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Opinion: Russian Jehovah's Witnesses remain devout despite facing bans

Russia's ban on Jehovah's Witnesses has led to raids, arrests, and imprisonment. NPR's Scott Simon says that the religion the Russian government calls "extreme" would be better described as "devout".

This month, Vladimir Putin secured 87% of the vote in Russia to extend his hold on power. And, another ten Russian Jehovah's Witnesses have been convicted and sentenced to prison.

Jarrod Lopes, spokesperson for the World Headquarters of Jehovah's

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