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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 […]

Refusing to ‘Celebrate Diversity’:
A Christian Case for Religious Freedom for All

Todd Huizinga February 14, 2022

The phony ‘tolerance of relativism’ must inexorably and unavoidably translate in practice into what it really is: the most implacable, ferocious intolerance.

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!

Finnish Member of Parliament Päivi Räsänen in Court to Defend Freedom of Speech and Religion

Hélène de Lauzun January 23, 2022

Beyond her personal case, Päivi Räsänen is well aware that her struggle is much broader: “It is my honor to defend freedom of speech and religion.”

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