Bethany’s battle rages a year after her death

July 17th, 2003 | Posted in: Blood & Medical Issues | Keywords: , , , , ,

Bethany made headlines in Canada after refusing to undergo blood transfusions and died of acute myeloid leukemia. Bethany’s father claims the Watchtower Society and his wife played a major role in her death. He is now fighting for sole custody of his youngest daughter who lives with her mother and is also a Jehovah’s Witness. Read the rest »


Deal reached in care of Jehovah’s Witness baby

July 12th, 2003 | Posted in: Blood & Medical Issues | Keywords: , , ,

The state has reached a tentative agreement with a Jehovah’s Witness couple who have opposed blood transfusions for their son born 15 weeks premature. Read the rest »

Stigmas and Stereotypes: Child Custody Decisions and Jehovah’s Witness Parenthood

August 3rd, 2002 | Posted in: JWs vs. the World | Keywords: , , , , ,

Biased and incorrect opinions among the general population concerning beliefs and practices of JW’s, no matter how controversial, are widespread. It appears that in some cases these sentiments are reflected in the administration of justice. Read the rest »

Dealing With Jehovah’s Witness Custody Cases

October 2nd, 2000 | Posted in: Psychological & Social Issues | Keywords: , , ,

Extensive analysis of custody cases involving Jehovah’s Witnesses. A must read for lawyers and non-Witness parents who are in the middle of a divorce. Read the rest »