Jehovah’s Witnesses
573 articles
GwenSupreme Court Case Involving Jehovah’s Witnesses and Flag Salute Policy Sparks Mob Violence
The Supreme Court case of *Minersville School District v. Gobitis* in 1940 marked a pivotal moment in the legal history of Jehovah’s Witnesses. The case centered on a...
Jehovah’s Witnesses Challenge Compulsory Flag Salute Law in 1940 Case
The concept of religious freedom in the United States has its roots in foundational documents like the U.S. Constitution and the First Amendment, which prohibit the establishment of...
Jehovah’s Witnesses Let Members Decide on Blood Components; Whole-Blood Ban Remains
Jehovah’s Witnesses have announced a change in their stance on blood transfusions, which the Bulrushes described as a “change of heart” that allows members to receive them without...
Six Jehovah’s Witnesses Sentenced in Russia Following FSB Informant Sting Operation
Six Jehovah’s Witnesses have been convicted in Russia for “extremist” activity following a sting operation involving an FSB informant, according to a spokesperson for the faith group. The...
Eswatini Jehovah’s Witnesses Granted Choice in Blood Component Donation Under New Policy
The Jehovah’s Witnesses in Eswatini have experienced a notable shift in their blood policy, reflecting a nuanced adjustment to their longstanding religious stance against whole-blood transfusions. This change,...
Spanish Court Upholds Right to Label Jehovah’s Witnesses as “Destructive Sect”
A Spanish court has ruled that critics of Jehovah’s Witnesses may refer to the group as a “destructive sect” without violating its right to honor or reputation. On...
Civil Lawsuit Filed for Repeated Sexual Abuse of a Boy by His Jehovah’s Witness Bible Study Teacher
The lawsuit alleges that Jehovah’s Witnesses church leaders in Cordele, Georgia, failed to protect a teenage boy from repeated sexual abuse by his Bible study teacher, Lorenza Davis....
Old Jehovah’s Witnesses Lawsuit Renews Debate on Religious Freedom and Child Rights in Japan
An old lawsuit filed by Jehovah’s Witnesses in Japan has reignited discussions about the limits of government authority in regulating family life, particularly concerning the religious upbringing of...
High Court Declares Royal Commission’s Jehovah’s Witnesses Case Study Unlawful
The High Court has ruled that the entire case study on Jehovah’s Witnesses published by the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care was unlawful. In the...
Jehovah’s Witnesses Japan Branch Eases Blood Transfusion Policy, Lawyers Call Changes Insufficient
The Japan branch of Jehovah’s Witnesses has announced a revised policy allowing members to receive certain blood components under specific circumstances. This change, effective Sept. 18, permits transfusions...
