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THE JEHOVAH’S WITNESS CHURCH
ITS HISTORY
* The Jehovah’s Witness Church was founded at the end of 19th century in Pennsylvania by a small group of bible students led by Charles Taze Russell.
* Jehovah’s Witnesses live by a first-century interpretation of the bible, taking its teachings literally.
* a council of eight men based in Brooklyn make up the worldwide Governing Body.
* The church now has 8.2 million active members in 239 countries.
IN AUSTRALIA
* The religion has been active in Australia since 1896 with a branch office set up in Sydney in 1904.
* The Australian Branch Office co-ordinates activities of all congregations in Australia and New Zealand.
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