Witnesses collected more than 14, 000 signatures for two petitions — one supporting his burial at Beth Sarim, another for a second preferred site on a nearby Watch Tower Society property named Beth-Shan — that Rutherford's dying wish might be granted.

However, many people, notably Jehovah's Witnesses, believe that the wisdom in this proverb symbolizes Jesus Christ because he is later described in a similar way.

It also concerns me that once the pork barrel is filled, suddenly the Church of Scientology, the Jehovah Witnesses, the various and many denominations and religious groups — and I don't say those words in a pejorative way — begin applying for money — and I don't see how any can be turned down because of their radical and unpopular views.

While many of these moments were baseball-related — including World Series games, no-hitters, perfect games, and historic home runs — the stadium also hosted boxing matches, concerts, Conventions of Jehovah's Witnesses ( see record attendance ), and three Papal Masses.

Central to these studies was the notion that statistically speaking, homosexuals suffered greater losses than many of the smaller minorities under Nazi persecution such as the Jehovah ’ s Witnesses and within the camps experienced harsher treatments and ostracization as well as execution at the hands of firing squads and the gas chambers.

Similarly, Jehovah's Witnesses assert that many actions classified as patriotic by Protestant groups, such as saluting a flag, are equivalent to worship and are therefore considered idolatrous as well.

Like many groups, Jehovah's Witnesses strive to reflect Christianity as they believe it was practiced in the 1st century, the Apostolic Age.

Sociologist Andrew Holden claims his research indicated many Witnesses who would otherwise defect because of disillusionment with the organization and its teachings retain affiliation out of fear of being shunned and losing contact with friends and family members.

Witnesses manifest their world-renouncing beliefs in many ways.

Since the formation of the International Bible Students Association, many other legal entities sanctioned by the Governing Body have been used throughout the world to further the interests of Jehovah's Witnesses.

Tensions were already high before this case arose and many viewed this as one way to get back at the troublesome Witnesses.

The Supreme Courts of many states have established the rights of Jehovah's Witnesses and other faiths to engage in the practice of evangelism.

Witnesses from many different backgrounds have reported seeing Orang Pendek over the last hundred years.

Rutherford introduced many organizational and doctrinal changes that helped shape the beliefs and practices of Jehovah's Witnesses.

Witnesses say that she abused many of the prisoners with a special whip she carried.

One of the key reasons why The Church of Jesus Christ believes Joseph Smith received many revelations contrary to the Word of God was described by one of the Three Witnesses to the Book of Mormon, David Whitmer.

Take for example, the many mostly nighttime UFO reports from the midwestern and southeastern United States in the summer of 1965: Witnesses in Texas reported " multicolored lights " and large aerial objects shaped like eggs or diamonds.

The ASV has been used for many years by the Jehovah's Witnesses.

On their website, Jews for Judaism offers many articles discussing missionary tactics towards Jews, approaches by Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses and various " proof texts " and other arguments often used by missionaries as they evangelize Jews.

Today, many other religious, mostly Christian, denominations are present in small numbers, including Jehovah's Witnesses and Pentecostalists whose movement within Poland originated in Cieszyn Silesia.

Witnesses gave testimony that prior to the shooting, Bellamy made many harassing phone calls to Sadler, and numerous threats on his life.

During the twentieth century, many major cases involving the Free Exercise Clause were related to Jehovah's Witnesses.

Like many early church leaders including the Three and Eight Witnesses of the Book of Mormon and, initially all church elders, the members of this Travelling High Council were known as " apostles.

The European Court of Human Rights has defended the rights of Jehovah's Witnesses in many cases.

Witnesses say that the Japanese did not evacuate the pit fully before sealing it ; trapping many Chinese workers underground to suffocate in the smoke.

A separate list also named many organizations who would have to be dismantled as well, namely the Freemasons, the Jehovah's Witnesses and even the Boy Scouts.

Like Jehovah's Witnesses, Adventists use key phrases from the Bible, such as " For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward ; for the memory of them is forgotten " ( Eccl.

The American Civil Liberties Union reported to the Justice Department that nearly 1, 500 Witnesses were physically attacked in more than 300 communities nationwide.

These include laws that affected activities of Jehovah's Witnesses in the 1950s and more recent cases dealing with whether Witness parents had the right to decide what medical treatment was in the best interest of their children based on their faith.

In a more recent case, Jehovah's Witnesses refused to get government permits to solicit door-to-door in Stratton, Ohio.

Witnesses in 1760 said that the dome had been hit by more than 100 cannonballs fired by the Prussian army led by Friedrich II during the Seven Years ' War.

They include within that category Unitarians, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ( Mormons ), Jehovah's Witnesses, and some of the more radical forms of Liberal Christianity.

Almost 800 were German criminals, more than 100 were homosexuals, and 7 were Jehovah's Witnesses.

" Witnesses said more than 500 rebels attacked the Police post and began firing Assault Rifles and RPG-7 rockets.

Jehovah's Witnesses emphasize God the Father, in their services, studies, and worship, more than Christ the Son.

Matew Magawu, a member of Global Witnesses, has stated " This process was not ideal, but they had to use what they had and make it that much more effective ".

Witnesses are generally entitled to additional conduct money if their attendance is required on more days than anticipated.

Witnesses may be paid more, but the additional cost cannot be claimed against the losing party-only the tariff amount can be recovered.

Other Christian denominations include Church of God International, Iglesia ni Cristo, Jehova Witnesses, Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints and more.

* South Korea: The Supreme Court in 2004 upheld 7-2 as constitutional the law regarding compulsory military service which has resulted in more than 10, 000 Witnesses serving prison terms in South Korea.

In April 2005 more than 1000 Witnesses were serving prison terms in South Korea based on their conscientious objection to military service.

" Thomas Nelson's Safe Sites Internet Yellow Pages, The 2000-2001 Edition describes the organization as " A Christian ministry promoting Christian truth with articles on doctrine, Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses, Evolution, New Age, atheism, and more.

Witnesses in and around both Cincinnati, Iowa and Unionville reported hearing loud and unusual noises at around 9: 20 p. m., and two more saw a big flash or ball of fire in the sky.

The American Civil Liberties Union reported that by the end of 1940, " more than 1, 500 Witnesses in the United States had been victimized in 335 separate attacks.