Jehovah's Witnesses: Vow of Poverty - JT Life at Bethel - Episode 6

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Former Jehovah's Witness elder/bethelite is discussing his own personal experience about what he knows about the practices and policies of the Watchtower, Bible & Tract Society.
This video discusses the vow of poverty and how it affects those in full-time service and the impact it has for many individuals that live in areas and what happens when they do not pay into social security.
Is there anything wrong with taking a vow of poverty? No! However, the Watchtower, Bible & Tract Society is guilty of hypocrisy for condemning other religious denominations for instituting such an arrangement. Why? Because when they discovered they could take certain tax breaks for doing the same thing, they decided to set up their own vow of poverty system - Worldwide Order of Special Full-Time Servants of Jehovah's Witnesses
Unfortunately, such vows did not benefit the Bethelites and other individuals in full-time service. In fact, when it was convenient, the Watchtower dismissed thousands of Bethelites from their assignments. Many of them were released after serving upwards of 30+ years at Bethel.
One couple was so excited about being accepted to Bethel and after selling their home, donated the money from the sale of their home to the Watchtower Society. Sadly, they were part of the massive layoff of 1,000+ Bethelites.
References
October 1, 1973 Watchtower
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[@Scott_From_Maine]

If the org isn't taking care of those who took a vow of poverty, the IRS should rescind their tax exempt status.

[@barbaramullins4233]

They must surely be in violation of tax exempt status somewhere in all of this. However, I am sure they have an attorney on staff that makes it all look clean and tidy. They actually pay people to go to law school then work for them. Where is their transparency to the rank and file? One can't ask questions about these things or they will be shunned or disfellowshipped for apostasy. What a corrupt bunch

[@pauletteforman]

☝🏽🤨The IRS Day of reckoning is coming 😉👊🏾💥!!!!

[@Alona86]

That is sad

[@mikewilkins2153]

They should have their 501c status rescinded just based on the fact that they don't do any charitable works of any sort on any level. Not even at the local level where other churches offer charitable services to their communities. That is one thing that church groups are generally known for. That is why most people don't begrudge religious organizations having tax free status. They actually EARN it buy providing charitable services to their communities beyond simply providing a place of worship. The Watchtower does nothing to justify tax free status.

[@pattieosborne8400]

Barbara Mullins p

[@EfrainRiveraJunior]

"Nobody does Hypocrisy better than the Watchtower writers" - Well said.

[@pauljoyquilter359]

Efrain Rivera Junior - we agree!

[@c_rhynehardt]

That's for sure!!!

[@CS-np2oo]

Let the congregation say....AMEN. 👏🤣😂😭💯

[@lawrencevincent1]

lmao..so true...

[@pauletteforman]

💥👊🏾😄POW!!!!!

[@BlackGable2u2]

Thanks for bringing this to light. I stop attending meetings years ago & have no intention of going back.

[@stellawil]

Ernie Cook I left Dec 2017. I got tired of the constant fear monger, the abuse from the elders. The child sex abuse cover up was the nail in the coffin. I only wish I had left sooner. That “new world” and “ the end never came”. I’m 41 with an 18 year old who just graduated from high school.

[@EXJWAnalyzer]

"You talk about somebody's mama you gonna lose your teeth." 🤣🤣🤣 So true! On Beth and my channels we almost NEVER get anybody using scripture or history or archeology to defend Watchtower teachings. It's all just insults and hate and "apostate" and attacks. So, so true brother JT!

[@mannixj.michel9055]

I love your videos, By the way!

[@jamesniagu274]

@@mannixj.michel9055 same here

[@bethschmidt1304]

I love you and Beth toooo ....

[@larrywilliams6317]

I hear you block any kind of objective replies, so it doesn't matter if someone wants to talk about archaeology, since you clearly are not interested in discussing it. Otherwise, of course, love your videos.

[@Sr101depechemode]

Yes I remember the great exodus of bethelites !! We received a couple who was there for 25 yrs !! He was one of the heavy hitters in bethel and was able to find employment before leaving ! Only because he was able to find out before hand that he and his wife will be asked to leave ! They were assigned as special pioneers in our hall and I think this was so that they can have a health package from bethel. To be honest his wife was very very bitter and almost seemed she was going to leave the JWs but they didn’t ! Although on the side this brother would tell me all the inside crookedness of the .ORG ! And told me not to trust them ! I myself been a jw for over 30 yrs and this was the beginning of my awakening

[@gbnomore3918]

Good for you! Them? Sadly, maybe not so much 😒

[@kysweetheart1964]

James..... PIMPF does it stand for physically in..... MPF? or something all together different? If you want to respond.

[@Sr101depechemode]

Hello Dorothy . Bruener No it does not 🙂 Been out for 8 yrs now 🙃😉🤘🏽

[@kenmayo7974]

@@kysweetheart1964 Physically In, Mentally Pissed Off

[@EfrainRiveraJunior]

Aside from the victims of child abuse; the couple that sold everything they had, gave the proceeds to the Society, and was later laid off is the most disturbing story I've heard to date.

[@joytoyouandme4593]

Anyone asked to leave Bethel suffered this fate. They were given days to leave and no monies to transport them back home. I think there were many who then left the Watchtower, as these actions co tradition everything the Bible teaches.

[@EfrainRiveraJunior]

@@joytoyouandme4593 - I would love to hear their stories.

[@mannixj.michel9055]

@@EfrainRiveraJunior Those still in still rationalize probably, finding excuses for the watchtower for treating them like crap! Very sad!

[@EfrainRiveraJunior]

@@mannixj.michel9055 - I would love to hear both sides. Those who awoke and those who apologize for the Society.

[@gbnomore3918]

@@mannixj.michel9055 A weird, freakish co-dependency?

[@matilda4406]

Very serious. I will forward this to laid off Bethelites. Watchtower just nearly did this to us..... almost devastated us almost, but we have climbed up out of the WT quagmire and would love to share our story with you two beautiful people :)

[@hektorlinko]

I would love to hear your story and please let me know when you get your story out to JT and Lady Cee.

[@queenology1014]

They trained my son to be a barber during his bethel stay, he came home and was licenced in three months and now makes good money, however my mother has been a full time pioneer for over 35 years and gets less than 400 bucks from Social Security because she didn't enough working points, so this applies to everyone that volunteers their free time!

[@WJTM88]

Pink Skittlez excellent point the watchtower corporate programs “ie” pioneering cuts folk short too Powerful personal exp Thanks for sharing JT

[@dounomeedm]

Most Jehovah witnesses that I know are truly sincere good-hearted people it breaks my heart to hear of these stories

[@stellawil]

The door never opened for me to go to Bethel. Now I realize that was a blessing in disguise !!!

[@shaineybaby1]

Wow it’s the most devastating honest saddest news I’ve heard yet. What hypocrisy! Thank you for bringing the truth to the light. And I’m not a JW either, my heart goes out to those poor souls. I have family members that have served as bethel brothers and sisters. I don’t know what to say.

[@WJTM88]

most who left know better than to share their real feelings to much backlash if they do

[@honeyholly001]

If my dad ever wakes up one day I'll be putting him on to your channel. I think he'd really enjoy your manner.

[@Feedthebearz]

Keep up the faith that he will! My mom is out and she’s a born in senior and my dad is out too. Yay!!

[@RandomPerson-js3rc]

Any religion tells you to take a vow to their ideas run! Jesus is the only one to be devoted to.

[@WJTM88]

Bingo! JT

[@administrativeprofessionalsllc]

Amen!!! Been out since 1998. Was baptized in 84. I'll NEVER join another 'organization' that requires that kind of 'devotion' 😒. Me, GOD and Jesus. The "Trinity" is a True Concept 😁💗👍!

[@grantknott]

Tamara Griffin I’m sorry, but the “Trinity”? Give me a break! Sounds like you’ve jumped from the frying pan into the fire there

[@merylbarnes2770]

Watchtower is creeping me out. I was a jw for 53 years. I don't even recognize it anymore.

[@darlenepatrick4619]

Meryl, I know what you mean. To think we were all following the thing they preached the most against, Babylon the Great and we were smack dab in the middle. Completely decieved which Jesus and the apostles kept warning all of us about. In Matthew, Mark and Luke, first thing Jesus said after the diciples asked about the end was don't, let no man deceive you. Now the real truth is coming out about this satanic org.

[@WJTM88]

Meryl Barnes likewise It’s amazing JT

[@davidmachado4400]

Me either....

[@gbnomore3918]

It's called "wolves in sheep's clothing". So, it kind of morphs to the "overlapping" occasion.

[@victoriahaponiuk8795]

My sentiments exactly

[@ah003x]

So sad. I'm so glad I'm free and got out fairly young before my life was ruined, my mom is completely brainwashed though and will never leave. If you're thinking about leaving or questioning- get out!

[@GoatlikePersonality]

I lost my parents to

[@GoatlikePersonality]

You have a Camel? I had a llama called Steven Lett.

[@leeleemee]

So sorry :( Me too.

[@GoatlikePersonality]

@@leeleemee You also had a llama called Steven Lett? What are the chances... 😂🇧🇻

[@gbnomore3918]

@@GoatlikePersonality OMG!! I thought that was Geoffrey (the horny one)? And I thought Lett was a donkey, LOL! BTW how was the BBQ??

[@LivingNow]

Indeed,, there is no religion as a hypocrite as the Watchtower. Let's hope that whoever hears this will wake up already!!!

[@JulietRobin]

This is sad and unfortunate. That’s why I’m glad I was never a part of this organization. People have always tried to get me to join, even up to today but it ain’t never gonna happen.

[@williamparrish2436]

When I was 19 years old, I applied and got rejected from Bethel. It blew my MIND! Why couldn't I serve at the house of God? Now at 43, having been free of that cult for over 20 years, I am SO glad it didn't happen! I would be even farther behind in life than I am now! I just graduated college in 2016, and I am still trying to get financially stable. That cult is a nightmare to so many people. It needs to be DESTROYED.

[@sanmijilsanmijik5703]

can i ask did your parents go to west warren congregation in Detroit Michigan on 30th and warren

[@damightyom]

@@sanmijilsanmijik5703 No, I'm from Baltimore.

[@GoatlikePersonality]

My first year of full time service was also a big ZERO on my social security statement. I was supposed to get 800nok (Norwegian kroner) monthly. They only payed me 500nok "because of the taxes". When I looked at my social security statement for that year is said ZERO. I asked and they admitted they payed me under the table. I signed a reciet every month, but they had two set of books. Tje big question however… they payed me 500nok a month and keept 300nok for "income tax" where did that money go?

[@GoatlikePersonality]

@@gbnomore3918 I never heard of that brand. I am going to the London protest... Maybee I can find it in England 🤔

[@b1crusade384]

Maybe you donated the 300nok to society. Since you were not 🤔 about it, society may have done it for you. Like Sherlock Holmes said and I poorly rephrase- If you remove the impossible, what you have left no matter how improbably may be your answer.

[@benjaminfalzon4622]

Where did that money go! To Anthony Morris booze cabinet?

[@donyboy73]

I was in a major car accident in 1998 while in service, still have pain from it. I was in so much pain I couldn't work and get my 10 hours a month in service so they stripped me of all my privileges!

[@WJTM88]

sad to say this is what happens when you create manmade titles and bogus requirements for showing ones love for God jt

[@observantdeprogrammed7974]

What a 'privilege' indeed.

[@marvalice3455]

Oh my gosh. I'm so sorry for what you've been through.

[@donyboy73]

@@marvalice3455 thanks, i haven't been to a meeting in over a year

[@marvalice3455]

@@donyboy73 nor me.

[@Diana-rg7gk]

They are the biggest hypocrites around. I left and joined the military never regretted that decision. I now am Retired and have my disability benefits to live on. I also get my Disability from the social security. I truly feel agree towards this religion for taking advantage of their members. I love and enjoy watching your videos. I have learned so much. I also went to college and got my associate's degree. I also really enjoyed taking psychology classes. You got obe thing right to use your critical thinking when dealing with the teaching of the Jehovah's Witnesses.

[@johnw5584]

I wonder if Tony Morris will take a Vow of Sobriety? Since the booze cost him $900, obviously no poverty vow.

[@vs9400]

EXACTLY WHAT I THOUGHT!

[@JulietRobin]

I wonder also.

[@pauletteforman]

🥂🍾🥃🍾All the hiccups in all the world could never compensate for the price of all that booze. Wonder what secret WT$$$$ fund he used to pay for it.....🙄🏗️.....Maybe from Brooklyn "Bethel" real estate sell😉💸💸💸💸

[@thewarriorscodex8758]

Lol

[@mrrutroh1883]

I’m lost? What happened? Lol

[@chesterfrancis6737]

I have been waiting for this episode!

[@johnmccarthy5912]

This is the kind of "reality" that JWs thinking about entering the full-time service need to hear! Serving Watchtower at Bethel or in some full-time capacity may seem like a dream come true for some. But at the end of the day, when there's little to show for it in terms of Social Security benefits, that dream can become one's worst nightmare! Thanks JT for that excellent discussion.

[@ncbrothad]

Good to see you back at it

[@elizabethlevine4263]

Thank you JT and Lady C! I missed you

[@archangel9114]

With so much wrong doing the watchtower does why the government don't put a stop to that cult ?

[@f.-j.j.5738]

Paul was a tent maker Jesus was a carpenter Peter was a fisherman Luke was a physician My own pastors are a college professorr, an engineer and an administrator. All of them work secular jobs and provide for their families.

[@scrapnel1687]

I love your post I got yelled at one time because I told the elders exactly your post they just want slaves and house cleaners

[@cleliac.2470]

I am not and have never been a JW, but I have acquaintances who are. In 2016, I met a couple of Ex-Bethelites who had been laid off from the Bethel of Selters, Germany. What I noticed right away was how they tried, especially the husband, to act as if all was for the best: they were just changing their place of service, Jehovah and his organization certainly knew what they were doing and so forth. In a psychological sense, this is worse than to express one's feelings of loss and despair because it is a severe case of suppression :-(

[@WJTM88]

great point jt

[@EvelynnLandrum]

You can bet they cried the blues and took Pepto every night!

[@gr8fulride]

This needs to be aired in each kingdom hall . Mainly you touched on a subject that provides reasons why simply treating people in a humane manner can't happen in a corporation that fails to protect and support its employees because its claiming to be something it's not, a religion based on love

[@TheAngryAstronaut]

Thanks for sharing this. It's been thirty years since I left this cult, but the more I learn, the longer the list of evildoings becomes.

[@stellawil]

I knew a lady who gave her whole life to WT. she never married or had kids . She died poor and living the housing projects. So sad.

[@carlsands4060]

Absolutely excellent as always. Thank you for all your efforts .I appreciate your insight, experiences, and time you put in your videos. You definitely know the side of the organization most jw never know anything about. I was in the organization for over 40 years and had no idea of these things...I now believe this goes beyond the excuse of imperfection. With the experiences I had in the congregations and this and like videos of yours how could anyone say Jehovah is leading this organization by way of his son Jesus.

[@janicemorton7581]

that sure was ugly!..thanks J.T and lady C for leaving that prison camp, and sharing your experiences and inside knowledge with us.

[@Monicakincaid63]

Y’all, that is where I am right now. My husband and I served as pioneers, he worked and has his retirement but I’m in trouble. I worked barely nothing. So, now, I’m 60 years old and cannot retire like I was planning. My plan is to work full time after I finish college in a couple of years and hopefully by the time I’m 75, I’ll have something. This disgusting cult ruined our lives. The only thing we can do is to enjoy every day the little time we have left as seniors until it’s time to go. We love y’all! Thank you for all the things you do. Y’all helped us tremendously to wake up and send our letters or DA.

[@sirhclind5610]

I believe that this guy has a Gift..I enjoyed listening to his rhetoric but I was a witness and it's kinda scary to keep listening..most could identify with what I mean!

[@WJTM88]

just trying to keep it realjt

[@harlanmccoy9336]

Thanks J T for this information about how this organization treats it's most faithful people of "God's House" , I hope that some ex bethelites contact you to tell there experience . There are some evil and heartless men at the top of this corporation.

[@sonyaabraham826]

This is devastating, especially to those who are unable to work because they are in their senior years. How are they able to pay rent, buy groceries, etc., after a making this sacrifice?

[@mannixj.michel9055]

Well, imagine if, despite it all, they’d still believe in the wt!!! It’s mind boggling!!!

[@sonyaabraham826]

Mannix, I agree. J.T. and Lady Cee in most of their videos stress it is the indoctrination from the time one joins the organization. Some stay so they won't be separated from their families, but the best thing to do is to leave, so family can be shocked and hopefully wake up. No matter what, family will always be curious why you left and over time you can tell them. You can tell your indoctrinated family will not listen because JWs are conditioned and trained to refute your doubts and decline the research you want to share. Most cannot take the shunning from family and close friends which is why they stay because the bonds are tight.

[@brendagordon4571]

Single black sisters married white brothers because they know that a white brother will financially take good care of them, black brothers can not financially provide for them.

[@ej1722]

Good information👍. When the bethel layoffs happened I questioned my jw mom about what happened to Bethelites I knew. She shrugged away all concern & just said Oh they had to make other arrangements😏. She almost broke her neck to visit Walkil for herself. Brainwashed to the highest power. No thought about people being layed off but building a expensive Estate 😥.

[@sunnyw4733]

Thank goodness for this one!!

[@lulukinyozibeauty5628]

Wow you are just confirming what a guy I worked with told me happened to him he hurt his back working in the kitchen and he said they just let him go.No help and he said they made him take a vow of poverty.

[@WJTM88]

LuluKinyozi Beauty bingo Lots of guys got the boot the day they got hurt Patch them up send them home. JT

[@brendagordon4571]

Can someone please explain, what do they mean, "take a vow to proverty"?

[@brendagordon4571]

Black people still have a hard time making ends meet if you don't have the education, other than a high school diploma. What about single sisters without a marriage mate with meager income?

[@celia6056]

So very sad how heartless the Jehovah's Witnesses are to their own members.

[@b1crusade384]

It’s the way 👱🏻‍♂️ are. They can go from 😃 and nice to monsters and 😡 in a drop of a 🎩. JW reflect 👱🏻‍♂️ Thinking.

[@benjaminfalzon4622]

Those who are possessed with the spirit of the Devil are like that...

[@theoracle56]

Exploited and can’t even file unemployment. My goodness. Thank you for this video. I did a video a Little over a year ago and discussed how this organization took advantage of Bethelites and Regular Pioneers and how so many are not prepared for old age and retirement. You clarified some things, so I am glad for that, as well. Keep doing what you are doing - it is waking people up.

[@reinaldofranco2966]

YES!!!! JT is back with the life at Bethel...love this series. Keep them coming :)

[@hektorlinko]

I love JT...he's DA MAN!

[@Nina-tf2wy]

They introduced the Vow of Poverty in my local bethel in the 1990s, I was a young bethelite and had no idea what it was about . They didn't tell us what it was about and didn't even give us time to read it , it was given to us to sign after the Monday night Bethel Family Watchtower study , and of course , we just signed it without questions because it was from the Governing Body.

[@candy9821]

That's terrible how they used people into thinking that they will take care of them as long as they believe and sacrifice their life

[@donnaroberts4513]

I am not sorry for these people who put themselves in that situation. God gave us five senses and common sense also. How can they still stay in an organization that treats them like crap.?

[@maryannspare3168]

Heartbreaking...

[@db60615]

For what it's worth, Jehovah's witnesses (former and current) have some of the best speakers I've ever heard. This guy speaks as if he's giving a "talk".

[@ExJWCriticalThinker]

Just trying to keep it real

[@magdagood16]

Wow ! Thank you for this important message you are relating with everyone. As a former JW. , I'm very sad, because I spent the majority of my life being devoted to a religion who just pretends to be the "Truth" ....so disappointing :(

[@WJTM88]

yea it does hurt but if we take the lemons the gave us and turn them into lemonade we can still make ityou now have your TIME BACK no more weekends hawking worthless bookvolunteer to work one day a month at some real charity and your efforts will be appreciated JT

[@TheLisaswain]

My heart just continually goes out to jws.

[@tzaphkielmelekiyah1518]

This is a scam which needs a class action lawsuit

[@jeannec7558]

It soooo does ✋😐

[@jasmineduran6731]

Tzaphkiel Melekiyah Yes, please!

[@barbaramullins4233]

Someone should get the ball rolling on that

[@lashturner]

Try to sue someone for telling the truth and look like a fool.

[@raquelgato7211]

Amen!

[@EfrainRiveraJunior]

Good thing I took a break from studying today... actual REAL make a career studying. Not "study the WT BS" studying.

[@debsvista2281]

Wow, wow, wow!!! This is just heartbreaking. Thanks so much for sharing this info.

[@WJTM88]

debs vista thx JT

[@steven19767]

You are a excellent speaker.

[@WJTM88]

Just trying to keep it real JT

[@donnaml8776]

I knew quite a few who gave their youth and strength to Bethel. When they aged, and lost their strength, they were kicked to the curb. Years! Years of service at Bethel in construction, and then when their worn out bodies needed to slow down they had to find a way to find a new location, a new home, a new job some in their late 50’s and 60’s not many get hired at those ages. And all Bethel said was “oh, sorry brothers and sisters, bi-bi.” Like the scripture says “Go be warm and well fed.” But they provide nothing to these individuals. The reason many believed the “Permanent Member of the Bethel Family” idea was because there were many at Bethel who had done just that. They had gone to Bethel at a young age and were being care for, some even up until their death. What changed? The members of the governing body. And WOW!!! “Worldwide Order of Special Full-Time Servants of Jehovah’s Witnesses”! ? Really!!! What’s next the governing body is infallible? Or wait! They already believe that... Think about it... So maybe next is celibacy, hmm, yeah they’ve already failed at that too. These people do NOT represent who the Lord honestly is, Jesus is so much more then they will ever know and that is sad 😔 because they will loose out and cause many others to loose out too.

[@marie-clairedelongchamp1330]

Had to comment! This is so, so sad 😞 This is REALITY people, wake up & smell the coffee! Little anecdote - my PIMI husband is an excellent construction worker. Someone apparently submitted his name to International Construction committee (a little nudge to stop thinking about himself, I guess & contribute his talents to WT). He showed me this very CONTRACT (my wording, as that is how I considered this!) . I Wanted to know WHO RECOMMENDED HIM, as it had been 10 years that I travelled back & forth from Québec - Alberta (personal work & means of making a living) & I was fed up! His only reply was “it doesn’t matter who recommended me, THIS IS A PRIVILEGE!!!!!” Privilege my @$$!!! ONE OF THE MANY REASONS I was starting to feel confined , restrained, suffocating, oppressed within this so called brotherhood! OK rant is over, feel a whole lot better!!! Keep them coming JT. Keep it REAL, we so appreciate it ! 🇨🇦

[@WJTM88]

The word Privilege is the most misused word in the jw lexicon jt

[@observantdeprogrammed7974]

I am feeling the same although I am nor out (I am fading) my husband is very in and I am still feeling the pressures and burdens from having to carry his half of the load. I still have to help organize him, and do chores he has no time for, etc. and I am totally fed up but I am trying to cope so they do not destroy my marriage. Best wishes to you, and I hope you can find happiness and peace.

[@marie-clairedelongchamp1330]

Observant Deprogrammed I thank you for your comment! I stayed back in our home in Québec for 2 years.(as I had been struggling for the past 6 years with all the BS inherent to all JW fellowship). However, he returned to Alberta for work, (first of those years) disregarding the COUNSEL to try to find work here, which resulted in his losing his PRIVILEGES as an elder!! (No longer a good example). The second year was when I dared listen to A&E “Cults & Extreme Beliefs” on CSA. I was done! I could no longer defend this organization. We spent 2 months together after I disassociated myself. Upon his return, second time around, we were very distant, with each other, without going into great detail, I came to the conclusion that perhaps this religion was all we ever had in common! A sad state after 33 years of mariage! However, I’m stronger than I ever imagined. Trying hard to deal with the many more changes & challenges left to deal with. Everyone has a story eh?!!!

[@marie-clairedelongchamp1330]

WJTM88 I wholeheartedly agree! It’s a PRIVILEGE to let a religion & others opinions control your very being. No more!! Finally standing up to the bullies & controllers & staying true to myself! NO MORE JUDGEMENT!

[@observantdeprogrammed7974]

@@marie-clairedelongchamp1330 This cult destroys marriages, and they chide people who points this out. The history and background of this religion is satanic so the demons receive sadistic pleasure when we suffer. I am sorry to hear that your husband is so indoctrinated that he would put strangers above his family, but this is what they do, I saw myself travelling the same road you are on, and I had to come up with my own strategy to save my relationship with my husband and my marriage so the devil does not win. I hope that you can find ways to have what you enjoyed before the cult took control.

[@clementmabunda3131]

I love your "videography". This is what I'm talking about... Such a pleasure to watch. Keep 'em coming.

[@KN-mq9ce]

Have you ever thought of doing video content yourself ? Your blog is also 👌👌👌 .

[@mildredstallworth4914]

This is sad, no Social Security paid in!

[@b1crusade384]

Namibia rejected that idea. I agree with them. Everyone working/volunteering over 10 hrs a week should get 💵 into social security l.

[@EfrainRiveraJunior]

I was wondering when the next episode would come out.

[@pursuehappiness8962]

Eye Chihuahua!! I have to leave this organization now. 2001-2019. Enough.

[@bondad7777]

Love this comment.... But dont lose your friends and family. Tienes que ser inteligente

[@GoatlikePersonality]

Good luck :-)

[@lawrencevincent1]

ROFL..You left this nasty brainwashed crew of self righteous idiots this year?

[@donnaml8776]

Remember they don’t truly know God, they know nothing about Jesus. If/when you leave or even before, get to know who Jesus really is. Read a Bible - not the one put out by the Jehovah’s Witnesses, but a real Bible. Jesus is so much more then they believe. We have salvation because of all HE did, not because of anything we can do.

[@pursuehappiness8962]

vincent Lawrence Why not?

[@anthormiga1]

When I became jw at the age of 14 , I was poor as anybody can be.there was no hope of ever getting out of poverty ,cause one's not supposed to think about material things.i remember knocking on doors of beautiful houses ,and feeling ridiculous ,,I was there asking them to become jw ,so they could become poor as me?? ...

[@pixels2u]

JT, just want to say again how very thankful I am for you, Lady Cee and this channel. You guys manage to avoid the emotional pitfalls of many other xjws and some channels who unfortunately become mired in anger and pain after exiting. They never heal or move on. All of us survivors are acquainted with the anguish we face after we learn "the truth about the truth." But the way to healing is clear-sighted focus and rational, critical thought. Sure, we still might have to punch a pillow every now and then, or have a good sob session, but ultimately we got to get up, wash our faces, put on our critical thinking and move through the fog. (Yes I bought the book a couple of years ago after you guys recommended it!) We can move on, get educations, careers, lives. I already knew about the tragedy of the sudden shocking Bethel and other layoffs, but wasn't aware of the SSA situation for them. They've lost their safety net. It's unconscionable that the WTS did NOTHING to help these people prepare for their expulsion before or after it happened.

[@WJTM88]

Pixilate U our goal is to help those who leave not to become a wt poster child

[@romelpaul]

Crystal clear . Excellent information. Thank you, sir.

[@WJTM88]

romelpaul glad it was informative JT

[@zelphx]

JT, you've exceeded yourself! I do not believe you have done a finer video than this one.

[@WJTM88]

just trying to keep it realthis religion has jacked up a lot of folks lives in one way or anothersomething as simply as pursuing ones dreamsso many folks wanted to be an engineer and design bridges or a Dr or whateverYet - all we could that had their approval was to be a Pioneers hawking worthless booksJT

[@density3656]

Everything you say is true and your content is of the highest factual quality, well done jt.

[@WJTM88]

Density 365 trying to keep it real JT

[@rukhsanakhan8857]

I feel so sad of the many years of my youth this organisation took from me.. But you guys make md feel in good company .

[@marwatson7408]

Keeping a roof over your head, having a reliable car, food on your table, and paying your bills are all necessities I’m so glad I’m out of this horrible CULT!!!!!

[@jasmineduran6731]

From Bethelite to Gehenna-ite? JT and Lady C, I am so sorry someone said that to you. Though I’m still in, I am ashamed to call these people my brothers and sisters! 😭💔

[@WJTM88]

DJ Jazz loves the play in words JT

[@jasmineduran6731]

​@@WJTM88OMG, I can't believe this was 4 years ago! I'm now revisiting this. I'm fully awake and out.

[@canoenut]

Thanks JT

[@jillcry71]

Thank you so much J.T for this information, I had no idea that this was going on, "Totaly Blinded." This information was very helpful.

[@djmross5055]

Thank you for what you do. As a unbaptized individual raised in that religion I enjoy your shows. I left and never turned back at 18 but I still had many family members stay in the cult. After watching several of your videos in the past 3 weeks I think you would be an excellent Pastor. I enjoy watching Pastor Creflo Dollar and his way of teaching is similar to yours very honest and caring and factual.

[@soundinmind]

Worth the wait

[@donnaml8776]

We had to sign a vow of poverty when we were in the international construction work back in the 1980’s Argentina and Greece. It’s true, we were considered “special full-time servants”. I was in full-time service for 15 years. Yeah, apart of the 1%, sigh....

[@debsvista2281]

So very sorry to hear that.

[@linvest8466]

yes, Donna, the gov body should sign a vow of poverty and even if they did, they would still have control of millions of dollars at their disposal as they see fit. They may tell you they have also signed one, but really, with power over all that money, it would be impossible to be truthful if they were to say they also signed one.

[@radiomanze1296]

Did you guys ever do an interview with Marcus Vaughan. He was one of those who got kicked to the curb by watchtower

[@rosastephens8966]

Wow, I like that idea...an interview featuring ALL of my fav 3xJWs! that would be epic!

[@cardboardbox9977]

Marcus fabricates a lot of his stories. Actually he fabricates all of them

[@radiomanze1296]

@@cardboardbox9977 why would you say that. What he says coincides with others I've heard

[@gbnomore3918]

@@radiomanze1296 The more important question is...Why are you conversing with a cardboard box? Now if it was a recycled cardboard box, that I could understand.

[@cardboardbox9977]

@@radiomanze1296 because he does. Another former Bethelite, like myself, even made a video about one of the things he fabricated. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYmldmyedsikjrc

[@bossdog1480]

Nice to see you again JT. Very interesting stuff about Bethel. I always used to wonder what happened to the old Bethelites, now I know. Kicked to the curb like yesterdays newspaper. So sad, the more I learn about the organisation the more I realise that my decision to get out was valid. Now if I can just get my parents to see the light, HA, no chance, they're welded on tight, it's just not going to happen. It's hands over ears and La la la la la la la la.......

[@WJTM88]

its tough getting folks out, the society has promised them so much and they have INVESTED SO MUCH to leave would mean they are failures and the thought of We wasted out time is TOO PAINFUL FOR MOSTbut hang in thereJT

[@allthingsdelightful8565]

We were swindled by a book publishing company and that in itself is very sad.

[@angiespangle9773]

This is sad and disturbing. Poor brothers and sisters. The governing body are sitting pretty . They should of been warned about this so they could have made an informed decision.

[@constpegasus]

Today has been a bad day for me watching ex-Jehovah’s Witness videos. One was sad and this one has me mad and upset. Watchtower has ruined a lot of people’s lives from the very beginning to the present. Has there ever been a generation of the watchtower that has not been a victim of flip flop doctrines and failed prophecy?

[@moabis8133]

JW’s are taught to believe the governing body is right even if they are wrong. It’s the truth even if it isn’t. The light is truly getting brighter now that we have JT and Lady C.

[@ooklathemok7322]

Wow! just Wow!

[@cellg4166]

The power of INDOCTRINATION!

[@andresfernandez-js5kh]

Thanks my brother for these great videos. I'm glad I left when I did and your vids help me know that I made the correct decision. God bless you and Lady C .

[@rodneycummings1456]

AMEN!

[@yogi19581]

I never knew any of this thank you so much.

[@jonyasou]

You have a great manner and refreshing style. We appreciated the material.

[@LivingNow]

Indeed,, there is no religion as a hypocrite as the Watchtower.

[@dounomeedm]

sold my house and donate the proceeds to Bethel and then was kicked out I would be furious I don't know what I would do .

[@WJTM88]

some folks would want to "pimp slap" somebody . lol JT

[@gustavscholten597]

D Mos Of course you would know. How about an EYE for an Eye, or a HOUSE for a HALL ? Their god Yah would have known ! He would have torched one of their damn halls, if he was still alive.... which he is not ..

[@savinabatres9274]

Wow that’s terrible. Greed is what kills people.

[@isaactochtli7126]

Magnificent as always JT & lady C! 👏👏👏

[@donyboy73]

great video JT

[@FantasyVisuals]

Veey imformative. The irony being the hundreds of thousands of shares in busineses the society receives , nice income. 💰💰💰

[@bethschmidt1304]

Thanks for this JT 😘 wowwwwww my eyes are wide awake you have helped me so much and thank you thank you thank you

[@shunnednon-membercopperfel6843]

Great Vid!!

[@lucindaroses7400]

Growing up as a Witness I was always encouraged to go into the full time service by the congregation. Thank god my parents didn’t push that on me and my siblings. Bad enough that we were not able to further our education. As a kid even, I was not having it. I always had doubts about the organization and the teachings. I am angry though that every single person (except the higher ups of course) affiliated with the Witnesses have in one way or another been injured by this “religion “. I want to see them go down in flames!!

[@ExJWCriticalThinker]

We all got the short end of the stick That is for sure Jt

[@k_spats]

SO SAD!!! I would love to see you interview someone this happened to. #heartbreaking 💔

[@superdave1263]

JT……. One of your best episodes ever. Thanks

[@lauraadam3230]

Excellent job thanks

[@jeannec7558]

Where you been maaaaan missed ya both. Amazing info. 😘 wow this is frightening for those who dedicated themselves. I hope for their sakes they watch this. X

[@WJTM88]

been so busy lately jt

[@andiepole2204]

I remember not looking at our group as a religion. I remember a picture in a publication that had a JW holding a picket sign that said “religion is a snare and a racket”. Suddenly, and without any formal announcement, we seemed to be referring to ourselves as a religion. Why? Tax status. Thank you for covering this topic. I heard Lloyd Evans referring to the Order of whateveritwas, and I was wondering when this happened. I left in the early 90s (although I was PIMO before then) and didn’t know anything of an “Order” arrangement.

[@WJTM88]

a snare and a racket so true yet we could not connect the dots jt

[@crazydanny305]

Jt, your explanation and uncovering of the vow of poverty somehow motivated and inspired me to finally cancel my monthly donations to this stingy and greedy organization. I immediately felt pity for all the former bethelites (I know many personally) who either left or got the boot with absolutely nothing for their future. All that time, dedication, and sacrifice only to be kicked to the curb. Crazy to think I once had a goal of working there 🤯 I thank you guys immensely for the work that you do. Thinking critically has really opened my eyes and in effect saved my life. Therefore it is this sort of activism and public service that truly is saving lives. It is setting captives free by the uncovering of truths that can no longer be kept hidden from them. John 8:32

[@ExJWCriticalThinker]

We got cut short

[@woodyglendell7400]

Fascinating this was.