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Becoming Jehovah’s Witnesses

Key Findings

What is the religious background of those who became Jehovah’s Witnesses in Rwanda? 
What has been the growth pattern of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Rwanda during pre- and post-Genocide periods?  
Why do individuals become Jehovah’s Witnesses?
How long do individuals study the Bible with Jehovah’s Witnesses before they are baptized as Witnesses?
To what extent do Jehovah’s Witnesses agree on doctrinal beliefs?
What characterizes the religious identity and commitment of Jehovah’s Witnesses?

More Key Findings

About the Study
Becoming Jehovah’s Witnesses
Nonviolence & Political Neutrality
During the Genocide Against the Tutsi
Thinking & Talking About the Genocide
Reconciliation & Resilience
Social & Psychological Wellbeing
Logo text: Faith Forgiveness Family - Jehovah's Witnesses; Kwizera Kubabarira Umuryango - Abahamya ba Yehova
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