From 1966, Witness publications and convention talks built anticipation of the possibility that Christ's thousand-year reign might begin in late 1975 or shortly thereafter. The number of baptisms increased significantly, from about 59,000 in 1966 to more than 297,000 in 1974. By 1975, the number of active members exceeded two million. Membership declined during the late 1970s after expectations for 1975 were proved wrong. Watch Tower Society literature did not state dogmatically that 1975 would definitely mark the end, but in 1980 the Watch Tower Society admitted its responsibility in building up hope regarding that year. COUNT 5
QSN1 From 1966, what did Witness publications and conventions think would happen in late 1975? ANS1 Christ's thousand-year reign QSN2 How many baptisms were there in 1974? ANS2 more than 297,000 QSN3 How many active members were there in 1975? ANS3 two million QSN4 Why did membership decline in the late 1970s? ANS4 after expectations for 1975 were proved wrong QSN5 What did the Watch Tower Society admit in 1980? ANS5 its responsibility in building up hope