Jehovas Zeugen#

Jehovah´s Witnesses, until 1931 "International Bible Students", apocalyptic religious sect founded in the United States in 1884, widespread internationally; centralist organisation. Rejection of social and political commitment; preaching constitutes a basic obligation. In Austria (headquarters in Vienna) approximately 20,000 members in 277 assemblies (1993). Since 1991, conference hall in St. Poelten. Severe persecution under National Socialism, 1938-1945.

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