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Dutch Court: Banning Conversion Therapy Violates Religious Freedom

Tamás Orbán February 2, 2023

The Council of State sided with Christians on the issue and stated that a total ban on conversion therapy would also violate people’s freedom to choose their own therapy.

Is Religious Freedom the Top Target for the Coming Year?

Robert Clarke January 3, 2023

Failing to defend the right to speak freely helps to foster a culture in which people must self-censor, leading to a society that is radically changed for the worse.

Major Defeat for U.S. Conservatives: Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ Bill Advances with Bipartisan Support

Jan Bentz November 20, 2022

The ‘Respect for Marriage Act’ advanced with the support from twelve U.S. Senate Republicans would require all 50 states to recognize the validity of same-sex marriage.

Danish Hijab Ban in Schools: Freedom for Girls or State Overreach?

Bridget Ryder September 17, 2022

In the opinion of the commission members, who have both personal and professional experience working directly with minority communities, the reality is that most girls wear the hijab due to familial pressure.

Why Is the EU Backing Away from Freedom of Religion or Belief?

Sean Nelson August 22, 2022

Over the past year, a significant portion of the European Parliament seems to have become hostile to claims of religious persecution, especially coming from Christians.

China Threatens British Activist with Prison

Bridget Ryder March 16, 2022

“By threatening a UK-based NGO with financial penalties and jail for merely reporting on the human rights situation in Hong Kong, this letter exemplifies why Hong Kong’s National Security Law is so dangerous.”—Benedict Rogers

Countering the Sao Paolo Forum

Carlos Perona Calvete February 24, 2022

Over the weekend of February 18th, the Foro Madrid concluded its first meeting in Bogotá, Colombia. An initiative of the “Fundación Disenso,” a think-tank set up by Spain’s VOX party, Foro Madrid brought together leaders from political parties and organizations throughout Spanish and Portuguese speaking countries. Participants included ex-Peruvian Vice President Francisco Tudela, Colombian Senator […]

The Courage of Her Convictions: An Interview with Päivi Räsänen

Jonathon Van Maren February 4, 2022

“I never thought that citing the Bible and agreeing with it could be criminal.” — Päivi Räsänen

Finland Promotes Freedom of Religion Abroad; Punishes Religious Freedom at Home

Editorial Staff|Tristan Vanheuckelom January 29, 2022

Finland explicitly says “violations against human rights and religious freedom cannot be tolerated anywhere;” just days later, a politician is put on trial for expressing her religious convictions. Nina Shea captured the irony with biting concision: “Finland acts like a pyromaniac at home and like a fireman for Pakistan when it comes to freedoms of religion and speech.”

We must protect free speech—Enough is enough!

Paul Coleman January 24, 2022

Criminalizing the speech of half a billion people is a serious matter and those pushing for it must come up with something more convincing than ‘hate is hate.’ Enough is enough!

Tag: religious freedom

Dutch Court: Banning Conversion Therapy Violates Religious Freedom

Is Religious Freedom the Top Target for the Coming Year?

Major Defeat for U.S. Conservatives: Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ Bill Advances with Bipartisan Support

Danish Hijab Ban in Schools: Freedom for Girls or State Overreach?

Why Is the EU Backing Away from Freedom of Religion or Belief?

China Threatens British Activist with Prison

Countering the Sao Paolo Forum

The Courage of Her Convictions: An Interview with Päivi Räsänen

Finland Promotes Freedom of Religion Abroad; Punishes Religious Freedom at Home

We must protect free speech—Enough is enough!

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