The Divine Secrets of Jehovah's Witnesses

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Despite the fact that this religion tries to present itself as moral, useful to society and attractive, people still want to know about the "pitfalls" of this religion. And not without reason. These "pitfalls" are summarized in the comparative table: "Comparison of a person's beliefs BEFORE and AFTER becoming a Jehovah's Witness." Of course, I did not consider the so-called "positive sides" (at least, this is not about them now), and also did not delve into the doctrinal issues of disputes between different religions or interpretations of the Bible.

I just wanted to show the main changes in beliefs in people who become Jehovah's Witnesses, which will affect their lives, relationships in society, relationships with friends or relatives. Of course, I could not add something to this list, besides, there are many nuances, but in my opinion, this table will be enough to understand the main thing: how much such a religion takes power over a person’s life and how it then controls and directs him life and beliefs (including changeable ones).

Comparison of a person's beliefs BEFORE and AFTER becoming a Jehovah's Witness.

No. p / p	Exemplary Beliefs of a Person Before “Bible Study” with Jehovah's Witnesses	A person's beliefs after becoming a Jehovah's Witness and maintaining regular contact with the organization (official requirements). .
1.	In general, a tolerant attitude towards different religions in relation to their beliefs and aspects of their activities.	Irreconcilable attitude towards the beliefs and aspects of the activities of religions that do not coincide with the interpretations of the leaders of the organization of Jehovah's Witnesses. That is, condemnation and intolerance. .
2.	Perhaps he considers the Bible one of the religious books, literary works, or does not attach importance to it, as some kind of literal "guide for life" (instructions).	Considers the Bible as a “book from God”, sees in it the only and super-authoritative “instruction for life”, understands many symbolic and mythical places literally. Everything that, in his opinion, "contradicts the Bible" (or rather, the interpretation of such leaders of the organization), as a rule, rejects. .
3.	He treats different groups and societies of people in different ways, but does not divide everyone into “us” and “them” on religious grounds.	He was taught to clearly divide the whole society into “ours” (fellow believers) and “strangers”, “external”, “worldly” on a religious basis. .
4.	Celebrates, together with the society or part of it, generally accepted and traditional holidays: state, birthday, New Year, March 8, Victory Day and others. Feel free to greet others.	Absolutely rejects almost all holidays. Not celebrating: state, birthday, New Year, March 8, Victory Day and a number of others. He also believes that it is impossible to congratulate others on these holidays. .
5.	Free in his political views, can participate in elections, political actions, parties, there are no restrictions on work in political organizations.	Cannot participate in elections, political actions, parties, there are big restrictions on work in organizations related to political actions. He is absolutely not free in his political views, while political views are formed with the help of religious interpretations of the leaders of the organization (meaning the highest level). .
6.	Free in the choice of methods of treatment, including the use of blood.	Not free in the choice of methods of treatment, primarily with the use of blood. In most cases, rejects such methods, even despite the possible consequences. The same applies to the permission to treat children or relatives, for whom the believer can make a decision. .
7.	A completely adequate attitude to the sovereignty or forceful protection of one's people (state) in a serious military danger.	A fanatical denial of even the very possibility of the need to protect the sovereignty or protection by force of the people (state) in case of serious military danger. .
8.	Free in the choice of hobbies, entertainment, nature of work, family values, methods of raising children and other decisions.	Has great limitations in the choice of hobbies, entertainment, nature of work, family values, methods of raising children and in other decisions. .
9.	Free from control by religious representatives over his personal and family life.	Believes that he is accountable and may be subject to control and interference by representatives of his religion in his personal or family life. He can also participate in such control himself, the degree of participation depends on his beliefs, desires and status in the organization. .
10.	He does not feel that he should be held accountable to religion for the work done if there was no business relationship.	He believes that he must report to the religious organization for the religious work done, and regularly and in writing (for example, submit reports). .
eleven.	He is free to express his opinion about a particular religion, he can change this opinion, as well as he can choose sources of information about it.	He is not free to express his opinion about the religion of Jehovah's Witnesses and the activities of the organization, rejects most (if not all) sources of information that do not praise this organization, but criticize or reveal the negative facts of its activities. .
12.	Can work in the field of defense industry and technology, paramilitary structures, serve such structures.	Cannot work in the field of defense industry and technology, in paramilitary structures, serve such structures on a regular basis. .
13.	Free in choosing the degree of intimacy in communication with the opposite sex, has no restrictions (except his own) in the sphere of intimacy (regardless, in a family or without a family).	It has many restrictions in the degree of intimacy when communicating with the opposite sex, it has restrictions in the sphere of intimacy even in family life, and out of marriage, intimacy is prohibited. .
14.	Hardly fanatically loyal to any organization or its leadership.	Usually fanatically devoted to the leadership of the organization of Jehovah's Witnesses, must obey all doctrines and rules, support all decisions of its leaders and decisions of their appointees below. Serious criticism and its public expression is not allowed. .
15.	Either he does not attach much importance to religion, or does not make religious activity the center of his life.	In most cases, he makes religious activity the center of his life, makes material, temporary and other significant sacrifices in favor of this organization. .
16.	Does not believe that the death of most people on Earth can be justified.	He believes that the death of most people on Earth "by the will of God" can be justified. .
17.	May not sympathize with or consider the US the "dominant power".	Considers "Anglo-America" the dominant power and sympathizes with the US. .
18.	Usually guided by his own opinion when making decisions.	Usually guided by the interpretations of the leaders of the organization (which are presented as "the correct understanding of the bible" and taught to call it "his own opinion", which in most cases will not differ from the opinion of millions of Jehovah's Witnesses. .