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Search - The Reluctant Apostate: Leaving Jehovah's Witnesses Comes at a Price

The Reluctant Apostate Leaving Jehovah's Witnesses Comes at a Price
Author: Lloyd Evans

Jehovah?s Witnesses, well known for their enthusiastic evangelism, are a global religious movement boasting over 8 million members. Despite being a familiar sight on doorsteps and street corners, little is known about their doctrines and practices. What are their expectations regarding Armageddon, and who do they believe will survive? How do the... more »y justify their ban on blood transfusions? What happens to members who decide to leave? In this remarkably frank part-memoir, part-history guide, former Witness elder Lloyd Evans comprehensively explores the religion of his upbringing, charting the organization?s metamorphosis from unassuming 19th Century ?brethren? to global brand in the modern age. The Witness rules on sex are candidly revealed, as are their far-reaching consequences on the private lives of millions of devotees. Evans also delves into the controversies surrounding child abuse mishandling and the prohibition on blood transfusions with the aid of first hand accounts from those who have been impacted by these areas of Watchtower dogma. Intertwined with the no-holds-barred historical narrative and commentary is the story of the author?s journey from devout Witness youth, to Witness ?pioneer? and elder, to ?reluctant apostate,? to outspoken ex-Witness activist and atheist. Evans lays bare the circumstances that led to his ?awakening? with startling honesty, and reveals how the heartbreaking loss of his mother played a profound role in keeping long-held doubts suppressed. By following Evans? story, the reader gains a deep insight into what it means to be a Witness, and what drives and motivates Witnesses in pursuit of their faith. In the final chapters of the book, the author discusses the various means by which Witnesses are controlled by their leadership. Evans analyzes the role of shunning (disfellowshipping) and the stigmatization of ?apostates? in enforcing loyalty among Witnesses, and reflects on the indifference of society in general to human rights violations by high-control groups. The phenomenon of fundamentalist brainwashing, or ?undue influence,? is also scrutinized, and those in search of a new life free from its pervasive effects are given reasons for hope. Rather than being a sensationalist rant by an embittered ex-member, The Reluctant Apostate offers a relaxed, reasoned, good-humored tour of Witness history and teachings supported by extensive references (which can be found in the ?Notes? section at the back). Though written predominantly with the non-Witness reader in mind, special boxes are also provided for Jehovah?s Witness readers who, like the author, have summoned the courage to scrutinize their beliefs objectively.

ISBN-13: 9780995669109
ISBN-10: 0995669104
Publication Date: 1/20/2017
Pages: 802
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Publisher: JLE Publishing
Book Type: Paperback
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