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The next award in the 2018 Canadian Atheist Awards is “Story of the year”. This award is for the news or cultural story that captured the most interest or had the most impact among Canadian atheists in 2017.
Tag Archives: Jehovah’s Witnesses
Street Epistemology: Watchtower not inspired by God
Had a great experience with a Jehovah’s Witness at the my front door on Sunday. Was a golden opportunity because the guy was alone, and young (in his 20’s). I could not believe my luck. If it is a couple of elderly people, I usually just smile and nod and send … Continue reading
Weekly Update: to
Here’s your Canadian Atheist Weekly Update for 26-May-2018 to 1-Jun-2018.
Interview with Dina Holford on Being an Ex-Jehovah’s Witness
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen Scott Douglas Jacobsen: How did you grow up with religion? Was it central or peripheral to your life? Dina Holford: My mother was baptized as one of Jehovah’s witnesses whilst heavily pregnant with me. She had been a regular recreational drug taker until she had a knock … Continue reading
Diana Bucur on Leaving the Jehovah’s Witnesses
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen Scott Douglas Jacobsen: What was like like with the Jehovah’s Witnesses in early life? Diana Bucur: I was born into the Jehovah’s Witnesses so I didn’t really know any different. My parents made it sound as if I had a much better life compared to the other … Continue reading
Tim Klapproth on the Jehovah’s Witnesses
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen Scott Douglas Jacobsen: What was like with the Jehovah’s Witnesses in early life? Tim Klapproth: being a third generation witness I knew nothing else so it’s hard to express. The school was tough. I was bullied throughout and was fearful of ‘worldly’ kids. Christmas and birthdays … Continue reading