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Japan’s Crackdown: Why the Governing Body Is Scrambling to Survive
When the former Prime Minister of Japan was assassinated in 2022, the investigation uncovered deep ties between the attacker and a high-control religious group known as the Moonies. That tragedy set off a chain reaction in Japan—one that now has the spotlight turning toward Jehovah’s Witnesses.
In this video, JT breaks down:
Why the Governing Body suddenly shifted on higher education
How Japan’s new laws are classifying forced religious acts as child abuse
The “second generation” issue and why it hits home for ex-JWs
The role of money, lawsuits, and government scrutiny in Watchtower’s recent changes
We’ll also unpack Watchtower’s so-called “independent study” in Japan—and why it may not be as independent as they claim.
👇🏼 Download the Japan study here:
culteducation.com/group/1277-unification-church/38412-second-gen-of-unification-church-members-in-japan-sue-for-320-million-yen-in-damages.html
jwj-qs.jp/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/JWJ-QS-Study-Report-sec1-2-v1.0.pdf
jw-japan.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses-in-japan-a-quantitative-study
Blue Envelope youtube.com/watch?v=35ok3hNgNLk
apnews.com/article/japan-unification-church-dissolution-d5e1fdf3cb671d6ffeb45d75620ef8b2
👉 Watch our livestream on JW education here: youtube.com/live/ZAnTAEw-9ig?feature=share
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Japan’s Crackdown: Why the Governing Body Is Scrambling to Survive
When the former Prime Minister of Japan was assassinated in 2022, the investigation uncovered deep ties between the attacker and a high-control religious group known as the Moonies. That tragedy set off a chain reaction in Japan—one that now has the spotlight turning toward Jehovah’s Witnesses.
In this video, JT breaks down:
Why the Governing Body suddenly shifted on higher education
How Japan’s new laws are classifying forced religious acts as child abuse
The “second generation” issue and why it hits home for ex-JWs
The role of money, lawsuits, and government scrutiny in Watchtower’s recent changes
We’ll also unpack Watchtower’s so-called “independent study” in Japan—and why it may not be as independent as they claim.
👇🏼 Download the Japan study here:
culteducation.com/group/1277-unification-church/38412-second-gen-of-unification-church-members-in-japan-sue-for-320-million-yen-in-damages.html
jwj-qs.jp/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/JWJ-QS-Study-Report-sec1-2-v1.0.pdf
jw-japan.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses-in-japan-a-quantitative-study
Blue Envelope youtube.com/watch?v=35ok3hNgNLk
apnews.com/article/japan-unification-church-dissolution-d5e1fdf3cb671d6ffeb45d75620ef8b2
👉 Watch our livestream on JW education here: youtube.com/live/ZAnTAEw-9ig?feature=share
As always, we encourage critical thinking, honest discussion, and remembering that you’re not alone if you’re rebuilding after leaving a high-control group.
Join us behind the scenes on Patreon - patreon.com/exjwcriticalthinker
Check out our videos on why we left the Why We Left the Jehovah's Witnesses
youtu.be/rqYUCV4FHI4
youtu.be/bLaSB9P2MEE
Visit us on the Web at exjwcriticalthinker.com
SUBSCRIBE to us on YouTube bit.ly/2p9RTSC
Subscribe to Our Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ex-jehovahs-witnesses-critical-thinkers-critical-thought/id967813520
Follow us on:
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Disclaimer:
This material is produced by EXJW Critical Thinker™ for educational, analytical, and commentary purposes.
It is based on the creators’ personal experiences as former members of the Jehovah’s Witness organization and on information publicly available through official and independent sources.
EXJW Critical Thinker™ is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York Inc. or any related entity.
All commentary represents protected opinion under the U.S. First Amendment and Fair Use principles of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 107).
The content is intended solely for education, research, and public awareness in the areas of religious studies, organizational ethics, and psychology of control.
