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Jehovah's Witnesses - Is higher education your enemy?We Answered:
Yes. To be specific, university education is the enemy of the Watchtower.While JWs with college educations exist, these are a small minority. In 2008, the Pew Forum commissioned a survey of religions in the USA. The survey showed that the JWs are the least educated and the second-poorest religious tradition in America (just behind the historically black churches).
To my knowledge, you will not be expelled from the religion if you attend college, but there is no doubt that it is strongly discouraged. Anyone who tries to tell you otherwise is simply not being honest.
To prove my point, here are a few examples of the Watchtower Society’s consistent view of education over the past years:
- 5/22/1969 Awake, p. 15:
“If you are a young person, you also need to face the fact that YOU WILL NEVER GROW OLD IN THIS PRESENT SYSTEM OF THINGS. Why not? Because all the evidence in fulfillment of Bible prophecy indicates that this corrupt SYSTEM IS DUE TO END IN A FEW YEARS. Of the generation that observed the beginning of the 'last days' in 1914, Jesus foretold: 'This generation will by no means pass away until all these things occur.' Therefore, as a young person, YOU WILL NEVER FULFILL ANY CAREER THAT THIS SYSTEM OFFERS.â€
(caps added) (Note that this article was published 40 years ago! Did the statements prove true?)
- 3/15/1969 Watchtower 1969, p.171, para. 12
“The influence and spirit of this world is to get ahead, to make a name for oneself. Many schools now have student counselors who encourage one to pursue higher education after high school, to pursue a career with a future in this system of things. Do not be influenced by them. Do not let them "brainwash" you with the Devil's propaganda to get ahead, to make something of yourself in this world. This world has very little time left! Any "future" this world offers is no future! Wisely, then, let God's Word influence you in selecting a course that will result in your protection and blessing. Make pioneer service, the full-time ministry, with the possibility of Bethel or missionary service your goal. This is a life that offers an everlasting future!
(so guidance counselors encouraging higher education are “brainwashing†JWs with “the Devil’s propagandaâ€)
- 9/1/1975 Watchtower, p.543
“Question: How many years of secular education are advisable for children in Christian households?
Answer: It would hardly be consistent for such a youth, of his own choice, to pursue extensive secular studies beyond what is required by the law and by his parents.â€
- 10/15/2005 Watchtower had a study article strongly discouraging higher education.