Michael withdraws from Jehovah’s Witnesses

Michael withdraws from the Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1987.

The decision follows controversy around his entertainment work and public image, including objections connected to music videos and the nature of his career. It marks a significant personal and religious break during the build-up to Bad.

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