Jehovah's Witnesses and governments
Jehovah's Witnesses believe their allegiance belongs to God's Kingdom, which they view as an actual government. They refrain from saluting the flag of any country or singing nationalistic songs, which they believe are forms of worship, although they may stand out of respect. They also refuse to participate in military service—even when it is compulsory—and do not become involved in politics. They believe Jesus' refusal to rule the kingdoms of the world as offered by the Devil, his refusal to be made king of Israel by the Jews, and his statements that he, his followers, and his kingdom are not part of the world, provide the bases for not being involved in politics or government. Witnesses are taught that they should obey laws of the governments where they live unless such laws conflict with
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Jehovah's Witnesses and governments
Jehovah's Witnesses believe their allegiance belongs to God's Kingdom, which they view as an actual government. They refrain from saluting the flag of any country or singing nationalistic songs, which they believe are forms of worship, although they may stand out of respect. They also refuse to participate in military service—even when it is compulsory—and do not become involved in politics. They believe Jesus' refusal to rule the kingdoms of the world as offered by the Devil, his refusal to be made king of Israel by the Jews, and his statements that he, his followers, and his kingdom are not part of the world, provide the bases for not being involved in politics or government. Witnesses are taught that they should obey laws of the governments where they live unless such laws conflict with
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As Testemunhas de Jeová são be ...... o nacionalismo e a xenofobia.
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Jehovah's Witnesses believe th ...... e their activities are banned.
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Les Témoins de Jéhovah prônent ...... tions et le service militaire.
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耶和华见证人在全球努力與人分享《聖經》的信仰，其團體在大多数 ...... 政府的反对。这是很多與耶和华见证人有關的法律诉讼的根本原因。
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As Testemunhas de Jeová são be ...... o nacionalismo e a xenofobia.
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Jehovah's Witnesses believe th ...... unless such laws conflict with
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Les Témoins de Jéhovah prônent ...... tions et le service militaire.
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耶和华见证人在全球努力與人分享《聖經》的信仰，其團體在大多数 ...... 政府的反对。这是很多與耶和华见证人有關的法律诉讼的根本原因。
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Jehovah's Witnesses and governments
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Neutralidade das Testemunhas de Jeová
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Neutralité politique chez les Témoins de Jéhovah
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耶和华见证人和各国政府
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