Freedom of religion or belief ‘continues to be a priority’ for the UK
The Government has told the United Nations that freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) ‘continues to be a priority for the United Kingdom’.
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Blue and White, Yisrael Beiteinu Parties Reach Preliminary Deal in Israeli Coalition Talks
The centrist Blue and White and secular-nationalist Yisrael Beiteinu parties have reached preliminary agreements on several issues in ongoing coalition talks, amid Israel’s ongoing political stalemate.
Atheist Group Fights to Remove National Motto ‘In God We Trust’ from FL Patrol Cars
An atheist group says plans to put an “In God We Trust” decal on the back of new police cars in Brevard County, Florida is an “inappropriate” injection of religion into public life.
China fines church for owning ‘wrong’ version of the Bible
China is cracking down on Christianity and other religions as part of a campaign by the country’s Communist Party to ‘eradicate’ so-called ‘pornography and illegal publications,’ according to a Chinese persecution watchdog.
Historic First: All Monotheistic Faiths Sign Document Dedicated to Value of Life
At an historic meeting held Monday (Oct. 28 2019) at Vatican City, representatives of the Chief Rabbinate, along with the heads of the major faiths, signed a historic and preliminary document calling on doctors around the world not to assist in killing people even if they terminal patients.
Impeachment threat hasn’t dented evangelical support for Trump
Evangelical support for Donald Trump has not wained despite the threat of impeachment hanging over the US President.
‘Organized destruction’: William Barr blasts ‘militant secularists’ over assault on religion
Attorney General William P. Barr offered a withering evisceration of anti-religious sentiment last week, defending the central role of Judeo-Christian moral standards in American democracy, accusing ‘militant secularists’ of an assault on religion that’s become as intolerant as religions they criticize.
Gantz rejects unity offer from Netanyahu
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Blue and White leader Benny Gantz on Thursday and offered him a new framework on matters of religion and state and other issues that could help bring about the formation of a national-unity government.
17 Percent of Evangelical Teens Aren’t in Public School, Survey Shows
More than one in 10 evangelical teenagers in the United States are homeschooled and an additional six percent are in private school, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.
Supreme Court kicks off blockbuster term with consequential LGBT rights cases
When the Supreme Court’s nine members take their seats Monday for the start of their next term, the justices will waste little time before confronting a trio of cases that could have major implications for LGBT rights.
Michigan Faith-Based Adoption Agencies Win Big in Court, Allowed to Keep Following Their Religion
A district judge in Michigan has ruled that a faith-based adoption agency can continue to practice its religious beliefs and still partner with the state in connecting foster children with families who want to adopt them.
Israel ambassador to UN: New report on antisemitism reflects “change in the UN attitude toward Israel”
The UN released a report Monday showing a growing trend of antisemitism around the world, and among people of sundry political persuasions.
‘Unprecedented’ UN Report Condemns Alarming Rise of Anti-Semitism
The United Nations released an interim report Monday detailing the alarming rise of anti-Semitism among people from a range of political and religious backgrounds.
Alabama High School Students Defy Prayer Ban, Recite Lord’s Prayer at Football Game
The Christian student population at an Alabama high school is fighting back against an atheist group after complaints were made about a pre-game prayer amplified through a loudspeaker.
Wheaton students sue Chicago for undermining free speech, evangelism
Four Wheaton college students are protesting a decision by the city of Chicago to restrict free speech and put a stopper in their evangelism.
Trump to give ‘historic’ religious freedom speech at United Nations; evangelical leaders invited
The White House announced that President Donald Trump will give a speech on religious freedom next Monday at the United Nations headquarters in New York City and will host a special event to be attended by evangelical leaders and religious freedom advocates.
Chinese government surveils communities with eye to catching believers
China is increasing its surveillance apparatus with a special focus on believers.
President Trump To Deliver Religious Freedom Message At The United Nations
President Trump will deliver an inclusive call to address all forms of religious persecution and anti-Semitism at the United Nations next week. He will be hosting and speaking at the Global Call to Protect Religious Freedom event next Monday. Vice President Mike Pence will also be there.
‘Forfeit Your Religious Beliefs’? OK Governor Told He Will Violate Church-State Separation if He Speaks at Church
Does your First Amendment right to express your religious beliefs end if you’re elected to public office? According to the Freedom From Religion Foundation, it apparently does.
Chinese pastors required to read Confucius along with Bible
China is implementing its ‘sinicization’ campaign to change Christianity into an arm of the state.