Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Right to Vote Prohibited
Jehovah’s Witnesses deny their members the right to vote in democratic election. The leaders demand that all Jehovah’s Witnesses remain neutral. Members who exercise their democratic right to vote are expelled and shunned. Freedom of religion is a fundamental right in a democratic society. We have the right to believe what we want. We have […]
NORWAY: Did Jehovah’s Witnesses Lie About Their Stance on Neutrality?
Jehovah’s Witnesses receive NOK 14 million ($1.5 million) from the Norwegian government each year. In 2019 the religious group risked losing it all because of their treatment of Jehovah’s Witnesses who publicly vote during elections. They wrote a letter to the Norwegian government explaining their stance on disfellowshipping and shunning. Below is a translation. Did Jehovah’s Witnesses […]
NORWAY-Jehovah’s Witnesses Who Vote in National Elections Pay a High Price
I have grown up within the Jehovah’s Witnesses and I can confirm that voting by choice is unheard of for a member. Originally published by Aftenposten. Written by an anonymous Jehovah’s Witness. “With support from the congregation, close relatives decided to cut all ties with me after my political involvement became publicly known. It hurts, […]
Should Jehovah’s Witnesses Deny their Members the Right to Vote?
Jehovah’s Witnesses deny their members the right vote in democratic societies. Members who exercise their democratic right are expelled and shunned. Freedom of religion is a fundamental right in a democratic society. We have the right to believe what we want. We have a right to associate together and share our beliefs. And we have […]