know the truth about ANYTHING, the only way to learn about it is by going to the source. This guy has evidently not spoken to real life Witnesses. Ever. What he says is based upon hearsay, apostate testimony, mass media lies and his own inventions.

You could walk down the street and convince people that Hitler was a hero and a philanthropist more successfully than you would trying to tell them this book had any relevance to the subject of its title.

This heretic tome is to be avoided by anyone looking for true information. If you are after sensationalist lies and clap-trap, feel free to fill your own head with crap like this.

Good Introduction to the Jehovah's Witnesses
In my humble opinion, Bowman has written an excellent introduction to the Jehovah's Witnesses and how their teachings contradict the Holy Bible.

The booklet's contents are as follows:

1.Introduction to the Witnesses (history, membership, publishing empire).
2.Theology - what the Witnesses believe about the Trinity, Jesus Christ, God, Death and Hell, Resurrection, Salvation, and Christ's Return and how these beliefs contradict true Christianity.
3.How to witness to the Witnesses.
4.Bibliography for studying more on the group.
5.Comparison of the Witnesses' statements on various topics and what the Bible says about the topic.

All in all, an excellent guide for understanding more about a fast-growing group and how to address them in spiritual matters.

Recommended!

Very helpful introduction
Jehovah's Witnesses has a sometimes strange way of interpreting the Bible, and it may be hard at times to understand why they believe what they believe. Robert Bowman provides a guide to the theology of the Witnesses. He also cites some of the reasons they give for their distinct beliefs, and then he refutes the arguments and gives reasons for interpreting the Bible in an evangelical way.

Bowman discusses the Witnesses views on (I) authority, (II) the Trinity and Christ, (III), death and hell, (IV) resurrection, (V) salvation, and (VI) Christ's return. In all these areas Bowman shows how the Witnesses misinterpret the Scriptures and gives verses that contradict Jehovah's Witnesses views.

One of the best things with this book is that Bowman, unlike some other authors who write about Jehovah's Witnesses, always is matter-of-factly with a respectful tone. Bowman seems to have heeded his own advice on how to witness to a Jehovah's Witness. Know your Bible, be courteous and respectful, and remember that the person you're dealing with is - although he is indoctrinated - still a person. Might seem obvious, but we often fail in some regard.

My main problem with the book is that it is very concise. It's not a book to read cover to cover, although it's quite short. After a section on, say the Trinity and Christ, I would like to reflect and think about what my beliefs really mean. In a short book like this, one seldom gets that sort of discussion but is instead thrown into the next topic. I also miss some bible verses that more clearly would show what the Bible teaches at times (e.g. John 10:17 would counter the argument that Jesus could not rise bodily since that would mean taking back the ransom he paid). These are minor concerns, however, and mostly due to the shortness of the book.

[One word of warning: there seem to be some minor geographical differences in the teaching of the Witnesses (e.g. what I've heard about the teaching on the "soul" here in Sweden is not what Bowman writes), so be sure to let the Witnesses interpret their own faith.]

All in all, Bowman does a great job in introducing the theology of the Witnesses, and showing how one can interact with them. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to engage in fruitful conversation with a Jehovah's Witness about the Christian faith. ... Read more

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Highlights false prophecies of Jehovah’s Witnesses’ leaders,errors in the New World Translation Bible, their unbiblical views.

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pretty good introduction, but nothing new
This concise treatment of the Jehovah's Witnesses is basically a shorter version of Ron Rhodes' own "Reasoning from the Scriptures with Jehovah's Witnesses", designed to equip Christians to defend the real Gospel from the Watchtower's unbiblical doctrine.
This little book addresses the ten most critical problems of the Jehovah's Witness cult and answers them with the truth found in the Holy Scriptures.
As every other book by Ron Rhodes, this little manual adheres to solid biblical doctrine and contains many questions designed to help the Witness realize the Watchtower Society does not speak for God.
The problem with this sort of guides is that far too often people use them as manuals of istructions on how to witness to cultists, neglecting the most important assets a Christian has to defend the Word of God from counterfeits: namely, prayer and the help of the Holy Spirit.
Overall, this is a good introduction about dialoguing with Jehovah's Witnesses but, if you have already read the "Reasoning from the Scriptures" book, you will not learn anything new from this one.

WRONG
If people want to know more about the JW's, contact one and ask for a visit or bible study... they will explain everything and without twisting it like in this HORRIBLE and WRONG book.

Great Book to use with Jehovah Witness
This book helped me tramendously,to debate the Jehovah Witness that would visit me every weekend.The Jehovah Witness that visited me was a leader in the district I live in. The final debate was good I really won because of this book.GREAT!!!!!!

Helpful Overview of Witness Beliefs
This book is a helpful listing of many erroneous beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses.If you know someone in the early stages of involvement with Watchtower cult, this book may help you open their eyes.

As you can see from the JW "reviewers" of the book (which they haven't read because their cult won't let them read it - I know, I'm a former JW cultist turned Spirit-filled Christian), once your loved one is fully indoctrinated, no amount of fact or Biblical truths will sway that individual.

For example, one such "reviewer" mentions the 144,000 of the Bible, as if only 144,000 people are going to heaven.This is taught as "fact" by the Watchtower, yet there is no scripture anywhere, in any version of the Bible, that states that only 144,000 are going to heaven.This is an example of the Witnesses putting the words of imperfect men (the Watchtower Society) over the words of God.

Again, if you have a loved one who is beginning involvement in this cult, please buy this book and say the things in it before it is too late for that person.Literally, it is a matter of life and death.

I've really enjoyed this book.
I'd never heard of Ron Rhodes before I bought this book, I love his writing style. He makes everything really easy to understand, and gives good insight into this religion. I don't know if I will be going out and witnessing to a Jehovah's Witness any time soon, simply because I have a horrible memory and couldn't remember any of the facts under pressure. But reading this shows the utter absurdity of their ideas. I.E.- How can anyone follow a religion that time and time again looks ridiculous in front of the whole world with their wacky end of the world predictions?.. (What part of "No man will know the day or the hour" don't you understand?) Oh, someone found a contridiction with our doctrine and the Bible?, we'll just change that darned old Bible again. If anybody told you, like the watchtower society says: "Our beliefs are the only true beliefs, and by the way, don't go questioning us or reading anything that we didn't write or we'll kick you out of the church into apostasy." Wouldn't that make you a little suspicious of their religion? Obviously not for them. It just goes to show, when you follow man's religion instead of the genuine, un-tampered-with word of God, you get lost. Because man is fallible, God isn't. ... Read more

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An examination of the teachings of the Jehovah's Witnesses in light of early post-apostolic literature. ... Read more

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From blood transfusions to salvation by works, John Ankerberg and JohnWeldon expose the unorthodox doctrines that put Jehovah’s Witnesses at riskphysically and spiritually. With its easy–to–follow, question–and–answerformat, this book allows readers to quickly discover—

• who founded Jehovah’s Witnesses and why
• why medical care essential to life is refused
• why few Jehovah’s Witnesses look forward to eternal life in God’s presence
• how many Jehovah’s Witnesses prophecies have failed—and why
• how Jehovah’s Witnesses view and interpret God’s Word

Whether looking for specific teachings or an overallunderstanding of Jehovah’s Witness beliefs and practices, readers will findthis guide delivers the information in a concise, practical manner.

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2 and 1/2 stars really...
i'm not jw. the info here's solid and in agreement with other guides. the overall presentation's winded,confusing and irritating.

A great study tool
A great read for those new to the Jehovah's Witnesses and their governing body, the Watchtower. The book examines the Watchtower's flawed history, doctrines, and New World Translation.It also gives useful tips and verses to use when talking with a Witness. Not reccomended if you already own Mr.Ankerburg's "Facts On" book, because much of the same information is presented here. However this book is more current, and has a little more info than the "Facts On" book. I use this book for study quite often, and anyone wanting to know more about the JW's will not be dissapointed. ... Read more

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At first, the Watchtower Society seemed harmless to William J. Schnell, even valuable as a way to develop his faith in God and pass it on to others. This book is Schnell¹s fascinating account of his involvement with the cult, which effectively enticed him in the 1920s and continues to lure countless individuals today. Readers will learn, as Schnell did, that the Jehovah¹s Witness religion he had joined was anything but innocent. For thirty years he was enslaved by one of the most totalitarian religions of our day, and his story of finally becoming free is riveting.Readers will be alerted to the inner machinations, methods, and doctrines of the Watchtower Society, arming them to forewarn others and witness to their Jehovah¹s Witness friends, relatives, neighbors, and the stranger at the door. With more than 300,000 copies sold, 30 Years a Watchtower Slave is truly one of the classic testimonies of freedom from a powerful cult. ... Read more

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Surprised more people did not give it one star!
Here's an excerpt found on page 176:

The present Watch Tower Society, from 1942 to 2942, so they hope, for a thousand years, a New World Society, a class Society ruled dictatorically by a cosortium of self-perpetruating Directors. In the building and erection of this huge edifice, or the Theocracy of 1938, the Watch Tower Society hopes by the practice of its religion of "buying out time out of individual lives for their purposes and making them report that time spent to them" and of selling books, booklets and magazines for them and bring in the contributions, to draw millions of the earth into slavery to it, cracking its Theocratic whip over their hapless backs, as generation cometh and generation goeth, for the next thousand years.

a red flag for the brain.
the reason why i gladly gave this book 5 stars is because the author was an actual member (30yrs) and his inside information is sound.
this is an enjoyable read (pp. 214) for anyone that's interested in this CULT. (of course, the jws' insist on this term)
it would behoove anyone that has invited the jws' for a "bible study" via home or anyone that thinks that their pamphlets are convincing, to read this book. this simple volume will give your brain the flexibility to understand their belief system from within...
if it's not to late, as the author WARNS: "Before the uncanny victim realized it, he had surrendered all individualism, abandon all personal thinking" p. 23. please, do your brain a favor, read this book.

****there are many tactics that cult leaders use to manipulate the subconscious. the most effective of all is freezing your ability to think outside of the box...****

again, this is a nice read. (enjoy)

A JW's view
I am one of Jehovah's Witness and have read through this book by Brother Schnell. Although I understand the Watchtower Society's advice to avoid such "Apostate" literature I also am aware of my own ability to examine with open-mindedness the for's and against in any given subject. Indeed had I not had an open mind I would never have become one of Jehovah's Witnesses.
My experience is that no-matter what Organisation emerges on the world scene be-it Political, Commercial or religious its inner workings become mechanical and mundane. This is a necessity otherwise no progress would be made.
My studies of the "Men" at the top whom have organised and propelled the Watchtower Organisation from its infancy to now has shown me that there motives have been pure and honourable, forged by a desire to help others come to know God and exalt both Jehovah and Christ Jesus. However it is plain for all to see that no matter what level an individual reaches with-in this organisation (or any other) human thinking is fallible, mistakes and often very serious ones are made.
In brothers Schnell's synopsis of his experiences with the Watchtower organisation sadly what comes through is not a thorough citing of scripture to back-up his premises or indeed any balance in his assessments of the Watchtower motives, but rather what comes through is an underlying hatred. This is very sad from a man who claims to be a Christian. Far from lovingly explaining errors made, the brother simply turns the beliefs and actions of the Witnesses into some kind of business-like enterprise with one goal of making money. He highlights regularly the book selling aspect.
Now in the year 2007, the watchtower in many lands distributes literature with-out direct charge relying on voluntary donations to support the preaching work hence the charge of money making from book selling no longer holds any value.
Brother Schnell also harps on about the Watchtower claiming to be the mouth-piece of God that no other organisation on earth is supported by God and everything outside the WTS is from the Devil. Although the statement sounds far-fetched I would remind anyone who is part of an Organised Religion that surely they believe they are part of the correct belief system. That is if you are a Christian, Muslin, Hindu, etc...what-ever sect of that Religion you belong to you MUST surely hold that they (your teachers and teachings) are correct - that is from God? Hence the Watchtower does nothing out of the ordinary in making this claim as most other Religions do the same albeit in a more subtle way.
Some of Brother Schnell's interpretation of scripture is also as much a flip-flopping of ideas as he claims the Watchtower entertains. I find that in reading his book the true underlying essence is rotten and hurtful. I wish I could say otherwise.
That being said, if you are one of Jehovah's Witnesses and very active, you will appreciate that the mechanics of what Brother Schnell talks about with-in the Organisation can be all consuming. It is true that the rank and file witness can become simply a number in an equation. However that is inevitable in any large organisation. Does the Pope know each and every individual in Catholiscm? It is impossible and no doubt many in other Religions perform perfunctory roles that are mundane. To off-set this PERSONEL BIBLE study is essential. This I feel is what the true crux of the matter is with the Watchtower society. From humble (and I feel honest) beginnings the "Bible Students" which were eventually forced into an organisational arrangement by men believing it to be the correct step to take having Gods blessing unwittingly removed the greatest gift from man - that of independent thinking. I have to agree that although fallible most Jehovah's Witnesses accept everything told them by the WT Society. As a Witness I understand that loyalty to God and Christ to be above the words of fallible men even if the statements made are backed up with scripture. This is because interpretation can be erroneous and none of the writers of watchtower articles are receiving inspired expressions. They are simply using there own understanding based on current scriptural understanding. Hence mistakes are made. Therefore each individual should check his/her own conscience before accepting material written. This I think is where people whom are Jehovah's Witnesses fail. Independent thinking is associated with that of the Devil and no facility is available to discuss openly bible text or differing views. This in my opinion slows down understanding and isolates thinking witnesses whom can end up spiritually defunct, disillusioned and depressed. Indeed millions leave the WT Organisation for this very reason - CONTROL. Brother Schnell calls this brainwashing, but this procedure is not isolated to the WTS, brainwashing exists from birth onwards and each one is brainwashed in varying degrees without knowledge. So I would not interpret studying the bible with Jehovah's Witnesses as Brain washing, rather it is simply a study from which the individual student can choose to either become a witness or not. The problem is the lack of free expression once part of the congregation. Free expression would stimulate the congregations and uplift many down hearted. However I fear that this may never happen. So I admit a problem of freedom of expression exists in the WTS. For a more in-depth understanding of this I would suggest reading the honest, humble and candid account written by Brother Ramond Franz.
So to summarize, Brother Schnell has both valid points and misleading points. I do not feel he can categorically denounce the WT Society as he does and that his basis for doing so is frustration, disillusionment and ultimately hatred.
If you are not a JW then you will perhaps side with brother Schell as he words his argumentation towards those without knowledge of the WT workings. If you are a JW then you could read this and be shocked, but you should not be as no-one and no organisation is perfect. Not until the revealing of the Christ in Power and Glory will any of us truly know who was right and who was wrong. We are all in a game and illusions of grandeur should be avoided. Who knows what influences are exacted on the world. Who knows the rules of engagement between God and the Devil? If you have no belief in God and approach this book from a purely secular level then you will announce the WTS as yet another cult siding with Schnell, as indeed you will if you are of another Religious persuasion. But for me the universal issues lay far outside the realms of human understanding. Hence I would conclude this book to be informative, interesting and containing valid points for reflection, yet sadly a corrosive, hateful underlying negative-ness permeates the writing which does not reflect balance or Christian love.

MADE A LOT OF SENSE!
Perhaps to some who were never involved with the "Witnesses" much of what is written in this book will seem a bit far-fetched.But as one who was also in the "organization" for about 30 years I can say that this man's story made a lot of sense.

A number of books have been written about the Watchtower organization. I have not been very well impressed with most that I have read; I do not feel that they are very accurate.Although this book predates most of those others, with a few exceptions, I feel that most things covered in this book really "hit the nail on the head."Schnell goes into the history of the society after "Judge" Rutherford's hostile takeover (which is about the time Schnell became involved) and describes the Society's tactics in Germany during this time and in the U.S. immediately afterwards.The "modus operandus" that Schnell suggests fits everything I experienced and witnessed personally while in there.

My only exceptions would be to some disparaging suggestions directed towards Bible Students, prior to the "Jehovah's Witnesses".These seem a bit self-contradictory and I would not be surprised that they were added after the original publication, although I cannot confirm this.

Christian Biography
This was interesting and informative reading.It took one man's story of his life and how he and his family became JW, then how the religion changed during his lifetime, and how he finally got out of the religion.
I learned a lot about this religion from this man's experiences. ... Read more

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I'm Perfect, You're Doomed is the story of Kyria Abrahams's coming-of-age as a Jehovah's Witness -- a doorbell-ringing "Pioneer of the Lord." Her childhood was haunted by the knowledge that her neighbors and schoolmates were doomed to die in an imminent fiery apocalypse; that Smurfs were evil; that just about anything you could buy at a yard sale was infested by demons; and that Ouija boards -- even if they were manufactured by Parker Brothers -- were portals to hell. Never mind how popular you are when you hand out the Watchtower instead of candy at Halloween.

When Abrahams turned eighteen, things got even stranger. That's when she found herself married to a man she didn't love, with adultery her only way out. "Disfellowshipped" and exiled from the only world she'd ever known, Abrahams realized that the only people who could save her were the very sinners she had prayed would be smitten by God's wrath.

Raucously funny, deeply unsettling, and written with scorching wit and deep compassion, I'm Perfect, You're Doomed explores the ironic absurdity of growing up believing that nothing matters because everything's about to be destroyed. ... Read more

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It's not easy to mix humor with a Jehovah's Witness past, but...
Kyria Abrahams does a most excellent job of merging the two in this touching tale of her youth. I was there. Years and years ago, I was there too, and so I can say the tale Kyria spins that at times will have you laughing fit to topple out of your beach chair or roll out of your bus seat is 100% accurate. This girl is able to take a painful experience and inject it with humor, and once the reader is able to determine just how being raised in the Jehovah's Witness faith can literally destroy a childhood, there is no denying the strength it took to put this memoir down to paper. The meetings at the Kingdom Hall, the shunning, the isolationism and downright snobbery, the strutting door-to-door with the Watchtower and Awake (ten cents for the two...), the rules, the very essence of growing up as an outcast amongst ones peers; Kyria takes it all in stride. You can detect sadness seeping through at times, and hurt, and a longing for what might or might not have been. This author has come full cirlce; from selling "Truth" books door-to-door as a kid to selling non-fiction books as an adult in the real "world." An true accomplishment and an excellent read - don't miss it!

JW's have all kinds of problems, this book shows that.
Kyria does a great job of telling us how being raised a JW changed her life, but also doesn't just blame everything on the JW's.It's her life, she tells us about it well.An excellent opportunity to see that cult members come from all walks of life and are aided by their training to make bad decisions.

Well Written Comedy
To introduce this review, I must state the following: First, I was also raised as a Jehovah's Witness from birth; Second, I am a professional non-fictional essayist; Last, I take comedic approach tumultuously serious.

Kyria Abrahams is not a house breaking comedian; however, her wit is charming.

The information upon Jehovah's Witnesses are fairly accurate, whereas a majority popular claims fail to be. Beyond all things, Perfection Versus Doom is a pleasure to read for whatever your purpose.

A book about concerning JW'syou'll actually want to read,
This book gave me the best laugh.Some people complain that the author seems to go a bit nuts and unrelatable but everyone is affected differently from being in this cult.Love the desriptions in the back of the book e.g - Worldly - You!

I'm Perfect, You're Doomed
If you are a recovering "Witness" or have friends or family members who are currently witnesses, this book is a must have.I survived a similar childhood. I can, honestly, say this book has helped me to heal from some very painful memories.It is hard to grow up like this.Kyria Abraham tells it in a funny and truthful way. ... Read more