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In the April 15, 2010 "study issue" of the Watchtower magazine, the doctrine of the "generation" has changed yet again. Until 1995, the "generation" was defined as that group of people who had been alive in 1914. It was taught that at least some members of that generation would see the "end of the system of things" and the institution of God's Kingdom on earth.

According to the new teaching, the "generation" is now to be understood differently. The magazine says, "How, then, are we to understand Jesus’ words about “this generation”? He evidently meant that the lives of the anointed whowere on hand when the sign began to become evident in 1914 would overlap with the lives of other anointed ones who would see the start of the great tribulation." So now the new teaching is that those whose lives overlapped with the members of the 1914 generation will see the end come within their lifetimes. A few of the 1914 generation are still alive, though they are almost 100 years old.

According to the Watchtower's new teaching, therefore, anyone who is alive now, even small children, can comprise part of the "generation" that will see the end. It seems quite possible under those circumstances that the Watchtower may have bought itself another 60 or 70 years before this new prophecy fails. Unfortunately, the former teaching about the "generation" was presented as "the Creator's promise" and "Jehovah's prophetic word." So the JW leadership has already branded itself as a false prophet, and no person who wishes to follow Christ should give them credence (Deut. 18:20-22).

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Welcome to the home page of Dispel the Darkness Ministries. This is the speaking and consulting ministry of Tom McGovern. Tom was a member for 30 years of the religion known as Jehovah's Witnesses. He now serves Jesus Christ as Lord and shares what he has learned in those 30 years with other Christians in order to inoculate them against false teaching and to assist them in speaking with members of that group with whom they may come in contact.

Tom is available to speak at your church or for interviews. He is also available as a consultant to Christian individuals or organizations having concerns relating to Jehovah's Witnesses and their teachings. To see a list of presentations that are currently available for churches, conferences or other gatherings, please click the "Available Programs" link to the left.

Tom is currently affiliated with Living Word Alliance Church in West Milford, NJ (www.lwac.org). He also holds the Bachelor of Science degree in Biblical Studies from Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, IL, having graduated with Highest Honors.

You are invited to read Tom's personal testimony using the link at the left or to listen to the audio version on our Audio/Video page. Also, you can click the "Articles" link to access some of the other written materials that Tom has produced. Some of these writings are directly concerned with issues relating to Jehovah's Witnesses, and others are more generally theological or devotional in nature. Check back often, as new articles will be added from time to time.