Colección de pruebas
Esta sección coloca documentos institucionales unos junto a otros, con sus fechas, y deja que el lector los valore: qué ha dicho la organización sobre su propia autoridad, qué ha dicho a sus miembros acerca de comprobar esa autoridad y qué muestran los registros públicos.
Las dos afirmaciones siguientes son enseñanza vigente. Ninguna ha sido retirada.
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 de noviembre de 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), julio de 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 de febrero de 1952 Source: The Watchtower, 1 de octubre de 1967 Source: The Watchtower, 1 de abril de 1972 Source: The Watchtower, 1 de junio de 1985
En febrero de 2017 La Atalaya declaró que el Cuerpo Gobernante 'no es inspirado ni infalible' y que 'puede equivocarse en asuntos doctrinales o en la dirección de la organización', y señaló que el encabezamiento 'Beliefs Clarified' del Índice de las publicaciones de la Watch Tower enumera los ajustes hechos desde 1870. Source: The Watchtower (study edition), febrero de 2017
La posición de la organización o su explicación posterior: El mismo artículo (párr. 13) dice que el espíritu santo ha ayudado al Cuerpo Gobernante a 'captar verdades bíblicas que antes no se entendían' y presenta el historial de ajustes como prueba de la dirección del espíritu.
“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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Nota de confianza. Opened the WOL document (HTML downloaded via curl); page marker confirms par. 12 is on p. 26.
Corroborado por. src-w-2013-0715-who-really-is-fds
Notes. Also reproduced in Examining the Scriptures Daily 2018 (July).
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. src-w-2017-0200-who-is-leading-gods-people
En noviembre de 2013 La Atalaya dijo a sus lectores que la dirección procedente de 'la organización de Jehová' durante un futuro ataque 'puede que no parezca práctica desde el punto de vista humano' y que 'todos debemos estar dispuestos a obedecer cualquier instrucción que recibamos, parezca o no sensata desde el punto de vista estratégico o humano'. Source: The Watchtower (study edition), 15 de noviembre de 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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Nota de confianza. Opened the WOL document; page marker confirms p. 20.
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. src-w-2013-1115-seven-shepherds-eight-dukes
En abril de 1972 La Atalaya dijo que Jehová 'tenía un “profeta” que advirtiera' a la cristiandad, que 'este “profeta” no era un solo hombre, sino un cuerpo de hombres y mujeres' conocido como los Estudiantes Internacionales de la Biblia y 'hoy … como los testigos cristianos de Jehová', y llamó al grupo 'el Ezequiel de nuestros días'. Source: The Watchtower, 1 de abril de 1972
La posición de la organización o su explicación posterior: Publicaciones posteriores describen a la organización como no inspirada. No se localizó ninguna retractación directa del lenguaje de 'profeta' de 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.”
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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Nota de confianza. Opened the WOL document; page markers confirm p. 197 and p. 199.
Notes. Unnumbered paragraphs in this article.
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. src-w-1972-0401-prophet-among-them
En octubre de 1967 La Atalaya declaró que la Biblia 'pertenece a la congregación cristiana como organización, no a los individuos' y que 'no puede entenderse correctamente sin tener presente la organización visible de Jehová'. Source: The Watchtower, 1 de octubre de 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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Nota de confianza. 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).
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. src-w-1967-1001-finding-freedom-visible-organization
Desde 1985 la segunda pregunta pública del bautismo preguntaba a los candidatos si entendían que su bautismo los identificaba 'como uno de los testigos de Jehová en asociación con la organización dirigida por el espíritu de Dios'; la misma redacción seguía en uso en 1997 y en 2017. Source: The Watchtower, 1 de junio de 1985Source: Our Kingdom Ministry, abril de 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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Nota de confianza. Opened the WOL document; page marker confirms p. 30.
Corroborado por. 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).
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. 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.
Fuente oficial (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
Nota de confianza. Opened the WOL document.
Corroborado por. src-w-1985-0601-dedication-baptism-questions
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. 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), febrero de 2017 Source: jw.org (FAQ), 19 de septiembre de 2026
Las preguntas frecuentes de jw.org sobre el Cuerpo Gobernante lo describen como 'a small group of mature Christians who provide direction' que 'yield to the influence of God's holy spirit', pero no contienen ninguna afirmación sobre la inspiración ni sobre la infalibilidad; la única negación explícita localizada está en el artículo de estudio de febrero de 2017. Source: jw.org (FAQ), 19 de septiembre de 2026Source: The Watchtower (study edition), febrero de 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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Nota de confianza. 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).
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. 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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Nota de confianza. Opened the WOL document (HTML downloaded via curl); page marker confirms par. 12 is on p. 26.
Corroborado por. src-w-2013-0715-who-really-is-fds
Notes. Also reproduced in Examining the Scriptures Daily 2018 (July).
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. 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 de enero de 1983 Source: The Watchtower, 15 de enero de 1983
En enero de 1983 La Atalaya, bajo el encabezamiento 'Evite el pensamiento independiente', dijo que Satanás 'promovió el pensamiento independiente' y que ese pensamiento se manifiesta 'al cuestionar el consejo que provee la organización visible de Dios'. Source: The Watchtower, 15 de enero de 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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Nota de confianza. Opened the WOL document; page marker places both paragraphs on p. 22 (the brief cited p. 22 — correct).
Corroborado por. src-w-1983-0115-armed-for-the-fight
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. src-w-1983-0115-exposing-devils-subtle-designs
El mismo número de 1983 reconoció que 'la organización ha tenido que hacer ajustes antes', calificó la inferencia 'tenemos que decidir por nuestra cuenta qué creer' de 'pensamiento independiente' y de 'una evidencia de orgullo', y respondió a la pregunta de si los miembros pueden 'arreglárselas sin la dirección de la organización de Dios' con '¡No, no podemos!' Source: The Watchtower, 15 de enero de 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.
Fuente oficial (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
Nota de confianza. Opened the WOL document; page marker confirms p. 27.
Corroborado por. src-w-1983-0115-exposing-devils-subtle-designs
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. src-w-1983-0115-armed-for-the-fight
En agosto de 1981 La Atalaya dijo de quienes 'dicen que basta con leer exclusivamente la Biblia, ya sea a solas o en grupos pequeños en casa' que 'mediante esa “lectura de la Biblia” han vuelto precisamente a las doctrinas apóstatas que los comentarios del clero de la cristiandad enseñaban hace 100 años'. Source: The Watchtower, 15 de agosto de 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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Nota de confianza. 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.
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. src-w-1981-0815-shoulder-to-shoulder
En marzo de 1986 La Atalaya describió el razonamiento 'si tenemos la verdad, no tenemos nada que temer. La verdad resistirá la prueba' como una vía por la que algunos 'han caído presa de cuestionamientos graves y de dudas', y dijo que leer 'la literatura de un apóstata conocido' sería como 'invitar a este enemigo de la adoración verdadera a entrar en nuestro propio hogar'. Source: The Watchtower, 15 de marzo de 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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Nota de confianza. 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.
Corroborado por. src-w-2011-0715-heed-clear-warnings
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. src-w-1986-0315-not-quickly-shaken
En julio de 2011 La Atalaya calificó a los apóstatas de 'enfermos mentales' y declaró que evitar a los falsos maestros significa que los miembros 'nos negamos a leer su literatura, a ver programas de televisión en los que aparecen, a examinar sus sitios web o a añadir nuestros comentarios a sus blogs'. Source: The Watchtower (study edition), 15 de julio de 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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Nota de confianza. 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).
Corroborado por. src-w-1986-0315-not-quickly-shaken
Notes. The 'mentally diseased' phrase attracted UK press coverage in 2011 (not researched here).
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. src-w-2011-0715-heed-clear-warnings
En julio de 2017 La Atalaya dijo a sus lectores que se 'apeguen a la organización de Jehová y apoyen lealmente la dirección que él provee—sin importar qué imperfecciones salgan a la luz' y que no se dejen 'conmover' por los 'ataques de los apóstatas … por muy plausibles que parezcan sus acusaciones'. Source: The Watchtower (study edition), julio de 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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Nota de confianza. 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.
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. 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 de julio de 2011
La Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York fue una organización no gubernamental asociada al Departamento de Información Pública de la ONU desde 1992 hasta el 9 de octubre de 2001. La versión de la ONU, la versión de la organización y la enseñanza publicada por la organización acerca de la ONU se exponen a continuación, cada una en sus propias palabras.
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 de septiembre de 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 de octubre de 2001 Source: United Nations Department of Public Information, Public Liaison Service, 18 de marzo de 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 de enero de 1993 Source: The Watchtower, 1 de junio de 1996 Source: The Watchtower, 1 de mayo de 1999 Source: The Watchtower (study edition), 15 de julio de 2013 Source: Awake!, 8 de septiembre de 1991
La Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York solicitó en 1991 la asociación con el Departamento de Información Pública (DPI) de las Naciones Unidas como ONG, obtuvo esa asociación en 1992 y, al aceptarla, aceptó unos criterios que incluían el 'apoyo y respeto de los principios de la Carta de las Naciones Unidas' y llevar a cabo 'programas de información eficaces … sobre las actividades de la ONU'. Source: United Nations Department of Public Information, NGO Section, 4 de marzo de 2004Source: United Nations Civil Society (Department of Global Communications), 19 de septiembre de 2026
La posición de la organización o su explicación posterior: La organización dice que la inscripción fue 'con el único propósito de obtener acceso a la extensa biblioteca de las Naciones Unidas'.
“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.
Fuente oficial (se abre en una pestaña nueva) Copia archivada o alternativa (se abre en una pestaña nueva) Escaneo del original (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
Nota de confianza. Downloaded the PDF from un.org and read both pages as images in this session; wording above transcribed from the scan.
Procedencia del escaneo. 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
Corroborado por. 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.
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. 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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Nota de confianza. 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.
Corroborado por. src-un-2004-0304-hoeffel-dpi-letter
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. src-un-2026-0000-civil-society-watchtower-page
The Guardian informó de la asociación el 8 de octubre de 2001; el principal representante de la Sociedad ante la ONU solicitó su terminación en octubre de 2001 y el DPI desasoció a la Sociedad con efecto del 9 de octubre de 2001. Source: United Nations Department of Public Information, NGO Section, 4 de marzo de 2004Source: The Guardian, 8 de octubre de 2001Source: The Guardian, 15 de octubre de 2001
La posición de la organización o su explicación posterior: Las cartas de la Watch Tower dicen que se retiró 'al enterarse de la situación' / 'cuando nos dimos cuenta' de que los criterios contenían un lenguaje que no podía suscribir.
“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.
Fuente oficial (se abre en una pestaña nueva) Copia archivada o alternativa (se abre en una pestaña nueva) Escaneo del original (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
Nota de confianza. Downloaded the PDF from un.org and read both pages as images in this session; wording above transcribed from the scan.
Procedencia del escaneo. 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
Corroborado por. 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.
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. 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).
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Nota de confianza. Fetched the live theguardian.com article via curl (WebFetch to theguardian.com is blocked in this environment) and read the full text.
Procedencia del escaneo. Newspaper scan hosted by jwfacts.com (not opened; text verified from theguardian.com)
Corroborado por. 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.
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. 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'.
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Nota de confianza. 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.
Procedencia del escaneo. Newspaper clipping scan hosted by jwfacts.com; read as an image in this session
Corroborado por. 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.
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. src-guardian-2001-1015-hypocrite-abandon-secret-link
La organización explicó a sus sucursales y a The Guardian que la inscripción como ONG tenía por objeto mantener el acceso a la biblioteca de la ONU, que en 1991 no se requirió firma alguna y que la ONU 'años después' publicó unos 'Criteria for Association' (criterios de asociación) que exigían apoyar los objetivos de la ONU, tras lo cual se retiró. Source: Watch Tower (World Headquarters) letter to Branch Committees, 1 de noviembre de 2001Source: Jehovah's Witnesses Office of Public Information (Britain) — letter to the editor, 22 de octubre de 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'.
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Nota de confianza. 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.
Procedencia del escaneo. 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
Corroborado por. 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.
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. 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.
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Nota de confianza. 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.
Procedencia del escaneo. Scan hosted by jwfacts.com (discovery site)
Corroborado por. 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.
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. src-wt-2001-1022-gillies-letter-to-guardian
La carta de la ONU de 2004 afirma que los criterios — incluidos el apoyo a la Carta de la ONU y un programa de información sobre las actividades de la ONU — se aceptaron 'al aceptar la asociación' en 1992, y cita el párrafo 'incluido en todas las cartas enviadas a las ONG aprobadas para la asociación en 1992'; una carta del DPI de 2002 reproducida por un sitio de localización de documentos añade que 'los criterios de asociación para las ONG no han cambiado desde 1991'. Source: United Nations Department of Public Information, NGO Section, 4 de marzo de 2004Source: United Nations Department of Public Information, Public Liaison Service, 18 de marzo de 2002
La posición de la organización o su explicación posterior: Véase.
“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.
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Nota de confianza. Downloaded the PDF from un.org and read both pages as images in this session; wording above transcribed from the scan.
Procedencia del escaneo. 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
Corroborado por. 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.
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. 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.
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Nota de confianza. 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.
Procedencia del escaneo. Scan hosted by jwfacts.com (discovery site); recipient's name redacted; cc S. Tharoor, T. Gastaut, P. Hoeffel
Corroborado por. 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.
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. src-un-2002-0318-al-mughairy-dpi-letter
Antes (1988), durante (la serie de ¡Despertad! de 1991, en términos descriptivos) y después (2012, 2013) de la asociación como ONG, las publicaciones de la Watch Tower enseñaron que las Naciones Unidas son la 'bestia salvaje de color escarlata' / 'imagen de la bestia salvaje' de Revelación 17 y 'la cosa repugnante' de Mateo 24:15 que Dios destruirá. Source: Revelation—Its Grand Climax At Hand! (book), 1988Source: Revelation—Its Grand Climax At Hand! (book), 1988Source: Awake!, 8 de septiembre de 1991Source: The Watchtower (study edition), 15 de junio de 2012Source: The Watchtower (study edition), 15 de julio de 2013
La posición de la organización o su explicación posterior: La carta de la sucursal del 1 de noviembre de 2001 dice que los documentos de registro como 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'.
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Nota de confianza. Opened the WOL document; page marker confirms p. 248 (matches the brief's pp. 247-248).
Corroborado por. 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).
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. 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'.
Fuente oficial (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
Nota de confianza. Opened the WOL document; page marker confirms p. 254.
Corroborado por. src-re-1988-0000-awesome-mystery-solved
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. 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.
Fuente oficial (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
Nota de confianza. 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.
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. 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.
Fuente oficial (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
Nota de confianza. Opened the WOL document; page markers confirm pp. 17-18.
Corroborado por. src-w-2013-0715-tell-us-when
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. 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.
Fuente oficial (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
Nota de confianza. Opened the WOL document; page marker confirms p. 4.
Corroborado por. src-w-2012-0615-must-shortly-take-place
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. src-w-2013-0715-tell-us-when
No juzgamos intenciones. La asociación como ONG no es la pertenencia a la ONU, como dice la carta de la organización. La cuestión que plantean los documentos es más estrecha: qué exigía la asociación y si la organización lo sabía. Aquí están las dos versiones.
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 de septiembre de 2026 Source: The Watchtower, 15 de enero de 2001 Source: Our Kingdom Ministry, enero de 2002
Las principales entidades jurídicas son la Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania (constituida en 1884), Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc., Christian Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses y Kingdom Support Services, Inc. (Estados Unidos); y en Gran Bretaña la International Bible Students Association (entidad benéfica 216647), Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Britain (1077961) y The Kingdom Hall Trust (275946). Source: jw.org (FAQ), 19 de septiembre de 2026Source: The Watchtower, 15 de enero de 2001Source: Our Kingdom Ministry, enero de 2002Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales, Register of Charities, 31 de agosto de 2025Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales, Register of Charities, 31 de agosto de 2025Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales, Register of Charities, 31 de agosto de 2025Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales, Register of Charities, 19 de septiembre de 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'.
Fuente oficial (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
Nota de confianza. Opened the live jw.org page. Undated web page; date field = access date.
Corroborado por. src-jv-1993-0000-development-organization-structure
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. 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.
Fuente oficial (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
Nota de confianza. Opened the WOL document; page marker confirms p. 29.
Corroborado por. src-km-2002-0100-new-corporations-formed
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. 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.
Fuente oficial (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
Nota de confianza. Opened the WOL document (full text, one page).
Corroborado por. src-w-2001-0115-governing-body-differs-legal-corporation
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. 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.
Fuente oficial (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
Nota de confianza. Fetched the register pages via curl and parsed the data table.
Corroborado por. src-w-2001-0115-governing-body-differs-legal-corporation
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. 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.
Fuente oficial (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
Nota de confianza. Fetched the register pages via curl (WebFetch was refused with 403) and parsed the financial-history data table.
Corroborado por. 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).
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. 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.
Fuente oficial (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
Nota de confianza. Fetched the register pages via curl and parsed the data table.
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. 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.
Fuente oficial (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
Nota de confianza. 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.
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. src-cc-2026-0000-wtbts-pennsylvania-british-branch-241623
En la reunión anual de octubre de 2000 los miembros del Cuerpo Gobernante dejaron de ser directores de la Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, y en 2001-2002 se anunciaron tres nuevas corporaciones estadounidenses: Christian Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, Religious Order of Jehovah's Witnesses y Kingdom Support Services, Inc., que funcionan junto a las corporaciones de Pensilvania y de Nueva York. Source: The Watchtower, 15 de enero de 2001Source: Our Kingdom Ministry, enero de 2002
La posición de la organización o su explicación posterior: La Atalaya explica que las entidades legales son 'instrumentos' que el Cuerpo Gobernante utiliza y que no hay razón bíblica por la que los directores de las corporaciones tengan que ser miembros del Cuerpo Gobernante.
“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.
Fuente oficial (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
Nota de confianza. Opened the WOL document; page marker confirms p. 29.
Corroborado por. src-km-2002-0100-new-corporations-formed
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. 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.
Fuente oficial (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
Nota de confianza. Opened the WOL document (full text, one page).
Corroborado por. src-w-2001-0115-governing-body-differs-legal-corporation
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. 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 de septiembre de 2026
Las principales entidades británicas presentan cuentas públicas: la Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Britain (1077961) declaró unos ingresos brutos totales de 130,21 millones de libras (2021), 88,97 millones (2022), 100,90 millones (2023), 120,65 millones (2024) y 38,46 millones (2025); la International Bible Students Association (216647), de 71,81 a 40,58 millones en esos mismos años; The Kingdom Hall Trust (275946), 133,23 millones (2021) y después entre 25,77 y 30,92 millones; ninguna declara ingresos por subvenciones públicas. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales, Register of Charities, 31 de agosto de 2025Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales, Register of Charities, 31 de agosto de 2025Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales, Register of Charities, 31 de agosto de 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.
Fuente oficial (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
Nota de confianza. Fetched the register pages via curl (WebFetch was refused with 403) and parsed the financial-history data table.
Corroborado por. 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).
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. 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.
Fuente oficial (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
Nota de confianza. Fetched the register pages via curl and parsed the data table.
Corroborado por. src-w-2001-0115-governing-body-differs-legal-corporation
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. 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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Nota de confianza. Fetched the register pages via curl and parsed the data table.
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. src-cc-2025-0000-kingdom-hall-trust-275946
En Estados Unidos, las iglesias, las convenciones o asociaciones de iglesias y sus auxiliares integrados no están obligadas a presentar la declaración informativa anual Form 990, de modo que las entidades de la Watch Tower radicadas en Estados Unidos no tienen una obligación de presentación pública comparable a la de las entidades benéficas británicas. Source: Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov), 19 de septiembre de 2026Source: jw.org (FAQ), 19 de septiembre de 2026
La posición de la organización o su explicación posterior: jw.org dice que cada congregación presenta informes financieros mensuales en reuniones abiertas al público y que las cuentas de las congregaciones se auditan periódicamente.
“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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Nota de confianza. Opened the live IRS page.
Notes. Whether each Watchtower US entity relies on this exemption was not checked; state only the general rule.
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. 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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Nota de confianza. Opened the live jw.org page; undated.
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. src-jworg-2026-0000-faq-donations-financed
El 3 de agosto de 2016 la organización cerró la venta de su complejo de sede central de 25/30 Columbia Heights (unos 733.000 pies cuadrados, comprado a Squibb en 1969 por 3 millones de dólares) a una sociedad formada por Kushner Companies, CIM Group y LIVWRK; la información periodística y los registros públicos sitúan el precio en 340 millones de dólares, cifra que el propio comunicado de la organización no reveló. Source: jw.org Newsroom, 5 de agosto de 2016Source: The Real Deal, 4 de agosto de 2016Source: Brownstoner, 1 de junio de 2017Source: The Real Deal (magazine), 1 de abril de 2016
La posición de la organización o su explicación posterior: El portavoz Richard Devine: la venta forma parte de la consolidación de oficinas dispersas en una nueva sede construida a tal efecto en Warwick (Nueva 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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Nota de confianza. 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.
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. 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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Nota de confianza. Fetched the live article via curl and read the text.
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Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. 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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Nota de confianza. 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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Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. 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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Nota de confianza. Fetched the live article via curl and read the text.
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Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. src-trd-2016-0401-jw-brooklyn-holdings
Reported prices for other Brooklyn disposals include $375 million for a package of former Witness buildings in Dumbo (Kushner/RFR/LIVWRK, 2013), $345 million for the 85 Jay Street site (closed 20 December 2016) and $87.5 million for 107 Columbia Heights (Clipper Realty, 2017); a December 2015 AP report cited an estimate of '$1 billion or more' for the remaining portfolio. Source: The Real Deal (magazine), 1 de abril de 2016Source: The Real Deal, 4 de agosto de 2016Source: DNAinfo New York, 15 de febrero de 2017Source: jw.org Newsroom, 20 de diciembre de 2016Source: CBS News (Associated Press), 13 de diciembre de 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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Nota de confianza. Fetched the live article via curl and read the text.
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Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. 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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Nota de confianza. Fetched the live article via curl and read the text.
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Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. 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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Nota de confianza. 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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Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. 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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Nota de confianza. Opened the live jw.org page.
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Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. 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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Nota de confianza. 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.
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Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. 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 de diciembre de 2015
Para el año de servicio 2025 (1 de septiembre de 2024 – 31 de agosto de 2025) la organización informó de un máximo de 9.205.326 publicadores, un promedio de 9.047.083, 304.643 bautismos y una asistencia a la Conmemoración de 20.635.015; solo cuenta como 'testigos de Jehová' a quienes informan de actividad de predicación cada mes, de modo que la cifra principal excluye a los asistentes que no predican y difiere de la autoidentificación en los censos. Source: 2025 Service Year Report of Jehovah’s Witnesses Worldwide, 2025Source: jw.org (FAQ), 19 de septiembre de 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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Nota de confianza. 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).
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. 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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Nota de confianza. Opened the live jw.org page (2025 figures displayed).
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Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. 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 de septiembre de 2026 Source: 2025 Service Year Report of Jehovah’s Witnesses Worldwide, 2025
El máximo de publicadores subió de 2.179.256 (1975) a 2.248.390 (1976), y después bajó a 2.223.538 (1977) y a 2.182.341 (1978); el promedio de publicadores bajó de 2.117.194 (1977) a 2.086.698 (1978), los bautismos cayeron de 295.073 (1975) a 95.052 (1978), y el Anuario de 1979 informó de 29.893 expulsiones en 1978. Source: 1976 Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1976Source: The Watchtower, 1 de enero de 1977Source: 1978 Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1978Source: 1979 Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1979
La posición de la organización o su explicación posterior: El Anuario de 1979 atribuyó la caída a que algunos no participaban 'en dar testimonio cada mes', a que otros se volvieron inactivos y a que la fe fue 'probada'.
“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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Nota de confianza. Opened the WOL document; page markers confirm pp. 22-23.
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Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. 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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Nota de confianza. Opened the WOL document; page marker confirms p. 19.
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Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. 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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Nota de confianza. Opened both WOL documents; page markers confirm yb78 p. 32 and w78 1/1 p. 23.
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Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. 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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Nota de confianza. 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.
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. src-yb-1979-0000-1978-service-year-report
El gobernador provincial de Noruega denegó a los testigos de Jehová su subvención estatal correspondiente a 2021 (NRK informó de unos 16 millones de coronas noruegas y 12.686 miembros con derecho a subvención) el 27 de enero de 2022, y canceló el registro de la comunidad religiosa el 22 de diciembre de 2022 por su práctica de expulsión; el Tribunal de Distrito de Oslo dio la razón al Estado (4 de marzo de 2024), el Tribunal de Apelación de Borgarting revocó esa decisión (marzo de 2025) y el 30 de abril de 2026 el Tribunal Supremo declaró, por 3 votos contra 2, que las decisiones eran inválidas, con pagos atrasados que NRK cifró en unos 100 millones de coronas noruegas. Source: NRK, 27 de enero de 2022Source: Lovdata (Oslo tingrett), 4 de marzo de 2024Source: NRK, 30 de abril de 2026Source: jw.org Newsroom, 8 de mayo de 2026Source: jw.org Newsroom, 28 de marzo de 2024
La posición de la organización o su explicación posterior: jw.org describe la sentencia del Tribunal Supremo como una protección de la libertad religiosa y como una confirmación de que sus prácticas cumplen la legislación noruega e internacional; no menciona el voto discrepante.
“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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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.
Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. 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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Nota de confianza. 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.
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Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. 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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Nota de confianza. 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.
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Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. 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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Nota de confianza. Opened the live jw.org page.
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Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. 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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Nota de confianza. Opened the live jw.org page.
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Consultado. 19 de septiembre de 2026 · Identificador de la fuente. 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 de mayo de 2026 Source: NRK, 30 de abril de 2026
By resolution at the Columbus, Ohio convention; previously International Bible Students. Source: The Watchtower, 15 de agosto de 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]”
Afirmaciones relacionadas: 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 de febrero de 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.”
Afirmaciones relacionadas: 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 de octubre de 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.”
Afirmaciones relacionadas: 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 de abril de 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.”
Afirmaciones relacionadas: 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 de enero de 1983Source: The Watchtower, 15 de enero de 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!”
Afirmaciones relacionadas: 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 de junio de 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?”
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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 de marzo de 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 de octubre de 2001Source: United Nations Department of Public Information, NGO Section, 4 de marzo de 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 de julio de 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 de julio de 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 de noviembre de 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 de agosto de 2016Source: jw.org Newsroom, 5 de agosto de 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), febrero de 2017Source: The Watchtower (study edition), julio de 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 de abril de 2026Source: jw.org Newsroom, 8 de mayo de 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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Varias citas que circulan en este ámbito se contrastaron con los originales y no coinciden: «volvieron a la oscuridad» (1981), «como un plato envenenado» (2011), y una atribución a 1957 de la frase «acompañar humildemente» (es de 1952). La expresión citada por The Guardian en 2001, «una cosa repugnante a los ojos de Dios y de su pueblo», coincide con La Atalaya del 1 de junio de 1996, que ya ha sido abierta y se cita más arriba. Solo empleamos la redacción verificada.
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“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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