Dossier de preuves
Cette section place côte à côte des documents institutionnels, datés, et laisse le lecteur les apprécier : ce que l’organisation a dit de sa propre autorité, ce qu’elle a dit aux membres au sujet de la vérification de cette autorité, et ce que montrent les registres publics.
Les deux énoncés qui suivent relèvent tous deux de l’enseignement actuel. Ni l’un ni l’autre n’a été retiré.
15 July 2013
It is vital that we recognize the faithful slave. Our spiritual health and our relationship with God depend on this channel.
In November 2013: ‘All of us must be ready to obey any instructions we may receive, whether these appear sound from a strategic or human standpoint or not’ (in the context of a future attack). Source: The Watchtower (study edition), 15 novembre 2013
February 2017
The Governing Body is neither inspired nor infallible. Therefore, it can err in doctrinal matters or in organizational direction. In fact, the Watch Tower Publications Index includes the heading “Beliefs Clarified,” which lists adjustments in our Scriptural understanding since 1870.
In July 2017: ‘Be determined to stick to Jehovah’s organization and loyally support the leadership he provides—no matter what imperfections may surface.’ Source: The Watchtower (study edition), juillet 2017
Earlier statements set the pattern: in 1952 members should ‘meekly go along with the Lord’s theocratic organization and wait for further clarification’; in 1967 ‘the Bible cannot be properly understood without Jehovah’s visible organization in mind’; in 1972 the organisation identified itself as God’s ‘prophet’; from 1985 until the questions were reworded in 2019, the second public baptism question named ‘God’s spirit-directed organization’ (the current wording has not been checked). Source: The Watchtower, 1 février 1952 Source: The Watchtower, 1 octobre 1967 Source: The Watchtower, 1 avril 1972 Source: The Watchtower, 1 juin 1985
En février 2017, La Tour de Garde a déclaré que le Collège central 'n'est ni inspiré ni infaillible' et qu'il 'peut se tromper en matière doctrinale ou dans la direction de l'organisation', en notant que la rubrique 'Beliefs Clarified' de l'Index des publications de la Watch Tower recense les ajustements opérés depuis 1870. Source: The Watchtower (study edition), février 2017
Position de l’organisation ou explication ultérieure : Le même article (par. 13) dit que l'esprit saint a aidé le Collège central à 'saisir des vérités bibliques qui n'étaient pas comprises auparavant' et présente l'historique des ajustements comme une preuve de la direction de l'esprit.
“The Governing Body is neither inspired nor infallible. Therefore, it can err in doctrinal matters or in organizational direction. In fact, the Watch Tower Publications Index includes the heading “Beliefs Clarified,” which lists adjustments in our Scriptural understanding since 1870.”
Study article on how the Governing Body functions; paragraph 12 concedes fallibility and then asks what evidence shows the Governing Body is the faithful slave. Paragraph 13 says holy spirit has helped the Governing Body grasp truths not previously understood.
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Note sur la fiabilité. Opened the WOL document (HTML downloaded via curl); page marker confirms par. 12 is on p. 26.
Corroboré par. src-w-2013-0715-who-really-is-fds
Notes. Also reproduced in Examining the Scriptures Daily 2018 (July).
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-w-2017-0200-who-is-leading-gods-people
En novembre 2013, La Tour de Garde a dit à ses lecteurs que les directives de 'l'organisation de Jéhovah' lors d'une attaque future 'pourraient ne pas sembler pratiques du point de vue humain' et que 'nous devons tous être prêts à obéir à toutes les instructions que nous recevrons, qu'elles paraissent ou non judicieuses du point de vue stratégique ou humain'. Source: The Watchtower (study edition), 15 novembre 2013
“At that time, the life-saving direction that we receive from Jehovah’s organization may not appear practical from a human standpoint. All of us must be ready to obey any instructions we may receive, whether these appear sound from a strategic or human standpoint or not.”
Paragraph 17 lists four conclusions for elders about a future attack by 'the Assyrian'; point (3) is the quoted sentence.
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Note sur la fiabilité. Opened the WOL document; page marker confirms p. 20.
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-w-2013-1115-seven-shepherds-eight-dukes
En avril 1972, La Tour de Garde a dit que Jéhovah 'avait un “prophète” pour avertir' la chrétienté, que 'ce “prophète” n'était pas un seul homme, mais un groupe d'hommes et de femmes' connus sous le nom d'Étudiants internationaux de la Bible et 'aujourd'hui … sous celui de témoins chrétiens de Jéhovah', et a appelé ce groupe 'l'Ézéchiel des temps modernes'. Source: The Watchtower, 1 avril 1972
Position de l’organisation ou explication ultérieure : Des publications ultérieures décrivent l'organisation comme n'étant pas inspirée. Aucune rétractation directe du langage de 'prophète' employé en 1972 n'a été localisée.
“He had a “prophet” to warn them. This “prophet” was not one man, but was a body of men and women. It was the small group of footstep followers of Jesus Christ, known at that time as International Bible Students. Today they are known as Jehovah’s Christian witnesses.”
The article asks whether Jehovah had a prophet to warn Christendom about the League of Nations, answers that the organisation was that 'prophet', and on p. 199 calls the group 'the modern-day Ezekiel, the “prophet” commissioned by Jehovah'.
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Note sur la fiabilité. Opened the WOL document; page markers confirm p. 197 and p. 199.
Notes. Unnumbered paragraphs in this article.
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-w-1972-0401-prophet-among-them
En octobre 1967, La Tour de Garde a déclaré que la Bible 'appartient à la congrégation chrétienne en tant qu'organisation, et non aux individus' et qu'elle 'ne peut pas être correctement comprise sans avoir à l'esprit l'organisation visible de Jéhovah'. Source: The Watchtower, 1 octobre 1967
“Thus the Bible is an organizational book and belongs to the Christian congregation as an organization, not to individuals, regardless of how sincerely they may believe that they can interpret the Bible. For this reason the Bible cannot be properly understood without Jehovah’s visible organization in mind.”
Argument that each Bible book was written to the congregation as an organisation, so interpretation belongs to the organisation.
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Note sur la fiabilité. Opened the WOL document; page marker confirms p. 587 (the brief's page reference is correct).
Notes. The sentence 'Jehovah's organization alone, in all the earth, is directed by God's holy spirit' does NOT appear in this article (it is from w73 7/1 p. 402; not opened in this session).
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-w-1967-1001-finding-freedom-visible-organization
À partir de 1985, la deuxième question posée publiquement lors du baptême demandait aux candidats s'ils comprenaient que leur baptême les identifiait 'comme étant Témoins de Jéhovah, en association avec l'organisation de Dieu dirigée par l'esprit' ; la même formulation était encore utilisée en 1997 et en 2017. Source: The Watchtower, 1 juin 1985Source: Our Kingdom Ministry, avril 1997
“Do you understand that your dedication and baptism identify you as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in association with God’s spirit-directed organization?”
The second of the two questions put to baptism candidates from 1985; the first concerns repentance and dedication to Jehovah.
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Note sur la fiabilité. Opened the WOL document; page marker confirms p. 30.
Corroboré par. src-km-1997-0400-directing-students-organization
Notes. The same wording was still cited in w06 4/1 and w17 April ('What You Vow, Pay'). The questions were reworded in 2019 (not researched here).
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-w-1985-0601-dedication-baptism-questions
“Do you understand that your dedication and baptism identify you as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in association with God’s spirit-directed organization?”
Instruction to teachers that Bible students must understand before baptism that they cannot serve God without associating with the organisation.
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Note sur la fiabilité. Opened the WOL document.
Corroboré par. src-w-1985-0601-dedication-baptism-questions
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-km-1997-0400-directing-students-organization
The organisation’s present explanation. Fallibility is acknowledged but framed as expected: ‘Jesus did not tell us that his faithful slave would produce perfect spiritual food’, and the record of adjustments is presented as evidence that holy spirit has helped the Governing Body ‘grasp Scriptural truths not previously understood’. The current JW.org FAQ describes the Governing Body as ‘a small group of mature Christians who provide direction’ and does not use the words ‘channel’, ‘prophet’ or ‘spirit-directed’. Source: The Watchtower (study edition), février 2017 Source: jw.org (FAQ), 19 septembre 2026
La FAQ de jw.org sur le Collège central le décrit comme 'a small group of mature Christians who provide direction' qui 'yield to the influence of God's holy spirit', mais ne contient aucune déclaration sur l’inspiration ou l’infaillibilité ; le seul démenti explicite localisé se trouve dans l’article d’étude de février 2017. Source: jw.org (FAQ), 19 septembre 2026Source: The Watchtower (study edition), février 2017
“a small group of mature Christians who provide direction for Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide”
Lists 11 current members (Cook, Fleegle, Herd, Jackson, Jedele, Lett, Lösch, Rumph, Sanderson, Splane, Winder), six committees and 49 helpers who 'do not share in making decisions'. Says members 'yield to the influence of God's holy spirit'. The page contains NO statement about inspiration or infallibility.
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Note sur la fiabilité. Opened the live jw.org page. The URL /faq/governing-body-jw/ suggested in the brief returns 404; no jw.org FAQ titled 'Is the Governing Body inspired/infallible?' was located.
Notes. Member list is as of access date; treat as living-person data (public office-holders).
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-jworg-2026-0000-faq-governing-body-helpers
“The Governing Body is neither inspired nor infallible. Therefore, it can err in doctrinal matters or in organizational direction. In fact, the Watch Tower Publications Index includes the heading “Beliefs Clarified,” which lists adjustments in our Scriptural understanding since 1870.”
Study article on how the Governing Body functions; paragraph 12 concedes fallibility and then asks what evidence shows the Governing Body is the faithful slave. Paragraph 13 says holy spirit has helped the Governing Body grasp truths not previously understood.
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Note sur la fiabilité. Opened the WOL document (HTML downloaded via curl); page marker confirms par. 12 is on p. 26.
Corroboré par. src-w-2013-0715-who-really-is-fds
Notes. Also reproduced in Examining the Scriptures Daily 2018 (July).
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-w-2017-0200-who-is-leading-gods-people
From the very outset of his rebellion Satan called into question God’s way of doing things. He promoted independent thinking. … How is such independent thinking manifested? A common way is by questioning the counsel that is provided by God’s visible organization.
Yet there are some who point out that the organization has had to make adjustments before, and so they argue: “This shows that we have to make up our own mind on what to believe.” This is independent thinking. Why is it so dangerous? Such thinking is an evidence of pride. … Really, can we get along without the direction of God’s organization?” No, we cannot!
The 1983 article’s own example of ‘independent thinking’ is questioning counsel about music and discos, ordinary guidance rather than doctrine. Its companion article anticipates the argument that past adjustments justify deciding for oneself, and calls it pride. Source: The Watchtower, 15 janvier 1983 Source: The Watchtower, 15 janvier 1983
En janvier 1983, La Tour de Garde, sous le titre 'Évitez la pensée indépendante', a dit que Satan 'a encouragé la pensée indépendante' et qu'une telle façon de penser se manifeste 'lorsqu'on met en doute les conseils que donne l'organisation visible de Dieu'. Source: The Watchtower, 15 janvier 1983
“From the very outset of his rebellion Satan called into question God’s way of doing things. He promoted independent thinking. … How is such independent thinking manifested? A common way is by questioning the counsel that is provided by God’s visible organization.”
Paragraph 21 gives the example of questioning warnings about music and discos; the section is headed 'Avoid Independent Thinking'.
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Note sur la fiabilité. Opened the WOL document; page marker places both paragraphs on p. 22 (the brief cited p. 22 — correct).
Corroboré par. src-w-1983-0115-armed-for-the-fight
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-w-1983-0115-exposing-devils-subtle-designs
Le même numéro de 1983 a reconnu que 'l'organisation a déjà dû faire des ajustements par le passé', a qualifié la déduction selon laquelle 'nous devons décider nous-mêmes ce que nous croyons' de 'pensée indépendante' et de 'preuve d'orgueil', et a répondu à la question de savoir si les membres peuvent 'se passer de la direction de l'organisation de Dieu' par 'Non, nous ne le pouvons pas !' Source: The Watchtower, 15 janvier 1983
“Yet there are some who point out that the organization has had to make adjustments before, and so they argue: “This shows that we have to make up our own mind on what to believe.” This is independent thinking. Why is it so dangerous? Such thinking is an evidence of pride. … Really, can we get along without the direction of God’s organization?” No, we cannot!”
Companion study article to 'Exposing the Devil's Subtle Designs' in the same issue.
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Note sur la fiabilité. Opened the WOL document; page marker confirms p. 27.
Corroboré par. src-w-1983-0115-exposing-devils-subtle-designs
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-w-1983-0115-armed-for-the-fight
En août 1981, La Tour de Garde a dit de ceux qui 'affirment qu'il suffit de lire exclusivement la Bible, soit seuls, soit en petits groupes à la maison' que, 'par une telle “lecture de la Bible”, ils sont revenus tout droit aux doctrines apostates que les commentaires du clergé de la chrétienté enseignaient il y a 100 ans'. Source: The Watchtower, 15 août 1981
“They say that it is sufficient to read the Bible exclusively, either alone or in small groups at home. But, strangely, through such ‘Bible reading,’ they have reverted right back to the apostate doctrines that commentaries by Christendom’s clergy were teaching 100 years ago”
Describes those who leave as having 'an independent, faultfinding attitude' like Satan and as trying to draw others away from the spiritual food 'spread at the Kingdom Halls'.
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Note sur la fiabilité. Opened the WOL document; page marker confirms p. 28. IMPORTANT: the wording suggested in the brief ('returned to the darkness') does NOT appear; the actual wording is 'reverted right back to the apostate doctrines'. Use the verified wording only.
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-w-1981-0815-shoulder-to-shoulder
En mars 1986, La Tour de Garde a présenté le raisonnement 'si nous avons la vérité, nous n'avons rien à craindre. La vérité résistera à l'épreuve' comme une manière dont certains 'sont tombés dans de sérieuses interrogations et dans le doute', et a dit que lire 'les écrits d'un apostat notoire' reviendrait à 'inviter cet ennemi du vrai culte jusque dans notre foyer'. Source: The Watchtower, 15 mars 1986
“You may even reason: ‘It won’t affect me; I’m too strong in the truth. And, besides, if we have the truth, we have nothing to fear. The truth will stand the test.’ In thinking this way, some have fed their minds upon apostate reasoning and have fallen prey to serious questioning and doubt. [par. 7] … If, out of curiosity, we were to read the literature of a known apostate, would that not be the same as inviting this enemy of true worship right into our home [par. 10]”
Section headed 'Have No Dealings With Apostates'. The article treats 'the truth will stand the test' as a dangerous line of reasoning.
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Note sur la fiabilité. Opened the WOL document; page markers confirm p. 12 (par. 7) and p. 13 (par. 10). The brief's paraphrase ('we must test… whether the truth is being taught') is not exact; the verified wording is above.
Corroboré par. src-w-2011-0715-heed-clear-warnings
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-w-1986-0315-not-quickly-shaken
En juillet 2011, La Tour de Garde a qualifié les apostats de 'malades mentaux' et a déclaré qu'éviter les faux enseignants signifie, pour les membres, que 'nous refusons de lire leurs écrits, de regarder les émissions de télévision où ils apparaissent, d'examiner leurs sites Web ou d'ajouter nos commentaires à leurs blogs'. Source: The Watchtower (study edition), 15 juillet 2011
“Well, apostates are “mentally diseased,” and they seek to infect others with their disloyal teachings. [par. 6] … We also refuse to read their literature, watch TV programs that feature them, examine their Web sites, or add our comments to their blogs. [par. 7]”
Compares apostates to carriers of a 'contagious, deadly disease' and sets out what avoiding 'false teachers' involves.
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Note sur la fiabilité. Opened the WOL document; page marker confirms p. 16. The 'poisoned dish' image suggested in the brief is NOT in this article (it uses 'dried-up wells', 'ravenous wolves' and disease imagery).
Corroboré par. src-w-1986-0315-not-quickly-shaken
Notes. The 'mentally diseased' phrase attracted UK press coverage in 2011 (not researched here).
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-w-2011-0715-heed-clear-warnings
En juillet 2017, La Tour de Garde a dit à ses lecteurs de 's'attacher à l'organisation de Jéhovah et de soutenir fidèlement la direction qu'il fournit—quelles que soient les imperfections qui puissent apparaître' et de ne pas se laisser 'ébranler' par les 'attaques des apostats … aussi plausibles que leurs accusations puissent paraître'. Source: The Watchtower (study edition), juillet 2017
“Be determined to stick to Jehovah’s organization and loyally support the leadership he provides—no matter what imperfections may surface. … Do not be “quickly shaken from your reason” when faced with what appear to be damaging attacks by apostates or other such deceivers of the mind—however plausible their charges may seem.”
Uses a military-propaganda analogy: enemies 'exploit any mistakes those leaders might make'.
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Note sur la fiabilité. Opened the WOL document; page marker confirms p. 30. The brief's suggested 2018/2016 titles were not located; this July 2017 article carries the 'quickly shaken' counsel.
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-w-2017-0700-winning-battle-for-your-mind
In fairness. Many religions warn against false teachers. The distinguishing feature in these texts is the instruction not to read or examine the material at all, and the treatment of ‘the truth will stand the test’ as a dangerous thought. The 2011 article presents ‘mentally diseased’ as a quotation of 1 Timothy 6:4 in the New World Translation. We would rather readers judged the documents themselves than took our word for them. Source: The Watchtower (study edition), 15 juillet 2011
La Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York a été une organisation non gouvernementale associée au Département de l’information des Nations unies de 1992 au 9 octobre 2001. La version des Nations unies, celle de l’organisation et l’enseignement publié par l’organisation au sujet de l’ONU sont exposés ci-dessous, chacun dans ses propres mots.
The United Nations, 4 March 2004
This organization applied for association with DPI in 1991 and was granted association in 1992. By accepting association with DPI, the organization agreed to meet criteria for association, including support and respect of the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and commitment and means to conduct effective information programmes with its constituents and to a broader audience about UN activities. In October 2001, the Main Representative of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York to the United Nations, Ciro Aulicino, requested termination of its association with DPI. Following this request, the DPI made a decision to disassociate the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York as of 9 October 2001.
The letter, still hosted by the UN, records the 1991 application, the 1992 association, the criteria (‘support and respect of the principles of the Charter of the United Nations’ and an information programme about UN activities) and the request to terminate in October 2001. Source: United Nations Civil Society (Department of Global Communications), 19 septembre 2026
The organisation, October and November 2001
Our purpose for registering with the Department of Public Information as a nongovernmental organization (NGO) in 1991 was to have access to research material available on health, ecological, and social problems at the United Nations library facilities. We had been using the library for many years prior to 1991, but in that year it became necessary to register as an NGO to have continued access. … Still, the Criteria for Association of NGOs—at least in their latest version—contain language that we cannot subscribe to. When we realized this, we immediately withdrew our registration.
The organisation told its branches and The Guardian that registration was for library access and that the criteria had later changed. Those letters survive only as copies published by a former-member site and are labelled ‘supported’. A 2002 UN letter, also a copy, says the criteria ‘have not been changed since 1991’. Source: Jehovah's Witnesses Office of Public Information (Britain) — letter to the editor, 22 octobre 2001 Source: United Nations Department of Public Information, Public Liaison Service, 18 mars 2002
Before, during and after the association the publications identified the UN with the ‘scarlet-colored wild beast’ of Revelation (1988) and with the ‘disgusting thing’ of Matthew 24:15: in 1993 the clergy ‘idolize the United Nations—“the disgusting thing … standing in a holy place”’; in 1996 the League of Nations and ‘its successor, the United Nations, truly became an idol, a “disgusting thing” in the sight of God and of his people’; in 1999 the beast of Revelation 17 is ‘now the United Nations’; and in 2013 the UN is ‘the modern-day “disgusting thing”’. In September 1991, the year of the application, Awake! ran a cover series on the UN concluding that ‘there is yet a better way near at hand’. Source: Revelation—Its Grand Climax At Hand! (book), 1988 Source: The Watchtower, 15 janvier 1993 Source: The Watchtower, 1 juin 1996 Source: The Watchtower, 1 mai 1999 Source: The Watchtower (study edition), 15 juillet 2013 Source: Awake!, 8 septembre 1991
La Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York a déposé en 1991 une demande d'association en tant qu'ONG auprès du Département de l'information des Nations unies, a obtenu cette association en 1992 et, en acceptant l'association, a souscrit à des critères comprenant le 'soutien et le respect des principes de la Charte des Nations unies' et la conduite de 'programmes d'information efficaces … sur les activités de l'ONU'. Source: United Nations Department of Public Information, NGO Section, 4 mars 2004Source: United Nations Civil Society (Department of Global Communications), 19 septembre 2026
Position de l’organisation ou explication ultérieure : L'organisation affirme que cet enregistrement avait 'pour seul but d'avoir accès à la vaste bibliothèque des Nations unies'.
“This organization applied for association with DPI in 1991 and was granted association in 1992. By accepting association with DPI, the organization agreed to meet criteria for association, including support and respect of the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and commitment and means to conduct effective information programmes with its constituents and to a broader audience about UN activities. In October 2001, the Main Representative of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York to the United Nations, Ciro Aulicino, requested termination of its association with DPI. Following this request, the DPI made a decision to disassociate the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York as of 9 October 2001.”
The letter also reproduces the paragraph 'included in all letters sent to NGOs approved for association in 1992' (its ‘principle purpose’ [sic]: 'redissemination of information … about the United Nations'; asks NGOs to send 'issues of your relevant publications') and lists the criteria: share the ideals of the UN Charter; not-for-profit; demonstrated interest in UN issues; commitment and means to conduct effective information programmes.
Source officielle (s’ouvre dans un nouvel onglet) Copie archivée ou autre copie (s’ouvre dans un nouvel onglet) Numérisation de l’original (s’ouvre dans un nouvel onglet)
Note sur la fiabilité. Downloaded the PDF from un.org and read both pages as images in this session; wording above transcribed from the scan.
Provenance de la numérisation. United Nations (un.org file store, linked from https://www.un.org/en/civil-society/watchtowerletter); two-page scanned PDF with DPI/NGO letterhead and signature
Corroboré par. src-un-2026-0000-civil-society-watchtower-page, src-archive-2022-0224-un-letter-copy, src-guardian-2001-1008-jw-link-to-un-queried
Notes. Also reachable via https://www.un.org/en/file/92547. A lawful scan exists at the official URL — the site can link rather than host.
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-un-2004-0304-hoeffel-dpi-letter
“In response to inquiries, the UN reposted a 2004 letter regarding this association (paraphrase of page content); links to 'Watchtower Letter - Paul Hoeffel-2004.pdf' and JPG images of the same”
Live UN page confirming the association and hosting the 2004 letter. A January 2017 screenshot of the UN Dag Hammarskjöld Library 'Ask DAG' FAQ ('The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society was affiliated with the Department of Public Information (DPI) of the United Nations from 1992 to 2001') was viewed on jwfacts.com.
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Note sur la fiabilité. Opened the live un.org page (content paraphrased by the fetch tool; PDF opened separately). The Ask DAG FAQ itself no longer surfaces in the ask.un.org search. Downgraded to supported after review: the page was opened but the wording or date recorded here was tool-summarised, translated or inferred rather than confirmed by eye; re-read before upgrading.
Corroboré par. src-un-2004-0304-hoeffel-dpi-letter
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-un-2026-0000-civil-society-watchtower-page
The Guardian a fait état de cette association le 8 octobre 2001 ; le principal représentant de la Société auprès de l'ONU a demandé la cessation de l'association en octobre 2001, et le DPI a mis fin à l'association de la Société à compter du 9 octobre 2001. Source: United Nations Department of Public Information, NGO Section, 4 mars 2004Source: The Guardian, 8 octobre 2001Source: The Guardian, 15 octobre 2001
Position de l’organisation ou explication ultérieure : Les lettres de la Watch Tower indiquent qu'elle s'est retirée 'après avoir appris la situation' / 'lorsque nous nous sommes rendu compte' que les critères contenaient des formulations auxquelles elle ne pouvait pas souscrire.
“This organization applied for association with DPI in 1991 and was granted association in 1992. By accepting association with DPI, the organization agreed to meet criteria for association, including support and respect of the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and commitment and means to conduct effective information programmes with its constituents and to a broader audience about UN activities. In October 2001, the Main Representative of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York to the United Nations, Ciro Aulicino, requested termination of its association with DPI. Following this request, the DPI made a decision to disassociate the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York as of 9 October 2001.”
The letter also reproduces the paragraph 'included in all letters sent to NGOs approved for association in 1992' (its ‘principle purpose’ [sic]: 'redissemination of information … about the United Nations'; asks NGOs to send 'issues of your relevant publications') and lists the criteria: share the ideals of the UN Charter; not-for-profit; demonstrated interest in UN issues; commitment and means to conduct effective information programmes.
Source officielle (s’ouvre dans un nouvel onglet) Copie archivée ou autre copie (s’ouvre dans un nouvel onglet) Numérisation de l’original (s’ouvre dans un nouvel onglet)
Note sur la fiabilité. Downloaded the PDF from un.org and read both pages as images in this session; wording above transcribed from the scan.
Provenance de la numérisation. United Nations (un.org file store, linked from https://www.un.org/en/civil-society/watchtowerletter); two-page scanned PDF with DPI/NGO letterhead and signature
Corroboré par. src-un-2026-0000-civil-society-watchtower-page, src-archive-2022-0224-un-letter-copy, src-guardian-2001-1008-jw-link-to-un-queried
Notes. Also reachable via https://www.un.org/en/file/92547. A lawful scan exists at the official URL — the site can link rather than host.
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-un-2004-0304-hoeffel-dpi-letter
“The United Nations is being asked to investigate why it has granted associate status to the Jehovah's Witnesses … The UN itself admitted yesterday that it was surprised that the sect, whose formal name is the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, had been accepted on its list of non-governmental organisations for the last 10 years.”
Quotes Paul Gillies (Witnesses' UK spokesman): 'We do not have hostile attitudes to governing bodies and if we are making representations on issues to the UN we will do so.' Also quotes 'a recent publication since the organisation obtained its recognition' as calling the UN 'a disgusting thing in the sight of God and his people' — that exact phrase could not be found in a WOL search (see risk register).
Source officielle (s’ouvre dans un nouvel onglet) Copie archivée ou autre copie (s’ouvre dans un nouvel onglet) Numérisation de l’original (s’ouvre dans un nouvel onglet)
Note sur la fiabilité. Fetched the live theguardian.com article via curl (WebFetch to theguardian.com is blocked in this environment) and read the full text.
Provenance de la numérisation. Newspaper scan hosted by jwfacts.com (not opened; text verified from theguardian.com)
Corroboré par. src-un-2004-0304-hoeffel-dpi-letter, src-guardian-2001-1015-hypocrite-abandon-secret-link
Notes. Timestamp on page: Mon 8 Oct 2001 23.42 BST. Language ('sect', 'cult') is the newspaper's, not to be adopted.
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-guardian-2001-1008-jw-link-to-un-queried
“The Jehovah's Witnesses have hurriedly disaffiliated from the United Nations within days of a Guardian story in which members accused the sect of hypocrisy for supporting an organisation it has repeatedly denounced privately.”
Reports the withdrawal, that the organisation had 'secretly affiliated to the UN as a non-governmental organisation for 10 years', and that members who raised the matter were 'accused of apostasy'.
Copie archivée ou autre copie (s’ouvre dans un nouvel onglet) Numérisation de l’original (s’ouvre dans un nouvel onglet)
Note sur la fiabilité. Wording matches across the culteducation.com republication and the newspaper clipping scan; the theguardian.com URL guessed (/uk/2001/oct/15/religion.world) returns 404 and the live article was not located.
Provenance de la numérisation. Newspaper clipping scan hosted by jwfacts.com; read as an image in this session
Corroboré par. src-guardian-2001-1008-jw-link-to-un-queried, src-un-2004-0304-hoeffel-dpi-letter
Notes. The brief's title 'Jehovah's Witnesses withdraw from UN' appears to be a paraphrase; the published headline is as above.
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-guardian-2001-1015-hypocrite-abandon-secret-link
L'organisation a expliqué à ses filiales et au Guardian que l'enregistrement en tant qu'ONG visait à conserver l'accès à la bibliothèque de l'ONU, qu'aucune signature n'était requise en 1991 et que l'ONU a publié 'des années plus tard' des 'critères d'association' exigeant le soutien des objectifs de l'ONU, après quoi elle s'est retirée. Source: Watch Tower (World Headquarters) letter to Branch Committees, 1 novembre 2001Source: Jehovah's Witnesses Office of Public Information (Britain) — letter to the editor, 22 octobre 2001
“Our purpose for registering with the Department of Public Information as a nongovernmental organization (NGO) in 1991 was to have access to research material available on health, ecological, and social problems at the United Nations library facilities. We had been using the library for many years prior to 1991, but in that year it became necessary to register as an NGO to have continued access. … Still, the Criteria for Association of NGOs—at least in their latest version—contain language that we cannot subscribe to. When we realized this, we immediately withdrew our registration.”
Also says registration papers 'contain no statements that conflict with our Christian beliefs' and that NGOs are informed that association 'does not constitute their incorporation into the United Nations system'.
Numérisation de l’original (s’ouvre dans un nouvel onglet)
Note sur la fiabilité. Read the scan as an image. The same explanation appears, in the organisation's own name, in Paul Gillies' 22 October 2001 letter to The Guardian (scan) and is the explanation the UN's 18 March 2002 letter responds to; but no official copy exists and the scan's chain of custody is a discovery site.
Provenance de la numérisation. Scan of internal letter hosted by jwfacts.com (discovery site); reference number and addressee redacted; cc Administration Offices Desks, Legal Department, Office of Public Information
Corroboré par. src-wt-2001-1022-gillies-letter-to-guardian, src-un-2002-0318-al-mughairy-dpi-letter
Notes. Brief called this a letter 'to British branch/congregations'; the scan is addressed to Branch Committees from world headquarters, via CompuServe.
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-wt-2001-1101-branch-committee-letter-un
“In 1991 one of our legal corporations registered with the United Nations as a NGO (non-governmental organization) for the sole purpose of getting access to the extensive library of the United Nations. … At the time of the initial application no signature was required on the form. Years later, unbeknown to the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses, the United Nations published “Criteria for Association”, stipulating that affiliated NGO's are required to support the goals of the United Nations. After learning of the situation, our membership as NGO was withdrawn and the ID card of the writer was returned.”
The organisation's public explanation; says the Guardian articles 'substantially misrepresent' the background.
Numérisation de l’original (s’ouvre dans un nouvel onglet)
Note sur la fiabilité. Read the scan as an image; consistent with the internal 1 Nov 2001 letter and with Gillies' quoted statements in the Guardian. Whether The Guardian printed it was not checked.
Provenance de la numérisation. Scan hosted by jwfacts.com (discovery site)
Corroboré par. src-wt-2001-1101-branch-committee-letter-un, src-guardian-2001-1008-jw-link-to-un-queried
Notes. Compare with the UN's 2004 letter, which says applicants 'agreed to meet criteria for association' at the time of association in 1992, and the 2002 letter saying criteria were unchanged since 1991.
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-wt-2001-1022-gillies-letter-to-guardian
La lettre de l'ONU de 2004 indique que les critères — dont le soutien à la Charte des Nations unies et un programme d'information sur les activités de l'ONU — ont été acceptés 'en acceptant l'association' en 1992, et elle cite le paragraphe 'inclus dans toutes les lettres envoyées aux ONG agréées pour l'association en 1992' ; une lettre du DPI de 2002 reproduite par un site de repérage de documents ajoute que 'les critères d'association des ONG n'ont pas changé depuis 1991'. Source: United Nations Department of Public Information, NGO Section, 4 mars 2004Source: United Nations Department of Public Information, Public Liaison Service, 18 mars 2002
Position de l’organisation ou explication ultérieure : Voir.
“This organization applied for association with DPI in 1991 and was granted association in 1992. By accepting association with DPI, the organization agreed to meet criteria for association, including support and respect of the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and commitment and means to conduct effective information programmes with its constituents and to a broader audience about UN activities. In October 2001, the Main Representative of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York to the United Nations, Ciro Aulicino, requested termination of its association with DPI. Following this request, the DPI made a decision to disassociate the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York as of 9 October 2001.”
The letter also reproduces the paragraph 'included in all letters sent to NGOs approved for association in 1992' (its ‘principle purpose’ [sic]: 'redissemination of information … about the United Nations'; asks NGOs to send 'issues of your relevant publications') and lists the criteria: share the ideals of the UN Charter; not-for-profit; demonstrated interest in UN issues; commitment and means to conduct effective information programmes.
Source officielle (s’ouvre dans un nouvel onglet) Copie archivée ou autre copie (s’ouvre dans un nouvel onglet) Numérisation de l’original (s’ouvre dans un nouvel onglet)
Note sur la fiabilité. Downloaded the PDF from un.org and read both pages as images in this session; wording above transcribed from the scan.
Provenance de la numérisation. United Nations (un.org file store, linked from https://www.un.org/en/civil-society/watchtowerletter); two-page scanned PDF with DPI/NGO letterhead and signature
Corroboré par. src-un-2026-0000-civil-society-watchtower-page, src-archive-2022-0224-un-letter-copy, src-guardian-2001-1008-jw-link-to-un-queried
Notes. Also reachable via https://www.un.org/en/file/92547. A lawful scan exists at the official URL — the site can link rather than host.
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-un-2004-0304-hoeffel-dpi-letter
“1. The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc., an NGO, had been associated with the DPI since 1992 and requested to terminate its association in 2001. … 2. The United Nations does not force or “trick” any NGO to be associated with DPI. 3. The criteria for association for NGOs have not been changed since 1991.”
Directly addresses the organisation's explanation that the 'Criteria for Association' had changed.
Numérisation de l’original (s’ouvre dans un nouvel onglet)
Note sur la fiabilité. Read the scan (image) on jwfacts. Not available on un.org. Content is consistent with the official 2004 letter (which states the criteria as agreed at association) and is cited by multiple secondary sources, but the original UN copy was not opened.
Provenance de la numérisation. Scan hosted by jwfacts.com (discovery site); recipient's name redacted; cc S. Tharoor, T. Gastaut, P. Hoeffel
Corroboré par. src-un-2004-0304-hoeffel-dpi-letter, src-jwfacts-2026-0000-un-association-page
Notes. Publish with attribution to the scan's provenance, or describe rather than reproduce.
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-un-2002-0318-al-mughairy-dpi-letter
Avant (1988), pendant (série de Réveillez-vous ! de 1991, en termes descriptifs) et après (2012, 2013) l’association comme ONG, les publications de la Watch Tower ont enseigné que l’Organisation des Nations unies est la 'bête sauvage de couleur écarlate' / l’'image de la bête sauvage' de Révélation 17 et la 'chose immonde' de Matthieu 24:15 que Dieu détruira. Source: Revelation—Its Grand Climax At Hand! (book), 1988Source: Revelation—Its Grand Climax At Hand! (book), 1988Source: Awake!, 8 septembre 1991Source: The Watchtower (study edition), 15 juin 2012Source: The Watchtower (study edition), 15 juillet 2013
Position de l’organisation ou explication ultérieure : La lettre de la filiale du 1er novembre 2001 dit que les documents d’enregistrement comme ONG 'contain no statements that conflict with our Christian beliefs'.
“The scarlet-colored wild beast did indeed climb out of the abyss. On June 26, 1945, with noisy fanfare in San Francisco, U.S.A., 50 nations voted to accept the Charter of the United Nations organization.”
Identifies the UN as the revived 'scarlet-colored wild beast' of Revelation 17; par. 8 says 'The UN does not have the answers'.
Source officielle (s’ouvre dans un nouvel onglet)
Note sur la fiabilité. Opened the WOL document; page marker confirms p. 248 (matches the brief's pp. 247-248).
Corroboré par. src-re-1988-0000-executing-babylon-the-great, src-w-2012-0615-must-shortly-take-place
Notes. Book published 1988, i.e. before the 1991 NGO application; the 2006 revised printing retains the teaching (not separately checked).
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-re-1988-0000-awesome-mystery-solved
“Thus, the United Nations today is designed to look like a world government. … But it is only the image of a king.”
Discusses the scarlet-coloured wild beast as 'an eighth king' and the Anglo-American power as 'the major promoter and financial support of the United Nations'.
Source officielle (s’ouvre dans un nouvel onglet)
Note sur la fiabilité. Opened the WOL document; page marker confirms p. 254.
Corroboré par. src-re-1988-0000-awesome-mystery-solved
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-re-1988-0000-executing-babylon-the-great
“The Bible clearly paints a picture showing that the United Nations will very shortly be given power and authority. The UN will then do some very astonishing things that may well amaze you. And you will be thrilled to learn that there is yet a better way near at hand”
Third article of a cover series on the UN ('What Is Happening at the United Nations?', 'Why the Need for a League Arose', 'The United Nations—A Better Way?') published in the year the NGO application was lodged. Tone is descriptive, quoting the UN Secretary-General and US Secretary of State; it does not use 'wild beast' language.
Source officielle (s’ouvre dans un nouvel onglet)
Note sur la fiabilité. Opened the WOL document; page marker confirms p. 10.
Notes. Discovery sources describe this series as the kind of material that could satisfy DPI's information-programme criterion; that inference is not documented and is recorded as unverified.
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-g-1991-0908-united-nations-better-way
“During that war, God’s people declared that according to the prophecy in Revelation, the image of the wild beast would ascend again. And rise it did—as the United Nations. [par. 13] … Soon Jehovah will cause the political elements of Satan’s system, as represented by the United Nations, to attack false religion. [par. 17]”
Shows the identification of the UN with the 'image of the wild beast' continuing eleven years after the NGO association ended.
Source officielle (s’ouvre dans un nouvel onglet)
Note sur la fiabilité. Opened the WOL document; page markers confirm pp. 17-18.
Corroboré par. src-w-2013-0715-tell-us-when
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-w-2012-0615-must-shortly-take-place
“In the larger fulfillment, the “standing” will occur when the United Nations (the modern-day “disgusting thing”) attacks Christendom (which is holy in the eyes of nominal Christians) and the rest of Babylon the Great.”
Same issue as the article redefining the faithful slave. Identifies the UN as the 'disgusting thing that causes desolation' of Matthew 24:15.
Source officielle (s’ouvre dans un nouvel onglet)
Note sur la fiabilité. Opened the WOL document; page marker confirms p. 4.
Corroboré par. src-w-2012-0615-must-shortly-take-place
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-w-2013-0715-tell-us-when
Nous ne nous prononçons pas sur les intentions. Être une ONG associée n’est pas être membre de l’ONU, comme le dit la lettre de l’organisation. La question que soulèvent les documents est plus étroite : ce que cette association exigeait, et si l’organisation le savait. Les deux versions sont ici.
The organisation operates through several corporations. The Pennsylvania society was formed in 1884; the New York corporation ‘facilitates our work in the United States’; in 2000 the Governing Body’s members left the Pennsylvania board and new corporations were formed. In the United Kingdom three registered charities file public accounts. Source: jw.org (FAQ), 19 septembre 2026 Source: The Watchtower, 15 janvier 2001 Source: Our Kingdom Ministry, janvier 2002
Les principales entités juridiques sont la Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania (constituée en 1884), la Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc., la Christian Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses et Kingdom Support Services, Inc. (États-Unis) ; et, en Grande-Bretagne, l’International Bible Students Association (organisme de bienfaisance no 216647), la Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Britain (1077961) et The Kingdom Hall Trust (275946). Source: jw.org (FAQ), 19 septembre 2026Source: The Watchtower, 15 janvier 2001Source: Our Kingdom Ministry, janvier 2002Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales, Register of Charities, 31 août 2025Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales, Register of Charities, 31 août 2025Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales, Register of Charities, 31 août 2025Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales, Register of Charities, 19 septembre 2026
“formed in 1884 under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, U.S.A. … Membership in the corporation is by invitation only and is not based on how much a person has donated. … Jehovah’s Witnesses use dozens of legal entities in various countries.”
Official description of the Pennsylvania corporation as an instrument that 'assist[s] the Governing Body'.
Source officielle (s’ouvre dans un nouvel onglet)
Note sur la fiabilité. Opened the live jw.org page. Undated web page; date field = access date.
Corroboré par. src-jv-1993-0000-development-organization-structure
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-jworg-2026-0000-faq-watchtower-society
“The Pennsylvania corporation is not the only legal entity used by Jehovah’s Witnesses. There are others. One is the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Incorporated. It facilitates our work in the United States. … The International Bible Students Association is used in Britain.”
Report of the October 2000 annual meeting at which Governing Body members stepped down as directors of the Pennsylvania corporation; explains that directors need not be Governing Body members.
Source officielle (s’ouvre dans un nouvel onglet)
Note sur la fiabilité. Opened the WOL document; page marker confirms p. 29.
Corroboré par. src-km-2002-0100-new-corporations-formed
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-w-2001-0115-governing-body-differs-legal-corporation
“the Governing Body has approved the formation of additional corporations to care for certain needs of Jehovah’s Witnesses here in the United States. The new corporations are as follows: Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses; Religious Order of Jehovah’s Witnesses; Kingdom Support Services, Inc.”
States these operate alongside Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania and Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc.
Source officielle (s’ouvre dans un nouvel onglet)
Note sur la fiabilité. Opened the WOL document (full text, one page).
Corroboré par. src-w-2001-0115-governing-body-differs-legal-corporation
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-km-2002-0100-new-corporations-formed
“Total gross income: 2021 £71.81m; 2022 £63.47m; 2023 £40.41m; 2024 £50.02m; 2025 £40.58m. Total expenditure: 2021 £75.50m; 2022 £48.78m; 2023 £43.84m; 2024 £57.84m; 2025 £36.77m. Activities: 'Provide serviced facilities to support religious activity of Jehovah's Witnesses. Arrange for venues to host conventions for Bible education. Pay expenses for and take care of living arrangements for members of the Worldwide Order of Special Full-Time Servants of Jehovah's Witnesses.'”
FYE 31 August 2025 total income £40,581,061; expenditure £36,770,107.
Source officielle (s’ouvre dans un nouvel onglet)
Note sur la fiabilité. Fetched the register pages via curl and parsed the data table.
Corroboré par. src-w-2001-0115-governing-body-differs-legal-corporation
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-cc-2025-0000-ibsa-216647
“Total gross income (FYE 31/08): 2021 £130.21m; 2022 £88.97m; 2023 £100.90m; 2024 £120.65m; 2025 £38.46m. Total expenditure: 2021 £61.42m; 2022 £82.01m; 2023 £133.85m; 2024 £111.08m; 2025 £78.17m. Activities: '1. Provision of facilities to assist full time ministers. 2. Producing material for Bible education … 3. Purchasing, building, and renovating properties for use by Jehovah's Witnesses as places of worship. 4. Humanitarian aid. 5. Distributing funds and goods to other entities with similar aims.'”
Register shows income from government grants/contracts as N/A in every year; FYE 2025 total income £38,463,325 and expenditure £78,172,336.
Source officielle (s’ouvre dans un nouvel onglet)
Note sur la fiabilité. Fetched the register pages via curl (WebFetch was refused with 403) and parsed the financial-history data table.
Corroboré par. src-cc-2025-0000-ibsa-216647, src-cc-2025-0000-kingdom-hall-trust-275946
Notes. Overview page: https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/3966490. A Scottish registration also exists (OSCR SC046952; not opened).
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-cc-2025-0000-wtbts-britain-1077961
“Total gross income: 2021 £133.23m; 2022 £30.92m; 2023 £25.77m; 2024 £27.92m; 2025 £30.30m. Total expenditure: 2021 £27.32m; 2022 £24.83m; 2023 £29.07m; 2024 £32.46m; 2025 £30.53m. Activities: 'To advance the Christian religion as practised by Jehovah's Witnesses by providing, maintaining, and at times acting as custodian trustee for places of worship in the United Kingdom.'”
FYE 31 August 2025 total income £30,298,548; expenditure £30,525,082. The 2021 spike (£133.23m, almost all 'donations and legacies') is unexplained on the register page and should not be interpreted without the accounts.
Source officielle (s’ouvre dans un nouvel onglet)
Note sur la fiabilité. Fetched the register pages via curl and parsed the data table.
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-cc-2025-0000-kingdom-hall-trust-275946
“Removed charity … No financial information provided for the past 5 financial periods”
Historic British-branch registration of the Pennsylvania corporation, now shown as removed.
Source officielle (s’ouvre dans un nouvel onglet)
Note sur la fiabilité. Fetched the register page via curl; removal date not captured.
Notes. The gov.uk page '[Withdrawn] Charity Inquiry: Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Britain' (a 2014-2017 safeguarding-related inquiry) exists but was not opened; it belongs to the safeguarding topic.
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-cc-2026-0000-wtbts-pennsylvania-british-branch-241623
Lors de l'assemblée annuelle d'octobre 2000, des membres du Collège central ont cessé d'être administrateurs de la Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, et en 2001-2002 trois nouvelles sociétés américaines ont été annoncées : Christian Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, Religious Order of Jehovah's Witnesses et Kingdom Support Services, Inc., fonctionnant aux côtés des sociétés de Pennsylvanie et de New York. Source: The Watchtower, 15 janvier 2001Source: Our Kingdom Ministry, janvier 2002
Position de l’organisation ou explication ultérieure : La Tour de Garde explique que les entités juridiques sont des 'instruments' que le Collège central utilise et qu'il n'y a aucune raison scripturaire pour que les administrateurs de ces sociétés soient membres du Collège central.
“The Pennsylvania corporation is not the only legal entity used by Jehovah’s Witnesses. There are others. One is the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Incorporated. It facilitates our work in the United States. … The International Bible Students Association is used in Britain.”
Report of the October 2000 annual meeting at which Governing Body members stepped down as directors of the Pennsylvania corporation; explains that directors need not be Governing Body members.
Source officielle (s’ouvre dans un nouvel onglet)
Note sur la fiabilité. Opened the WOL document; page marker confirms p. 29.
Corroboré par. src-km-2002-0100-new-corporations-formed
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-w-2001-0115-governing-body-differs-legal-corporation
“the Governing Body has approved the formation of additional corporations to care for certain needs of Jehovah’s Witnesses here in the United States. The new corporations are as follows: Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses; Religious Order of Jehovah’s Witnesses; Kingdom Support Services, Inc.”
States these operate alongside Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania and Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc.
Source officielle (s’ouvre dans un nouvel onglet)
Note sur la fiabilité. Opened the WOL document (full text, one page).
Corroboré par. src-w-2001-0115-governing-body-differs-legal-corporation
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-km-2002-0100-new-corporations-formed
| Charity | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Britain (1077961) | £130.21m | £88.97m | £100.90m | £120.65m | £38.46m | Source: register |
| International Bible Students Association (216647) | £71.81m | £63.47m | £40.41m | £50.02m | £40.58m | Source: register |
| The Kingdom Hall Trust (275946) | £133.23m | £30.92m | £25.77m | £27.92m | £30.30m | Source: register |
The register records no government grants or contracts for any of the three in any year. Large year-to-year swings are not explained on the register pages; the filed accounts should be read before drawing conclusions. In the United States churches are not required to file the annual return that other charities file, so no equivalent figures exist for the US corporations. Source: Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov), 19 septembre 2026
Les principales entités britanniques déposent des comptes publics : la Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Britain (1077961) a déclaré un produit brut total de 130,21 millions de livres (2021), 88,97 millions (2022), 100,90 millions (2023), 120,65 millions (2024) et 38,46 millions (2025) ; l’International Bible Students Association (216647) de 71,81 à 40,58 millions de livres sur les mêmes années ; The Kingdom Hall Trust (275946) 133,23 millions de livres (2021), puis de 25,77 à 30,92 millions ; aucune ne déclare de revenu provenant de subventions publiques. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales, Register of Charities, 31 août 2025Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales, Register of Charities, 31 août 2025Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales, Register of Charities, 31 août 2025
“Total gross income (FYE 31/08): 2021 £130.21m; 2022 £88.97m; 2023 £100.90m; 2024 £120.65m; 2025 £38.46m. Total expenditure: 2021 £61.42m; 2022 £82.01m; 2023 £133.85m; 2024 £111.08m; 2025 £78.17m. Activities: '1. Provision of facilities to assist full time ministers. 2. Producing material for Bible education … 3. Purchasing, building, and renovating properties for use by Jehovah's Witnesses as places of worship. 4. Humanitarian aid. 5. Distributing funds and goods to other entities with similar aims.'”
Register shows income from government grants/contracts as N/A in every year; FYE 2025 total income £38,463,325 and expenditure £78,172,336.
Source officielle (s’ouvre dans un nouvel onglet)
Note sur la fiabilité. Fetched the register pages via curl (WebFetch was refused with 403) and parsed the financial-history data table.
Corroboré par. src-cc-2025-0000-ibsa-216647, src-cc-2025-0000-kingdom-hall-trust-275946
Notes. Overview page: https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/3966490. A Scottish registration also exists (OSCR SC046952; not opened).
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-cc-2025-0000-wtbts-britain-1077961
“Total gross income: 2021 £71.81m; 2022 £63.47m; 2023 £40.41m; 2024 £50.02m; 2025 £40.58m. Total expenditure: 2021 £75.50m; 2022 £48.78m; 2023 £43.84m; 2024 £57.84m; 2025 £36.77m. Activities: 'Provide serviced facilities to support religious activity of Jehovah's Witnesses. Arrange for venues to host conventions for Bible education. Pay expenses for and take care of living arrangements for members of the Worldwide Order of Special Full-Time Servants of Jehovah's Witnesses.'”
FYE 31 August 2025 total income £40,581,061; expenditure £36,770,107.
Source officielle (s’ouvre dans un nouvel onglet)
Note sur la fiabilité. Fetched the register pages via curl and parsed the data table.
Corroboré par. src-w-2001-0115-governing-body-differs-legal-corporation
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-cc-2025-0000-ibsa-216647
“Total gross income: 2021 £133.23m; 2022 £30.92m; 2023 £25.77m; 2024 £27.92m; 2025 £30.30m. Total expenditure: 2021 £27.32m; 2022 £24.83m; 2023 £29.07m; 2024 £32.46m; 2025 £30.53m. Activities: 'To advance the Christian religion as practised by Jehovah's Witnesses by providing, maintaining, and at times acting as custodian trustee for places of worship in the United Kingdom.'”
FYE 31 August 2025 total income £30,298,548; expenditure £30,525,082. The 2021 spike (£133.23m, almost all 'donations and legacies') is unexplained on the register page and should not be interpreted without the accounts.
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Note sur la fiabilité. Fetched the register pages via curl and parsed the data table.
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-cc-2025-0000-kingdom-hall-trust-275946
Aux États-Unis, les églises, les conventions ou associations d’églises et leurs auxiliaires intégrés ne sont pas tenus de déposer la déclaration annuelle de renseignements Form 990 ; les entités de la Watch Tower établies aux États-Unis n’ont donc pas d’obligation de publication comparable à celle des organismes de bienfaisance britanniques. Source: Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov), 19 septembre 2026Source: jw.org (FAQ), 19 septembre 2026
Position de l’organisation ou explication ultérieure : jw.org dit que chaque congrégation présente des rapports financiers mensuels lors de réunions ouvertes au public et que les comptes des congrégations sont vérifiés régulièrement.
“A church, an interchurch organization of local units of a church, a convention or association of churches … An integrated auxiliary of a church [are not required to file an annual return]”
Explains why US religious corporations generally file no public Form 990, unlike UK charities which must file accounts with the Charity Commission.
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Note sur la fiabilité. Opened the live IRS page.
Notes. Whether each Watchtower US entity relies on this exemption was not checked; state only the general rule.
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-irs-2026-0000-annual-return-who-must-file
“Every congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses provides monthly financial reports at its meetings, which are open to the public. The accounting records of each congregation are audited regularly”
States the work is financed by voluntary donations, that no tithing or fixed amount is expected, and that donor information is never made public. Says nothing about publication of branch or worldwide accounts.
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Note sur la fiabilité. Opened the live jw.org page; undated.
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-jworg-2026-0000-faq-donations-financed
Le 3 août 2016, l'organisation a conclu la vente de son complexe de siège du 25/30 Columbia Heights (environ 733 000 pieds carrés, acheté à Squibb en 1969 pour 3 millions de dollars) à un partenariat réunissant Kushner Companies, CIM Group et LIVWRK ; la presse et les registres publics situent le prix à 340 millions de dollars, un chiffre que le communiqué de l'organisation elle-même n'a pas divulgué. Source: jw.org Newsroom, 5 août 2016Source: The Real Deal, 4 août 2016Source: Brownstoner, 1 juin 2017Source: The Real Deal (magazine), 1 avril 2016
Position de l’organisation ou explication ultérieure : Le porte-parole Richard Devine : la vente s'inscrit dans le regroupement de bureaux dispersés au sein d'un nouveau siège construit à cet effet à Warwick, dans l'État de New York.
“On August 3, 2016, Jehovah’s Witnesses officially closed on the sale of their former world headquarters facility, located at 25/30 Columbia Heights in Brooklyn, New York. The sale, to a partnership of Kushner Companies and LIVWRK”
States the property is approximately 733,608 gross sq ft, includes 50 and 58 Columbia Heights and 55 Furman Street, and was bought from Squibb in 1969. No price is disclosed.
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Note sur la fiabilité. Opened the live jw.org page.
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Notes. The organisation's own release omits the price; the $340m figure comes from reporting and public records.
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-jworg-2016-0805-news-sale-25-30-columbia-heights
“A partnership led by Kushner Companies, CIM Group and LIVWRK has finalized a deal for the famed Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Watchtower building in Brooklyn … The deal, valued at $340 million, is one of the largest ever closed in the borough.”
Notes the 733,000 sq ft headquarters at 25-30 Columbia Heights, that RFR dropped out, and that the same partners had earlier bought five other former Witness buildings in Dumbo for $375 million.
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Note sur la fiabilité. Fetched the live article via curl and read the text.
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Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-trd-2016-0804-kushner-close-340m
“$340 million (paid by Columbia Heights Associates in August 2016) … cites public records (as summarised by the fetch tool)”
Buyer joint venture of CIM Group, LIVWRK and Kushner Companies; 25, 29, 30 Columbia Heights and 51, 67 Furman Street.
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Note sur la fiabilité. Opened the live page. Downgraded to supported after review: the page was opened but the wording or date recorded here was tool-summarised, translated or inferred rather than confirmed by eye; re-read before upgrading.
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Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-brownstoner-2017-0601-kushner-transform-hq
“At one point, its portfolio totaled 37 properties in Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo — including a pack of six buildings that sold for $375 million to a team led by Jared Kushner and RFR Realty … $1 billion: The total amount three buildings owned by the Jehovah’s Witnesses — 25-30 Columbia Heights, 124 Columbia Heights … and a giant parking lot at 85 Jay Street in Dumbo — could fetch.”
Also states the headquarters was bought for $3 million in 1969 and gives a (third-party study) estimate of $368 million in property tax exemption over 12 years — treat that figure as an estimate, not a fact.
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Note sur la fiabilité. Fetched the live article via curl and read the text.
Corroboré par. src-cbs-2015-1213-ap-could-make-1-billion
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-trd-2016-0401-jw-brooklyn-holdings
Parmi les prix rapportés pour d'autres cessions à Brooklyn figurent 375 millions de dollars pour un ensemble d'anciens bâtiments des Témoins à Dumbo (Kushner/RFR/LIVWRK, 2013), 345 millions de dollars pour le site du 85 Jay Street (vente conclue le 20 décembre 2016) et 87,5 millions de dollars pour le 107 Columbia Heights (Clipper Realty, 2017) ; un reportage d'AP de décembre 2015 citait une estimation de '1 milliard de dollars ou plus' pour le reste du portefeuille. Source: The Real Deal (magazine), 1 avril 2016Source: The Real Deal, 4 août 2016Source: DNAinfo New York, 15 février 2017Source: jw.org Newsroom, 20 décembre 2016Source: CBS News (Associated Press), 13 décembre 2015
“At one point, its portfolio totaled 37 properties in Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo — including a pack of six buildings that sold for $375 million to a team led by Jared Kushner and RFR Realty … $1 billion: The total amount three buildings owned by the Jehovah’s Witnesses — 25-30 Columbia Heights, 124 Columbia Heights … and a giant parking lot at 85 Jay Street in Dumbo — could fetch.”
Also states the headquarters was bought for $3 million in 1969 and gives a (third-party study) estimate of $368 million in property tax exemption over 12 years — treat that figure as an estimate, not a fact.
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Note sur la fiabilité. Fetched the live article via curl and read the text.
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Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-trd-2016-0401-jw-brooklyn-holdings
“A partnership led by Kushner Companies, CIM Group and LIVWRK has finalized a deal for the famed Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Watchtower building in Brooklyn … The deal, valued at $340 million, is one of the largest ever closed in the borough.”
Notes the 733,000 sq ft headquarters at 25-30 Columbia Heights, that RFR dropped out, and that the same partners had earlier bought five other former Witness buildings in Dumbo for $375 million.
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Note sur la fiabilité. Fetched the live article via curl and read the text.
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Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-trd-2016-0804-kushner-close-340m
“Sale price $87.5 million; buyer Clipper Realty; 107 Columbia Heights, 11-storey, 161 units. Other Watchtower sales mentioned: 85 Jay Street $345 million; Watchtower headquarters $340 million (as summarised by the fetch tool)”
Confirms the 85 Jay Street price which the organisation's own release omitted.
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Note sur la fiabilité. Opened the live page (archived DNAinfo site). Downgraded to supported after review: the page was opened but the wording or date recorded here was tool-summarised, translated or inferred rather than confirmed by eye; re-read before upgrading.
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Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-dnainfo-2017-0215-107-columbia-heights
“On Tuesday, December 20, 2016, Jehovah’s Witnesses sold 85 Jay Street to an investment partnership led by Kushner Companies, CIM Group, and LIVWRK.”
Full-block Dumbo site with close to one million sq ft of development rights; no price disclosed.
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Note sur la fiabilité. Opened the live jw.org page.
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Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-jworg-2016-1220-news-sale-85-jay-street
“36 separate Brooklyn properties; headquarters bought from Squibb for $3 million in 1969; expected to fetch '$1 billion or more'; Tucker Reed (Downtown Brooklyn Partnership) called $1 billion 'a conservative estimate' (as summarised by the fetch tool)”
Spokesman Richard Devine: the organisation bought 'scattered properties wherever we could find them' as it grew; move to Warwick allows more efficient operation.
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Note sur la fiabilité. Opened the CBS syndicated copy (apnews.com is blocked in this environment). Downgraded to supported after review: the page was opened but the wording or date recorded here was tool-summarised, translated or inferred rather than confirmed by eye; re-read before upgrading.
Corroboré par. src-trd-2016-0401-jw-brooklyn-holdings
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-cbs-2015-1213-ap-could-make-1-billion
Only itemised, sourced prices are given. Aggregate totals that circulate online (for example ‘$2 billion’) were not verified and are not used. A 2014 letter said to have replaced Kingdom Hall loan repayments with fixed contributions exists only as a transcript on a former-member blog and is not presented as fact. Source: CBS News (Associated Press), 13 décembre 2015
Pour l'année de service 2025 (1er septembre 2024 – 31 août 2025), l'organisation a fait état d'un maximum de 9 205 326 proclamateurs, d'une moyenne de 9 047 083, de 304 643 baptêmes et d'une assistance au Mémorial de 20 635 015 ; elle ne compte comme 'Témoins de Jéhovah' que ceux qui rapportent une activité de prédication chaque mois, de sorte que le chiffre principal exclut les assistants qui ne prêchent pas et diffère de l'auto-identification déclarée lors des recensements. Source: 2025 Service Year Report of Jehovah’s Witnesses Worldwide, 2025Source: jw.org (FAQ), 19 septembre 2026
“Peak of Publishers: 9,205,326; Average Publishers Preaching Each Month: 9,047,083; Percentage of Increase Over 2024: 2.5; Total Number Baptized: 304,643; Worldwide Memorial Attendance: 20,635,015; Memorial Partakers Worldwide: 24,576; Total Congregations: 119,652; Number of Lands Reporting: 241; Branches: 84. Footnote a: “A publisher refers to one who actively publishes, or preaches, the good news of God’s Kingdom.””
Service year 1 September 2024 – 31 August 2025.
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Note sur la fiabilité. Opened both the jw.org page and the WOL copy (full text).
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Notes. PDF also at https://cfp2.jw-cdn.org/a/c801d1/1/o/syr25_E.pdf (not opened).
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-syr-2025-0000-grand-totals
“9,205,326 … we count only those who are actively preaching the good news of God's Kingdom each month”
Explains that monthly reports flow from congregations to branches to headquarters; the peak for each country is compiled; non-preaching associates are not counted; and explains why government census figures (which rely on self-identification) are higher than its count.
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Note sur la fiabilité. Opened the live jw.org page (2025 figures displayed).
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Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-jworg-2026-0000-faq-how-many-jw
A ‘publisher’ is someone who reports preaching activity; the organisation says it counts ‘only those who are actively preaching’ each month and explains that government census figures, which rely on self-identification, are higher than its own count. Headline totals should always be read with that definition. Source: jw.org (FAQ), 19 septembre 2026 Source: 2025 Service Year Report of Jehovah’s Witnesses Worldwide, 2025
Le maximum de proclamateurs est passé de 2 179 256 (1975) à 2 248 390 (1976), puis est tombé à 2 223 538 (1977) et à 2 182 341 (1978) ; la moyenne des proclamateurs est tombée de 2 117 194 (1977) à 2 086 698 (1978), les baptêmes ont chuté de 295 073 (1975) à 95 052 (1978), et l'Annuaire 1979 a fait état de 29 893 excommunications en 1978. Source: 1976 Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1976Source: The Watchtower, 1 janvier 1977Source: 1978 Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1978Source: 1979 Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1979
Position de l’organisation ou explication ultérieure : L'Annuaire 1979 a attribué cette baisse au fait que certains ne participaient pas 'à donner le témoignage chaque mois', que d'autres étaient devenus inactifs et que la foi était 'mise à l'épreuve'.
“reached a peak of 2,179,256, which is 157,824 more than the number of those advertising God’s kingdom last year [p. 22] … total up to 2,062,449 publishers, on an average … 295,073 individuals [baptised] … On March 27, 1975 … 4,925,643 persons gathered [p. 23]”
1975 service year (Sept 1974–Aug 1975): peak 2,179,256; average 2,062,449; baptised 295,073; Memorial attendance 4,925,643.
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Note sur la fiabilité. Opened the WOL document; page markers confirm pp. 22-23.
Corroboré par. src-w-1977-0101-girded-for-work-ahead
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-yb-1976-0000-1975-service-year-report
“The peak number of Kingdom proclaimers world wide increased to 2,248,390. A fine total of 196,656 newly dedicated persons were baptized … Although their activity dropped off 23,000,000 hours world wide”
1976 service year: peak up, baptisms down from 295,073 to 196,656, hours down 23 million.
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Note sur la fiabilité. Opened the WOL document; page marker confirms p. 19.
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Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-w-1977-0101-girded-for-work-ahead
“Kingdom preaching activity from 216 countries under the supervision of 96 branches reached a peak of 2,223,538 publishers. This was a decrease when compared with the year 1976.”
First reported year-on-year fall in peak publishers after 1975. The Watchtower 1 January 1978 p. 23 repeats the 2,223,538 figure.
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Note sur la fiabilité. Opened both WOL documents; page markers confirm yb78 p. 32 and w78 1/1 p. 23.
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Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-yb-1978-0000-1977-service-year-report
“there were 2,086,698, on the average, who shared in making known the “good news” compared with 2,117,194 the year before. The peak number of publishers came to 2,182,341, which is also below that of last year. [p. 23] … 29,893 were disfellowshiped last year. [p. 31]”
1978 service year: second consecutive decline; 95,052 baptised; the yearbook acknowledges 'an overall 1.4-percent decrease in the number of Kingdom publishers'.
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Note sur la fiabilité. Opened the WOL document; page markers confirm pp. 23 and 31.
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Notes. Peak publishers: 1975 2,179,256 → 1976 2,248,390 → 1977 2,223,538 → 1978 2,182,341.
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-yb-1979-0000-1978-service-year-report
Le préfet de comté norvégien a refusé aux Témoins de Jéhovah leur subvention d’État pour 2021 (NRK a fait état d’environ 16 millions de couronnes norvégiennes et de 12 686 membres ouvrant droit à la subvention) le 27 janvier 2022, et a radié la communauté du registre le 22 décembre 2022 en raison de sa pratique d’exclusion ; le tribunal de première instance d’Oslo a donné raison à l’État (4 mars 2024), la cour d’appel de Borgarting a infirmé ce jugement (mars 2025) et, le 30 avril 2026, la Cour suprême a jugé, par 3 voix contre 2, que les décisions étaient invalides, avec des rappels de versement que NRK a évalués à environ 100 millions de couronnes. Source: NRK, 27 janvier 2022Source: Lovdata (Oslo tingrett), 4 mars 2024Source: NRK, 30 avril 2026Source: jw.org Newsroom, 8 mai 2026Source: jw.org Newsroom, 28 mars 2024
Position de l’organisation ou explication ultérieure : jw.org présente l’arrêt de la Cour suprême comme protégeant la liberté religieuse et confirmant que ses pratiques sont conformes au droit norvégien et au droit international ; il ne mentionne pas l’opinion dissidente.
“Etter vår vurdering hindrer dette retten til fri utmelding, og er i strid med trossamfunnsloven § 2. [Statsforvalteren] — state support of about NOK 16 million for 2021 denied; 12,686 grant-eligible members”
Reports the County Governor's (Statsforvalteren i Oslo og Viken) decision denying the 2021 grant because of the exclusion (shunning) practice and the exclusion of baptised minors.
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Note sur la fiabilité. Opened the live NRK article.
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Notes. Vårt Land (13 Oct 2023, paywalled) reported the 2022 and 2023 grants at about NOK 17m and 18m and a combined NOK 35m claim; not fully opened.
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-nrk-2022-0127-nektes-statsstotte-2021
“Decisions challenged: 27 January 2022 (denial of state grant for 2021), 22 December 2022 (deregistration), 7 November 2023 (denial of grants for 2022 and 2023); annual grants at issue about NOK 16–18 million per year; approximately 12,600 registered members in 162 congregations (as summarised by the fetch tool)”
District Court upheld the State; overturned by Borgarting Court of Appeal (14 March 2025) and by the Supreme Court (30 April 2026).
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Note sur la fiabilité. Opened the Lovdata judgment page; figures as extracted by the fetch tool from the Norwegian text — exact NOK figures per year are reported here as the judgment summary gives them, and the site labels the claim they support as supported rather than verified. Downgraded to supported after review: the page was opened but the wording or date recorded here was tool-summarised, translated or inferred rather than confirmed by eye; re-read before upgrading.
Corroboré par. src-nrk-2022-0127-nektes-statsstotte-2021, src-nrk-2026-0430-hoyesterett-ruling
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-lovdata-2024-0304-oslo-tingrett-judgment
“Supreme Court (5 judges) split 3-2 in favour of Jehovas vitner on the exclusion/free-withdrawal question; unanimous that children's rights were not violated; State to pay roughly NOK 100 million in retroactive grants plus over NOK 10.5 million costs (as summarised by the fetch tool)”
Contrasts with the organisation's own release which describes the ruling without mentioning the dissent.
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Note sur la fiabilité. Opened the live NRK article; figures are attributed to NRK’s report rather than to the judgment, and the claim they support is labelled supported. Downgraded to supported after review: the page was opened but the wording or date recorded here was tool-summarised, translated or inferred rather than confirmed by eye; re-read before upgrading.
Corroboré par. src-jworg-2026-0508-news-norway-supreme-court
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-nrk-2026-0430-hoyesterett-ruling
“On April 30, 2026, the Supreme Court of Norway announced a significant decision in favor of Jehovah’s Witnesses. … the Court also found that the government’s denial of State grants to Jehovah’s Witnesses was illegal.”
Gives the organisation's timeline (deregistration 2022; Oslo District Court March 2024 against; Borgarting Court of Appeal March 2025 for; Supreme Court 30 April 2026 for) and cites 'more than 12,000' Witnesses in Norway. Does not mention the 3-2 split or grant amounts.
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Note sur la fiabilité. Opened the live jw.org page.
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Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-jworg-2026-0508-news-norway-supreme-court
“continue to deny legal recognition to Jehovah’s Witnesses in the country of Norway unless we change our practices regarding the removal of unrepentant wrongdoers from the congregation”
Organisation's framing of the government's position after the Oslo District Court ruling of 4 March 2024; notes loss of state financial aid given to over 700 registered communities.
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Note sur la fiabilité. Opened the live jw.org page.
Corroboré par. src-lovdata-2024-0304-oslo-tingrett-judgment
Date de consultation. 19 septembre 2026 · Identifiant de la source. src-jworg-2024-0328-news-norway-appeal
The Norwegian litigation turned on the shunning practice; it is examined in the shunning section. Here only the funding facts are recorded. The organisation’s release on the Supreme Court decision does not mention that the court divided three to two. Source: jw.org Newsroom, 8 mai 2026 Source: NRK, 30 avril 2026
By resolution at the Columbus, Ohio convention; previously International Bible Students. Source: The Watchtower, 15 août 1955Source: Jehovah’s Witnesses—Proclaimers of God’s Kingdom (book), 1993
“At the Columbus (Ohio) convention in 1931 (July 24-30) some 15,000 attended, to adopt the resolution embracing the new name, JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES”
“starting in 1910, they used the name International Bible Students’ Association with reference to their meetings. In 1914, in order to avoid confusion with their recently formed legal corporation called International Bible Students Association, they adopted the name Associated Bible Students [p. 151] … we desire to be known as and called by the name, to wit, Jehovah’s witnesses.—Isa. 43:10-12 [p. 156]”
Affirmations liées : claim-authority-1931-name-jehovahs-witnesses-adopted
Readers should ‘wait for further clarification, rather than balk at the first mention of a thought unpalatable to us’. Source: The Watchtower, 1 février 1952
“We should meekly go along with the Lord’s theocratic organization and wait for further clarification, rather than balk at the first mention of a thought unpalatable to us and proceed to quibble and mouth our criticisms and opinions as though they were worth more than the slave’s provision of spiritual food.”
Affirmations liées : claim-authority-1952-meekly-go-along-and-wait
The Bible ‘is an organizational book and belongs to the Christian congregation as an organization, not to individuals’. Source: The Watchtower, 1 octobre 1967
“Thus the Bible is an organizational book and belongs to the Christian congregation as an organization, not to individuals, regardless of how sincerely they may believe that they can interpret the Bible. For this reason the Bible cannot be properly understood without Jehovah’s visible organization in mind.”
Affirmations liées : claim-authority-1967-bible-cannot-be-understood-without-organization
‘This “prophet” was not one man, but was a body of men and women … Today they are known as Jehovah’s Christian witnesses.’ Source: The Watchtower, 1 avril 1972
“He had a “prophet” to warn them. This “prophet” was not one man, but was a body of men and women. It was the small group of footstep followers of Jesus Christ, known at that time as International Bible Students. Today they are known as Jehovah’s Christian witnesses.”
Affirmations liées : claim-authority-1972-organisation-identified-itself-as-prophet
Questioning ‘the counsel that is provided by God’s visible organization’ is called independent thinking promoted by Satan; the argument that past adjustments justify deciding for oneself is labelled ‘pride’. Source: The Watchtower, 15 janvier 1983Source: The Watchtower, 15 janvier 1983
“From the very outset of his rebellion Satan called into question God’s way of doing things. He promoted independent thinking. … How is such independent thinking manifested? A common way is by questioning the counsel that is provided by God’s visible organization.”
“Yet there are some who point out that the organization has had to make adjustments before, and so they argue: “This shows that we have to make up our own mind on what to believe.” This is independent thinking. Why is it so dangerous? Such thinking is an evidence of pride. … Really, can we get along without the direction of God’s organization?” No, we cannot!”
Affirmations liées : claim-authority-1983-independent-thinking-called-satanic, claim-authority-1983-doctrinal-adjustments-no-licence-for-own-conclusions
The second baptism question asks candidates whether they understand that baptism identifies them as Witnesses ‘in association with God’s spirit-directed organization’. Source: The Watchtower, 1 juin 1985
“Do you understand that your dedication and baptism identify you as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in association with God’s spirit-directed organization?”
Affirmations liées : claim-authority-1985-baptism-vow-names-the-organisation
The UN’s 2004 letter records an application in 1991, association in 1992, and agreed criteria including ‘support and respect of the principles of the Charter’. Source: United Nations Department of Public Information, NGO Section, 4 mars 2004
“This organization applied for association with DPI in 1991 and was granted association in 1992. By accepting association with DPI, the organization agreed to meet criteria for association, including support and respect of the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and commitment and means to conduct effective information programmes with its constituents and to a broader audience about UN activities. In October 2001, the Main Representative of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York to the United Nations, Ciro Aulicino, requested termination of its association with DPI. Following this request, the DPI made a decision to disassociate the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York as of 9 October 2001.”
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The UN disassociates the Society as of 9 October 2001 at its own request. The organisation says registration was for library access and that the criteria changed; the UN says the criteria were agreed at association. Source: The Guardian, 8 octobre 2001Source: United Nations Department of Public Information, NGO Section, 4 mars 2004
“The United Nations is being asked to investigate why it has granted associate status to the Jehovah's Witnesses … The UN itself admitted yesterday that it was surprised that the sect, whose formal name is the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, had been accepted on its list of non-governmental organisations for the last 10 years.”
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“This organization applied for association with DPI in 1991 and was granted association in 1992. By accepting association with DPI, the organization agreed to meet criteria for association, including support and respect of the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and commitment and means to conduct effective information programmes with its constituents and to a broader audience about UN activities. In October 2001, the Main Representative of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York to the United Nations, Ciro Aulicino, requested termination of its association with DPI. Following this request, the DPI made a decision to disassociate the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York as of 9 October 2001.”
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Apostates are described as ‘mentally diseased’ (quoting 1 Timothy 6:4 in the New World Translation); members should not read their literature or examine their websites. Source: The Watchtower (study edition), 15 juillet 2011
“Well, apostates are “mentally diseased,” and they seek to infect others with their disloyal teachings. [par. 6] … We also refuse to read their literature, watch TV programs that feature them, examine their Web sites, or add our comments to their blogs. [par. 7]”
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The faithful slave is redefined as the Governing Body, appointed in 1919. Source: The Watchtower (study edition), 15 juillet 2013
“that slave is made up of a small group of anointed brothers who are directly involved in preparing and dispensing spiritual food during Christ's presence. … In 1919, a time of spiritual revival, Jesus selected capable anointed brothers from among them to be the faithful and discreet slave and appointed them over his domestics.”
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In the context of a future attack, life-saving direction from the organisation ‘may not appear practical from a human standpoint’. Source: The Watchtower (study edition), 15 novembre 2013
“At that time, the life-saving direction that we receive from Jehovah’s organization may not appear practical from a human standpoint. All of us must be ready to obey any instructions we may receive, whether these appear sound from a strategic or human standpoint or not.”
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The 25/30 Columbia Heights complex is sold; further Brooklyn sales follow. The organisation’s releases confirm the sales but not the prices. Source: The Real Deal, 4 août 2016Source: jw.org Newsroom, 5 août 2016
“A partnership led by Kushner Companies, CIM Group and LIVWRK has finalized a deal for the famed Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Watchtower building in Brooklyn … The deal, valued at $340 million, is one of the largest ever closed in the borough.”
“On August 3, 2016, Jehovah’s Witnesses officially closed on the sale of their former world headquarters facility, located at 25/30 Columbia Heights in Brooklyn, New York. The sale, to a partnership of Kushner Companies and LIVWRK”
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‘Therefore, it can err in doctrinal matters or in organizational direction.’ Five months later: stick to the organisation ‘no matter what imperfections may surface’. Source: The Watchtower (study edition), février 2017Source: The Watchtower (study edition), juillet 2017
“The Governing Body is neither inspired nor infallible. Therefore, it can err in doctrinal matters or in organizational direction. In fact, the Watch Tower Publications Index includes the heading “Beliefs Clarified,” which lists adjustments in our Scriptural understanding since 1870.”
“Be determined to stick to Jehovah’s organization and loyally support the leadership he provides—no matter what imperfections may surface. … Do not be “quickly shaken from your reason” when faced with what appear to be damaging attacks by apostates or other such deceivers of the mind—however plausible their charges may seem.”
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After the 2022 denial of grants and deregistration, and a 2024 district-court loss, the Supreme Court finds for Jehovah’s Witnesses by three votes to two. Source: NRK, 30 avril 2026Source: jw.org Newsroom, 8 mai 2026
“Supreme Court (5 judges) split 3-2 in favour of Jehovas vitner on the exclusion/free-withdrawal question; unanimous that children's rights were not violated; State to pay roughly NOK 100 million in retroactive grants plus over NOK 10.5 million costs (as summarised by the fetch tool)”
“On April 30, 2026, the Supreme Court of Norway announced a significant decision in favor of Jehovah’s Witnesses. … the Court also found that the government’s denial of State grants to Jehovah’s Witnesses was illegal.”
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Plusieurs citations qui circulent sur ce sujet ont été confrontées aux originaux et ne correspondent pas : « returned to the darkness » (1981), « like a poisoned dish » (2011), et une référence de 1957 donnée pour la phrase « meekly go along » (elle date en réalité de 1952). La formule citée par The Guardian en 2001, « a disgusting thing in the sight of God and his people », correspond à La Tour de Garde du 1er juin 1996, que nous avons maintenant ouverte et qui est citée plus haut. Nous n’utilisons que la formulation vérifiée.
Each opens a full record with links, provenance and a confidence note.
“We should meekly go along with the Lord’s theocratic organization and wait for further clarification, rather than balk at the first mention of a thought unpalatable to us and proceed to quibble and mouth our criticisms and opinions as though they were worth more than the slave’s provision of spiritual food.”
“At the Columbus (Ohio) convention in 1931 (July 24-30) some 15,000 attended, to adopt the resolution embracing the new name, JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES”
“Thus the Bible is an organizational book and belongs to the Christian congregation as an organization, not to individuals, regardless of how sincerely they may believe that they can interpret the Bible. For this reason the Bible cannot be properly understood without Jehovah’s visible organization in mind.”
“He had a “prophet” to warn them. This “prophet” was not one man, but was a body of men and women. It was the small group of footstep followers of Jesus Christ, known at that time as International Bible Students. Today they are known as Jehovah’s Christian witnesses.”
“Indeed, this “slave,” or spirit-anointed congregation, is the one approved channel representing God’s kingdom on earth in the “time of the end.” … Witnesses of Jehovah understand that the “slave” is comprised of all anointed Christians as a group on earth at any given time”
“They say that it is sufficient to read the Bible exclusively, either alone or in small groups at home. But, strangely, through such ‘Bible reading,’ they have reverted right back to the apostate doctrines that commentaries by Christendom’s clergy were teaching 100 years ago”
“From the very outset of his rebellion Satan called into question God’s way of doing things. He promoted independent thinking. … How is such independent thinking manifested? A common way is by questioning the counsel that is provided by God’s visible organization.”
“Yet there are some who point out that the organization has had to make adjustments before, and so they argue: “This shows that we have to make up our own mind on what to believe.” This is independent thinking. Why is it so dangerous? Such thinking is an evidence of pride. … Really, can we get along without the direction of God’s organization?” No, we cannot!”
“Do you understand that your dedication and baptism identify you as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in association with God’s spirit-directed organization?”
“You may even reason: ‘It won’t affect me; I’m too strong in the truth. And, besides, if we have the truth, we have nothing to fear. The truth will stand the test.’ In thinking this way, some have fed their minds upon apostate reasoning and have fallen prey to serious questioning and doubt. [par. 7] … If, out of curiosity, we were to read the literature of a known apostate, would that not be the same as inviting this enemy of true worship right into our home [par. 10]”
“The scarlet-colored wild beast did indeed climb out of the abyss. On June 26, 1945, with noisy fanfare in San Francisco, U.S.A., 50 nations voted to accept the Charter of the United Nations organization.”
“starting in 1910, they used the name International Bible Students’ Association with reference to their meetings. In 1914, in order to avoid confusion with their recently formed legal corporation called International Bible Students Association, they adopted the name Associated Bible Students [p. 151] … we desire to be known as and called by the name, to wit, Jehovah’s witnesses.—Isa. 43:10-12 [p. 156]”
“God is also provoked to jealousy because the clergy reject his Kingdom as mankind’s only hope and idolize the United Nations—“the disgusting thing .”
“Later, the popes of Rome hailed the United Nations as “the ultimate hope for harmony and peace” and “the supreme forum of peace and justice.” Yes, the League of Nations, along with its successor, the United Nations, truly became an idol, a “disgusting thing” in the sight of God and of his people.”
“We must serve Jehovah with his spirit-directed organization. … There is only one religious organization on this earth that has all these marks of true Christianity—Jehovah’s Witnesses!”
“Details supplied in the prophecy help us to identify this symbolic beast as a peace organization that came into existence in 1919 as the League of Nations (a “disgusting thing”) and that is now the United Nations.”
“The United Nations is being asked to investigate why it has granted associate status to the Jehovah's Witnesses … The UN itself admitted yesterday that it was surprised that the sect, whose formal name is the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, had been accepted on its list of non-governmental organisations for the last 10 years.”
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“In 1991 one of our legal corporations registered with the United Nations as a NGO (non-governmental organization) for the sole purpose of getting access to the extensive library of the United Nations. … At the time of the initial application no signature was required on the form. Years later, unbeknown to the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses, the United Nations published “Criteria for Association”, stipulating that affiliated NGO's are required to support the goals of the United Nations. After learning of the situation, our membership as NGO was withdrawn and the ID card of the writer was returned.”
“Our purpose for registering with the Department of Public Information as a nongovernmental organization (NGO) in 1991 was to have access to research material available on health, ecological, and social problems at the United Nations library facilities. We had been using the library for many years prior to 1991, but in that year it became necessary to register as an NGO to have continued access. … Still, the Criteria for Association of NGOs—at least in their latest version—contain language that we cannot subscribe to. When we realized this, we immediately withdrew our registration.”
“This organization applied for association with DPI in 1991 and was granted association in 1992. By accepting association with DPI, the organization agreed to meet criteria for association, including support and respect of the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and commitment and means to conduct effective information programmes with its constituents and to a broader audience about UN activities. In October 2001, the Main Representative of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York to the United Nations, Ciro Aulicino, requested termination of its association with DPI. Following this request, the DPI made a decision to disassociate the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York as of 9 October 2001.”
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“Well, apostates are “mentally diseased,” and they seek to infect others with their disloyal teachings. [par. 6] … We also refuse to read their literature, watch TV programs that feature them, examine their Web sites, or add our comments to their blogs. [par. 7]”
“During that war, God’s people declared that according to the prophecy in Revelation, the image of the wild beast would ascend again. And rise it did—as the United Nations. [par. 13] … Soon Jehovah will cause the political elements of Satan’s system, as represented by the United Nations, to attack false religion. [par. 17]”
“that slave is made up of a small group of anointed brothers who are directly involved in preparing and dispensing spiritual food during Christ's presence. … In 1919, a time of spiritual revival, Jesus selected capable anointed brothers from among them to be the faithful and discreet slave and appointed them over his domestics.”
“In the larger fulfillment, the “standing” will occur when the United Nations (the modern-day “disgusting thing”) attacks Christendom (which is holy in the eyes of nominal Christians) and the rest of Babylon the Great.”
“At that time, the life-saving direction that we receive from Jehovah’s organization may not appear practical from a human standpoint. All of us must be ready to obey any instructions we may receive, whether these appear sound from a strategic or human standpoint or not.”
“36 separate Brooklyn properties; headquarters bought from Squibb for $3 million in 1969; expected to fetch '$1 billion or more'; Tucker Reed (Downtown Brooklyn Partnership) called $1 billion 'a conservative estimate' (as summarised by the fetch tool)”
“A partnership led by Kushner Companies, CIM Group and LIVWRK has finalized a deal for the famed Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Watchtower building in Brooklyn … The deal, valued at $340 million, is one of the largest ever closed in the borough.”
“On August 3, 2016, Jehovah’s Witnesses officially closed on the sale of their former world headquarters facility, located at 25/30 Columbia Heights in Brooklyn, New York. The sale, to a partnership of Kushner Companies and LIVWRK”
“On Tuesday, December 20, 2016, Jehovah’s Witnesses sold 85 Jay Street to an investment partnership led by Kushner Companies, CIM Group, and LIVWRK.”
“The Governing Body is neither inspired nor infallible. Therefore, it can err in doctrinal matters or in organizational direction. In fact, the Watch Tower Publications Index includes the heading “Beliefs Clarified,” which lists adjustments in our Scriptural understanding since 1870.”
“Sale price $87.5 million; buyer Clipper Realty; 107 Columbia Heights, 11-storey, 161 units. Other Watchtower sales mentioned: 85 Jay Street $345 million; Watchtower headquarters $340 million (as summarised by the fetch tool)”
“Be determined to stick to Jehovah’s organization and loyally support the leadership he provides—no matter what imperfections may surface. … Do not be “quickly shaken from your reason” when faced with what appear to be damaging attacks by apostates or other such deceivers of the mind—however plausible their charges may seem.”
“Peak of Publishers: 9,205,326; Average Publishers Preaching Each Month: 9,047,083; Percentage of Increase Over 2024: 2.5; Total Number Baptized: 304,643; Worldwide Memorial Attendance: 20,635,015; Memorial Partakers Worldwide: 24,576; Total Congregations: 119,652; Number of Lands Reporting: 241; Branches: 84. Footnote a: “A publisher refers to one who actively publishes, or preaches, the good news of God’s Kingdom.””
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“Total gross income (FYE 31/08): 2021 £130.21m; 2022 £88.97m; 2023 £100.90m; 2024 £120.65m; 2025 £38.46m. Total expenditure: 2021 £61.42m; 2022 £82.01m; 2023 £133.85m; 2024 £111.08m; 2025 £78.17m. Activities: '1. Provision of facilities to assist full time ministers. 2. Producing material for Bible education … 3. Purchasing, building, and renovating properties for use by Jehovah's Witnesses as places of worship. 4. Humanitarian aid. 5. Distributing funds and goods to other entities with similar aims.'”
“Total gross income: 2021 £71.81m; 2022 £63.47m; 2023 £40.41m; 2024 £50.02m; 2025 £40.58m. Total expenditure: 2021 £75.50m; 2022 £48.78m; 2023 £43.84m; 2024 £57.84m; 2025 £36.77m. Activities: 'Provide serviced facilities to support religious activity of Jehovah's Witnesses. Arrange for venues to host conventions for Bible education. Pay expenses for and take care of living arrangements for members of the Worldwide Order of Special Full-Time Servants of Jehovah's Witnesses.'”
“Total gross income: 2021 £133.23m; 2022 £30.92m; 2023 £25.77m; 2024 £27.92m; 2025 £30.30m. Total expenditure: 2021 £27.32m; 2022 £24.83m; 2023 £29.07m; 2024 £32.46m; 2025 £30.53m. Activities: 'To advance the Christian religion as practised by Jehovah's Witnesses by providing, maintaining, and at times acting as custodian trustee for places of worship in the United Kingdom.'”
“Supreme Court (5 judges) split 3-2 in favour of Jehovas vitner on the exclusion/free-withdrawal question; unanimous that children's rights were not violated; State to pay roughly NOK 100 million in retroactive grants plus over NOK 10.5 million costs (as summarised by the fetch tool)”
“On April 30, 2026, the Supreme Court of Norway announced a significant decision in favor of Jehovah’s Witnesses. … the Court also found that the government’s denial of State grants to Jehovah’s Witnesses was illegal.”
“A church, an interchurch organization of local units of a church, a convention or association of churches … An integrated auxiliary of a church [are not required to file an annual return]”
“9,205,326 … we count only those who are actively preaching the good news of God's Kingdom each month”
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