Jehovah’s Witnesses - I need some information. Can you help?

Jehovah's witnesses would not support the Nazi party in Germany during Hitler's reign, so many were put into consentration camps for this reason, in fact JW's were among the first ones in the camps, it is a shame that many other churches did not stand up to Hitler!

Many were executed as a result.

Read the Article: "Jehovah's Witnesses Courageous in the Face of Nazi Peril"

http://www.watchtower.org/e/19980708/article_01.ht...

Religious Persecution

in Georgia How Much Longer?

http://www.watchtower.org/e/20020122/article_01.ht...

Actually, I do know the first Jehovah's Witness who was killed because of his beliefs. First of all Jehovah's Witness is a descriptive title that we took in the 1930's. But we are no different from any servant of God including people like Moses and Noah. The first servant of God that was ever killed was Abel. Cain was jealous of him because he was righteous and had God's approval.

Well seriously you're undertaking a huge project that cannot possibly be answered in the confines of this forum.

The first witness murdered for their beliefs, I have no exact record of, however 10,000 witnesses were killed for their beliefs in the holocaust in WWII. This information is available at the holocaust museum in DC.

To be honest sir, I seriously doubt you even looked anywhere outside of presenting this on YA! I can google this subject information and get 100s of websites giving you the exact information you are asking for. You want to be argumentative fine, but Im not interested in engaging you in such a manner.

If you really want to know something like this, I would think you would than go study on it. I don't think most would want to spend the time looking that up. Or give something of your own you found. I don't think most have an answer to things like that- Do you know who the first black slave was that was killed? And how many? How about Jews? How many Christians have been killed in Muslims countries even in "just" the last 5 years? Who was the first?

> The fact these others and the wittiness have been persecuted is of no question. Even today many countries have put bans on their preaching work. The penalty of such is harsh in some if not death.

No doubt even for some others groups as well, being in a country where freedom and expression of speech is not encouraged can land you in prison or dead, That's not new and still happening in some areas.Do you think it's not?

What I can say I've seen few religious group LESS focused on harm to anyone than Jehovah's Witnesses. They don't war. I always wonder why if people are going to criticize, why not pick on some of these others who do harm others and for their beliefs. Like the Muslims who killed many Christians just for being Christians . .Such a study question as yours and all you ask might belong more in a blog. Here it might look more like perhaps you hope to stump which would reveal you could be just another anonymous hater who like to internet troll on a religion just like some do on race and other things. Some even try to disguise that but are..I hope not but If you like that image and it pleases you-I would feel sorry for you.

If your serious that go to the web-and look. That would be my suggestion. And know one has to weed though much garage to get facts as there is much misinformation out there too. Much personal bias too. I see it all the time in my field of work.

Here's a start look it up

Political and religious animosity against Jehovah's Witnesses has at times led to mob action and government oppression in various countries, including Cuba, not to long ago Alabama in the United States that case reached the courts for violent beatings, , Canada, Singapore and Nazi Germany. I remember those.

Their religion's doctrine of political neutrality has led to imprisonment of members who refused conscription (for example in Britain during World War II and afterwards during the period of compulsory national service). You might want to look there. If I remember right some camps didn't even care if they had enough water and food.

During the World Wars, Jehovah's Witnesses were targeted in many areas for their neutrality. Activities of Jehovah's Witnesses have previously been banned in the Soviet Union and in Spain, partly due to their refusal to perform military service. Their religious "activities" are currently banned or restricted in some countries, for example in Singapore, China, Vietnam, and many-many Islamic states. You might want to look up their neutrality Or these other countries.

According to the journal, "Social Compass," which says and this I did look for you as I have some journals in my bookmarks."Viewed globally, this persecution has been so persistent and of such an intensity that it would not be inaccurate to regard Jehovah's witnesses as the most persecuted religion of the twentieth century" --------look it up. Find out why they would write that--who they are.

The claims which is disputed by some, as deaths resulting from persecution of Christians of other denominations during the twentieth century are estimated to number 26 million. Where does that number come from ? Ever wonder? How sad is that?

It must be known by you that deaths are not the major measure of how harsh persecution is. You do know that don't you? Because your question makes me question if you do have any idea of that. To most deaths count doesn't mean much when you look how long persecution goes on from some nations-Haters. Are you a part of that hate ? Looking to find fault, to stump, to ridicule- that would be sad

If you look you will find some of the answers. You are concerned this maybe happening ? Death is wrong but persecution is okay?? O you don't believe persecution of Christians or JW has happened?

I would say blog this--it's more a question formatted to that, if someone wants to research it they will of course you should too. Not a bad question for an inquiring mind

I think when we do are own research though we often learn more.This is one of those type questions you should. We are not going to nip pick why are we? Anyways, Some countries came right to my mind, didn't have to look, I thought of the Journal too as Hate crimes I too like you claim find it disturbing. Yes, The fact these others and the wittiness have been persecuted is of no question. Even today many countries have put bans and will imprison people on their preaching work if not kill them out right for just believing,. .

the deaths of jw members in Malawi was all due to corporate rules & regulations. The jw leaders did not allow them to purchase a government card equivalent to a social security card, while at the very same time members in Mexico were being allowed to purchase a government card stating that they had served in the military reserves.

a former member of their elite "governing body"(the men that call all the shots for the entire organization), Raymond Franze wrote a book, "Crises of Conscience", in this book he tells of his experiences being a member of the governing body. This book jw's refuse to acknowledge and will never research anything that is said about the governing body or their publishing company, The watchtower Bible & tract Society.

Let's be fair to the whole Yahoo forum and leave your link (which I will) and then see if you can find the word "murder"!

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AvHrJ...

I do hope you watch this one. It will be "worth your time"!

Who Really Rules This World?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LX3OnR9a6%E2%80%A6

Edit: I do hope you are sincere as that is why most of us are on here. So, please have an open mind and heart and do not listen to those that are our enemy, unless those are the type of answers you truly desire.

Peace. The Zebra :)

Look up Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall in your area, In the telephone book. Stop by and ask for the brother in the book room. He will be happy to help you.

Let's just turn the question in another direction. How many innocent people has Christendom killed in wars ? None you say. Can you prove it ?

Lizzy in incorrect. The holocaust museum estimates 10,000 Witnesses were imprisoned for their beliefs and between 3,000 to 5,000 were put to death. This estimate does not break down how many jewish witnesses are in that number.

Most native German Witnesses were used by the SS officers as household servants.

Beyond that there have been areas of unrest like Burundi. Witnesses died, and the Watchtower tried to present it that it was due to their beliefs, but it was ethnic cleansing. Religious affiliation didn't matter.

That is largely the case. In areas where they are banned there are incidents of beatings and mob violence that on occasion have lead to a death, but specifics are rarely provided.

In the wording of the Watchtower they like to keep things vague to reinforce a persecution complex. If I had to guess I would say that more Witnesses have died due to their own rejection of blood transfusions than persecution.

People wearing tin hats have also been killed for their beliefs. Does not make them Gods people.

Witnesses were Killed during Hitlers regime along with Jews, Homosexuals,Catholics, and Gypsies

The WB$ tried to align themselves with Hitler and got bitten by the snake.

http://www.bible.ca/jw-hitler.htm

Witnesses sent their brothers to slaughter in Malawi political neutrality while at the very same time they were admonishing their Brothers in Mexico to bribe officials

In Malawi the Witnesses were required to die for their beliefs in Mexico they were advised in a completely different manor for almost the same stance,

Racist? You decide.

http://www.jwfacts.com/watchtower/malawi-mexico-oa...