Nazi Persecution of Jehovah's Witnesses

Many Jehovah’s Witnesses were imprisoned and murdered for their refusal to swear allegiance to the Nazi regime or to participate in fighting. Jehovah’s Witnesses were unique in that they could secure their own release by renouncing their faith. The declaration that they would have had to sign is available to download below.

Most refused and faced continued imprisonment or execution.

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