Category : Jehovah’s Witnesses

Can Former JW Apostates Repent?

Can Former JW Apostates Repent?

I received an interesting email from a listener to my interview on Issues, Etc. The listener, while generally appreciative of the interview, raised an objection to my point that—according to Watchtower Society doctrine and practice—apostates cannot repent and therefore have “no hope.” The listener claimed that, in reality, the Watchtower Society does allow repentant former [...]

Are Former Jehovah’s Witnesses Mentally Diseased?

Are Former Jehovah’s Witnesses Mentally Diseased?

“Turn away from them,” “keep away from them,” and “stay away from them!” Who, you might wonder, should be so utterly avoided? Terrorists? People with an incurable and highly infectious disease? No, the July 15, 2011 issue of The Watchtower magazine replies: the people you should avoid at all costs are…former Jehovah’s Witnesses (called apostates). [...]