Conquering Prejudice
Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that all races are equal in the sight of God. (Acts 10:34, 35) Through Bible education, we try to help people overcome even deep-seated prejudices.
Additionally, we do not support any movement motivated by racial or ethnic hatred. During the Nazi era, for example, Jehovah’s Witnesses in Germany and elsewhere refused to support Hitler’s campaign of hatred. Hundreds paid the price of refusal with their lives.
Similarly, Witnesses did not take part in the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. In fact, some risked or lost their lives while protecting those who were being hunted and killed.
Because we desire to help all peoples, we produce and distribute Bible literature in about 600 languages. Consequently, our congregations embrace people “out of all nations and tribes and peoples and tongues.”—Revelation 7:9.
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