While Jehovah’s Witnesses have chosen to temporarily suspend their door-to-door ministry due to the pandemic, their activity was almost permanently banned by one U.S. village in the late 1990s — that is until the United States Supreme Court stepped in with a historic 8-1 decision on June 17, 2002, declaring the local ordinance unconstitutional. As […]
South Korea’s Alternative Civilian Service Violates International Standards
As the world prepares for International Conscientious Objector Day on May 15, over 800 Jehovah’s Witnesses in South Korea have chosen to perform alternative civilian service (ACS) instead of compulsory military duties. Under the current ACS format, these young men are prisoners by definition, because they are forced to live and work in prison facilities. […]
After Two Years Virtual, Jehovah’s Witnesses Return to In- Person Meetings Beginning April 1
All congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses across the world, including in Dane County, Wisconsin, are being encouraged to begin holding in-person meetings during the week of April 1. This is welcome news for Randall Larson of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, who has been attending meetings for more than 55 years. “Some of my earliest memories are of […]
Remaining Calm in an Angry World: How Some Cope
This year marks Paulette Gill’s 20th anniversary as a city bus driver. The mild-mannered Madison, Wisconsin, resident loves her job and cheerfully greets each patron who steps onto her bus. In recent years, however, Gill has noticed a surge in the number of angry riders. One customer became so disruptive that, despite repeated attempts to […]
Bridging the Racial Divide: Overcoming the Challenges of an Interracial Marriage
When Joan Hurt told her parents about her plans to marry Henry, they cut her out of their lives. “[To say] they were horrified was an understatement,” Joan said. “They sold their house, moved to a different city, and I wasn’t able to speak to them for about five years.” The neighborhood where Joan grew […]
Jehovah’s Witnesses Release New Feature Drama
A new feature Bible drama based on the life of Daniel, an outstanding prophet of God, was released. How can faith be built based on evidence? How can faith be maintained despite challenges? And how can faith keep us strong? The drama featured during Jehovah’s Witnesses’ 2021 convention entitled “Powerful by Faith!” answers these questions. […]
United in Faith Worldwide!
Jehovah’s Witnesses Hold Global Virtual Event in 240 Lands, 500+ Languages Breaking a century-old tradition, the largest convention organization in the world has moved its annual in-person event to a virtual format for the second time in as many years, canceling nearly 6,000 conventions in 240 lands. For more than 100 years, Wisconsin has experienced […]