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Defending Faith from Fear

Ludwig Graf von Brühl June 6, 2023

During COVID, Western nations did the unthinkable by banning religious gatherings and services. Many states deemed ‘inessential’ what all believers consider most essential: the act of gathering together to worship God.

Let Us Pray

Martina Divković April 5, 2023

The right to freedom of religion and belief, enshrined in international law, includes the right to manifest one’s belief both in private and public. It is not for politicians or the government to dictate what words we direct toward God or to interpret religious scripture.

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 […]

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.

Tag: religious freedom

Defending Faith from Fear

Let Us Pray

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

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

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