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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.

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https://culteducation.com/group/1277-unification-church/38412-second-gen-of-unification-church-members-in-japan-sue-for-320-million-yen-in-damages.html

https://jwj-qs.jp/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/JWJ-QS-Study-Report-sec1-2-v1.0.pdf

https://jw-japan.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses-in-japan-a-quantitative-study

Blue Envelope https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35ok3hNgNLk

https://apnews.com/article/japan-unification-church-dissolution-d5e1fdf3cb671d6ffeb45d75620ef8b2

👉 Watch our livestream on JW education here: https://youtube.com/live/ZAnTAEw-9ig?feature=share

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What happens when a religion tells millions of people that higher education is “dangerous”?

For decades, Jehovah’s Witnesses were discouraged from going to college. It wasn’t a written ban, but elders, conventions, and Watchtower publications reinforced the message until it became a cultural rule. Careers, scholarships, and futures were lost.

In this panel discussion, JT and Lady Cee sit down with fellow former Jehovah’s Witnesses to share how this teaching shaped their lives. Together we’ll cover:

• The talks, articles, and letters used to discourage education.
• How elders enforced it in local congregations.
• Real stories from EXJWs who lost opportunities, scholarships, or careers.
• The sudden shift: why the Watchtower now calls it a “matter of conscience.”
• The lasting impact on finances, self-worth, and family life.
🎓 Whether you grew up as a Witness, left recently, or are just curious how doctrine controls life choices, this panel pulls back the curtain on how one religion controlled education for generations.

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00:00 Introduction
03:35 Wes' Story
10:58 Ra'Shuna & Terrance
19:13 Fran & Joe
32:48 Daria
45:44 Collin
57:57 Efrain
01:15:02 Jack
01:29:31 Koco & Totally Awake
01:36:51 Closing Comments

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In this heartfelt conversation, Lady Cee and JT sit down with Laura X Timber, a powerful content creator who offers her platform as a soft place to land for those unpacking life after high-control religion.

This isn't just an interview — it's a reminder that healing doesn’t have to be loud to be life-changing. Sometimes, it starts with a safe space and an honest conversation.

🎙️ Featuring: Lady Cee & JT | EXJW Critical Thinker
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Topics we explore:
• Sharing your truth without fear
• Creating safe space after spiritual harm
• Why stories like ours still matter

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