"During the Second World War, Jehovah’s Witnesses found themselves targeted because their apocalyptic and pacifist stance was seen as threatening to the morale of the broader war effort."
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Bernard Doherty (Australian), "The Victoria, Australia, Inquiry on “Cults.” 2. Dangerous for All Religions", Bitter Winter (November 15, 2025)
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