Michael Jackson's Journey as a Jehovah's Witness

Michael Jackson's association with the Jehovah's Witnesses began in his childhood when his mother, Catherine, joined the faith. Michael actively participated as a Jehovah's Witness by going door to door evangelizing with a fellow Witness named Christian Volk. However, as Michael's fame grew, tensions arose between his artistic ambitions and the strict teachings of the Watchtower Bible and Track Society. Michael faced scrutiny when he released music videos like 'Thriller' and 'Smooth Criminal,' which were viewed by some members of the Jehovah's Witnesses as endorsing the occult. Despite efforts to disassociate himself from these controversial videos, the Watchtower organization continued to monitor him closely, ultimately leading to Michael's disillusionment with the faith and his decision to disassociate himself from the Jehovah's Witnesses.