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nCrisis of Conscience presents the story of a struggle to prevent the erosion of a God-given freedom of conscience and the ensuing dilemma of choosing between loyalty to God and loyalty to ones religion. n n Former member of the Governing Body of Jehovahs Witnesses, Raymond Franz delivers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the Watch Tower Society. In response to extraordinary events, Franz tells a unique account of the decision-making sessions of this religions inner council and the powerful, sometimes dramatic, impact their decisions have on Jehovahs Witnesses. Crisis of Conscience offers a penetrating view of the supreme council of this organization, the Governing Body and their life altering power over human lives. n n While the events of Raymond Franzs departure from the Governing Body occurred in 1980, the organizational foundation and structure remains the same today, making this account relevant to a whole new generation.Content: Raymond Franz, formerly a Governing Body member of Jehovahs Witnesses, shares an account that reveals the inner workings and the decision-making processes of that Body, offering a penetrating view of the life altering power they have over human lives. The final nine of his sixty years as one of Jehovahs Witnesses were spent on this central executive council. Those years led to his crisis of conscience, which is the theme of this book. n n Based on the entire manuscript of Franzs 2008 printing of Crisis of Conscience, this fifth edition 2018, also includes: Foreword by David Henke, author of Spiritual Abuse Recovery Workbook, and founder of Watchmen Fellowship, Inc. -- David Henke is a Christian apologist that specializes in the field of Jehovahs Witnesses, issues of mind control, spiritual abuse, and legalism. In addition to the above workbook, Henke has authored evangelistic and educational tracts, and articles. n Excerpts from Franzs In Search of Christian Freedom -- Crisis of Conscience references 30 pages from In Search of Christian Freedom in the footnotes; for the convenience of the reader, these pages have been added to Appendix B. n Where is the Great Crowd Serving God? by Jon A. Mitchell, a former secretary to the Governing Body -- As a secretary to the Governing Body, and member of the Service Department, Mitchell observed events during and immediately after Raymond Franz resignation from the Governing Body and numerous people were moved, demoted or disfellowshipped. A
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