Many Witnesses in modern times have maintained their neutrality. Some have suffered physical abuse and imprisonment and have even died for their faith.
وَفِي ٱلْأَزْمِنَةِ ٱلْعَصْرِيَّةِ ،‏ يُحَافِظُ ٱلْعَدِيدُ مِنَ ٱلشُّهُودِ عَلَى حِيَادِهِمْ .‏