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The Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses (GB) has done it again—another bold prophecy, another epic fail. During their 2024 Annual Meeting, they confidently announced that the nations of the world would soon hand over their power to the United Nations. In their narrative, the UN is destined to rise as the ultimate global authority, fulfilling their interpretation of biblical prophecy. Sounds dramatic, right? The problem is, their prediction seems completely detached from the reality unfolding around us—especially after one critical event they didn’t see coming: Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
Let’s take a moment to unpack this. Trump, love him or hate him, is famous for his disdain for the United Nations. Throughout his first term, he made it crystal clear that he views the UN as a toothless bureaucracy that undermines national sovereignty. His “America First” policies prioritized pulling away from globalist agendas, cutting funding to international bodies, and renegotiating agreements to benefit the United States. It’s safe to say that Trump is the last person on Earth who would willingly hand over power to the UN. Yet, the Governing Body apparently based their prediction on the assumption that a Democrat—traditionally more supportive of international cooperation—would remain in office. Oops.
With Trump’s win, the GB’s prophecy is already looking shakier than a toddler’s Jenga tower. There’s simply no plausible scenario where a Trump administration leads or supports a global power transfer to the UN. If anything, his presidency is likely to weaken the organization even further. Under Trump’s leadership, the U.S. is expected to double down on its sovereignty-first approach, encouraging other nationalist leaders to follow suit. This makes the notion of a UN takeover not just improbable but downright laughable.
But that’s not all. The geopolitical scene in Europe is heating up, and not in a way that suggests a coordinated shift toward global unity. Tensions with Russia are escalating, and some speculate that globalist factions may be pushing for a major war as a way to regain control or disrupt nationalist movements. If true, this adds another layer of unpredictability to an already volatile situation. In such a climate, the idea of nations willingly surrendering their power to the UN feels like something out of a poorly written dystopian novel.
And that’s where the Governing Body seems to misstep repeatedly. They look at the world as if it operates on a predictable script, one conveniently aligned with their interpretation of Bible prophecy. But the real world is messy, chaotic, and full of unexpected turns—like Trump winning an election most political commentators thought was a long shot. If the GB truly had divine insight, wouldn’t they have seen this coming? Wouldn’t their predictions align more closely with what’s actually happening?
Of course, this isn’t the first time the Governing Body has missed the mark with their prophetic declarations. Their history is littered with failed predictions, from the infamous 1975 Armageddon fiasco to more recent claims about world events aligning with their timeline. Each time, they find a way to reframe their narrative or shift the goalposts, leaving their followers to rationalize the inconsistencies. It’s a pattern that raises serious questions about their claim to divine guidance. At what point does one stop being a prophet and start being just a bad guesser?
The Governing Body’s latest prophecy seems to be more of the same. Rather than being based on any unique spiritual insight, it appears to be a mishmash of current events, wishful thinking, and their longstanding obsession with the United Nations. But as much as they might want the UN to fit the role of the “scarlet-colored wild beast” from Revelation, reality just isn’t cooperating. The UN is far from the global powerhouse they imagine—it’s more like a dysfunctional club where nations argue and little gets done. Suggesting it’s on the verge of ruling the world is as outlandish as predicting the local PTA will take over Congress.
So, what’s the takeaway here? Once again, the Governing Body has shown that their prophetic crystal ball is more like a cloudy snow globe. They’re not reading the future; they’re just making guesses and hoping the pieces fall into place. And when they don’t, they’ll either quietly move the goalposts or come up with a convenient reinterpretation. Maybe it’s time for them to stop pretending they’ve got a direct line to God and start paying closer attention to what’s actually happening in the world. Or better yet, maybe it’s time they admit that prophecy isn’t their strong suit.
For now, though, it seems we’re stuck with more of the same—bold predictions, epic fails, and a lot of explaining to do. If nothing else, their track record provides a valuable lesson: when someone claims to know the future, especially in as much detail as the Governing Body does, it’s worth taking a step back and asking if they’ve gotten it right before. Spoiler alert: they haven’t.