UPDATES and NOTIFICATIONS: I am happy to include the document archives of a late, great friend who had worked tirelessly to study the history and methods of the Watchtower organization. The depth and detail of his work speaks for itself:
Link to THE ALAN FEUERBACHER ARCHIVE.
Link to Alan’s most recent writing: “LETTER TO THE GOVERNING BODY” [or click here for an AI-Generated Summary]
Barbara Anderson has a massive collection of documents, letters, and books representing nearly every decade since the 1830s. Her collection includes many old and long out-of-print volumes written by both supporters and critics of the Watch Tower Society and its founders.
Barbara Anderson was a member of Jehovah’s Witnesses from 1954 to 1997. Working at the Watchtower’s headquarters in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband Joe from 1982 to 1992, she researched and wrote articles for the Awake! magazine, as well as researched the movement’s official history published in 1993 as “Jehovah’s Witnesses—Proclaimers of God’s Kingdom.”
Barbara’s discoveries at Bethel and her extensive research on issues related to child sexual abuse in the religion lead to her becoming an outspoken critic of the Jehovah’s Witnesses sexual abuse policies on major TV and radio programs.
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- “The Good Men Project” interviews Barbara regarding Watchtower Documents, activism, clergy abuse, and more
Recently, an editor sent Barbara questions asking for an interview regarding this site. She was curious because, although “The Good Men Project” site contains articles on a wide variety of subjects, it appears to primarily focus on relationships, dating, and current social… Read more: “The Good Men Project” interviews Barbara regarding Watchtower Documents, activism, clergy abuse, and more - Sexual abuse lawsuit lodged against former Tullahoma, Tennessee priest
A former Tullahoma priest has been named in a federal lawsuit that includes the Catholic Church in what the plaintiffs maintain was part of a larger conspiracy by the Vatican to cover up sexual abuse by priests. Named in the suit is… Read more: Sexual abuse lawsuit lodged against former Tullahoma, Tennessee priest - Religious charities could face regulatory action over coercive control, regulator tells RSA (Australia)
Si Gladman / 20 January 2026. Rationalist Society of Australia Religious charities found to have engaged in illegal activity under any new state laws targeting coercive control and harmful activity in cults and high-demand groups could face regulatory action and have their… Read more: Religious charities could face regulatory action over coercive control, regulator tells RSA (Australia) - Social media are helping cults to recruit and control members
The internet has replaced door-to-door evangelists with online influencers It began as just another niche game inside Roblox, an American video-game platform. Players wandered through dark forests, exchanged clues and chatted as they explored. Within these spaces a group of adults steered… Read more: Social media are helping cults to recruit and control members - Alan Feuerbacher’s Writings Now Available Here
Alan Feuerbacher (1952-2022) had been a good friend to Barbara for most of their lives. Barbara knew him from her congregation (and neighborhood) well before she and Joe were at Bethel, and they continued to be great friends for many years after… Read more: Alan Feuerbacher’s Writings Now Available Here - Allegheny County Man Jailed up to 30 Years for Repeated Sexual Abuse of 2 Children; Charged after Grand Jury Investigation of Jehovah’s Witnesses Congregation Members
March 28, 2025 | Topic: Criminal HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that an Allegheny County man will serve 12 to 30 years in state prison for repeated sexual abuse of two children, between 2004 and 2006. Marc Brown, 67, was… Read more: Allegheny County Man Jailed up to 30 Years for Repeated Sexual Abuse of 2 Children; Charged after Grand Jury Investigation of Jehovah’s Witnesses Congregation Members - Unseen stories: the psychology of cults
Ayana Ganjoo and Madilyn Shoop-Gardner March 25, 2025 Everyday life for 8-year-old Dhyana Levey seemed no different from that of her peers. She went to school on the weekdays, played with other kids her age in downtown Santa Barbara, and read books… Read more: Unseen stories: the psychology of cults - WA bill mandating clergy report abuse clears Senate floor
SharePrint Catholic Bishop Joseph Tyson of the Yakima Diocese speaks at a St. Rose of Lima Catholic School function in November 2024. Tyson expressed concern about a state law that could potentially require priests to break the seal of the confessional if… Read more: WA bill mandating clergy report abuse clears Senate floor - Doctor accused by a Jehovah’s Witness of transfusing blood has been acquitted.
Absuelta la doctora denunciada por un testigo de Jehová por transfundirle sangre El paciente alegó violación de su libertad religiosa pero la Audiencia de Lleida sentencia que la exjefa de Urgencias del Arnau de Vilanova de Lleida actuó bien. Le pedían 15… Read more: Doctor accused by a Jehovah’s Witness of transfusing blood has been acquitted. - The Watchtower Society’s View of Creation and EvolutionAlan Feuerbacher Index: Part 1: Disagreements About Evolution Introduction Throughout its history the Watchtower Society has published material on creation and evolution. It has printed two books, several booklets and numerous magazine articles giving its interpretation of the Genesis creation account and… Read more: The Watchtower Society’s View of Creation and Evolution
- Science: Has It Proved the Bible Wrong?Alan Feuerbacher This is a commentary on the Watchtower Society’s 1989 book The Bible: God’s Word or Man’s?, Chapter 8: “Science: Has It Proved the Bible Wrong?” The Watchtower Society’s complete lack of comprehension of science, while pretending the opposite, was one of… Read more: Science: Has It Proved the Bible Wrong?
- Book review of Is There a Creator Who Cares About You?Alan Feuerbacher At the 1998 District Conventions the Watchtower Society released a new book Is There a Creator Who Cares About You? It is another in a long string of books that present and defend the Society’s ideas about God with an orientation toward… Read more: Book review of Is There a Creator Who Cares About You?
- Notes on Francis Hitching and the Watchtower SocietyAlan Feuerbacher As we have seen, the author of the Creation book borrowed much material from The Neck of the Giraffe. This includes the entire discussion on Archaeopteryx on page 80. He also borrowed much from young-earth creationists. It is easy to tell, because the errors in… Read more: Notes on Francis Hitching and the Watchtower Society
- Jehovah’s Witnesses and Young Earth CreationistsAlan Feuerbacher The Watchtower Society has often quoted from young-earth creationists and assorted cranks. This is certainly true in the Creation book, which relies heavily on their arguments as well as those of Francis Hitching — which are largely borrowed from them anyway. The problem is… Read more: Jehovah’s Witnesses and Young Earth Creationists
- Talk Radio[ HOURGLASS2 OUTPOST ] [ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ FAQ ] Posted by AF [Alan Feuerbacher] on December 07, 2000 at 16:08:40 In Reply to: Talk Radio posted by 7 on December 07, 2000 at 12:20:05 All that… Read more: Talk Radio
- 1975 New InformationAlan Feuerbacher It’s interesting to note how Jehovah’s Witnesses today often minimize what the Watchtower Society said about 1975 in the years before that date. The Society published a number of cautionary notes warning JWs about being too specific about the date,… Read more: 1975 New Information
- Orwell Revisited[ HOURGLASS2 OUTPOST ] [ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ FAQ ] Posted by AF [Alan Feuerbacher] on February 20, 2000 at 12:05:06 In Reply to: Orwell Revisited posted by Tom on February 20, 2000 at 07:00:14 Tom wrote:… Read more: Orwell Revisited
- Latest Watchtower Society’s Lies[ HOURGLASS2 OUTPOST ] [ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ FAQ ] Posted by AF [Alan Feuerbacher] on February 13, 2000 at 22:07:56 Defenders of Jehovah’s Witnesses generally claim that the Watchtower Society does not tell lies. “They only… Read more: Latest Watchtower Society’s Lies
- For FriendAlan Feuerbacher This continues a discussion in the thread “Friend don’t understand”. AF said: :: Your argument about time is weak, at best, for at least two reasons::: (1) The Society’s leaders have been teaching some major false doctrines for about 120… Read more: For Friend
- Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Claim That They Are the Only Ones Who Will Be Saved?Alan Feuerbacher Jehovah’s Witnesses are often criticized for being intolerant and narrow minded when it comes to the views of other religions. Critics claim that they teach that they and only they will be saved. In public, JWs often claim that this… Read more: Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Claim That They Are the Only Ones Who Will Be Saved?
- Are Jehovah’s Witnesses God’s Chosen?Alan Feuerbacher Jehovah’s Witnesses often try to defend their religion against various charges by comparing themselves to the Israelites and then saying, “Well, the Israelites were God’s chosen people even though they made mistakes. And even though we make mistakes we are… Read more: Are Jehovah’s Witnesses God’s Chosen?
- God’s Justice: Sin, Imperfection, and the Ransom SacrificeAlan Feuerbacher Overview: The fundamental doctrine of the Bible is that Jehovah is the creator of the universe and he is to be worshipped for his superlative qualities. These include love, justice and mercy. A major requirement of those who want to… Read more: God’s Justice: Sin, Imperfection, and the Ransom Sacrifice
- Thinking Ability and the Watchtower SocietyAlan Feuerbacher Overview: Thinking for Yourself The Watchtower Society sometimes encourages people to exercise their thinking abilities when considering issues related to religion. However, the Society does not want Jehovah’s Witnesses to apply those abilities to their own religion. The following discussion… Read more: Thinking Ability and the Watchtower Society
- History of the Change of 606 to 607 B.C. in Watchtower ChronologyAlan Feuerbacher The Revelation Climax book in a box on page 105 mentions that in 1943, some sort of research made it necessary to change B.C. 606 to 607 B.C.E. This is a rather odd way to phrase such a change of date, but… Read more: History of the Change of 606 to 607 B.C. in Watchtower Chronology