Russia bans the activities and literature of Jehovah's Witnesses
Writer and flmmaker, Joel Engardio, has an essay in the Washington Post on the recent Russian Supreme Court
ruling that bans the activities and literature of Jehovah's Witnesses.
As noted below, this decision is a dangerous precedent that threatens the freedoms of
press, speech and religion for everyone in Russia.
Here is the info that came across my desk:
KNOCKING update
December 2009
http://www.knocking.org
WASHINGTON POST ESSAY ON RUSSIAN BAN OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES
The Washington Post published an essay by KNOCKING director Joel Engardio urging people to speak out against the recent Russian Supreme Court ruling that bans the activities and literature of Jehovah's Witnesses. This decision is a dangerous precedent that threatens the freedoms of press, speech and religion for everyone in Russia.
Take action
If you feel the ban of Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia is unwarranted,please forward this message to friends and family. Please post the Washington Post essay on your Facebook and Twitter accounts. Also,continue to let people know about KNOCKING. There is a free 8-minute trailer with select scenes on YouTube. Post that link on your Facebook page along with the Washington Post essay.
YouTube KNOCKING link
Washington Post essay link
Knocking relevancy
With the actions of the Russian Supreme Court, the film KNOCKING continues to prove its relevancy. What is happening to Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia today is a repeat of the persecution Witnesses experienced in the United States in the 1940s, as documented in KNOCKING. Hopefully, Russia will see it's mistake — as the U.S.Supreme Court corrected its own anti-Jehovah's Witness rulings — and realize that a democratic society protects the rights of all citizens to speak and worship freely.
KNOCKING DVD
DVDs are still available in English, Spanish and Portuguese. They have been discounted 30% from the original price. Click link to order: knocking.org
Here is the info that came across my desk:
KNOCKING update
December 2009
http://www.knocking.org
WASHINGTON POST ESSAY ON RUSSIAN BAN OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES
The Washington Post published an essay by KNOCKING director Joel Engardio urging people to speak out against the recent Russian Supreme Court ruling that bans the activities and literature of Jehovah's Witnesses. This decision is a dangerous precedent that threatens the freedoms of press, speech and religion for everyone in Russia.
Take action
If you feel the ban of Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia is unwarranted,please forward this message to friends and family. Please post the Washington Post essay on your Facebook and Twitter accounts. Also,continue to let people know about KNOCKING. There is a free 8-minute trailer with select scenes on YouTube. Post that link on your Facebook page along with the Washington Post essay.
YouTube KNOCKING link
Washington Post essay link
Knocking relevancy
With the actions of the Russian Supreme Court, the film KNOCKING continues to prove its relevancy. What is happening to Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia today is a repeat of the persecution Witnesses experienced in the United States in the 1940s, as documented in KNOCKING. Hopefully, Russia will see it's mistake — as the U.S.Supreme Court corrected its own anti-Jehovah's Witness rulings — and realize that a democratic society protects the rights of all citizens to speak and worship freely.
KNOCKING DVD
DVDs are still available in English, Spanish and Portuguese. They have been discounted 30% from the original price. Click link to order: knocking.org
Posted by Annette Marie Hyder at 12/10/2009 11:37 AM 
Categories: News and Politics
Tags: freedom of religion Jehovah's Witnesses ban Russia Joel Engardio activism
Categories: News and Politics
Tags: freedom of religion Jehovah's Witnesses ban Russia Joel Engardio activism
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