>>508278701 (OP)History shows that religion has often condoned, justified, or even promoted war while pretending to work for peace. For decades, Jehovah’s Witnesses have exposed such religious hypocrisy.
What Jesus taught: “You must love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 22:39) “Continue to love your enemies.”—Matthew 5:44-47.
Consider: Can a religion claim to obey Jesus’ commands about love and at the same time encourage its adherents to kill others in war?
What Jesus said: “My Kingdom is no part of this world. If my Kingdom were part of this world, my attendants would have fought that I should not be handed over.” (John 18:36) “All those who take up the sword will perish by the sword.”—Matthew 26:47-52.
Consider: If Christians were not to fight even to protect Jesus, should they take up arms for any other reason?
Jehovah’s Witnesses obey Jesus’ commands to remain politically neutral and to avoid warfare. For this reason, we do not participate in or support this conflict or any other. Because of our determination to stick to our Bible-based beliefs, some Witnesses are being persecuted. (John 15:19, 20; 2 Timothy 3:12)