McDaniel, Charles A.Lynn, Nathan R.Baylor University. Institute of Church-State Studies.2007-12-042007-12-0420072007-12-04http://hdl.handle.net/2104/5099Include bibliographical index (p. 141-145).During the course of the Twentieth Century, the Jehovah’s Witnesses went before the United States Supreme Court over twenty times in an effort to further their religious liberties. These cases involved the often tumultuous relationship between their theology and the First Amendment’s Free Exercise Clause. Occasionally the Witnesses proved inconsistent with their faith; however, the Supreme Court proved just as inconsistent in their rulings and reasoning of these cases. These inconsistencies between the two parties created a symbiotic benefit for not only the Witnesses, but all Americans, as new religious freedoms were granted. While persecution and unpopularity plagued the Witnesses, this only made them more resilient and determined to pursue legal methods and ensure their liberties would be established and well-protected.v, 145 p.113986 bytes386314 bytesapplication/pdfapplication/pdfen-USBaylor University theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. Contact librarywebmaster@baylor.edu for inquiries about permission.Jehovah's Witnesses --- United States -- History -- 20th century.United States. Supreme Court.Freedom of religion --- United States -- History -- 20th century.ThesisBaylor University access only