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Owen Morgan
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This book is part memoir, history, exploration, and critique of the Jehovah's Witness religion. I was born and raised as a Jehovah's Witness. Eventually, I found myself shunned due to actions considered unacceptable by the leaders of the religion at the time.
I lost everything except the shirt on my back and the shoes on my feet. I faced a series of personal setbacks as a result of being cut off from childhood friends and family.
After rebuilding my life about ten years later, I investigated the organization that caused me so much pain. I found that it wasn't just me but many others. I finally decided to examine the history of the religion, which would be a shunning offense if I hadn't already been shunned.
This book reflects my current understanding and beliefs about the religion and my critiques about its flaws, hypocrisies, and threats to peoples well-being. It also addresses the organization's history from 1844 to the modern day. Finally, the last chapter contains one hundred questions for Jehovah's Witnesses- questions that go unanswered.
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- By: Eric Michael Wilson
- Narrated by: Eric Michael Wilson
- Length: 14 hrs and 30 mins
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This book uses the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures to prove that all the teachings of Jehovah's Witnesses concerning the Last Days and the good news of salvation are unscriptural. The author, an elder of Jehovah's Witnesses for 40 years, shares the results of the last ten years of his research into such Watch Tower teachings.
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Read the Bible
- By Amazon Customer on 07-31-24
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How to Escape from Jehovah's Witnesses
- By: Lloyd Evans
- Narrated by: Lloyd Evans
- Length: 3 hrs and 58 mins
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Jehovah's Witnesses number into the millions globally and are well known for their public evangelism about God's kingdom. But beneath the facade of brotherly love and organizational unity lies a captive organization in which doubts are stifled, and dissent is ruthlessly crushed. Once a Witness stops believing, they face being ostracized as a loathed "mentally diseased" apostate. Author Lloyd Evans is a well-known ex-Witness writer and activist. He draws on his firsthand, insider knowledge as a former elder to guide would-be escapees through the minefield that awaits them.
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Extremely Important Work of Non-Fiction
- By MyrtleSue on 11-04-18
By: Lloyd Evans
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Leaving the Witness
- Exiting a Religion and Finding a Life
- By: Amber Scorah
- Narrated by: Amber Scorah
- Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins
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A third-generation Jehovah's Witness, Amber Scorah had devoted her life to sounding God's warning of impending Armageddon. She volunteered to take the message to China, where the preaching she did was illegal and could result in her expulsion or worse. Here, she had some distance from her community for the first time. Immersion in a foreign language and culture - and a whole new way of thinking - turned her world upside down, and eventually led her to lose all that she had been sure was true.
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Astonishing book, delightfully read by the author
- By Lori DiCola on 06-04-19
By: Amber Scorah
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Was Hitler an Atheist?
- How Hitler Exploited Religion to Seize Power
- By: Owen Morgan
- Narrated by: Owen Morgan
- Length: 4 hrs and 44 mins
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Was Hitler an atheist? The answer is sometimes ambiguous. Some political pundits claim Hitler was an atheist, and others claim he was Christian. In the turbulent years of Nazi Germany, Adolf Hitler cynically used both the Protestant and Catholic churches to strengthen his grip on power.
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He weaponized religion
- By Jessica McCormick on 11-25-24
By: Owen Morgan
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100 Questions for Jehovah's Witnesses
- By: Owen Morgan
- Narrated by: Owen Morgan
- Length: 1 hr and 57 mins
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My name is Owen Morgan. I was born into the Jehovah's Witnesses religion. After investigation, I have some questions that have been left unanswered. I'm asking Jehovah's Witnesses to consider these fundamental questions. If this is the Truth, Jehovah's organization will stand up to close examination. We are all looking for accurate information. My intent in writing this booklet is not to offend or attack. I don't want to hurt anybody. I simply want answers.
By: Owen Morgan
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Reasoning from the Scriptures with the Jehovah's Witnesses
- By: Ron Rhodes
- Narrated by: Cody Medina
- Length: 13 hrs and 34 mins
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Christians have great news to offer Jehovah's Witnesses. In this revised and updated version of the top-selling Reasoning from the Scriptures with the Jehovah's Witnesses (more than 90,000 copies sold), author and Bible expert Ron Rhodes helps listeners delve into the Bible and use practical tools to share God's truths with those who come calling. With easy-to-understand helps, concise information, direct comparisons of beliefs, and a compassionate presentation, this resource from Ron Rhodes is ideal for personal and church libraries and for any listener who wants to share the gospel.
By: Ron Rhodes
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Shutting the Door to the Kingdom of God
- How Watch Tower Stole Salvation from Jehovah’s Witnesses
- By: Eric Michael Wilson
- Narrated by: Eric Michael Wilson
- Length: 14 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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This book uses the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures to prove that all the teachings of Jehovah's Witnesses concerning the Last Days and the good news of salvation are unscriptural. The author, an elder of Jehovah's Witnesses for 40 years, shares the results of the last ten years of his research into such Watch Tower teachings.
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Read the Bible
- By Amazon Customer on 07-31-24
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How to Escape from Jehovah's Witnesses
- By: Lloyd Evans
- Narrated by: Lloyd Evans
- Length: 3 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Jehovah's Witnesses number into the millions globally and are well known for their public evangelism about God's kingdom. But beneath the facade of brotherly love and organizational unity lies a captive organization in which doubts are stifled, and dissent is ruthlessly crushed. Once a Witness stops believing, they face being ostracized as a loathed "mentally diseased" apostate. Author Lloyd Evans is a well-known ex-Witness writer and activist. He draws on his firsthand, insider knowledge as a former elder to guide would-be escapees through the minefield that awaits them.
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Extremely Important Work of Non-Fiction
- By MyrtleSue on 11-04-18
By: Lloyd Evans
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Leaving the Witness
- Exiting a Religion and Finding a Life
- By: Amber Scorah
- Narrated by: Amber Scorah
- Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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A third-generation Jehovah's Witness, Amber Scorah had devoted her life to sounding God's warning of impending Armageddon. She volunteered to take the message to China, where the preaching she did was illegal and could result in her expulsion or worse. Here, she had some distance from her community for the first time. Immersion in a foreign language and culture - and a whole new way of thinking - turned her world upside down, and eventually led her to lose all that she had been sure was true.
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Astonishing book, delightfully read by the author
- By Lori DiCola on 06-04-19
By: Amber Scorah
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- C. Johnson
- 10-15-24
A tour de force on many levels
I listen to Owen's YouTube channels. This book is not only extremely informative about the religion but he shows Christians just how important it is to really obey Jesus's words and actions. I am a Christian...seeing the affects of doing the opposite of what Jesus taught is sobering and humbling. How often have I judged others? How many opportunities to show someone Jesus have I missed due to my own ego...stupidity...pride? Owen's ode to Sue had me in tears.
Owen, I know you're an atheist...but I definitely heard Jesus speaking thru you a message I really needed to hear. Thank you!
Your book helped make sense of the actions and personality of an ex JW I knew years ago. Unfortunately he went right while you went left. He used the skills he learned as a JW to brow beat, manipulate and intimidate others (myself included) to his political and far right views. I had no idea what he was doing to me...your book has she'd light on it.
I'm so glad you did the reading! Your passion for this comes thru so well and made this one of the most engaging books I've listened to. Sometimes I forgot I wasn't listening to one of your videos lol!
This is a book I will be listening to again (I also have the print version), there is so much to think more deeply about.
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-29-24
Brilliant, poignant writing AND delivery. A true gift of the heart.
Brilliant, heartbreakingly honest and defiant in its hard fought (and won!) vulnerability. Five well-deserved stars, for content AND delivery. Very impressive work, Owen! You are a brave and brilliant soul. Thank you for sharing your trials AND your gifts with us all. I certainly needed this even more than I’d previously realized. 🙏🏾🩷💜💙
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- Travis Peterson
- 11-07-24
a deeply personal story
A heartfelt and compelling telling of a life dominated by a fundamentalist upbringing. Highly recommend
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- Kindle Customer
- 07-18-24
amazing book
this book was absolutely amazing to read. I never was a Jehovah witness, but now I know a lot about the religion and what to say or not say to an ex hoewitness. the narration by Owen Morgan was amazing and I absolutely enjoyed listening to his voice. I definitely recommend reading this book to learn more about other religions!
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- Brooke Moffat
- 07-26-24
Praise for vulnerability
This book was raw and wonderful. Anyone who has been through high demand religion separation, anyone who identifies as Christian, and those that struggle with addiction will get so much out of it. Owen's story is heartbreaking and hopeful.
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- L-Dub
- 12-26-24
the impact of religious gaslighting
The writer was born the same year as my one and only son. when he was 9 yrs old I pushed him to seek out baptism. but after the elders met with him they suggested he should wait a couple of years...I am grateful now that he did not get baptised. my husband at the time was abusing me physically and he put me in the ER multiple times. The elders would come to visit me and explain Jehovah wanted me to go through the spiritual test of my faith. I can verify that Owen's mom was most likely gaslit by her elders into tolerating her husband's abuse.
watchtower teaches parents to hate their children. the only good memory I have from my childhood is the cheese danishes. If u know you know. ♡
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- Eri Dai
- 07-07-24
Great Info, Pissed Off Storyteller
The information was great. The flow of the book worked and kept things interesting.
My only issue was the author would have been better off having someone else narrate the audiobook. His honest, yet distracting, emotional (angry) tone was not necessary to get the points across.
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- M. Chartier
- 05-06-24
High Control Religion
I also came from a high control environment and it is interesting to see the places where my childhood and the authors childhood are almost the same.
I also learn d quite a bit about how the Jehovah's Witnesses beliefs were formed.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to have a better understanding of high control religions in general or Jehovah's Witnesses specifically.
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- Chelsea Johnson
- 05-16-24
Owen Morgan delivers an honest, fair critique
I’ve been listening to Owen Morgan’s Youtube channel for a while now and I find his even, honest way of speaking and handling subjects to be both informative and easy to listen to. Here, he provides an introductory history of Jehovah’s witnesses and challenges their doctrine without resorting to exaggeration or insults. He provides his own experience as much as he can and his story can be pretty harrowing at times. I knew I would get this book when he announced it, but I wanted it in audio form, because I like hearing his voice and I like to do other tasks like cleaning while listening to audio books.
I hope to hear more from him in the future.
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