Jehovah's Witnesses News

For Immediate Release
December 29, 2008

SKOPJE, Macedonia—Jehovah’s Witnesses in the Republic of Macedonia were handed a decree by the Skopje II Basic Court on Wednesday, December 17, 2008. It confirms that as of November 11, 2008, Jehovah’s Witnesses were registered in the Single Court Register of churches, Read the rest of this entry »

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By JAE-SOON CHANG – dec. 24, 2008

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea is not ready to allow conscientious objectors to perform a humanitarian alternative to compulsory military service because the public does not like the idea, the Defense Ministry said Wednesday.

Since 1948, all physically fit Read the rest of this entry »

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ABOUT 15,000 people from Baguio and Benguet are expected to gather at Athletic Bowl in Baguio City on December 19 to 21, 2008 to attend a convention which aims to help individuals apply Christian values in their lives, promote strong family ties and foster a better relationship with God and neighbors.

Organized by Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of the Philippines Read the rest of this entry »

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By Mushfig Bayram, Forum 18 News Service

Kazakhstan continues to actively violate its international human rights commitments, Forum 18 News Service has found. In the most recent of many known state actions against everyone’s right to freedom of thought, conscience and belief, a Baptist is facing threats by the authorities to confiscate his means to support himself and his family because he Read the rest of this entry »

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William Wright
Banner Staff Writer

When it comes to adversity, Eric and Kitty Moore are no strangers to hard times yet the Cleveland couple knows how to survive trials without losing their joy.

Their example of love, laughter and reliance upon their faith to weather the stormiest of times have allowed 20 years of marriage Read the rest of this entry »

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A SCHOOL has come under fire for allowing Jehovah’s Witnesses to tell pupils why they choose not to celebrate Christmas.

But today leaders at Kirkby’s Westvale primary said the talk was just part of its commitment to promote tolerance among all faiths, which is clearly stated to parents in its official brochure.

The row surrounds a 30-minute religious education lesson at the Melverley Road school.

On Wednesday, parents were Read the rest of this entry »

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By Felix Corley, Forum 18 News Service

Tajik human rights defenders have expressed concern to Forum 18 News Service about a new draft Religion Law. If adopted, it would impose sweeping controls on religious activity and religious associations, particularly on mosques. The draft text has been sent to Parliament Read the rest of this entry »

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MANILA, Philippines—Some 6,000 members from Quezon City and parts of Manila will converge starting Dec. 19 at the Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses on Quirino Highway, Novaliches, Quezon City, for a three-day annual convention focusing on finding reliable and practical guidance from all members. Read the rest of this entry »

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By Andy Hughes

GRANDFATHER Bill Jones could have been killed after a banned driver knocked him down – but he said today he has forgiven him.
The Jehovah’s Witness was flung into the air and landed on his head when he was struck by William Heslop, 24, who was driving on the wrong side of the road around a pedestrian bollard. Read the rest of this entry »

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By Lisa Keough

My column this week is also a project for my journalism class. It states my opinion on religion in the public’s view. I hope you all enjoy.

Why must we push God and all religion out of our public view? Just because some people are atheist or have a different religion than others, that does not mean we all can’t display, within reason, what we believe in. Read the rest of this entry »

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