religious tolerance
70 years ago Walter Plywaski fought for atheists’ right to become citizens – here’s why his story is worth remembering
By Kristina M. Lee — August 3, 2021
(The Conversation) — Polish-born Holocaust survivor paved the way for atheists to refuse pledge to God in citizenship oath. But discrimination against nonreligious Americans remains.
Canadians, led by millennials, show broad tolerance for religion in public life
By John Longhurst — December 6, 2018
(RNS) — Canada may appear very secular compared with its southern neighbor, but a new poll suggests there is more openness to religion than it appears, especially among younger Canadians.
Indonesian president invokes ‘Pancasila’ to counter rising Islamism
By Nithin Coca — August 30, 2018
(RNS) — Pancasila, a set of founding principles including 'belief in the the One and Only God,' has historically demanded respect for the country's six formally recognized faiths.
The culture wars need to make a safe space for conscience
By Jacob Lupfer — July 31, 2018
(RNS) — The booing of Christian soccer player Jaelene Hinkle for following her conscience shows that we need to turn down the temperature in the culture wars.
Indonesia passes anti-terrorism law after suicide attacks on churches
By Nithin Coca — July 24, 2018
JAKARTA, Indonesia (RNS) — The new law has bolstered support for President Joko Widodo, a moderate Muslim, but some groups say it gives too much power to the state.
Evangelicals join interfaith leaders in Washington to promote religious tolerance
By Jack Jenkins — February 7, 2018
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Speakers repeatedly highlighted their surprise and delight over the noticeable contingent of evangelicals, a group often associated with a negative view of Islam.
Obama urges end to division in childhood home Indonesia
By Fransiska Nangoy — July 2, 2017
JAKARTA, Indonesia (Reuters) Former U.S. President Obama urged Indonesians to resist divisive politics based on race and religion, saying the world's most populous Muslim nation has a long history of tolerance that should be preserved.
An interfaith embrace after a Texas mosque burns to the ground
By Lauren Markoe — January 31, 2017
(RNS) In three days, donors gave nearly $1 million to rebuild the mosque through its GoFundMe site.
Madeleine Albright: ‘I stand ready to register as a Muslim’
By Sean Rossman — January 27, 2017
(Reuters) The president on the campaign trail said he would create such a registry but chief of staff Reince Priebus has said that Trump has no plans for one.
Canadian mayor dons turban and dances for religious tolerance
By Kimberly Winston — January 12, 2017
(RNS) A video of the mayor learning how to tie a Sikh turban has gone viral.
A national campaign for ‘Islam a la Francaise’ takes root amid growing radicalization
By Elizabeth Bryant — April 6, 2015
LYON, France (RNS) The 24-week program includes classes on law, religion and how French principles of secularity are applied to daily life.
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