religious freedom
Putin is after more than land — he wants the religious soul of Ukraine
By Knox Thames — February 24, 2022
(RNS) — Make no mistake, Putin is seeking full capitulation from Ukraine — both physical and spiritual.
Russia is censured for religious freedom violations against Jehovah’s Witnesses
By Kathryn Post — February 23, 2022
(RNS) — Europe's highest human rights court found the country has violated Jehovah’s Witnesses' rights to liberty and freedom of religion.
Americans support religious freedom — as long as it’s convenient for everyone
By Ryan Burge — February 15, 2022
(RNS) — Speaking in generalities about religious freedom will always win admirers.
Ordinance limiting Oregon church meal services violates religious freedom, lawsuit says
By Alejandra Molina — February 1, 2022
(RNS) — The lawsuit claims an ordinance limiting the church to offering free meals just twice a week interferes with the church’s fundamental beliefs of ‘feeding the hungry, caring for the sick, and sheltering the houseless.’
Russia jails more Jehovah’s Witnesses, prompting calls for ‘strong measures’
By Adelle M. Banks — January 20, 2022
(RNS) — More than 80 Jehovah’s Witnesses are imprisoned in Russia, including some awaiting trial and some detained after being convicted.
When religious freedom is for me, not for thee
By Mark Silk — January 20, 2022
(RNS) — Could the current zealotry for religious freedom be just a pretext for looking after one’s own parochial interests?
Afghanistan tops Open Doors watch list of worst countries for Christians
By Adelle M. Banks — January 19, 2022
(RNS) — Across the globe, Open Doors found that there has been a 24% increase in Christians killed because of their faith.
Supreme Court to hear case of praying ex-football coach
By Associated Press — January 14, 2022
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Friday it will hear the case of a former Seattle-area football coach who was removed from his job because he refused to stop praying on the field. Former Bremerton High School coach Joe Kennedy’s lawyers say the religious beliefs of their client, who is Christian, “compelled him to […]
Federal ruling paves way for Mississippi mosque construction project
By Joseph Hammond — January 12, 2022
(RNS) — In at least one instance, a municipal official who opposed the mosque admitted the plan was initially blocked ‘because they’re Muslims.’
Egypt’s leading activist gets 5 years; 2 others get 4 years
By Associated Press — December 20, 2021
CAIRO (AP) — Alaa Abdel-Fattah's arrest and trial have drawn criticism from Western governments and international rights groups.
On New York vaccine mandate, Gorsuch’s religious liberty maximalism comes up short
By Mark Silk — December 17, 2021
(RNS) — But the Supreme Court's free exercise jurisprudence needs fixing.
Rashad Hussain confirmed as first Muslim US religious freedom ambassador
By Adelle M. Banks — December 17, 2021
(RNS) — ‘Ambassador Hussain is well placed to advance the US government’s promotion of international religious freedom,’ said the chair of a religious freedom watchdog.
Why ‘Merry Christmas’ is better than ‘Happy Holidays’ for Americans of all faiths
By Khyati Y. Joshi — December 17, 2021
(RNS) — 'Happy Holidays' does nothing to change the privilege that Christians enjoy in the United States.
In Kashmir, closed mosque belies India’s religious freedom
By Aijaz Hussain — December 16, 2021
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Indian authorities see the mosque as a trouble spot — a nerve center for protests and clashes that challenge India's sovereignty over the disputed Kashmir region.
In new book, Mark Meadows confirms Trump Bible photo-op was Ivanka’s idea
By Jack Jenkins — December 10, 2021
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Meadows does not mention faith leaders who were expelled from the church's patio prior to the stunt.
