I was born and raised in the cult, and while I'm not convinced they as a religion are on the same level as HC, they do have quite the past.

The cult is run by 7 men known as the "Governing Body" amongst R&F members. They are considered to be God's spokesmen, and it's with them being perceived this way, they make all the cult like rules, in their personal interpretation on the Bible.

Some of their fucked "rules" are shunning people who leave the cult. Family, friends, you name it - done.

No blood transfusions - ever. ( they take "blood fractions" though if you can beleive that) Transfusion = disfellowshipping.

The list goes on, but I have a little something more that's going to appeal to US.

Recently a "Governing Body" member gave a speech after inaugurating a new Convention Hall they worship in.

"Then he said (I'm quoting him best I can remember, but you'll get the idea): "Imagine if next week I go back to US and you see in the news that the whole GB was arrested for no reason. How'd you react? Well, surely you'd say to your coworkers or neighbours: "Jesus warned us. They were arrested for no reason." You would feel bad for us but be proud because you are sure it's persecution from Satan and that we're innocent."

The link to this is right HERE over on reddit. It's in the r/exjw subreddit.

Now, I'm thinking this week coming might be a big one.

Most people on reddit are too busy not knowing the bigger picture here.