Why Jehovah’s Witness are Losing Members: An Interview with James Beverley

Dr. Brown Interviews James Beverley on the state of the Jehovah’s Witness group and talks about his new book.

[tubegirljwd]

Raised in this cult. Knew it wasn't "the truth" from a young age. Left about 15 years ago. Lost everyone but it was the best and most freeing thing I have ever done.

[victoriabodien]

I was raised as a jw and I was always unhappy. Always felt alone, harassed, judged and not good enough. I had already been dealing with depression and it got worse over the years. And it was a little before I hit my teen years I started questioning their teachings and doubting it.. Now I'm an ex jw and I'm still dealing with depression but I'm happier and my emotional, mental and physical health is better than it was before. And I'm happier now than I was in the organization. Leaving was the best thing that happened to me. Now I don't feel so trapped, and controlled anymore. And it's a great feeling.

[jerryjohanan]

I got out in 2002 and that was the best thing that ever happened to me

[hairapypdx]

I was born into this cult. I started questioning it all in my teens, but remember even at a younger age I knew something as not right. It messes up your mind. I got into drugs and hated myself. I started in a new fresh direction around 23 and never looked back. Happy they are falling apart. My Mom and one sister are still involved in it.

[stephaniemcknight]

Hello, Dr. Brown: I stumbled upon your video and absolutely enjoyed it for it's truth and pointing out what I did not know. I was a JW for 36 yrs. (I am now 76), 10 yrs. ago I was too sick to attend meetings. So, without me knowing it, I fade out. I began watching ex-JW videos out of curiosity, and I am glad I did. I was DF 32 yrs. ago, was reinstated one year later, and never forgot the pain of shunning, the loneliness and the deep pain in my heart. I was never the same. I've learned a lot, especially from your interview here. I am glad I'm out.

[stopcensorship]

They are in a steep decline due to access to information they can no longer control.

[adkjani]

Watchtower also strongly discourages higher education. It's rare to mind a JW with a college education. Most JWs are poor. It's sad.

[Dragontron]

I legit left ON New Years 2017. It was hard dealing with the shunning but I now know my Creator for who He really is: my Father.

[housefamily]

This video has SOOO many views to prove that there is a huge community of EX-JWs watching YouTube videos.

[faithm]

I was in this church for over 20yrs, born and raised in it. It wasn’t easy leaving but I finally managed andI found the true gospel of Jesus Christ and it changed my life. If / when you leave this cult continue seeking the truth and the Almighty God will help you find it. I thank God everyday I got out . If your family is still there continue to pray for the eyes of their understanding to be opened God answers prayer. My sisters got out after me.

[thejordanangeles]

i've been a jw my whole life & have recently woke up to the truth about this cult. i have my waking up story on my channel &&& also a secretly recorded elder's meeting where they did was gaslight me & disregard my feelings & who i am as a black woman. soooo happy i'm finally free !!!

[hudsonchalmers]

When I had my first Cancer op, when I was still "barely in", the Anaesthetist a very kind man, said, it is unlikely you will need blood, but are you aware that your blood card allows you to have all the components of a sandwich, but you are not allowed to make and eat the sandwich. He further stated that they will honour my declaration. He also said he has experienced many unnecessary deaths due to this policy, and it sits very heavily on the hearts of all Medical staff. I said to him, thankyou, I never considered these points.

[hudsonchalmers]

I was D/FD at age 77 for apostasy, whereas I had been discussing many points of disagreement with elders and circuit overseers, and agreeing to disagree, until recently NO DISCUSSION WITHOUT CONSEQUENCE

[quantumrobin]

Religious folks walking away from a lifelong scam gives me hope for humanity

[andrewmyers]

I left the JW's in 1984 when they changed their Bible, John 1:1-4. I have not been allowed to speak with my parents since. Who has blocked me from speaking with them? Well my parents. So sad.

[CanadianLoveKnot]

As a JW you can ask questions, but you cannot question the answer they give you. Once they give the answer from WT that's the end of the discussion. If WT does not supply an answer you are to leave it in Jehovah's hands, and not get ahead of the Governing Body which is leading group spiritually, and you are to wait on them, perhaps one day they will publish something that will answer it. If you push your luck, you will booted out of their book club!

[reneemartinez]

When I left Bible study 📖 I did not care about loosing friends because I never looked at them as real friends ( I saw FAKE), so I did not get close or expect real friends- it was so easy to walk away because I see and noticed everything from the beginning!!

[heatherwolffe]

My mom became a JW 14 years ago. She has totally changed. I don't know how to help her out of this cult. I hate to see what's its done to her and how she has changed. I miss mom the way she was. She used to be happy, fun, and loving to all people. She isn't anymore.

[gaetanodetorrice]

It's a work based religion it's a corporation disguised as a religion that's basically what it is

[candymonroe]

He is right on a lot of this, but DEFINITELY guard your body and your children's. They do not like to call the police and make themselves look bad when allegations of sexual abuse happen. BEWARE