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I recently read a story by a man named Nana, who was in a relationship with a Jehovah’s Witness and ended up with a broken heart after several years. He said a lot of things that made me wonder: how? why? what? So, here I am. I would like to address some of the points he raised, because certain aspects of his telling could be misleading or seen as demeaning.

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I understand this is tied to his personal experience in love, and I respect his emotional perspective. However, as an Elder in the Jehovah’s Witness organisation, and as someone who holds a four-year bachelor’s degree and plans to pursue an MSc abroad soon, I feel it is important to begin with the topic of education.

First, nowhere in the Bible is higher education labelled a sin. We can all acknowledge that university life can be highly influential. Jehovah’s Witnesses do not condemn higher education, as there is no biblical basis to do so. Ultimately, each individual is responsible for their own decisions and will account for them, as referenced in Galatians 5:6. I personally have many friends in our faith who are pharmacists, doctors, and lecturers. This alone demonstrates that Jehovah’s Witnesses do not oppose higher learning.

Second, regarding blood, I want to make clear that Jehovah’s Witnesses do not condemn proper healthcare. We view blood as sacred. When faced with illness requiring blood, we seek alternative treatments, such as medications like erythropoietin or albumin. We do not accept the four primary components of blood, but individual Witnesses may prayerfully decide whether to accept certain blood fractions based on their own conscience. Our position is grounded in scriptures such as Acts 15:29, which instructs believers to abstain from blood. I respect that others may interpret this differently, and I simply ask that they extend the same respect to us.

From my personal experience over the last two years, dealing with leukaemia and sickle cell, I do not believe blood transfusion is always the best option, even though it can save lives. The potential complications afterward can be severe. These are my personal views. I know individuals who have refused blood transfusions and remain alive and in good health today.

Third, Nana wrote, “the same person that was moaning my name with every thrust and touch for five years.” If this refers to a sexual relationship with the young woman in question, that is a serious matter. Nana appears to see no issue with premarital sex, yet he labels an entire organisation an occult based on his personal feelings. This is worth reflecting on. If the woman is a baptised Witness, she understands the gravity of such actions and knows what is required to restore her relationship with Jehovah. If this occurred over five years, it suggests she may not have been fully committed to her faith.

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Finally, to Nana, who seems to place more trust in Google and other search engines than in the Bible, I am sorry for the loss of your relationship. But I encourage you to be more careful when characterizing an entire religious community as a cult. Jehovah’s Witnesses are transparent in our beliefs and practices. You are welcome to visit our official website for accurate information about us. We do not challenge or disrespect the beliefs of others, nor does the Bible instruct us to become agitated when asked about our faith. We only ask that others show us the same respect we strive to show them.

Thank you.

—Ernesto

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