Who are Jehovah's Witnesses?

What Sort of People are Jehovah's Witnesses? 

We are an international organization  unaffiliated with other religious groups.  Although our world headquarters is in the United States, the vast majority o Jehovah's Witnesses live in other countries. In fact, some eight million of us teach people the Bible in over 30 lands. We do so in response to Jesus words:  "This good news of the Kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations." -Matthew 24:14. 

Regardless of where we live, we conscientiously obey the law. Yet we endeavor to remain politically neutral.  This is because we observe Jesus directions for Christians  to be "no part of the world."  Thus we do not take part in political issues and activities or support warfare.  (John 15:19; 17:16)  In fact, during World War II, Jehovah's Witnesses were imprisoned, tortured, and even worse because they would not compromise their neutrality. A former German bishop wrote:  "They can rightfully claim to be the only major conscientious objectors  in the Third Reich." 

Still, we do not isolate ourselves. Jesus prayed to God regarding his followers:  "I do not request that you take them out of the world." (John 17:15)  Therefore, you may see us as we work, shop, and go to school in the local community.  

This may be of interest:  LANDS WITH THE MOST WITNESSES:

United States - 1,190,000
Mexico - 800,000
Brazil - 770,000
Nigeria - 330,000
Italy - 250,000 
Japan 220,000 

Next time: What Do Jehovah's Witnesses Believe?

From the Watchtower magazine, 2015