Crisis of Conscience

Ever questioned the beliefs you were raised with? What if everything you were taught came from a small, unelected group making life-altering rules for millions? This summary explores the profound personal cost of challenging absolute authority and the courage it takes to follow your conscience. Discover the inner workings of the Jehovah's Witnesses' Governing Body from a former member, Raymond Franz. You'll learn about the secret decision-making processes, the doctrinal shifts that affect lives, and the intense personal struggle between loyalty to an organization and allegiance to truth. This is a journey into the heart of a crisis of faith.

Raymond Franz served for nine years on the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses, the highest leadership council in the organization he dedicated sixty years of his life to. His firsthand experience at the center of doctrinal and policy creation provided the unique perspective that led to his profound re-evaluation of faith. This journey from a position of ultimate authority to a conscientious dissenter forms the powerful and deeply personal basis for the insights shared within his landmark work.