For a comprehensive historical overview, the following independent sources provide compiled evidence and analysis:

Jehovah's Witnesses and the United Nations: How the Watchtower Society Fooled Millions by Tieman H. Dickerson (2011). Helpful Review of the Resource

Detailed PDFs summarizing the timeline and controversy can be found on Scribd .

For anyone studying the sociology of high-control groups or the history of American religions, this document is a vital case study in cognitive dissonance.

: The Watchtower Society requested immediate termination of its status within days of the report. Conflict Over Requirements

The "Jehovah's Witnesses and the United Nations" controversy centers on the Watchtower Society's 10-year affiliation with the UN as a non-governmental organization (NGO). The Core Controversy