My time in an American theocracy: 10 areas of control

I spent my first 30 years in an American theocracy, as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. Some Americans hope the USA shifts to a Bible–based government. But what would life be like? This video discusses the 10 areas in which a theocratic government manages your life.

Check out my memoir of growing up JW, available in paperback and ebook on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Britta-Memoir-Phillip-Kuchman/dp/B0897BVDGL/ref=sr_1_4?crid=QAIJJ8M90856&keywords=kuchman&qid=1662415672&sprefix=kuchman%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-4

Chapter timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
5:20 Are Jehovah's Witnesses really a theocracy?
14:46 Why do people stay in a high-control group?
19:13 1. Theocracies are patriarchies
29:07 2. Dress and grooming controlled
32:28 3. Sexual expression controlled
35:10 4. Marriage and family controlled
40:21 5. Medical decisions controlled
44:08 6. Mandatory Bible study sessions
45:11 7. Limited education permitted
46:01 8. Choice of employment controlled
47:15 9. Legal matters decided for you
49:06 10. Recreational activities controlled
54:03 Why joining JWs was popular
56:18 Why it matters

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