The relationship between and the United Nations (UN) is a subject of significant historical and doctrinal controversy. While the organization publicly identifies the UN as a "scarlet-colored wild beast" from biblical prophecy, it maintained a decade-long secret association as an affiliate non-governmental organization (NGO). The UN-NGO Association (1991–2001)
The Society stated that they initially applied for NGO status solely to gain access to the United Nations Dag Hammarskjöld Library for research purposes when writing articles about global affairs. The relationship between and the United Nations (UN)
Within days of the article, the Watchtower requested to terminate its association, which the UN processed on October 9, 2001. The Controversy: Doctrine vs. Action 2001. The Controversy: Doctrine vs. Action