Supreme Court Cases Involving Jehovah's Witnesses By Country
Numerous cases involving Jehovah's Witnesses have been heard by Supreme Courts throughout the world. The cases revolve around three main subjects:
- practice of their religion,
- displays of patriotism and military service, and
- blood transfusions.
The Supreme Courts of many states have established the rights of Jehovah's Witnesses and other faiths to engage in the practice of evangelism.
Read more about Supreme Court Cases Involving Jehovah's Witnesses By Country: Canada, Germany, India, Japan, Philippines, Russia, United States
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