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This week, millions of Christians reflect on Jesus — especially during the Easter season. But for Jehovah’s Witnesses, that relationship is framed in a very different way.

In this episode of The Critical Thought, we illustrate how that belief system actually works — through a unique skit, a real-life experience from a former elder, and some critical questions every Jehovah’s Witness should be asking.

🎭 Featuring our skit: "1-800-HEAVENN™ — Where Some Calls Get Through™

📌 Want to go deeper?
Watch our earlier videos on this topic:
► Jesus Is Not Your Mediator – Part 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svX3onqO2ls
► Jesus Is Not Your Mediator – Part 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpymBCrvAiE

❓ 8 Questions to Ask Any Jehovah’s Witness:
1) If Jesus isn’t your mediator… who is?

2) Why do you pray in his name?

3) How are your sins forgiven if his sacrifice doesn’t apply to you?

4) Why does the Bible say he intercedes for all who come to God through him?

5) Are you in the new covenant — or just observing it from the outside?

6) Why does the Insight book define a mediator as a go-between, yet deny you that access?

7) How did you miss this doctrine if you’ve studied the Bible for years?

8) What else haven’t they told you?

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The vibe was definitely off at this year’s Jehovah’s Witness Memorial — and people are talking.

In this powerful breakdown from EXJW Critical Thinker, JT walks you through the subtle — and not-so-subtle — shifts that made the 2025 Memorial unlike any we’ve seen before. From the sudden flood of phone calls to disfellowshipped members, to awkward in-person moments and emotionally charged invitations, it’s clear something has changed.

What we cover:

Watchtower's response to legal pressure over shunning

New freedom to contact “removed” members… but at what cost?

PIMOs showing up just to avoid family drama

The strange shift from reverent to performative

And yes… people using the emblems like photo booth props

This isn’t just another Memorial recap — it’s a real look at how control, image, and numbers still run the show.
👇 Share your thoughts below. Did you feel the shift?

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In this video, JT from EXJW Critical Thinker breaks down the absurdity behind the Jehovah's Witness belief of the 144,000 — a symbolic number that they treat like an actual headcount for heaven.

For over a century, the Watchtower has kept followers focused on this limited number, creating pressure, confusion, and division. With the memorial season bringing in record numbers and a heavy push to recruit old contacts, it’s time to call it what it is: a number game that’s gone too far.

Join us as we expose the satire behind the 144,000 doctrine and why it leaves no seats in heaven for anyone outside their ranks. If you’ve ever questioned this teaching or felt the weight of their man-made restrictions, this one’s for you.

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✅ Check out our related video: The 144,000 Explained (Full Deep Dive)

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnL0hqDHc2I&t=249s]


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