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In this episode Chris and I interview Debbie who relates the story of how over 20 Jehovahs Witnesses woke up together in one congregation and left. We discuss whether the shunning talk could be considered 'hate speech' and the problems caused between families as some poeple woke up and others didn't.
Chris and I also discuss the W5 documentary in Canada, and how the Watchtower Society are aggressively trying to hide documents regarding their pedophile problem, by pursuing ex JW activists who publish JW material.
Here is the link to the W5 documentary that aired in Canada: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13ja8dMEmPY
Here is the link to the article in the Irish Post: https://www.businesspost.ie/news/jehovahs-witnesses-granted-subpoena-irish-blogger-412638
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