The Fear Brochure
"You Should Not Fear Him" — Why It's OK to Question "The Truth" is a concise, full-color, accessible guide designed to help Jehovah's Witnesses and their loved ones better understand the organization's history, teachings, and real-world consequences.
Drawing on documented sources and years of research, the brochure highlights key issues such as shunning, safeguarding, medical policy, and institutional accountability. Its purpose is simple: to inform, to prompt critical thinking, and to provide a starting point for those questioning or supporting a loved one who is.
Work is underway to translate the brochure into additional languages. If you would like to assist with translation or support the project in your language, I would be very glad to hear from you.
There are different options available for obtaining the Fear brochure in English depending on your specific needs.
What's Inside the Brochure
Evidence-based information presented in an accessible, non-confrontational format.
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Understanding Key Policies
Clear explanations of teachings and organizational policies that shape everyday life for Jehovah's Witnesses — including shunning, medical decision-making, safeguarding, and institutional authority.
Documented Issues & Real-World Impact
Carefully sourced examples showing how these teachings and structures affect individuals and families, drawing on historical records, policy documents, and Bible quotes.
Support & Next Steps
A practical but sensitively worded "What Do I Do Now?" section empowering the reader to think critically and make decisions at their own pace.
Available Languages
Select your language to download the PDF or order printed copies.
Get the Brochure
The brochure is available both as a digital download and in physical form depending on your needs. This page offers digital access, small printed quantities, or campaign-level outreach bundles.
Instant Digital Download
Immediate access in PDF format. Suitable for private reading, research, or electronic sharing.
Download PDFAudio Version
Listen to the brochure in audiobook form.
Individual Printed Copies
For small quantities of one or more physical copies, orders will be fulfilled through a print-on-demand (POD) partner and shipped directly to you. PLEASE NOTE: POD entails higher costs per copy.
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For activists, journalists, support groups, and community organisers wishing to distribute the brochure at scale.
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For activists, journalists, support groups, and community organisers wishing to distribute the brochure at scale.
How this works
- Campaign batches are printed in runs of 1,000 copies.
- Orders are confirmed and paid in advance. Printing begins once the current run reaches the 1,000-copy threshold.
- If the threshold is not reached in 3 months from placing your order, you will be refunded in full.
Estimated fulfilment timeline
- • Printing: approximately 5–7 days
- • Packaging: approximately 3–5 days
- • Shipping: varies by destination
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Reviews & Letters from Readers
Hi Lloyd
This is just a quick message to let you know I received my copy of the Fear brochure this morning in the post. I've read through it already! I commend you on an incredible job with this. I was a baptized JW myself for many years and like you, attended the assembly hall in Northenden.
I left the organisation in 1994 at age 20 but my mother and brother remain active. My brother is an elder in a congregation for the deaf I believe, near Manchester. I have often wondered how to approach them without causing friction.
Websites such as JW Facts are an incredible tool and vital in highlighting the failings of the organisation but witnesses are discouraged from looking at such things, so getting through to anyone of them is difficult to say the least.
This brochure however, asks all the right questions and exposes enough without feeling like the walls are closing in around them. It doesn't feel like a trap and that's what I love about it. If I get an opportunity to use it I'll let you know.
Please continue your absolutely incredible work.
Thank you 🙏
Matthew
Brochure recipient, United Kingdom
Lloyd, dearest Lloyd.
My pack of 5 brochures has arrived. Brilliant, so well put together. I've said this before but you and your team have done marvelously and the brochure, as a whole, reflects the hard work put into this by every aspect of production.
I laughed like a drain at the picture of the lady exiting the Kingdom Hall with a huge smile on her face and being chased by two anguished elders, in the section "What do I do now." Reminded me of how wonderful is the freedom of escape.
Best thing you've done.
DennyMorris
Kickstarter backer
How to Use This Resource
Share tactfully and respectfully with Jehovah's Witnesses or those who express an interest in joining.
Leave in public spaces where those seeking information might find them.
Provide to therapists, counsellors, and social workers who may encounter affected individuals.
Use as a starting point for conversations with family members concerned about a loved one.
Distribute at educational institutions and community organisations.