Shun no more 2024.
Join fellow survivors of religious abuse & their allies in protesting the harmful practices of the Jehovah’s Witness organization and other high-control religious groups, and demanding that lawmakers hold them accountable for the harm they do.
September 13th, 2024 • Washington DC • White House
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST
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Jehovah’s Witness shunning destroys lives.
Imagine losing everyone you love in an instant. That's the devastating reality of shunning for millions of former Jehovah's Witnesses.
Once you’ve been a Jehovah’s Witness, there is no way to leave the religion without being shunned. Family members & friends, once your closest confidantes, are coerced by the religion’s leaders to treat you as if you are dead. Even a simple hello becomes a forbidden act. This silence is deafening, a constant reminder of the love and connection that's been ripped away.
Not everyone survives.
Our mission is to
Raise
Awareness
The greatest power high-control groups have is our silence. By raising awareness, we can chip away at the stigma and fear associated with leaving. Those still trapped within these groups may begin to see a path out, and those who leave will have the support of a more understanding world as they begin to rebuild their lives free from control.
Provide
Support
Many who escape or are expelled from high-control groups are completely isolated without any support network. By speaking out we can make sure that those suffering from shunning know they're not alone, providing a a lifeline for the shunned, and a crucial step in suicide prevention for those feeling trapped and hopeless.
Demand
Accountability
While the First Amendment protects religious freedom, it shouldn't supersede fundamental human rights or basic decency. We must demand that lawmakers enact and enforce laws to safeguard the public from high-control religions and put an end to policies and practices within religious institutions that result in harm.
You can make a difference.
The Be Free movement needs your voice! Share this message across your social media to raise awareness about the harmful practices of the Jehovah’s Witness organization. Let's shine a light on their abuses and empower those who have suffered.
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Use the hashtags #BeFreeProtest & #ShunNoMore2024 to spread the word online.
Join us at the White House on September 13th, 2024.
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST
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If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, please know that you are not alone.
As fellow survivors of religious trauma, we feel your pain, we care, and we want to see you survive & thrive. Please consider reaching out to one of these resources:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call 988 - Free, confidential service is available 24/7 and can connect you with a trained counselor
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call. Text. Chat. (988lifeline.org)
The Trevor Project
Call 1-866-488-7386 - A crisis intervention and suicide prevention lifeline for LGBTQ+ youth.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 - Connect with a crisis counselor via text message.