James Penton, Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta; Canada. A professor is a senior teacher and researcher, usually in a college or university. ... Lethbridge is variously: Lethbridge, Alberta is a city in Alberta; William Lethbridge, after whom the City of Lethbridge, Alberta was named; Lethbridge, Victoria is a township outside Geelong, Victoria, Australia; Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart is a character on Doctor Who; and Lethbridge is a Brisbane r&b group. ... Motto: Fortis et liber (Latin: Strong and free) Official languages English Flower Wild rose Capital Edmonton Largest city Calgary Lieutenant-Governor Norman Kwong Premier Ralph Klein (PC) Parliamentary representation - House seat - Senate seats 28 6 Area Total - Land - Water (% of total) Ranked 6th 661,848 km² 642,317 km² 19...
Born in April 1932 Mr Penton was raised as a 3rd generation Jehovahs Witness. However he gradually came to disagree with the teachings of the religion during the 1970's and was eventually excommunicated or disfellowshipped. While still a member of the religion he wrote a book entitled "The History of Jehovahs Witnesses in Canada" which has been widely regarded outside the organization (and untill his expulsion within the organization) as an excellent account of the Canadian history of Jehovahs Witnesses. Excommunication is religious censure which is used to deprive or suspend membership in a religious community. ... Excommunication is religious censure which is used to deprive or suspend membership in a religious community. ...
Since leaving the organization he has authored at least two more books, edited two journals and written five articles about the Jehovahs Witnesses. The first book was is titled "Apocalypse Delayed: The Story of Jehovah's Witnesses" and recently a new one called "Jehovah's Witnesses and the Third Reich: Sectarian Politics under Persecution." has been published.
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