JW News: Has the Organization of Jehovah's Witnesses reached a tipping point?

[@leslieabbott9695]

This video definitely resonates with me. When I stopped attending meetings, the brothers would text me every month requesting that I send in my time, not one time did they express concern as to why I was not attending meetings or if I was ok.. Never realized this until viewing this video.

[@alpaphoenix3252]

Even when they do express concern, they are not really their to help you they are essentially enforcers for the Watchtower organization.

[@hilaryjones3227]

I had and am having the same experience. No help offered help from the congregation.

[@exjwwokeup1617]

I stopped going in June 2019 after learning of all the lies and false prophecies told by Watchtower.

[@charlenewatkins9126]

I stopped at the beginning of 2019,just got sick of the mind games,self righteous women,creepy elders and the hidden child and wife abusers in our local congregation that acted so pompous,the lack of intelligence of many that were freeloaders on the government that they hated,such a joke.

[@nicolejames3138]

Woke Up I woke up August 9 2019 The rabbit hole is deep. Enjoy your life ! Proud of you!

[@exjwwokeup1617]

@@nicolejames3138 it really is a sense of relief when you quit going.

[@johnc.8298]

As I read the replies, I noticed several of you have stopped going. That is very brave of each of you and commendable. The organization attempts to cut you off from "outsiders" hence your only "friends" are other JW's and JW family. This is why leaving is so hard emotionally, and the GB knows it to keep you in subjection. The answer to "To whom shall we go?" is not the answer the WT gives, "nowhere. Only the WT is God's organization". That is more manipulation by a man made Corporation. "To whom shall we go?" is answered in the rest of that sentence at John 6:68. But also John 14:1-6.

[@petersneddon962]

I'm delighted to hear when a person leaves that organisation. It's a bondage by all accounts that seeks to hold poor souls in a metaphorical set of chains. Deutaronomy 18 States that you should not listen to a person who prophesies falsely. God is good and would never cha ge his mind on issues such as end times. Many blessings Peter

[@ooklathemok7322]

Amen Brother, You speak in honesty and truth. I was a congregation secretary for over 20 years. Publishers are just a name on a card. Brothers are recommended as Elders because they follow the organization without question. Spirituality is only looked at in light of how close does this man follow watchtower policy? No real spirituality necessary. I am the perfect example of this process!

[@southernbawselady7092]

Elders are really "company men" who act as human resource agents for the Watchtower organization. Remember, human resource agents act only in the best interests of the company. Elders search out any who are not loyal to the company, and those who are not actively supporting the policies and mission; as well as, individuals who are not reaching established goals within the corporation. All of these individuals threaten the profitability and outward reputation of of the company, and may affect others in the organization. When individuals inside of the organization/corporation have learned of hypocritical actions, deceitful policies, or lies regarding the actions of representatives of corporation, departments or heads of the corporation (Governing Body) and begin exposing these... Elders (human resource agents of the Watchtower ) are assigned to eliminate or lessen the effects of "whistle blowers" by labeling them "apostates". Once they identify an individual as a "whistle blower" they follow well established company rules and actively pursue any threat that may expose secretive practices, hypocrisy, or harmful or illegal actions that may impact company's profitability. Elders follow corporation guidelines set forth in the exclusive manual for elders, entitled: "Shepherd the Flock of God" published by the WTBTS. 1. To become informed as to the level of knowledge and information a potential whistle blower possesses. 2. Have a formal meeting (Judicial Committee hearing) with them to ascertain the level of dissent or waning support for the organization and threat they pose to the corporation. 3. Formally put the whistle blower on notice their actions constitute disloyalty to the corporation and they will be "fired" from the company losing all benefits and any ties to other members of the corporation. 4. During a congregation meeting ( regularly scheduled corporation workshop) announce the "firing" of those who have failed to follow corporate rules.

[@runawayslave1724]

Love goes out the window when it is trumped by WT rules.... about 2/3 of the "Shepherding the Flock" book is about policy and procedure and 1/3 about shepherding.

[@roblloyd8453]

ookla the Mok Brothers are recommended as ELDERS because they SUCK someone's arse. I have seen it so many times on the couple of decades I associated. Then as ELDERS they invade your privacy and INTERFERE with your marriage. They wonder why they get ordered out of the house with the ORDER NEVER EVER TO RETURN or else be charged with TRESSPASS.

[@chrismontreuil2206]

Very accurate. I thought an elder was chosen because of the spirit of God not because of following watchtower guidelines. Because of this, a person could really infiltrate if they wanted.

[@chrismontreuil2206]

@@southernbawselady7092 elders are back slappers. All in agreement, even if they are all wrong.

[@KevIn-xh1nq]

Hi, sorry for my bad English, I'm French. In Lyon, in France, 12 congregations (approximately) out of 42 closed 2 years ago, and throughout France closed congregations. Thanks for all the video

[@martinewagret3292]

Wouaaaa je suis de France aussi

[@errolcampbell6985]

Before I left 7 years ago, an article mentioned that only 8 were saved in Noah's day. This implied that it may be the same thing in our time. But then I could recall the book of Revelation saying a great crowd that no man was able to number. I don't think that is referring to 8 at all. Maybe 8 will eventually be left in the organization.

[@dantoinettetaylor1663]

Awesome analysis!

[@joytoyouandme4593]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@frikandelthaisaus]

It's probably the 8 governing body members 😋

[@freespirit3891]

@@frikandelthaisaus awwww, then they wouldn't have anyone to wait on them. New meaning for pillowgate?

[@johnklimp2530]

My experience very similar to yours. Now suffering from sadness and depression.

[@larrydprowant]

That was such a great video. I'm an ex jw former pioneer Elder. Thank you so much for This very well put together video. May we all strengthen each other just as you do

[@andahtheo4237]

Larry pls what religion are you in now?

[@jomarialejargozun9920]

You from the bottom of your heart that true religion is JW i think you see weaknesses of the co elder co MS that why you are now apostacy..

[@rocketman7471]

After 25 years of service an appointed ministerial servant twice, I decided to pull my head out of the sand, I have never felt so free to worship Jehovah on my own and in my own way which is motivated out of pure love not because some organization says do it this way. I was created with enough intelligence to worship God thru his son every day

[@friendywendy3474]

You set me free over the past few months! I left and won’t look back! Thank u so much 😊

[@annetteku1]

Keep in touch With x JW comunity 🙏😘and congrats on your decission

[@jexodussouthafrica177]

Congratulations on your freedom. Brother Eric helped so much as well. I created my channel now and I mentioned in my video how much he contributed in my awakening process. He’s saving lives😊

[@rosergio7227]

Be strong, religión is really bad thing...

[@markfanning2501]

Ok dude, been watching you for awhile and I'm neither a JW nor former JW. LOVE your message! You've lost weight! Ketoing? Good job!

[@postculthygge]

Thank you. I so needed this. Thank you from the bottom of my heart because whoever I am that is rejected and mocked by JWs and elders, you have just validated my thoughts, feelings and suspicions. Thank you. You've helped me in my healing process.

[@melanieoreilly2565]

I'm one of the recently awakened, even though I have been a lapsed witness fro about 35 years. Thank you so much for the information you share. It has honestly helped me to break free of the invisible chains to which I was tied. Melanie

[@vintage6346]

Yes,... "invisible chains". We needed this contact with Eric, though not "in person", to validate all the doubts swimming in our heads. He said "out loud" what we were suspecting. He didn't let Watchtower shame him into silence.

[@luluboo636]

I was raised a JW. A lot of my family on both sides are still JW's. My parents have always been on and off going to meetings all my life but have always said they believe it's the true religion and were two of the biggest hypocrites I have ever known. They are horrible people. I had an unusual upbringing with a very toxic family who claim to be "God Loving" people. I have always had doubts and never got baptised. I married a non JW in 2014. I'm so glad I did. My eyes have been opened even more over the years and I finally did my research a few months ago and I am free of ever feeling guilty about this cult! I can't believe I would feel so guilty for living my life and loving a man outside of this cult. My parents are messed up in the head, so I can't even tell them or warn them as they are so indoctrinated. I believe whole heartedly in God and Jesus. I pray to God often. I have a faith, not a religion.

[@vintage6346]

Lulu boo, I experienced the same toxicity and hypocrisy in my JW family.

[@luluboo636]

@@vintage6346 it sucks, doesn't it?

[@mamajan99]

Your story is common. We have a friend whose step father was an elder and a professional musician and the orchestra leader of the local assemblies back when they had live orchestras. As soon as the assembly was over, he would smoke some pot and abuse his step daughter, making her "twice as liable to Gehenna". Jesus wept for such children as do I.

[@carolinegraystone9308]

Great reasoning Brother. The points you made at the end most relevant/. I see this as a ministry opening up for us. We were the pioneers exiting the org and coming to Christ. Now it is time to help those dear little floundering sheep. It saddens me too when many leave and are not free in Christ. We must be there for these ones. God willing . Thankyou for your channel. I look forward to your take on the slave

[@thinkingman2020]

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[@carolinegraystone9308]

@@thinkingman2020 Very inciteful and well reasoned. Thankyou

[@WitnessForJesus]

Thank you for this video and for the work you do. The main reason I started my channel was that I myself lost faith upon leaving the JWs. When I came back to faith, I had to start from scratch. Now I try to help others to tackle the validity of the Watchtower teachings. It’s very important that we help Exjws no matter what they believe. It’s a very painful journey out of the organisation. I’m sad that many ex JWs are so angry but it’s a totally normal reaction to the realisation of the deception we were subjected to. ❤️

[@akatheheretic3014]

@Witness for Jesus INDEED !! 🙄

[@estherjuan5499]

After leaving, I realized I was a publisher for this organization. I felt deceived but I need to move on and must forgive. Meaning of publisher accordingto a dictionary. It means a person or a company who issues books, magazines, videos for sale. I am no longer a publisher. Yay!

[@sanzilla502]

Wow, thank you Eric. My heart goes out to those who will be feeling lost when all this comes to head at some point. I pray that our father will guide those with sincere hearts back to him and into HIS real truth. Christian love to you always my brother. 💕

[@MrChinchilla_hn]

Sandy, I'm with you. I pray very frequently since over 15 years... And God has been blessings these petitions.

[@sanzilla502]

@@MrChinchilla_hn I'm so glad to hear that! His timing is amazing when we think about it. Sometimes we're just not ready to hear His truth until the time is right for us and He patiently waits for that opportunity. I hope he will continue to bless your petitions my friend 💕

[@stellaevans5253]

sandy matos God will use this opportunity to draw people to his son Jesus Christ. Thanks to our Heavenly Father that brothers and sisters will now be released from bondage in this Satanic Organisation.

[@richardvoyer5697]

Here's the truth ; a being capable of creating everything we know and more would reveal himself effectively and everybody would know without a doubt that he exist . No holy wars and no confusion .

[@arroncarr519]

@Mark Everson do you go to a church? I ask you this because I was just studying with Jehovah's witnesses but then got my eyes opened so I don't know what to do now answer would be appreciated 👍

[@michaelbemvindo]

Eric you nailed it! From my own experience and that of my immediate family members , I can tell you the organization has reached a tipping point. My wife , by adult sons now and myself have realized what this organization is. Yes you are correct , before knowing this organization we were a spiritual young catholic family. I do realize that the Catholic church has serious issues , but at least we were happy and spiritual. Today after leaving the organization our spirituality has diminished, and that is sad because we are not unique , others are going through the same as us.

[@dianawilliams6700]

Mike what a blessing that you and your immediate family are waking up at the same time and you're together in this. May God's love and joy in Christ fill your heart and home.

[@cleliac.2470]

I am not a Catholic and I can guess what serious issues of the Catholic church you are alluding to. The big difference to the JW organization is that catholics can and do openly discuss and criticize what is going on in their church. Furthermore, in spite of all these issues, there is a rich spiritual tradition, something that is absolutely lacking in the JW organization. They speak about being spiritual all the time, but what they mean by that, has very little to do with real spirituality. One of my favourite old books is an anthology of letters written by a Benedictine nun in the 1960s. There is a depth of love for God and for fellow human beings that is inspring and uplifting. - If you accept your sadness, it won't last forever and perhaps you will see a ray of hope on the horizon of what seems to be spiritual emptiness. Best wishes :-)

[@maryowens3199]

I am so very grateful for “old timers” like you who can tell it like it is with the voice of experience and knowledge as to how the organization really works and what is going on! I left around 1980…

[@fredrickmark9286]

Hello sister

[@woodmark5741]

Hello sister, how are you doing, I bring you friendly greetings, simple things can make you happy, I hope sister my simple hello will make you smile 😊

[@laurakozicki8009]

Greetings..I whole heartedly believe God sees your beautiful soul and he loves you!

[@UNIVINS]

WOW!!!! TERRIFIC ERIC. YOUR INFORMATION IS THE BEST!!! THANK YOU FOR TAKING YOUR TIME IN PREPARING ALL OF THIS FORMIDABLE TALK.

[@dianegioiello6572]

Excellent work!!! I have never been a JW but find it so interesting. Love the education. Love listening to your channel!! Thank you

[@dianegioiello6572]

But in reading the bible on your own and cross referencing JW literature you can find the truth yourself!! Jesus is my savior... Amen Thank you

[@vintage6346]

my manner, ...Diane mentioned cross-referencing. I began attending online meetings with others who use a variety of Bible versions, and I was amazed to find that Watchtower’s Bible skews the translation of words match their teachings.

[@watchtowerexamination]

EXCELLENT video! Thank you. You made some splendid comments, especially about what happens with failed expectations.

[@gayeestey7246]

One thing the Society taught us was how to public speak. You are by far the best speaker I’ve heard.

[@vintage6346]

Please thank the PIMO elder who attended the local assembly hall meeting in the GTA and reported back to us! Lol. Or were there ‘several’ elders bringing back the same report? Also, I agree that there are many exjw’s who are now agnostic or atheist. And these ones seem to predominate among exjw’s who make videos on the internet. I was so happy a year ago when I first found one of your videos. Everything you said made sense to me. I felt comfortable and safe. Thanks for this ‘up to the minute report’.

[@diannaodman2847]

you might check out david and vivian spinall and ex jw critical thinker

[@MyYT62]

You might want to try Robert King (e watchman) there are very dangerous ex JWs who will lead you to the wrong path, they may get many things right but also wrong, it pays to do your own research whoever you listen to, only God’s word is completely trustworthy.

[@monicarush6368]

I feel sad about those giving up on God. God is not the one to blame, it is the organization.

[@alzirafragoso3914]

You should fell good Love Lord with all your hart you don't need to be in this stopad cult

[@monicarush6368]

@@alzirafragoso3914 I feel sad about the people who have left the organization and given up on God.

[@vintage6346]

John Contrary’s answer was not condescending. And the length of his comment was not long-winded. It was of an appropriate length to adequately respond to the issues you raised.

[@audreyhess5287]

jp You may be interested in learning about Christianity from William Lane Craig if you like that intellectual style or Mike Winger Bible Thinker for good exegesis. God is truth and you are fooling yourself if you have decided you are able in His place. Bring your doubts and questions but draw near to Him for wisdom.

[@audreyhess5287]

John Contrary if you reject God then why believe in Free Will? This is only valid if you are a creation of a First Cause(Creator). Atheist belief doesn’t support this notion as far as I understand it. Help me see this connection?

[@annetteku1]

I am really troubled and concerned about how the witnesses Will get back on their feet after realizing they were fooled, exploited, used as slaves for wicked ones... I pray they dig deep for Real truth and that they Will find friends and support outside in the World they thought Was of the devil...

[@annetteku1]

@Unknown at least we are allowed to Think for ourselves and resonate and make decissions that makes the most sense at the moment. And we can discus and argue anything without fear that your own family and friends are ordered to cut you off for ever if you step out of Line.

[@annetteku1]

@Unknown I believe it.. now is time for endurance and keeping our heads cool and our Hearts filled With the best possible hope for the future for all life

[@karbear1066]

You explained this extremely well. Since leaving JWs, I’ve gone from agnostic to believing in Christ back to agnostic and back to Christ again. We need help!!!

[@dianawilliams6700]

Dear Heavenly Father, I pray that Karbear will cry out to you for salvation and healing. I pray that she'll grow in her understanding of You, be strengthened in Your Holy Spirit and grow in Your Word. Please confirm Your love and purpose for her and anchor her soul in the Loving Name of Jesus Christ, Your Son ... amen.

[@faithandgrace8244]

There's a movie called "The case for Christ" take a look at it. It is from the perspective of an atheist who seeks to find evidence refuting Christ's existence. It is very informative and encouraging.

[@faithandgrace8244]

I invite you to take a peak at an Ex-JW Christian Fellowship. You can attend completely anonymously. There are many around the world. I think you would find this one interesting. You can help so many of our Ex- brothers-and- sisters. You have to download the Zoom app. Fellowship: Mondays 2pm Est Zoom App. Meeting ID 880 955 8338

[@nestorlozada8441]

BELIEVE IN THE TRUTH.. JESUS IS THE TRUTH

[@NashonOsborne]

From a PIMO friend. This was announced in Edmonton just before Christmas Congregations shutting down and merging nearby, 11 in Edmonton, 15 in Calgary, 20 in Vancouver

[@theohuioiesin6519]

Nashon Osborne wow! And more wow!

[@MrChinchilla_hn]

Shutting down congregation announcements are sweet melodies to our ears.

[@theohuioiesin6519]

It is actually nice. How very strange that people are not busting to sit in a boring looking hall to watch a video, that they have been told to watch at home to prep for the meeting, that they have seen on the Broadcast that they already seen at the convention. I enjoyed the meetings 15 years ago. But they were simply too mind numbing and dumb towards the end. It became insulting.

[@roblloyd8453]

Nashon Osborne Why are they doing it? Lack of attendance due to people walking away? People walking away due to LIES, MANIPULATIONS by those who should know better,.CHILD ABUSE, DRUNKEN ELDERS, WIFE BASHERS (domestic abuse) plus so many more SINS which are covered up so the WTS looks white as driven snow !!

[@amazingbibleantiquities7221]

Nice!!! 🙂

[@byebyewatchtower]

Answer: Yes. The Watchtower has too many empty seats in those halls and need to use their seat resources more efficiently. This is what Watchtower told their people. If you believe this, you need your brain examined. Jesus main concern is with the "domestics". That was his focal point. Watchtower is more concerned about building work (physical things). Physical things are more important than people. The Watchtower legal department is writing the elders book as their primary teaching tool. When did the Bible get delegated to number 2? They are losing Jehovah's spirit. I believe individuals are finding that when Watchtower went to the streaming network, people were surprised at how the GB acted. Bethelites see this every day.

[@byebyewatchtower]

When you have Elders and Ministerial Servants working on construction projects, who is taking care of the domestics? They are sheep without a shepherd. Then, Satan is taking care of the sheep.

[@byebyewatchtower]

When your Shepherd the flock of God book reads like lawyers have written it, is this what Jesus used as his authority? Did Jesus Christ consult with his lawyers for wisdom? What did Jesus Christ use? Satan the Devil was the first lawyer when he represented Eve in the Garden of Eden. Twisting Jehovah's laws to justify Satan's will. Do not be fooled by lawyers (nobles). The Bible outright states that true Christians to not be putting their trust in nobles. Just because lawyers know Satan's laws does not justify they should be considered to be from Jehovah. Look at how much money they lost in these settlements lately. This should be a warning to all.

[@gbnomore3918]

Yeah they totally shot themselves in the foot when they came out in public. I guess they thought they were going to be like movie stars or something. When I saw them, a huge flag went up in my mind and I asked myself "these are Christ's Brothers???" More like "Oh brother and oh My God" LOL! Needless to say I began to have a sinking feeling in my heart because I began to truly realize I'd been duped.

[@thmpick]

@@gbnomore3918 We were all duped... but this shedding of Halls, the way I see it 7 if history has anything to do with it... they are cashing in before the economy & ultimately the country collapses. That should free up enough cash to make a tidy investment in more of hte Militaty Stocks or invest in precious metals? What ever the case, this pack of Free Mason will come out on top.

[@MrChinchilla_hn]

Sister WTB&T never had the guide of the Holly Spirit

[@blainemh]

Great video Eric . Some of the halls closed here in Ontario where old original congregations . We're involved now with Bible studiers that know we where jw's . They call us to help them witness to witnesses . Some ARE HAVING success in witnessing to them . I think your right many hopefully will be willing to ask for help .

[@ludmillasomp4723]

The monthly time reports were the most uncomfortable for me. There was a time when I wasn’t well enough to accomplish my ministry in the winter and I felt so guilty that I wasn’t doing enough for Jehovah and I couldn’t grasp that. Why would a loving God make one of his loving servants feel so unworthy. I knew something wasn’t right, but I still felt I was in the so called truth. I was living a lie and so many of my friends rushing out to meet their quota for the month. I can’t believe that we were so brainwashed! Thanks Eric for some great info. 😊❤

[@BeroeanPickets]

I remember paraphrasing Hebrews 10:24 to a Circuit Overseer, "And let us consider one another so as to incite to guilt and fine works".

[@nicolejames3138]

My mother is still with the Organization she says Jehovah cleaning out his Organization go figure.

[@charlenewatkins9126]

Nicole James A loud sucking noise on all the booze the GB are drinking up,need to clean out the liquor cabinets for sure.

[@caroltownsend2722]

No, what is happening is Jesus Christ is coming in to their group As a thief and taking out those He desires to be with him and To worship him freely in spirit And truth. They dont see or Understand because they are asleep. But say amongst themself, So and so no longer come. Jesus said that they would have Noticed his coming if they would have stayed awake.

[@hanna4958]

That's an old 1

[@cleliac.2470]

I really don't want to compare the Watchtower organization to the Hitler regime. But, I remember having read how those Germans who in about 1944 began to seriously doubt the propaganda of the "final victory" were told that "the hour before dawn is the darkest"...

[@gabrieleisele4442]

@@cleliac.2470How can you compare Hitler with WT. Compared to them he has also good things done, for example he build the Autobahn. LOL

[@euniceleyva81]

I stopped going to meeting on January 2019 and officially resign on August of 2019. And I’m still healing from the damaged that this sect has done to my spirituality. I understand why ex Jehovah Witness don’t believe in god. When I first woke up I question the existence of god. But then I came back to the conclusion that there is a god. It’s not the one the JW’s thought me. It’s unnerving to learn who god is all over again. But I just take one step at a time. I’m still healing and I’m enjoying life for the first time.

[@awake5650]

Good job sis

[@meritofapproval]

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[@audreyhess5287]

A good Christian teacher is Mike Winger Bible Thinker on KZbin First obstacle you may need to tackle is learning who God is according to holy scripture. I urge you to pray for discernment and wisdom and let your mind be renewed apart from all the Watchtower has told you. May you be blessed on this exciting journey!

[@malcomjones2857]

Eunice Gonzalez What’s the name of your God ?

[@MrChinchilla_hn]

Eunice, toma tiempo, pero nada, nadita de lo aprendido ahí, sirve. A mí me tomó sólidos 4 años de desintoxicarme. Entendí que muchas enseñanzas rebatidas de "Babilonia" son la verdad, que no hay salvación y vida eterna sin Cristo, que la trinidad ES bíblica pero nunca comprendida porque es la esencia de Dios, esto lo acepté por fe. Lo último que deseché ya siendo cristiano fue el infierno. Si Uno retiene estas enseñanzas, hay daño. Si tienes a Cristo, ese Armageddon temido *nunca, nunca te tocará* y en Cristo tenemos todo. Lee Colosenses, Juan 6, la primera de Juan y no vuelvas atrás. Dios el Jehová correcto, te guiará a la verdad. Escucha bbnradio por internet o emisora local. El Señor Jesús te llevará a dónde le atrás útil y pueda cuidarte junto con tus amados.

[@bossdog1480]

You're an excelent speaker. Very erudite and factual. Thanks for your input to the ex community.

[@Rick_Alden]

You're right, Eric, that there can be no rejoicing over Watchtower's demise because the people count who are suffering. Now some real shepherding should be going on and you're doing it. Thank you.

[@barbaratucker6489]

You put words to what I could not put words to but rather felt for many years. Thank you for being used by God and his Son for helping me...I prayed for that help.

[@dianawilliams6700]

When I hear of those who've left God, it breaks my heart. I pray that they'll come to know the wonderful love of Jesus Christ and grow in their relationship with Him.

[@dimitylong792]

Diana Williams We are saved by Grace 🙏

[@dianawilliams6700]

@@dimitylong792 I have a friend that was born in. Over the decades through life's trials, I would pray, but prayer seemed difficult for her. I wanted her to have her burdens lifted and have joy and peace, but it was pretty much all JW teaching for her. I'm praying she'll realize one day that Jesus is enough.

[@dimitylong792]

Diana Williams I was born in and found Jesus after I left, and was great full when I found out that I’m saved by Grace. I’m 60 yrs old now, your friend and I were told we would never graduate school, get married or have children. I’m praying that she and every JW do research. The Australian Royal Commission woke me up. Diana you sound like a great friend 😊 and you’ll never give up on her. My prayers for you and her 🙏

[@dianawilliams6700]

@@dimitylong792 oh my gosh Dimity! My friend (she lives across the country, I moved down south) just called me. We talked about the sex abuse cases, it's a coincidence that you mentioned it, and she did give me a canned response and mentioned apostates. It saddened me that I had to remind her of the value of those people in God's eyes and that the Lord is against the harm done to these families. I'm going to continue to pray that she wakes up. Thank you for your testimony!

[@dimitylong792]

Diana Williams 🤗

[@suchenliao2710]

Great presentations! Thank you very much for this awesome,amazing,fantastic news ! 54 Kingdom hells closing.

[@hadzhere]

When I left 20 years ago there were 3 congs in my area, this became 2 and then 1 just recently with merges. the attendance in that merged cong is often under 100 now (the smallest of the 3 congs 20 years ago attendance was approx 90)

[@d_e_a_n]

A Canadian city?

[@hadzhere]

@@d_e_a_n no, an australian suburban area

[@johndownes7580]

Thank you for your clear, genuine session, appreciated, have now subscribed.

[@arlittleredfox7671]

The hardest to reach is family. My Father, an Elder of over 40 years. My Mother, the faithful wife of an Elder. And others. My words can not express the loss I will have when they are gone. Maybe there is hope in true blind ignorance. Maybe "I thought I had the truth" will help them in the end.

[@sparklecanada0112]

AR little red fox. I agree about FAMILY. How Watchtower is Interfering Into The Lives of Both JWs and Ex JWs connected to them.👎👎😠 My Husband and I have been married for 40 yrs now. He's remained a JW for All that time.(I left 30 yrs ago). It saddens me every day that he remains so heavily blinded by Cult Indoctrination and does not see or care about what effect it has on Our Family or Others. Oddly Enough... He is attending a Funeral for a Deceased JW Congregation Member at this very moment. He has attended so many JW funerals in the past year alone. So, Quite a few Older JWs are dying still stuck in WT choke hold and shrinking the Congregation Totals here.(Possible reason for the selling of one of my city's K.H. and merging of Congregations?🤔🤔) Which got Me to thinking; about how Sad that is on so many levels. These Deceased JW Members died Expecting Armageddon At Any Minute(Probably over many decades of hope)...Some dying from Cancer and other diseases yet expecting Sickness and Death to not take their lives(Possibly rejecting Medical Treatments that could have extended and improved their lives🤔🤔)...Many Members possibly Estranged from Non or Ex JW Family Members before death needlessly ,because of Watchtower's Cult Indoctrination and Cognative Dissonence...So much wasted time putting effort and attention towards the agendas of Watchtower Organization Only(Who honestly could not/did not care about Them in reality) and Not of These People's Best Interests.😣💔☹😢 And sad that The remaining JW Robotic Members, like my Husband, drop All plans at a moments notice, and head off to be counted like sheep and seat warmers at the K.H., to hear, not an appreciation of that Deceased One's Life Value, but Cult Based Malarkey about Paradise Earth Wide and How They the remaining ones, need to remain heavily connected to WT and Increase Their Time and Efforts against "Satan's World Of Things" aka Anyone and Anything not WT connected or Approved. It's just a huge sad waste of effort and life, no matter what aspect you consider where Watchtower is in Control.👎👎☹☹💔😢

[@arlittleredfox7671]

Wow! Look what this cult has done to so many people! So many ruined lives and families.

[@carbon273]

Are you still able to speak to them? Are you still a believer in Christ? If so, the Bible is your greatest weapon.

[@arlittleredfox7671]

I have been able to come to a deeper understanding now that I'm out. But some of the 50ish years of JW training (Born in) hinders one from progressing quickly. There is no communication from them. I made what I knew was going to be my last visit last year. I now think it was. It's more complicated, but.......Thanks for asking. And no I don't regret leaving the ORG.

[@vintage6346]

AR Little Red Fox, I was also born in. My mother was born in. My father’s grandmother was a Bible Student. Being born in creates a different “life experience” from the exjw’s who had previously known something else.

[@vicroy5603]

Eric, you deserve all the great thanks. You really woke me up after my wasted 35 years in the org.

[@jexodussouthafrica177]

Congratulations on your awakening 🎉

[@Channeltube12]

"...wasted?" Heb 6:10(a)

[@Aylysh]

Thank you sir. Excellent information.

[@foxymineralmakep]

excellent video. well done. thank you

[@deedee-qf2ne]

Thank you so much for this video, and all the work you do. It is very helpful!

[@jsokla7515]

What's up with the Masonic hand gesture at 4:20?

[@danieltenke2180]

Eric, outstanding video. We all believed that growth was evidence of God's ( can't keep using Jehovah) blessing. I loved hearing your info on declining attendance. My old KH just down from my home is now a Christian Church. Too many of the folks who leave the organization not only are afraid to discuss scriptural issues, but are simply waiting to die at Armageddon. Please keep up the great work. God Bless!

[@vintage6346]

Yes. Watchtower's anemic "teachings" left us so uninformed that we couldn't "debate scripture" even if we wanted to. Lol.

[@edeecampbell9278]

Have you heard JW’s defend a decrease this way: “As we get closer to the end, Jehovah is weeding out the congregations/ separating sheep from goats. Preaching will begin to slow down because we have fulfilled “spreading the good news to the ends of the earth”. Have you heard this argument? They liken it to Noah when God sealed the ark.

[@ceasarvelasquez582]

How long can WT spin this reduction in Kingdom Halls? Well as long as it’s members “believe” in what is being said. I’m sure they already have the greater number has cooled off card laying around somewhere. Publishers have a responsibility to ask question and review yearly totals WT provides. I’m thankful my born in hall as dissolved it made me realize these “men” are not special. I’m very hopeful more will wake up and snap out of the spiritual fog they currently live in.

[@fitcwebb]

Here again, they've probably painted themselves into a corner, because if they say "the greater number has cooled off", it won't jive with all their talk of expansion with the media center that isn't supposed to be done until 2026

[@sandycochran9361]

@@fitcwebb you are so right. It's like the gb. planned ahead for this type of playing field change. 'beware of woolves in sheep clothing'.

[@paulcantrell7900]

I hope that all who are waking up will continue there search for truth. Truth = Freedom Ignorance = Bondage The truth is out there! The more you discover the more freedom you can enjoy.

[@steveaustin5750]

thank you eric. I always like to hear from you, although i found this all so sad i thought your example of the slave was both heart warming and beautiful, thanks for all the hard work you put in, i really cant understand why you don't get many views, where others just want to tear down, you always build us up.

[@gbnomore3918]

Even more sad is, as Eric mentioned, so many become agnostic or atheist. This is what this WhORGanization has done to many people.

[@blues3665]

GB NoMore yes that organisation has a lot to answer for, shame on them.

[@bernadettekelly8165]

Always builds up !! I dont listen to people who tear down any longer because for some they were only there for the Cliques and social side ! Where as others were there for th e Pure waters of truth !!!

[@aaronbaker2986]

we just had a letter read saying that denver co will be going through yet another consolidation. WE had one about 4 years ago. The letter said " because of the extreme growth" we need to consolidate.

[@freespirit3891]

They don't know the difference between growth and decline?

[@carolwrinkles6204]

AARON BAKER I had to laugh!! 😂 I heard the same thing in the letter that was read in our congregation. IGuess it was read in all of them. When I heard the double talk, I looked around & strangely no one else looked surprised at the ridiculous statement that was just made.

[@carolwrinkles6204]

I still scratch my head over it. But that’s what being brain washed does.

[@dianawilliams6700]

"because of extreme growth we need to shrink"... this has to be ruining the soul of the speaker and hearer alike.

[@juliabann2238]

ARON BAKER " because of the extreme growth" we need to consolidate. This is brainwashing at its finest.

[@jasonno2953]

Where can we find the information on these closing kingdom halls

[@dsalazar7746]

my manner do your own research dummy

[@sandycochran9361]

@@dsalazar7746 you're right in saying do your research, solely because this is how many of JWs. Got into this cult, letting someone else do the research for us. However, what you referred him as "dummy". Not cool. Remember everyone does not have the ability to know how or may be he/she may just be waking up and I'm sure you know how long it takes to rid ourselves of the cult mindset. All luv. Patience my brother😀

[@d_e_a_n]

my manner Can I ask where you live. I’m really curious if there is anywhere that has more Kingdom Halls rather than less.

[@jimbobaggans1564]

A few years ago, I don't think the organization was worried. Things they thought would pick up. With every passing year attendance continued to slump. The governing body has their finger on the pulse of the organization. They feel the effects of everything that happens within the cult. Their attorneys and advisors keep them informed of all potential trouble areas that will be appearing or are already appearing. Sometimes things not said is more revealing as things said. I hear concern in Splane's voice. I believe he is worried. I think they are all worried.

[@vintage6346]

They should be very, very worried. Eric's videos are "primo" for dismantling false teachings. But other exjw channels are also getting quite good at dissecting Watchtower "spin". Watchtower must have counted heavily on preventing JW's from getting higher education than a GED.

[@seanheywood3875]

Hi, In the congregation that I did attend there was no net growth. We were told that even though there were very few new converts coming in this area that the preaching work was not in vain and that there was exponential growth in other lands such as in Africa. There are also many witnesses who have worked tirelessly for the organization who are approaching or have reached retirement age who have or will have no means of financial support, no pension, no 401k, little if any social security. I truly believe Jesus' words at Matthew 6:24-33 but unfortunately for many seeking first the kingdom was interpreted as working for the Jehovah's Witness organization for nothing. Many, many witnesses forfeited their own retirement in order to fund the retirement of the governing body and the witness hierarchy.

[@ooklathemok7322]

I am saddened to my core and perplexed of the hold the society has on members. They leave the organization and the Lord Jesus Christ. They must feel that if this isn't the truth, there is no truth. Please remember it wasn't Jesus that led you astray it was a man led and ruled corporation. Many of us were lead into to this religion by well meaning but completely deceived parents. They wanted their Family to live in paradise under perfect conditions. They were promised paradise in 1975. We are now living 45 years later, we have become disgruntled and grown old. We were and are always waiting for future rewards. They are always right within our grasp but we never receive them. How disheartening. The Lord Jesus Christ is ready to reward his followers right now. Compare Matt 11:28-30 did you ever feel this way as a member of the Jws? As a son of God and a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ you will experience Matthew 11:28-30! Please step up today and receive your adoption as God's Children Romans Chapter 8. You will never regret it! As a follower of Jesus Christ you know a "Christian" you will never worry about when the end will come again, where you will live, and did you do enough to merit eternal life. Let the Truth set you free John 8:32, John 14:6.

[@SuperDaniela214]

Amen

[@gbnomore3918]

Well put words of silver. Yes many rank-and-file are just trying to get the carrot. And unfortunately that creates individuals who do not act truly Christian. They just want the prize. But now, we act Christian because we just truly want to. It's a way of life that isn't Bound by time. How refreshing to be out from under the WhORG with the mental and emotional freedom to follow the Christ.

[@phinehas55]

So I wonder how the politics go when these “mergers” happen? There won’t be enough ego based power positions for every major ministerial servants and elders. Without the ego based, power position many will fade I imagine 🌴

[@markskyscraper8092]

The politics can go like this. Noah had one Ark, when WTBTS is finally down to one cong, the end can come. 8 will be saved, as usual.

[@clarsisk4751]

In my mind, one of your most encouraging videos, I truly appreciate all that you are doing, and you make absolute perfect sense , and one more thing, thanks for not having music playing to compete with your message.

[@vintage6346]

Yes, isn’t it awful when a video has music that one must “wade through” in order to hear the words.

[@sherylalismom285]

You were on fire with this one, Eric We enjoyed it immensely. AND you looked spiffy. 🤗

[@Beautifulbeanhere]

just found you. wow, ur so right. will we b there to help them.

[@valeriepritchard2900]

Thankyou Eric. Appreciate all you do. So informative. ♥️♥️

[@cecilialaurin414]

Thank you again for another informative video. I was a born in for 27 years. Never felt I belong or did not fit in I really never had a close friend in the congregation I was in when I moved in no one hardly introduced themselves to me I was not going out in service as much as I should. However I had surgery and listen online to the meeting not one person in my hall called me they only called to get my field service report I got angry and told one of the elders I said is that all you guys care about is your precious hours. I was disgusted I did not get one visitor when I came home or phone call this is not the true organization that I want to be long to. I am so happy I am gone. Feel relieved.

[@vintage6346]

That is similar to my experience with JW's,... no real friendship, not even when one needs help. Or maybe I should say "especially" not when one needs help. Lol,

[@cecilialaurin414]

Would you like to keep in contact are you an ex J W like myself I am looking for someone to chat with. Feel free to send me your email.

[@sonyk9400]

In the past 3 years the congregation I grew up in merged twice. People are driving up to an hour each meeting to attend. They beg for money at almost every meeting. A far cry from the attitude a few decades ago. My father is an elder in that Kingdom Hall. He wrote a letter to the US branch when the new “understanding” on the generation was revealed. He protested the reasoning and still disagrees today. If I can, I will try and get a copy of their response for you. I feel you would enjoy it. Thank you for all you do! I just woke up last summer and your videos have really helped me.

[@fredrickmark9286]

Hello sister how are you doing today hope you're having a great day.?

[@rajendranagar3917]

Thank to Jehovah . Thank you for your hard work.

[@traciharrett74]

You are so wise and appreciated. Yes it is so sad when people become agnostic or atheist after leaving the watchtower.

[@hugokelvin6048]

Hello sister! Hope you’re safe in this pandemic?

[@professorx1739]

Dang bro. Mr. Sir, you are spiritually on point. Love you for keeping it legit and real as possible. And most of all keeping spiritual faith in our creator.

[@Justforthefifteen]

We are growing in numbers: Jehova is blessing us. We are losing numbers: is the persecution.

[@sandycochran9361]

You forgot one, Jehovah, is cleaning it out and starts within'😂the congregation. Jehovah and Jesus trust the gb. Do you? Such bull sh..

[@andrewschaffino2368]

I got dissfellowshiped back in '08. What bothered me was i went to the elders after promise after promise that we would eventually talk. It got to the point that when they asked to meet with me after a Thursday night meeting, i got fed up and told them we can meet in the second hall tonight and talk or we can forget about it, because im not rescheduling another no show weekend. The Elder got offended, really do not know why because he knew i was a straight to the point person. Finally we schedule for the following Sunday, which we had and there i confessed all i did. They tried to make it sound like i did not want to repent, that is when i let them have it, with the first "i came to you not the other way around, and if your going to bring up lost sheep, in under a year our attendance has drop from 165 to barely 50. You say you care but you get up on stage, you preach a speech and you go home, because you cannot explain a loss of over a 100 in a year". As you can guess They did not like that. I gave my all to the organization as aux. Pioneer, pioneer, over 25 quick and regular builds through out NY. Pennsylvania, and Florida. Served in Brooklyn as a Bethelite, also would do all the maintenance at the hall plus go to the furman bldg. And get the literature for the congregation. After the meeting, i told my elders im tired of your lies and excuses, and if this is what makes your decision of me being removed, then so be it. I stayed thru the announcement, got up and walked out. It was a surprise to a lot of my brothers and sisters to whom i loved and grew up with, i explained alot to them later. I love Jehovah very much but there is a giant flaw with the so called organization, i do not put my brothers and sisters in a awkward when i see them on the street. If they want to talk i will talk with them and if not i respect their wishes also.

[@BeroeanPickets]

Wow! 100 lost in one year. I'm really going to have to take the time to visit my old hall to see how well or not it is doing.

[@vintage6346]

@@BeroeanPickets , You're funny! :) Yes, it would be interesting to see if the "lords" of the hall where they disfellowshipped you are now reigning over just a few "blue haired old ladies" these days. (Not that some blue haired old ladies aren't waking up, too!)

[@nicosyiallouris1103]

Thank you thank you thank you thank you ERIC FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE WATCH TOWER CULT...... JESUS CHRIST IS THE LIGHT THE WAY AND THE TRUTH THE ONLY WAY AMEN

[@vintage6346]

You have expressed well what many many of us feel who watch his videos. The videos and his articles have been our lifeline on exiting the Organization.

[@dixonsimona8946]

You set me free and take care of my faith to still remain now. I was lost, depressed and disappointed when COVID 19 starts and I was thinking about to come back to JW, by mistake I find the apostate site and until now I lose night and day just searching and analyse all. First I was in a sock, after angry and sad because I lost the hope in paradise, but watching you all make sense for me .When I discover you and Raymond Frantz video and I start read Crises of Conscience my faith revival.I wake up now and start again to build my relation with God and Jesus.Thank so much .

[@vintage6346]

Good fir you, Dixon. I read Crisis of Conscience at the end of 2018, then In Search of Christian Freedom at the beginning of 2019. By then, I started searching the internet to figure out what to do next. I watched quite a few of exjw videos. But only when I found Eric's first Spanish video did my heart leap. I knew then that I was in contact with other believers in Jehivah, Jesus, and the Bible,... and tthat I wouldn't be alone.

[@tonyspare2468]

I don't believe any EXJW leaves Christ, I do however think some people wake up and find him. The rest do what they have always done just in a different way, reject his light load and follow a man, themselves.

[@KBQuick81]

I agree.

[@LaughinLoneStar]

I'm an atheist, is this how you're going to convert me to Christianity, with imputing wrong motives, just like JWs do? Watchout for that millstone soon to be around your neck.

[@theohuioiesin6519]

SumpNuther ❤️ I enjoy the fact that you quote the. Bible as an authority. But all jokes aside. The organisation never lead anyone to Christ. At least it did not lead me to Christ. Perhaps Tony spare has kept a bit of the JW mentality after having left the WhORGanisation? Aren’t we all just people trying our best to get through life? And then perhaps the odd one who actually enjoys murdering others for sheer pleasure. But as a whole people are not as awful as the Watchtower taught us?

[@donsnider4607]

This is something I have thought about. The number of witnesses that become atheist. Problem is you are warn out with it being your whole life. Like you have a credit with God enough to never have to visit a church again. Filled up to here with doctrine too much to ever look at it again. Need to find the real Jesus and he will straighten you and renew your faith and spirit.

[@theohuioiesin6519]

Don Snider yea, I think it makes pretty good sense that one is utterly fed up after having been captive and bullied perhaps an entire life. I see myself as a Christian but I will admit that the degradation and the humiliation that comes with leaving and then sorting out what I still believe did drain me. And to be honest I feel a lot of disgust for the Governing Body. And a fair bit of Grief that I was fooled and allowed myself do be fooled by these narcissistic fools that think they represent JC as his Vicars. The organisation have a perspective of weeks and months. Jesus seems to think of eternity and that perspective, at least that is how I read the bible. The prodigal son went away and did what he did but God never left him. We need to live and figure things out and that cannot be done solely by means of reading. And definitely not by reading the literature from the WhORGanisation 🤭☠️🤪 So coming to terms with the fact that we have been screwed over in the name of God should reasonably cause some emotional response. That is not strange.

[@markgoddard2560]

A very well balanced talk. Thank you.

[@ironbar9535]

Bravo! You knocked that one out of the park!!!

[@personnepersonne5843]

A mindset who upgrade our knowledge thanks

[@dawnemile4974]

The argument that Rutherford and his group were appointed as the faithful and discreet slave is dependent on Christ coming. Since Christ did not come in 1914 when Rutherford said he did, then they were not appointed as the faithful and discreet slave as anyone who has been watching KZbin ex witness videos know.

[@fitcwebb]

Somehow they expect everyone to believe that Rutherford didn't realize that Christ's "presence" happened until about 15 years after 1914. They were still publishing about an 1874 presence until at least 1929. Although most JW's today have no clue about this fact

[@PapercreteGurl]

Ray Franz writer in Crisis of Conscience consulted OUTSIDE of WT with real biblscholars, then he TRIED to get the 8 (Knopp(sp?) was president) to see that their timing was off,,even in the 80s experts saw 587 as a correct date of Jerusalem's fall. but it was SCOFFED at, as the JWs were already believing 1914, and "1934 would confuse them", now as I study biblical archeology the fact is 587..20 years LATER would make 1934 correct..but it's all faked by flawed men. I focus on reading the bible, and history study, and it is sad my JW study teacher is so inculcated as to be frozen in ice. she would be the first to argue satan's world has me, apostates and liars all over.

[@MrChinchilla_hn]

Great deduction, I didn't contemplate it, they never were the so called faithful slave.

[@coachwork]

Oh, you ARE Canadian! Yay!! I love how articulate and concise you are!

[@coachwork]

Ha ha, "It was meant to be" and "What goes around comes around." So Canadian!

[@beautyRest1]

“Silent protest of strongest kind”........love it! Very well said!

[@DS20148]

I stopped attending meetings after learning all the false prophecies, secret links to the UN and unbiblical doctrines they follow. Currently working on developing a personal relationship with Christ.

[@maryannspare3168]

Good point on helping those leaving...

[@JF-thought]

excellent reflexions. I lived all this exactly like you discribed for 30 years. please continue your encouragements!

[@TrogdorJr]

Thanks for your work I left in 2006 was a non denominational Christian for about 7-8 years and left that as well I appreciate the info you give in this video and agree that being forced to wake up will be harder than what I went through. I do disagree that becoming atheist or agnostic is necessarily damaging I think it has more to do with the support one has after they leave a high control group like the JWs many people can find that in a Christian church but it's not the only way.

[@bernadettekelly2772]

Hello Erick, you are quite right ! Any time I have gone out in field service with a sister!! The first thing they say is as soon as we knock on the first door us " what time is it ? And when we finish " how many hrs did we do ?

[@woodmark5741]

Hello sister, how are you doing, I bring you friendly greetings, simple things can make you happy, I hope sister my simple hello will make you smile 😊

[@Steve-pl8ii]

My elders only cared about either calling me up when it suited them only to collect my service time report or to incriminate, convince, or depict me as some congregation felon or ravenous imposter dare I ever slipped up. I walked around my whole life trying to measure up to a plethora of hard fast rules and blanket policies they paint everyone with the same brush with often that they made up and preconceived for themselves. If I had happened to not shave one day or more and was caught showing a 12 o'clock shadow of my face, right away I was questioned. Beards were bad. Facial hair Jehovah gave you is some detestable thing to show. If a girl happen to be born with bigger bosoms, she was somehow trying to draw attention to herself and to her boobs if her clothing appeared "revealing" of her God given accentuated structure she had no control over.. Like telling someone to lose weight if they couldn't help it and were born with a bigger build or were bigger boned. What does genetic form have to do with religion? Or if you were a person who revealed any pain or sadness in your life, they imagined you were mentally diseased, overthinking or overreacting to things, not reading the Bible enough or not praying enough, or not listening enough to counsel, or slipping spiritually, and were somehow depicted in some catch all as "spiritually weak." Then if you couldn't participle well in religious activities, you were kicked to the dirt and no longer recognized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. As a man, if I dare didn't show up wearing the right kind of suit with a white shirt, one that was approved by those leaders looking on,, one that blended in with the style everyone else wore especially when on stage if standing behind a podium giving a talk or reading the watchtower, I was questioned for being underdressed and not being modest heaven for bid I wore any bolder colour or a tie that was bolder than someone else's. They were more focused on image and appearance than who you were as a person they never even took time to know. At one time I was counselled even over having a well groomed and well arranged style of dress, wearing nice.coordinates on stage such as a nice expensive wool sports jacket with a nice dress pant coordinate to go with it, and a nice tie, but even that was wrong, as it was pointed out at the end of the meeting that I was not wearing a white shirt or a one colour suit, Back in the 70's even in the 80!s, if you were a guy caught wearing a pink shirt or a necklace they imagined you were taking after the style of homosexual designers who were bringing pink in at the time since pink was very "in" or even other colours later on. So they were almost flat out calling you a homosexual just because you wore pink on some given day just out of preference. Where is the human rights board to file a complaint over discrimination of one's personal style of dress? You can't discriminate someone' for their religion but you can discriminate ones style of dress? That's the same as racial profiling if someone was a different ethnicity or skin colour.. They are discriminating based on stereotypes. Years later, nobody seemed to care or take offence anymore because everyone wore those colours and just became the social or cultural norm. But if you stood out in anyway or didn't blend in, you were some kind of rebel or hoodlum going against the watchtower's standards or its dress code. Everyone had to just look like clones of each other for some reason. Where does individual taste come in just as with food or music or cars or houses? I called a girl up to chat on the phone say to just hang out, and if found out, people were already marrying us off before I got to even know someone on a casual basis or if we happened to embrace one another or kiss, if any romantic exchange got out to someone else or another got word of especially got back to an elder, we were immediately surveyed with 20 kazillion questions and put on their radar to see if it fit "sexual misconduct" or if a judicial hearing should be set to see if I or the other, if happened to be a Jehovah's Witness female accomplice should be removed if not one or both, and then the fear setting in to become ostracized and strung up for that too, just trying to make a connection with the opposite sex was an issue. How can you get close to someone you can never get close to, to not just see, but to touch and smell, to find out how you feel, or if your even attracted to them physically and emotionally, especially If you don't know your chemistry well with one another or even what your attraction really is, then never get to discover what it is like if you never make contact? How can you know if your attracted if you restrain your affections 100% of the time? Your promiscuous if your trying to simply find someone to love and discover or explore your attraction to another? One elder knew I called up a girl, and tried to convince me that "calling up a girl on the phone was "courting" and that I "must have marriage in mind" if talking to anyone of the opposite sex. Apparently they don't care if you marry the wrong person even if you're not even emotionally or even sexually compatible with that person you are forced to have very limited contact with. They set u up for divorce. Everything apparently has to be structured down to every detail in your life and tightly monitored with a fine tooth comb. No wonder I am paranoid with highly compulsive OCD worried about everything and anything that happens wrong or right. They made me afraid of myself, afraid to be in my own skin. It has ruined my life. They made their way my way of handling anything. A circuit overseer some few years earlier despised people for playing hockey recreationally especially on a Saturday night before the Sunday meeting and even claiming its "idolatry" to like certain sports teams that one might favour or frown on brothers for spending too much time playing "competitive sports". If that was the correct Christian advice, then how come years later, a completely different C.O.is found actively playing hockey with the same brothers who were frowned on by the previous C.O. years before? Apparently different strokes for different folks turned into religion. Flavour of the day? How do personal preferences, cultural or social norms, stereotypes, and stigmas, get made into commands of God? (Matthew 15:6-9) It seems like all those designated to be in charge, who wear their hard-nosed faces along with their hard-nosed badges, and I mean who really WEAR their BADGES, only really care about going through the motions of procedures versus human need, manipulating people with numbers, or manipulation by tightly monitored religious activities, punishing its members with constant guilt trips as a control mechanism, or collecting religious activity time from them to exacerbate the guilt complexes, and this while keeping a tight lid or grip on each and every one, more so in those who are marginalized who might be more vulnerable, then making them feel foolish, stupid, and some silly idiot every waking minute of one 's entire life heaven for bid that person isn't fail-proof or infallible. Why is it that they keep preaching love, mercy, and forgiveness, even preaching forgiveness through repetitive reciting scriptures like James 3:2 or Romans 3:23 they often parrot and quote, yet don't live it or apply it to everyone alike across the board?????

[@steveraphael6307]

What a thoughtful and well presented viewpoint. Thank you I very much enjoyed listening.

[@dadnyfur]

Great video! Will the last person out of the Watchtower, please turn out the "New Light". Can you imagine what it is like for those witnesses, that are still holding on, to see their congregations dwindling into thin air? How do you promote a dying religion to the public who has the power of the internet at their fingertips!

[@gravureind.lepage2156]

Ha ! Eric I remember when you stopped reporting your time as explained on the Borean Pickets forum ! That was priceless and really helped me detach completely.

[@debrablaisdell1072]

I enjoyed the content and delivery. I want to tell you that you look really great! I think you have slimmed down and the haircut and beard/goatee look very nice.

[@ronweiland5991]

That's because he's left the org and is living the real life. You look great Eric and much happier

[@barakalexander347]

Very good point on the fact, that many who leave the organization leave God too. The organization isn't God. Holding him to such a small scale is blasphemy. Keep up the good work. This is very encouraging for people to keep the faith outside of the organization.

[@birdie392000]

Good information! 🤗

[@hugokelvin6048]

Hello sister! Hope you’re safe in this pandemic?

[@woodmark5741]

Hello sister, how are you doing, I bring you friendly greetings, simple things can make you happy, I hope sister my simple hello will make you smile 😊

[@anab7177]

Finally a brother that left who remained a Christian ❤️

[@vintage6346]

Yes, Ana. About 2 1/2 years ago, when I'd finished reading Ray Franz' two books, I went on the internet searching for kindred spirits. I was sorry I hadn't woke up in time to meet Ray Franz and his wife. And what I found on the internet was shocking and sad. I understand their hurt and anger. But foul language and sacrilege doesn't fix our loss and broken-heartedness. Eric's videos were healing and gave hope.

[@BeroeanPickets]

Fear not. There are many, many more who have "not bent the knee to Baal". 😁 (Romans 11:4) Come and meet some every Saturday and Sunday online: beroeans.net/events/

[@lokisfriend]

I would expect that it is just viewed as part of the Great Falling Away that must take place because it isn't people falling away from God, it is people leaving the organization. Always seemed odd to me how they talk about the evils of 'organized religion' and then call themselves the organization, can we get less spiritual than that?

[@kewlleleven9771]

Thank you, thank you. I left the organization and I am very happy now, my relationship is direct with my God and saviour Jesus christ, NOT A CULT LIKE THE JW. 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 MAY JEHOVAH GOD BLESS AND PROTECT YOU, GREAT VIDEO. thank u 🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯

[@eman43591]

I grew up Jehovah witness my entire life it's all I ever knew I always felt like something wasn't right every Sunday before the kingdom Hall my mom would beat the crap out of me and my sisters basically for no reason it's like something just came over her and she would turn evil then walk in the kingdom Hall smiling and acting like everything was so great just like all the rest of the witness's acted so fake when my stepdad was accused of molesting my sister they did nothing about it claiming there was no two witnesses that's when I stopped believing in that religion 💯

[@vintage6346]

My mother would have been smiling back at yours, with that same fake smile. And if anyone at the meeting was kind to me, my mother was jealous.

[@eman43591]

@@vintage6346 yeah I experienced the same thing it was almost as if my mom was possessed or something Everytime she was at the hall smh 🤦

[@vintage6346]

@@eman43591 , Nice to meet you here. We've had a bad experience that some have a difficult time comprehending.

[@eman43591]

@@vintage6346 very true and nice to meet u as well

[@canilecananlar]

Thank you brother, you've nailed it! I got some notes while watching this video. "For an organization claiming divine endorsement based on growth figures, negative growth is something to be dreaded. Withdrawing of God spirit." ... "Their penchant (passion) for reporting time." The very much importance of Field Service Report. "Loyalty to the Organization" exemplified in the Field Service Report. "Emphasis on organizational works rather than gifts of the spirit and faith..." and many so. Keep up the good work and stay with God.

[@jacquelynward511]

Eric, I agree so much, that we can't give up on our Creator. He is our life. It is "Man" who caused us harm, as we were caught in their snares. Stay faithful people. God bless us all, and that doe's not mean to run to another religion. Jesus 'alone' is our savior.

[@hugokelvin6048]

Hello sister! Hope you’re safe in this pandemic?

[@woodmark5741]

Hello sister, how are you doing, I bring you friendly greetings, simple things can make you happy, I hope sister my simple hello will make you smile 😊

[@alienlovesecrets9379]

After leaving JWs 10 years ago I've become atheist. But I still Iove love your warm words when you talk about your faith.

[@vintage6346]

alienlovesecrets, It makes me happy to hear you say that. I've read that many have been so hurt and damaged by Watchtower's twisted abuse of its "flock" that when someone escapes from Watchtower they become atheist. I'd watched videos made by atheist exjws before finding Eric's videos. I appreciated how they (without naming which video makers) exposed Watchtower's hypocrisy. But I needed more than that to feel "healed". I needed to see exactly "where" Watchtower had gone wrong. I got that from Eric's videos, and also found other people who still believe that the Bible is inspired,... and that God is still in charge and has a great plan for our future. Eric's videos make sense to me. He puts a lot of research and heart into them. I'm glad to meet you here.

[@darrengreen9273]

Excellent!! Bro

[@PraiseYaHuWaH]

OUTSTANDING talk as usual brother! TY!

[@kire9430]

Jw.org say the field service report is made voluntarily.Go to FAQ/Organization/How many of JW are there worldwide?/How do you know how many are actively witnessing?(first paragraph:"this report is made voluntarily").That is a lie.The JW field service report is mandatory not voluntarily.

[@GG-kv8vv]

All of you are great leaders, good teachers of the TRUTH...thank you for the many perspectives.

[@hugokelvin6048]

Hello sister! Hope you’re safe in this pandemic?

[@woodmark5741]

Hello sister, how are you doing, I bring you friendly greetings, simple things can make you happy, I hope sister my simple hello will make you smile 😊

[@wtfnitinfoten6068]

Excellent video. Very good points raised. The borg's growth in North America, Japan and Europe are declining to a negative mark. This is happening at a very fast rate when the society are calling for more donations every week while they brag about constructing a mega studio for their boring dramas and videos.

[@jomoogingalummumba8124]

My brother blessings to you and upon your efforts. I was a jw for 20 years during which time I grew through the ranks of the organization. Special pioneer and an Elder. Presiding overseer, school overseer, service overseer. Gave talk at district convention and baptismal talk at circuit assembly. I woke up and leave some 20 years ago. I am still devastated to see what look like the demise of what I thought was such a lovely organization. Keep up the good work

[@BeroeanPickets]

Thank you, Jomo. Keep the faith, my brother.

[@childrenslivesmatter58]

So WT has finally made crystal clear how they feel about Jesus in the April 2020 watchtower, study article "l have called you friends". See the box associated with paragraph 5 "A balanced view of Jesus role". The last sentence is especially appalling. Note also later in the article how they make it perfectly clear that the only way to friendship with Jesus, and subsequently Jehovah is only through the GB. Seems to me they have blasphemed against the Holy Spirit. 2 Pet. 3:18, Acts 4:12, John 5:22,23, Matt:28:18 Reply

[@childrenslivesmatter58]

Miss Sugarbaker we approached the cobe about this statement on limiting the importance we place on the love we show Jesus, and expressed how upsetting it was to read this and his response was typical. Well I will have to read the entire article and get back to you. That was 3 or 4 weeks ago and we have seen him at every meeting. 🤔

[@onesunnyday5699]

These statistics makes so much sense as to questions I had years ago, but no answers. Glad I got out of this cult. I love YOUR explanation of what The Faithful & Discreet Slave is, so much more succinct 🥰. I have always been this way.