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This image, was found at chapter 86 of the Italian book of Jehovah Witness, entitled: IL PIU' GRANDE
UOMO CHE SIA MAI ESISTITO (The greatest man who ever lived) (edition of 1991). You can see a wood snake
(on the tree) that want to bite the neck of man and a goat head.
With a mirror we see a demon head. (Unknown origin)
We notice that the decoration forming the bottom of the image was delimited intentionally to suggest
the presence of a dragon. All is accentuated there, the body, the ears, the half-opened mouth, the teeth
and the right eye. Watchtower of May 1st, 1983 p.23.
The two are extracted from the same Watchtower from which we just spoke about, i.e. that of May 1st,
1983. N° 1 - The knot that ties the bandanna on the fighting young man's head finishes in quite curious
way. Sexual connotation? (That would be the last straw, since the periodical is entitled: "Are obscenities
really harmful?") - page 6. N° 2 - Certain observers detected the shape of a strange animal with five legs
formed by the fringes (?) on the shoulder of this character. - page 13.
On the right, a photograph of the said "Golgotha" location, traditional place of the crucifixion of
Christ. On the left, Golgotha reproduces by the organization of the Jehovah Witnesses in the Watchtower of
March 15th, 1984 - page 32. Although the boulders make you think of a skull (hence the name "Golgotha"),
one does not see why a quite visible face was encrusted in the rocks. Let us point out however that in the
Auxiliary dictionary "for a better comprehension of the Bible" published by Watchtower, the location is
more accurately represented (normal, however, because it is the "artistic" reproduction of a real
photograph, similar to that which you see higher).
Book "You Can Live Forever in Paradise on Earth" (1982, revised 1989). Page 91: Extraordinary subliminal reason using a technique for "double effect".
While turning the book 90 degrees to the left, this face emerges from the plume of smoke that
surrounds the specter of Samuel who introduces himself to Saul during his visit with the witch of
En-dor.
Impact of the "double effect". A monstrous, laughing head reveals a hellish vision while turning the
preceding face backward. Height of irony, the Watchtower shows in this chapter that the malicious spirits
are powerful!
Pretty young women bathe in a river. These young women are coveted by the "sons of God" before the
flood begins. Notice the faces that take shape in the cascade. Book "You Can Live Forever in Paradise on
Earth" (1982, revised 1989) page 93.
For information, the swimmer who is in the foreground is purely and simply a photograph stolen by
Watch Tower. The photograph comes from the German magazine "Stern". The people in charge of the magazine
were contacted and confirmed they were never approached by the Jehovah's Witnesses in order to obtain
authorization to use this snapshot.
Book "You Can Live Forever in Paradise on Earth" (1982, revised 1989). Page 139: In the crown which is
at the top of a tree, one can detect a face. This large tree symbolizes "the divine royalty" that fills
the Earth, such as one finds it described in Daniel chapter 4. The illustration being extremely small, we
advise you to refer to render an account of it.
Book "You Can Live Forever in Paradise on Earth" (1982, revised 1989). Page 219: Three birds fly in
the sky of Egypt (look carefully at the book). Now hold the book at arm's length. Side by side, the three
birds form a flying being that carries a scepter (only the red line was added). This kind of
representation is frequent in satanic imagery, which parodies among other things, the painted angels on
the old Christian icons.
Book "Revelation - it's grand climax at hand!" - (1988). Page 111: Here is a very curious
illustration: "hid themselves in the caves and in the rock-masses of the mountains. And they keep saying
to the mountains and to the rock-masses: 'Fall over us'" (Rev. 6 : 15 - 17). So, the men in the back of
this rock are afraid. Are afraid ... or seem to be afraid, because did you notice the character on the
right isn't afraid of anything, not even of you! In fact, he threatens you with his handgun! This is an
incredible manipulation of window dressing. You can see not only the gun but also the cylinder.
Amazing!
Book "The greatest man who ever lived" - (1991), Chapter 91: Lazarus leaves the tomb. But observe the
opening of the burial site carefully. The face of a man is clearly outlined.
In the book "Mankind's Search for God" - 1990 -, let us note: Page 81: A face appears clearly in the
clairvoyant's crystal ball. It is necessary to refer to the original publication to get a better idea. In
"Awake!" of October 22nd, 1999, on pages 8 and 9, one finds the same subject and the face is even more
visible. Interesting fact: In the book "the knowledge which leads to everlasting life" - 1995 - page 110,
the same crystal ball appears, but here, without hesitation, the Society incorporated the face of woman.
How is it that four years later, it "readjusts" its illustration by removing the face of this woman and
adding a subliminal design?
Awake! of May 22nd, 1988 - page 25. A skull turned to the right is perfectly visible on the Abraham's
clothing - near the chest.
Another well-known image... Could it be that the left side of the chest of the crucified Lord is the
shape of a dog? Many people throughout the world were shocked by this illustration. You will find it
notably in the book: "Knowledge that leads to eternal life" (1995) - page 67.
"The road towards freedom" the Watchtower of September 1st, 1995. On the right of the image printed on
the first page, a mysterious character appears in the boulder. One can ask oneself: Do such manipulation
lead towards freedom or slavery?
This image is extracted from the booklet: "Does God really care about us?" appeared in 1992 - page 31.
In the top of this smiling young woman's hair, a quite unpleasant head is outlined! This belongs to a
frequently used technique, as in the example of the head in Jesus' hair.
We find faithful Job in the desert by opening the Watchtower of October 1st, 1991 (page 16/17). Job
exposes his case to the three "friends" who came to visit him. But while looking a little closer, we see
that there is a fourth visitor, at the bottom of the second palm tree. Wouldn't one say it's Satan in
person?
"Moses and Aaron attested with force the divinity of Jehovah in front of Pharaoh", tells us to the
book "Jehovah's Witnesses Proclaimers of God's Kingdom" - 1993, page 16. At least two faces are visible on
the right-side of Aaron's tunic.
The Watchtower, July 1st, 1997 - page 1 - reveals an impressive subliminal image which should make the
skeptical ponder a little deeper. A demonic head appears between this young woman's curls as she is coming
out of the water (above the letter "D", a little to the left). It is out of the question to try to explain
this image by claiming that the head is the unfortunate result of a set of water drops which bead on
swimmer's skin.
"Jehovah, that which makes extraordinary things", is one of the topics of the Watchtower of December
15th, 1992 - page 8. The illustration shows us David singing a Psalm; three children are sitting in front
of him to listen.
In the tunic of the child sitting on the right, just below his arm, you will be able to discover a
demonic face.
"Jehovah, God merciful and sympathizing" affirms the Watchtower of October 1st, 1998. On page 10, a
scene shows us the episode of the "prodigal son". The father welcomes his repenting son with open arms.
But what do you see on his white tunic, in the middle of the chest?
It reflects the head (of an animal?) rather disturbing… See the Watchtower of September 1st, 1999 -
page 31 - As for this amphora or jug which belongs to Martha, it is very suspicious!
This image published in the Watchtower of September 15th, 1997 - 1st page, The best way is to hold the
issue at arm's length and to disregard the character (a woman dressed with a clear blue blouse and a pink
skirt). You also can slightly blink eyes by fixing the right sided image on this screen. If you are able,
the subliminal face will show up perfectly. To help you, we specified where the face (forehead), the eye,
the nose, and the mouth are. It is one of the rare times where the Watchtower uses a photograph to include
this type of motive (but this photograph is "made in WT", therefore is not subjected to external
copyright). Let's not forget however that it is not the first time that the Society manipulates
photographs. We have fakes as a proof in the Italian Watchtower.
"The hope is an anchor in the life of the Christians" affirms the Watchtower of July 15th, 1999. Alas,
the anchor of the Christians is accompanied by several subliminal images… which, perhaps, consolidate
their hope? (see last part of this exhibit). Here are the curious details which were raised in the present
snapshot: Head in the stone on the left side of the anchor (on the right of the picture). Probably another
head in the stone on the right (on the left of the picture). Multitude of small heads in the conglomerate
located beside the starfish (it is interesting to consult the original publication with a magnifying
glass).
It is in the Watchtower of November 1st, 1999 - page 31. Topic: "A voluntary offering to promote the
pure worship". On the left, a head printed on a carpet. On the right, a mask. This mask inspires fear. At
the time of the "the Phantom of the Opera" musical, the poster designers included a similar mask, since
the famous work of art composer Andrew Lloyd Weber is imprinted by mystery and horror.
This drawing represents Barnabas, the "Son of consolation". See the Watchtower of April 15th, 1998 -
page 20. Graphics are identical to the style found on page 17 of the book "You can live forever…" (See
page 1 - diabolical head in the Jesus' hair). The subliminal pattern is placed on the right-hand side of
Barnabas' hair (on the left on the image) and magnification shows you the details.
"The Bible: inspired by God?" title Watchtower of June 15th, 1997 - 1st page. It is on this same page
that one sees the apostle Paul writing on a scroll. His left hand, which holds the scroll open, reveals a
subliminal pattern between the index and the forefinger (a face whose nose and mouth are at the base of
the index). The Watchtower as well seems inspired with the manipulation processes!
A face in the sleeve this Jewish clergy member who listens to Jesus speak of the tax to be paid to
Cesar. We find ourselves in the first page of the Watchtower of May 1st, 1996. Topic "God and the State,
in what needs to be returned to everyone". You will note that the folds define: 1) eyebrows - 2) eyes - 3)
noses - 4) the mouth - 5) the chin - 6) the bottom of the face - 7) his side. The part of the sleeve above
and on the side of the face could even represent his hair.
The illustration is taken from the book "Pay attention to Daniel's prophecy" published in 1999. On
page 58 an impressive vision of the mountain is what symbolizes the eternal Kingdom of God, mountain from
which a stone detaches and strikes the feet of the statue (human kingdoms and governments) and knocks it
over. Knocked over indeed! In fact, if you turn the image over, what you see is this scowling face with
and bristling hair!
This image was detected (as all others) by several people who did not concert… It is taken from one of
the books published by the Jehovah's Witnesses, "Isaiah's Prophecy Light for All Mankind" (vol. 1) - page
34 (2000).
Watchtower of April 1st, 1985 - page 13. One sees publicity for a film at the entrance of a cinema (it
is perhaps a theater). This publicity is written in an unknown language and alphabet. Note that in the
same street, other theaters also make publicity and use the same language. What could it be? Which is this
language? What would be the Society's goal to use an encrypted text? You are not the first to search. A
true puzzle!
2026 : someone found a part of the answer :
Line 1 : ?
Line 2 : In La Cage
Line 3 : Aux folles
Line 4 : The Palace Theater
See a part of source of this crypted message:
https://www.gettyimages.ca/detail/news-photo/the-palace-theater-where-le-cage-aux-folles-was-playing-news-photo/515561506
It is taken from the book "You can live forever in Paradise on Earth" - page 41. The delighted young
graduate that you see belongs to the group of Christians that receives the effusion from the Holy Spirit
at Pentecost. But look carefully: on her dress, just between her two wrists, there is a mysterious "D"…Do
you have a solution? Would this be "D" for "Devil", "Diabolos", or "Demon"? Also, a little above, there
seems to be two horrifying faces hidden in the drawing ...
Open your Watchtower of September 15th, 1996 - page 29. "Toss the dust, but how?" asks the Watchtower.
You will see the tomb. Is the shade projected caused by the tree's foliage? Is there not a figure (of a
woman) that appears on the tomb stone? If so, how is this possible? Is the stone shiny? Marble? And if it
is a reflection of the person in front of the tomb, the sun being behind it, how can her face be white? If
you have the journal, look at the image with a magnifying glass and you will see that the stone is not
marble! Wait! … Furthermore, one would say a ghost is beside her…
* More subliminal images on page 3 after the following text...
The Watchtower's answer
It is quite obvious that the Watchtower strongly denies the inclusion of images of subliminal matter in their publications.
This reaction is not very astonishing.
Several business firms were known to use such techniques in their publicity campaigns, most of these companies denied their use.
In an article published in the Watchtower of June 15th, 1985, entitled "a short noise: will you make echo of it?", the Jehovah's Witnesses organization notably wrote:
"Rumors even circulated about the Watchtower Society publications. It was said, for example, that a draftsman had inserted demons representations into the illustrations, but had ended up being revealed and disfellowshipped!
Did you spread one of these rumors? In this case you - undoubtedly involuntarily - spread a lie, because none of these rumors were founded. Thus, what was said about the Society's publications was incontestably harmful. It transpired to be a true slander towards dedicated Christians who spend long hours drawing attractive illustrations for our issues, booklets and our books.
This idle gossip was ridiculous, as much as it would have been to claim that by creating the moon, God would have deliberately given it the aspect of a face."
Further, she added:
"Is it really reasonable to think… that draftsmen who dedicated their life to Jehovah dissimulated faces in the journal illustrations?
One should not take this kind of nonsense seriously."
Let us point out some observations:
1. This article was published more than two years after the discovery of the first "official" subliminal images. By "official", we mean those that were observed by many people throughout the world (Watchtower of May 1st, 1983).
Why did the Watchtower wait so long before reacting?
2. In its article, does it really deny the existence of these images? No. What it does, is deny the existence of one or several draftsmen who "would have inserted representations of demons."
Also note that the Society does not refer to the term "subliminal".
3. It emphasizes on the "dedicated" Christians who work at the Brooklyn Bethel, but forgets (or as usual, wants to forget) that several "dedicated" members of this same Bethel were banished in 1980/1981.
4. The subjective "face" that appears on the moon argument does not make sense. Indeed, if one scans our satellite with good binoculars or a small telescope, one notices that this "face" is fictitious and is only formed by sets of shades which result from the lunar ground pattern.
On the other hand, if one enlarges the subliminal patterns from the publications using a simple magnifying glass, one sees details that confirm their existence more clearly.
5. In the same June 15th article, the Society speaks about the origin of the rumors. "The rumors, how are they started?" asked in one of the subtitles.
Curiously, it does not inform the reader on the way the "rumors" on the subliminal messages in their publications were spread.
Perhaps it is hiding behind this short phrase: "Where do rumors come from? It is often impossible find out."
Many Jehovah's Witnesses wrote to the local Watchtower offices to ask for explanations about these disturbing images.
The answers were invariably identical: These images do not exist.
You will find hereafter three letters or excerpts of letters coming from the Society. These documents are not "rumors". We own photocopies. We will analyze them afterwards.
1. A complete letter:
"Dear brother…, We took time to examine your letter announcing concerns which affect you in connection with illustrations published in our journals.
As regards an accumulation of images known as "subliminal" that riddled our publications, that according to your own terms, all the publications and issues are filled, we can begin with the frame published on page 24 of the Watchtower referred to in your letter and which reminds us that "the rumors are tenacious. Once begun, they do not stop easily". Your letter shows once more, the cogency of this warning statement, since the expression was quoted in 1985, 12 years ago.
Already at that time some thought that our publications contained such images with intention to harm. It should be noted that, those who "had noticed" these kinds of things, had had themselves speak about it with others so that the latter could finally see in their turn this "same problem". Why couldn't they see them beforehand themselves if these "images" were printed with an aim of harming others, without distinction? Could these "elements" that you quote, since then slow down the growth of God's people on earth? Would Jehovah have blessed his followers in such a marvelous, grand way, if (to put in your words) "this operation is built this way intentionally"?
In all sincerity, can we undermine, previous religious instruction, because certain details depending from shadow games, brushstrokes, and other elements in report can bring some to the very unhappy conclusion, that diabolic elements would be inserted in the images printed in our publications, until questioning the integrity of the brothers forming the governing body? Would it not contradict the many attempts to carry one or the other towards the loss of the essential faith in this particular time in the history of man? Would this not be, to some extent the game of the adverse at our own costs? - see Matthew. 24:13, 45-47.
Trustful that these words will help you to fully seize works concerning "the faith in the Word of God", we assure you of our cordial brotherly love."
2. An excerpt from another letter:
"With regards to a "flood" of subliminal images that submerge our publications, we can also recapture the frame published on page 24 of the Watchtower referred to in your letter and which reminds us that "the rumors are tenacious. Once begun, they do not stop easily". Your letter shows once more, the cogency of this warning statement, since the expression was quoted in 1985, 12 years ago. Already at that time some thought that our publications contained such images with intention to harm. It should be noted that, those who "had noticed" these kinds of things, had had themselves speak about it with others so that the latter could finally see in their turn this "same problem". Why couldn't they see them themselves beforehand if these "images" were printed with an aim of harming others, without distinction?
In all sincerity, can we undermine, previous religious instruction, because certain details depending from shadow games, brushstrokes, and other elements in report can bring some to the very unhappy conclusion, that diabolic elements would be inserted in the images printed in our publications? Would it not contradict the many attempts to carry one or the other towards the loss of the essential faith in this particular time in the history of man? Would this not be, to some extent the game of the adverse at our own costs? - see Matthew 24:13, 45-47."
3. An excerpt from a third letter (of Luxembourg origin):
"With regards to your fourth point relating to the "subliminal images" and the "faces hidden" intentionally in our publication, we wish above all to draw your attention to the contents of the article "Würdest of the ein Gerücht verbreiten?" (Would you Spread a rumor?) appeared in the Wachtturm review of November 15th, 1985, with for topic "STI die Geschichte glaubwürdig?" (Is the history worthy of faith?)
"Is it probable that spaceships come to visit our planet or that a large company concludes a pact with the devil or that artists, God's followers, conceal faces in their magazine illustrations? Such incredible stories impose greatest circumspection."
Never did a draftsman conceal faces in our magazine illustrations. Many years ago, nevertheless, when the techniques were not yet what they are today, the reduction of illustrations could cause fusions of points of framework likely to cause optical illusions."
Note the great resemblance between the first and the second answer. The explanation is quite simple: Letters 1 and 2 come from the same Bethel and were written the same day. Answer 1 is addressed to a person alone, answer 2 to a couple.
At first sight, force is to note that the Company does not make very large efforts to personalize their answers!
However, while reading more attentively and by comparing the two versions, one sees that in the first it is known as: "…printed in our publications, until questioning the integrity of the brothers forming the governing body??" This part of sentence is absent from the second text.
And it is not unimportant! Why?
Because the first person was not part of the organization at the time of the famous "crisis" of Brooklyn in 1980/1981. They were unaware of what had occurred in the governing body. One could then ask him a question without any danger.
On the other hand, the couple who received the second version belonged to the organization from the beginning of the 80s and was very aware of the vicissitudes of the governing body at this time!
Do you get it?
By deeply analyzing these three texts, one realizes that the Watchtower ignores what really are subliminal processes.
It indeed says: "Why couldn't they see them themselves beforehand if these 'images' were printed with an aim of harming others, without distinction?"
But of course! It is the characteristic of these images! Not to be seen, all the while unconsciously stimulating the brain…
It is completely normal that we can see them in most cases when somebody shows them to us! It is what the Society calls the "same problem".
The purpose of these "elements" are not at all to slow down "the accession that God's people already know" as the Society says! (We will see the reason in the next subject).
It is true that many Witnesses left the organization since then because of these images, several were published on Internet (the first two letters of Bethel were sent in July 1997).
In the answer n° 3, the subsidiary of the Watchtower Society wrote: "Many years ago, nevertheless, when the techniques were not yet what they are today, the reduction of illustrations could cause fusions of points of framework likely to cause optical illusions."
By this "many years ago", the Society advances a shaky explanation for the old subliminal drawings and eludes the problem of the images that are in profusion in the most recent publications at the same time.
Why such images?
One proposed various assumptions to explain the presence of subliminal images in the Watch Tower publications. We'll enumerate them below:
1. A badly intentioned individual works among the team of the Bethel of Brooklyn draftsmen and the insertion of the incriminating images would be done unbeknownst to the "Governing body" and other persons in charge.
We estimate that this assumption must be isolated for several reasons: These images have existed for a long time, at least since 1983. It would thus be necessary that the same member of Bethel be in charge of the drawings since as many years. How, on this amount of time, could he not be discovered by his colleagues or persons in charge? The official Watchtower video cassette, "the Jehovah's Witnesses, a name, an organization", shows at which point the illustrations are tested and controlled before going to print. How would it be possible that these adulterated stereotypes escape the vigilance of the inspectors, and this since 1983? If the "culprit" was located and either disfellowshipped, or transferred to another service, somebody would have to replace him, since these subliminal content manipulations are still relevant. If the insertion of these subliminal images is the work of several individuals, the objections remain identical.
2. The images are generated apart from the will of the leaders, under the influence of occult forces. In other words, some claim that Satan itself would leave its indelible trace in the publications for stating well that this organization belongs to him.
Still, we strongly doubt the legitimacy of such an assertion. Wouldn't this grant too much importance to the Watchtower only to believe that the Devil has time to have fun and leave its claw or trademark in the organization's issues and books? And then, when would they intervene? Before going to print? … It would have been noticed! Or after it was printed? … But then they would have to work on each journal! What a job!
3. The subliminal images do not exist and are only the result, as one said, of shadows, light, or of a bad printing quality effects.
Certain Watchtower defenders also affirm that many images are initially realized in great dimension and that these anomalies thought of as subliminal patterns, appear when one reduces the size of the photos. To accept this assumption, is in our opinion, to reject the obviousness. The current print quality is excellent and cannot justify these strange drawings. The reduced size of the photos can admittedly produce distortions from time to time, but this assumption cannot justify the detected suspect reasons. Note how the scenes filmed real life on a set do not give subliminal images on a 24 X 36 format, no more than on your next shots taken during your vacations! Moreover, the photographs published in the newspapers are in general not of excellent quality; it is not however in the daily press that one will collect many subliminal snapshots, far from it!
The number of these subliminal images (we provided a very weak sample), the precision of their design and graphics, leads us to consider a fourth assumption that we think is the good one, until proof of the opposite.
4. This assumption: The images are intentionally put into the publications, not by a small or isolated individual TEAM of "rebels", nor by Satan, but by certain directors of the organization.
The following remark is reported (it comes from people who mingle with Bethel of Brooklyn members who work on the composition and the press): "Your obsession to see subliminal patterns in the Society's illustrations is completely stupid! We have the occasion to speak with brothers and sisters who courageously work in the print-shop. When one speaks to them about these subliminal wild imaginings, they start laughing and do not understand how such ridiculous rumors circulate among the members of God's people…"
But can't one admit that the poor Witnesses who give their time to the Watchtower HQ are manipulated to into seeing nothing?
Here is a good example: The "New World's translation" literally swarms of inaccuracies and faked texts… But question those who print it, who do the binding, who package them in limp cardboard for distribution to all the corners of the world… they will not tell you that it is the best translation of the Bible!
When producer Alfred Hitchcock shot the film "Psychosis", he estimated that this movie was not as "horrifying" he wanted it to be. This is why he asked a subliminal techniques specialist to include a special image in the film. It was a human skull. Nobody saw it during projection, but Hitchcock obtained the effect he wanted. The film that contained the skull was much more terrible, caused a feeling of terror than that which did not contain the image. He tried the experiment with a good amount of spectators.
In other words, this subliminal inclusion generated fear.
It is not the first time that people say to have felt a strange feeling, a kind of discomfort, by looking at the Watchtower publications illustrations, including those who describe a wonderful paradise.
A little girl, who saw a paradisiacal image in a Society's book, ran towards her mother in tears and exclaimed: "Mom, mom, I'm afraid!"
Why, you think, do publicity agents insert morbid, monstrous, faces in ice cubes that swim in a glass of alcohol?
It is quite simple. The grimacing heads generate a discomfort which it is good to compensate, erase, to forget. How? With a good glass of whiskey X or gin Y. The subliminal techniques thus serve the mercenary advertizing attitude in this precise case.
We put the finger on the crucial point of the subject.
By intercalating morbid images in its publications, the Watchtower causes a feeling of fear, of instability, for fear it is good to compensate, to erase, to forget. How? While uniting with the organization which is the only one to serve God, the only one who holds the Truth, the only one which is a refuge in this corrupted world. These images unconsciously encourage you to firmly remain attached to this organization, because all is insecurity, all feels death and the forfeiture in this system of things dedicated to destruction.
This is our opinion. You are not obliged to accept it.
But a thing remains: subliminal images do exist. They distill a slow poison that anaesthetizes, and that needs to be denounced.