Webjehovah's witnesses do not celebrate independence day. They believe that such celebrations represent “this world”, which they consider to be separate from jesus' kingdom. This belief is based on the bible, specifically john 18:36, where jesus states. Webin most cases, the core issue behind state persecution of jehovah’s witnesses is conscientious objection—a critical component of forb upheld by articles 18 of the. Webimmediately release all jehovah’s witnesses jailed for exercising their religious beliefs, including charges for their religious expression, activities, and.