Religious Recognitions

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France
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Mexico
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Netherlands
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Russia
Scotland
Slovenia
South Africa
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sweden
Taiwan
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United Kingdom
United States
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Expert Studies

Expertises by Category
Scientology, Social Science and the Definition of Religion
Scientology A New Religion
Is Scientology A Religion?
Scientology A Religion In South Africa
Scientology Its Cosmology, Anthropology, System of Ethics and Methodologies
Scientology: The Marks of Religion
Scientology and Contemporary Definitions of Religion in the Social Sciences
Scientology: A True Religion
Scientology: Its True Nature
Is Scientology a Religion?
Scientology: A Worshipping Community
Brief Analyses of the Religious Nature of Scientology
Religious Philosophy, Religion and Church
The Religious Nature of Scientology
The Church of Scientology Its Historical Morphological Frame
Scientology: A Way of Spiritual Self-Identification
Scientology and Religion
Scientology: An Analysis and Comparison of its Religious Systems and Doctrines
The Church of Scientology
Scientology: A Comparison with Religions of the East and West
The Relationship Between Scientology and Other Religions
Scientology and Islam an Analogous Study
Social Change and New Religious Movements
Religious Toleration & Religious Diversity
Congregational Services of the Church of Scientology
The Sea Organization and its Role Within the Church of Scientology
The Reliability of Apostate Testimony About New Religious Movements
Apostates and New Religious Movements
World’s Foremost Experts
World’s Foremost Experts James A. Beckford, Ph.D.
World’s Foremost Experts Per-Arne Berglie, Ph.D.
World’s Foremost Experts David Chidester, Ph.D.
World’s Foremost Experts Urbano Alonso Galan, Ph.D.
World’s Foremost Experts Juha Pentikäinen, Ph.D.
World’s Foremost Experts Dean M. Kelley
World’s Foremost Experts J. Gordon Melton, Ph.D.
World’s Foremost Experts Gerhardus Cornelius (G.C.) (Pippin) Oosthuizen, Th.D.
World’s Foremost Experts Geoffrey Parrinder, Ph.D.
World’s Foremost Experts Dario Sabbatucc
World’s Foremost Experts Haji Muhammad al-Qaaim Safa Sawada
World’s Foremost Experts Michael A. Sivertsev, Ph.D.
World’s Foremost Experts Bryan Ronald Wilson, Ph.D.
Alan W. Black, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of New England, Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Gary D. Bouma, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus at Monash University in Melbourne
M. Darrol Bryant - Scientology a New Religion
Régis Dericquebourg - Scientology Its Cosmology, Anthropology, System of Ethics and Methodologies
Frank K. Flinn, Adjunct Professor of Religious Studies Washington University
Alejandro Frigerio - Scientology and Contemporary Definitions of Religion in the Social Sciences
Harri Heino, Professor of Theology, University of Tampere, Finland
Irving Hexham, Ph.D. - Brief Analyses of The Religious Nature of Scientology
Samuel S. Hill, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Religion at the University of Florida
Lonnie D. Kliever Ph.D., Professor of Religious Studies
Christiaan Vonck - Scientology and Religion

Background & Beliefs

L. Ron Hubbard
Founder of Scientology
The Bridge to Total Freedom
The Creed of the Church of Scientology
The Auditor’s Code
The Code of Honor
The Code of a Scientologist
Supervisor’s Code
Credo of a True Group Member
Credo of a Good and Skilled Manager
The Aims of Scientology
The Axioms of Scientology
The Factors

Scientology in Society

Scientology Volunteer Ministers
Citizens Commission on Human Rights
Human Rights
The Truth About Drugs
Narconon
Criminon
Applied Scholastics
The Way to Happiness

Landmark Victories

Belgian Court Dismisses All Charges in Baseless Case Against the Church of Scientology in Landmark Victory for Religious Freedom
UK Supreme Court Issues Landmark Decision Regarding the Scientology Religion
Church of Scientology
IRS Tax Exemption
Church of Scientology Moscow Wins Landmark Decision for Religious Freedom in European Court of Human Rights
National Church of Scientology of Spain Officially Recognized as World Religion
1983 Australian High Court Decision: Church of Scientology
Italian Supreme Court Ruling Recognizing the Scientology Religion

Freedom of Religion

What is Freedom of Religion?
International Human Rights Standards
Proclamation on Religion, Human Rights And Society

Videos

Rabbi, Adjunct Professor, Comparative Religion
Dr. David Bennett, AC, QC and former Solicitor General of Australia
Prof. Emeritus Rimon Kasher, Professor of Biblical Studies, Bar-Ilan University
Ernie Vonck, Professor of Religious Anthropology, Faculty for Comparative Religion
Rev. Joseph J. Jones, Senior Pastor, Mount Hermon Baptist Church
Rev. Cecil “Chip” Murray, Professor of Religious Studies, University of Southern California
Dr. Christopher Hartney, Dept. of Studies in Religion, University of Sydney
Rev. Johnny Ray Youngblood, Senior Pastor, Mount Pisgah Baptist Church
Ms. Anna-Mari Pieterse, National Coordinator for Humanity’s Team, South Africa
Rev. Dr. James Milner, Senior Pastor, Christian Love Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia
Ms. Addie Richburg, President of the National Alliance of Faith and Justice, Washington, D.C.
Mr. Dan Fefferman, President of the International Coalition for Religious Freedom, Washington, D.C.
Rev. Dr. Christiaan Vonck, Rector, Faculty for Comparative Study of Religions, Antwerp, Belgium
Prof. Emeritus Gary Bouma, UNESCO Chair on Interreligious and Intercultural Relations, Melbourne, Australia
Mr. Orlando Johnson, Director, Atlanta Community Education and Resource Center, Atlanta, Georgia
Mr. Clarence Thompson, MBE, Member of the Order of the British Empire
Dr. Ildikó Hekáné Szondi, Vice Chair of Culture, Education, Tourism and Youth
Ms. Donzella James, Georgia State Senator
Prof. Silvio Calzolari, Religious Historian and Orientalist
Minister Tony Muhammad, Western Regional Representative Nation of Islam
Ms. Pamela Carn, Executive Coordinator, Interfaith Children’s Movement
Prof. Juan Ferreiro Galguera, Religious Freedom Law, University of Coruña, Spain
Mr. Gelek Yakar, President, Mandala Center for the Cultural Preservation of Tibet
Mr. Abdellah Mechnoune, President of the Islamic Organization of European Arab World
Imam Muhammad Hatim, Ph.D., Professor of African American Muslim Studies
Dr. Derek Davis, Attorney and Director of the International Academy for Freedom of Religion and Belief
Mr. Joseph K. Grieboski, Founder and President of the Institute on Religion and Public Policy
Mr. Hugo Coveliers, Member of the Belgian Senate
Capt. John Galindo, Director of the National Circle of Aid Technicians
Lt. Col. Carlos Peña, Education Director Colombia, Anti-Narcotics Dept.
Sheikh Hussain Abu Rukun, Head of Druze Trustees, Israel
Sebonyane Tsetsane, Regional Commissioner of Correctional Services
Jean Huysmans, Public Affairs Committee, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Rev. Dr. Paul Baiden-Adams, Youth and Family Counselor
Gordon Melton, Director, Institute for the Study of American Religion
Annie Heart, Chair of the Inter-Religious Action Network, Portland, Oregon
Lung-Hui Chung, Chairman, International Foundation for Peaceful Elimination of Opium Crops
Liang Chi Tan, National Policy Advisor to the President of Taiwan
HRH Sephan Mmirwa Pheeha, Tribe Prince, Gauteng, South Africa

Blog

The Scientology Volunteer Ministers of Czech Republic
Communication Bridges Differences at the 9th Annual Interfaith Solidarity March
Film: The Interpreter of Silence —Unburying The Holocaust
Africa’s Six Anglican Women Bishops
Testament: The Story of Moses, a Reflection
Separated by Oceans and Generations of Tradition, They All Celebrate the Spring Holy Days in Their Own Joyous Way
Purim—Symbol of a Neverending Story
Movie Review: The Zone of Interest
Women’s History Month
Disturbing Pattern of Mosque Demolition Continues Unabated in India
Black History Month: Celebrating the Role of Religion in the Legacy of African Americans
Canada Will Pay $10 Billion Over a Violated Treaty With First Nation Peoples
Fuyang Maizhong Reformed Church Raided Yet Again
Celebrating Unity and Tradition: Sadeh Festival Bridges Cultural and Religious Diversity
Holocaust Survivors Unite With Victims of Bosnia Massacre in Jewish-Muslim Initiative for Genocide Prevention and Peace
“This Is for Every Little Rez Kid” – Lily Gladstone’s Home Is Over the Moon About Her Historic Golden Globe Triumph
Museums Charged to Return Sacred Indigenous Items And Human Remains
31 Historic Black Churches Receive Preservation Grants Totaling $4Million
South America’s Indigenous Defend Sacred Sites Against Lithium Miners
Armenian Christians in Jerusalem Battle Once-Secret Deal That Would Cost Them a Fourth of Their Land
USCIRF Condemns China’s Egregious Religious Freedom Abuses
Watch Night: For Many Black Americans a Meaningful Way to Mark the New Year
China Tightens Its Grip on Christian Groups
For One Neighborhood, Los Angeles Truly Is the City of Angels
Stateless and Marginalized, Rohingya Refugees Forced Out of Indonesian Shelter By Student Protesters
In Memoriam: Richard Gustav Niebuhr
King Charles’ First Christmas Message
Religious Leaders Grapple With Keeping Their Flocks Chill at A Time When Everyone Seems Irked With Everyone Else
Three Menorahs: Three Stories
250 Years of “Amazing Grace”
Where Can Sacred Moments Be Found? To Young People, It’s Everywhere
A Potent Weapon Against the Hamas Attack and the Spike in Antisemitic Incidents
Native Americans Lead Multi-Faith Prayer Gathering to Protect Sacred Land
German Daycare Center Named for Anne Frank Rescinds Name Change Amid National Debate
Sikh Festival of Bandi Chhor Divas Celebrates Religious Freedom
Nearly 300,000 in D.C. Rally Against Antisemitism
ADL and CAIR Report Dramatic Surge in Antisemitic and Islamophobic Incidents
French Protest Against Rising Antisemitism Prompts Heightened Security and Presidential Condemnation
Nobel Peace Laureate Ends Hunger Strike—Her Latest Protest Against Repressive Laws
Native American Heritage Month
Israel, Hamas, and My Sister
Voodoo Devotees in West Africa Express Concern That Sacred Forests Are Diminishing
Looking for the Aha Moment—White Christian Texas Couple Enlighten Other White Christians About Racism
Tel Aviv Restaurateurs Find A Way Through Tragedy—With Kosher Food
Scotland’s Dark History of Witch Hysteria Laid Bare In New Museum
Washington, D.C.’s New Capital Jewish Museum Puts a Human Face on the Stories of Local and American Jewish History
Historic Russian Orthodox Church in Alaska Undergoes Revitalization in Restoration Effort
The Largest Hindu Temple Outside of Asia Opens In New Jersey—Presenting a Blend of Ancient Eastern Tradition With an American Vibe
Hindus the World Over Celebrate the Triumph of Good Over Evil: Dussehra
Embracing Spirituality Can Enhance Mental Wellbeing According to the Gallup Poll
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Condemns Hamas Terrorist Attack
Unique and Ambitious “Museum of Faith” Traces 6,000 Years of Religion in England
Church Replaces Stained Glass Images Promoting the Slave Trade With Scenes of a Non-White Jesus Advancing Human Rights
Sikh Religious Leader Creates History With Opening Prayer for Congress
How Inner Peace Can Help Promote Peace in the World
After Four Generations, Worldwide Jewish Population Approaching Pre-Holocaust Levels
An Old-New Weapon in the Fight Against Antisemitism: Here Comes the Yiddish Renaissance
Bomb Threats, Bigotry and Backpedaling on Hate—It’s The High Holy Day Season
Capturing “The Pain of Yesterday and The Promise of Tomorrow”
Don’t Watch the Bollywood Film, Read the Original, Learn and Discuss, Young Hindu Professionals Are Told at Akshayam
From Dog-Eared Tomes to Digitalization, Jewish Scripture and Liturgy Enters the 21st Century
Bells Toll and Shofars Blow in Memory of Four Innocents Who Lost Their Lives to Hate
Roman Javelin Unearthed in Judean Desert Could Shed Light on a Failed Revolt in 134 CE
Faith Leaders Learn to Help Others with Scientology Tools for Life
In San Francisco Hindus and Jews Celebrate Twin Traditions With Networking, Laughter and Cuisine
Racial Reconciliation: An Impossible Dream? Not According To The Transformation Church
The Formula of The Jewish High Holy Day Season: Trust + Communication = Friendship
The History of the Interfaith Movement and Why All Religions Should Support It
Chinese Government Guidelines Impose Increased Political Influence on Religious Venues, Sermons and Activities
Soccer Team Founded by Holocaust Survivors Becomes First Jewish Group to Participate in 'German Cup'
The Devil’s Confession: Adolf Eichmann Tapes Released Posthumously
How and Why Did Mainstream Media Fail to Emphasize Sinead O’Connor’s Muslim Identity in Obituaries?
Swiss Filmmaker and 13 Cast Members Detained in Burma for Alleged Insult to Buddhism
International Religious Liberty Association Celebrates 130 Years of Religious Freedom Advocacy
Who Communicates With Dead Relatives? Over Half of Us, According to Pew Research
“Getting the Jewish Side of the Story”—Yeshiva U Opens Masters Program for Christians
Dalai Lama Named U.S.-Born Boy as Reincarnated Spiritual Leader
New Oregon Law Allows Amputees to Reclaim Body Parts for Spiritual Purposes
Anti-Defamation League Welcomes the Release of First Comprehensive U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism
Demolition of Iconic Centuries-Old Minaret Triggers Outrage in Iraq
The Importance of Interfaith Coalitions in Defending Freedom of Religion or Belief
Synod Sparks Optimism for Long-Awaited Recognition of Women in the Catholic Church
Scientology Sea Organization Marks 56 Years of Service to the World
Smithsonian Spotlights the Creative in ‘ Creative Encounters—Living Religions in the U.S. ’ Festival
Artificial Intelligence Helps Researchers Translate the Bible Into Extremely Rare Languages
How Christian Colleges Nurture Jewish Students
India Permits Muslim Procession in Kashmir For the First Time in 34 Years
Europe’s Iconic Churches Struggle to Accommodate Worship and Tourism Amid Influx of Sightseers
Hindu Festival of Lights to Be Recognized as School Holiday in New York City
Tony Bennett: A Beautiful Voice For Tolerance And Inclusion
California Senate Backs Legislation Protecting Religious Practices of the Incarcerated
Pope Francis Appoints 21 New Cardinals
Suturing a Faith Community Back Together—Through Food
Why the Fourth of July Has Special Meaning for Scientologists
Resonating Beyond Boundaries, Pope Francis’ Message of Peace Circles Planet Earth
Seven Psalms: Paul Simon Marks His Own Spiritual Journey With a Musical Piece for the Ages
‘My Friend Anne Frank’—a Holocaust Survivor Recalled Her Early Years With the Famous Author
Annual Hajj Pilgrimage: Nearly 1.5 Million Foreign Pilgrims Expected
A Small Light: The Story of Miep Gies, the Unsung Hero
Book Review: Maus, Praised And Banned For Making Us Confront The Unconfrontable
Christians in Iraq Struggle to Preserve an Endangered Ancient Language
Over A Century Later They’re Still Trying To Lynch Leo Frank
Mob Kills Cleric Accused of Blasphemy
Deteriorating Conditions for Freedom of Religion or Belief
In Memoriam: Rabbi Harold Kushner
“It’s Like Mt. Sinai To Us”—Apaches and Other Faiths Unite in Court Battle Over Sacred Land
Christian Watchdog Warns of Dangerous Levels of Persecution in Latin America
King Charles, Embracing Diversity, Cuts the “The” From “Defender of the Faith”
Conservative Supreme Court Justices Siding With Liberals in Religious Discrimination Case
Muslim Rideshare Drivers in New York City Pay a Price for Being Faithful
Movie Review of Hitler: The Lost Tapes of the Third Reich —Those Who Knew Him Offer a Chilling Never-Before Seen Glimpse Into the Life and Times of the
“Whoever Listens to a Witness, Becomes a Witness”—Holocaust Remembrance Day
Police Arrest Suspect in Hate-Graffiti Vandalism of Los Angeles Mosque
Religiosity in Gender-Diverse Companies Improves Performance and Ethics
Ramadan: A Quarter of the World Comes Together to Fast and Pray
‘City of Faith’ Exhibition in New York Spotlights Religion and Race in Urban Space
Catholic Church in Nigeria to Plant 5.5 Million Trees in 5 Years
China Introduces ‘Smart Religion’ App
Book Review: James Schreiner’s The Art of Saving Your Soul
Another Peace-Maker Falls to Violence: “Bishop Dave” O’Connell
Seattle Passes Historic Law Banning Caste Discrimination
Thai Buddhists Celebrate Makha Bucha—National Gratitude Day
Jews Celebrate Purim: Their Victory Over Evil in Ancient Persia
Pope Francis Calls for Economic Prosperity and Peace in Africa
Drive-In Church Brings Black and White Congregations Together–At The Beac
Catholics Oppose Plan to Demolish 17th-Century Chapel in India
World-Wide Persecution of Christians at an All-Time High
Ethiopian Jews: The Beautiful Diversity of the Jewish People
Expansion of Latter-day Saints Choir Mission
Dalai Lama Center: Laying the Foundation for a More Peaceful and Compassionate World
The Secret Angel of Geraldine, Alabama
World Hijab Day Celebrates Religious Freedom and Equality
Ukrainian Scholars and Activists Urge France to Stop Funding ‘Anti-Cult’ Group
What Would Martin Luther King Jr. Say to Us Today?
In Memoriam: Pope Benedict XVI, Firm in the Faith
Anne Frank’s Diary–The Graphic Adaptation
New Study on Media Coverage of Faith
The Miracle of Chanukah: Endurance In The Face of “They Are Not Like Us”
Belief in God, Church Membership Go Down, But Spiritual Practice Goes Up
Rev. Calvin O. Butts III Used His Pulpit to Reshape Harlem
Greetings, 8 Billionth Earthling
Catholic Church is Ready to Celebrate Easter on the Same Date as Orthodox Christian Churches
Dalai Lama to Offer Prayers in India
Sacheen Littlefeather Remembered
Islam Among America’s Fastest-Growing Faiths
World War II Documentary: How Three Italian Doctors Faked a Disease to Save the Lives of Jews
Controversy Over Vatican’s Recent Renewal of Accord with China
Ahmadiyyas Open Mosque in Zion, Illinois
Religion: Humanity’s Greatest Invention
World War II Operetta by Holocaust Survivors Premieres After 77 Years
Scientology and the Mejora Foundation Present the 9th Annual Religious Freedom Awards
She Was Anne Frank’s Best Friend And The Last Loving Face To See Her Alive
Religious Minority Students Expelled from School in Pakistan
Pew Survey: 45 Percent of U.S. Adults Want America to be a ‘Christian Nation’
Islamic Call to Prayer Launched From Landmark Mosque in Germany
Hindu Group Sues State of California For Violating Taking Aim at Caste
Schisms in India’s U.S. Diaspora Reflect Hindu-Muslim Tensions
In Memoriam: ‘God’s Smuggler’ Brother Andrew Who Brought Bibles Behind the Iron Curtain
Tormented by ‘Rivers of Blood and Tears,’ Pope Francis Pleads For a Cease-Fire in Ukraine
Fueled by Social Media, Hinduphobia Surges Across the United States
C.S. Lewis Course on the Truth and Goodness of the Christian Faith
A Pastor and His ‘Desert Chaplains’ Search for Missing Migrants
Panama Ministry of Finance Recognizes Scientology as Benefiting the Greater Community
Rushdie Attack Took Aim at the Pluralism at the Heart of Chautauqua Institution
A Small Town in Wisconsin Opens Its Arms to Ancient Indian Faiths
UN Reports Possible Crimes Against Humanity in China
White House Hosts a Summit to Unite the Nation Against Hate
Yes, There ARE Good Things Happening Out There
Ayurveda, Medicine of the Hindu Gods, Goes Mainstream in America
In Memoriam: Queen Elizabeth II
Holland Becomes Latest In Parade of Nations to Officially Recognize the Scientology Religion
First Asian Woman Minister of the Baptist Union of Great Britain
Scientology Minister Believes in the Power of Religion to Improve Life
What is a Fatwa? A Scholar of Religion Strips the Word of its Stereotypes
Church of England Appoints First Racial Justice Director
Hungry Ghost Festival
5th Anniversary of Rohingya Flight From Myanmar
Indian Parliament Urged to Recognize the Dalai Lama with the Bharat Ratna award
Women’s Rights Activist Imprisoned in Saudi Arabia
Muslims and Scientologists Restore Beauty of the Neighborhood of the Grand Mosque of Rome
Museum of the Bible: A Treasure Trove for Religious Scholars
How a Black Leader is Helping Make Jewish Communities Safe, Diverse and Inclusive
Protests Disrupt NYC Wiccan Faire
Hungarian Prime Minister’s Racist Comments Earn Condemnation
Sikhs, Hindus at Risk, Unable to Leave Afghanistan Because of Visa Delays
Anniversary of Japan’s Atomic Bombings Prompts Religious Reflection
Shock, Outrage, Condemnation in the Wake of a Texas School District’s Banning of ‘Anne Frank’
Pope Blesses Neocatechumenal Missionaries
Outspoken NBA Center and Human Rights Activist Runs Interfaith Basketball Camp in Jerusalem
YouTube Channel Reunites Long-Lost Relatives Across South Asia’s Religious Divide
Thousands Took Part in #Stand4Uyghurs Protests to Call Attention to the Uyghur Genocide
Once A Racist Refuge, Wildacres Is Fertile Ground to Grow Interfaith Dialogue
Imam Mohamed Magid Brings Decades of Interfaith Experience to the USCIRF
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, a Confession
Pressure Mounts as Iran Steps Up Persecution of Baha'i Communities
Islamic Students Are Surprise Winners of Hindu Epic Quiz
Muslim-Hindu Conflict in India at Odds With Their Centuries-Old Cultural Alliance
All Aboard the Interfaith Trolley!
Pope Francis Begs Forgiveness From Indigenous Peoples
Warning: Responding to Antisemitic Social Media Can Be Harmful to the Religion’s Health
Sikhs Observe 10th Anniversary of Mass Shooting in Wisconsin Temple
Abused Migrant Workers Turn to Pentecostalism in Gulf States
How Spiritual Pluralism in Colonial America Laid the Foundation for Today’s Religious Freedom
Conference Celebrates Multicultural Communication and the Rich Culture and Heritage of North Africa and the Arab World
Troops Rescue Thousands of Hindu Pilgrims From Flash Floods in Kashmir
What Do French Jews Do Faced With An Existential Crisis? Go Big and Go Loud
UK Church Leaders Condemn Rewriting of Human Rights Law
RFI Educates Students of All Ages on the Importance of Religious Freedom
Faith Groups Join Worldwide Outrage Over Myanmar’s Execution of Democracy Activists
Pope’s ‘Season of Creation’ Message Echoes Diverse Cries of Anguish
The Passion, Conviction and Faith of Pastor Lorenzo Ortiz
Faith Based Groups Tackle Food Insecurity Among British Youth
Jewish Agency and its Employees Ordered to Cease Operations and Vacate Russia
German Court Rules Antisemitic Sculpture Can Remain on Church
Scientology Volunteer Ministers of South Africa Help Create the Country of Their Dreams
Canadian Halal Meat Company Tackles Anti-Muslim Sentiment
Indonesia’s Plan to Expand Blasphemy Laws Puts Religious Minorities at Risk
Dalai Lama’s First Trip Outside Dharamshala Since the Pandemic
A Coalition of Sikh ‘Spiritual Warriors’ Fights Prejudice
U.S. Concerned About Escalating Attacks on the Rights of Minorities and Women in Afghanistan
Sudan Violates UN Convention On Torture by Sentencing a Woman to Death By Stoning
L. Ron Hubbard’s Washington D.C. Office Recognized as a Historic Monument
NASA Images of Stars and Galaxies Are ‘God’s Creation Being Revealed’ Says Vatican Astronomer
Church of Scientology Joins Other Catalonian Faiths in Supporting the Region’s Rich Cultural Heritage
Are We Ready To Believe in God Again?
Chinese Mining Company Could Raze Ancient Buddhist City in Afghanistan
Religious Minorities Face Growing Threat of Digital Persecution, Christian Support Group Warns
Ancient Caves in India, a Marvel of Architecture and Religious Belief
Scientology Minister Urges Greater Collaboration to End Religious Persecution
Former Vatican Envoy to Hong Kong Warns of China’s Crackdown
In Memoriam: Rev. Mildred Hines, First Woman Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Church of England’s Oxford Diocese Calls on Members to Protect the Environment
Minneapolis Legalizes Amplification of Muslim Call to Prayer by Local Mosques
Leaders Confront Urgent Issues at the 2nd Annual International Religious Freedom Summit
Freedom: An Essential Element of the Scientology Religion
U.S. Interior Secretary Backs Senate Effort to Redress Grievances of Native Americans
Thousands Celebrate Summer Solstice at Stonehenge
In Europe, When Ritual and Legislation Conflict, Religion Is the Loser
On Mark Twain’s “The War Prayer”
Afghan Sikhs in the Crosshairs of Islamic State Terrorist Group
Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison ,Moved to Solitary Confinement
Drug Prevention and Rehabilitation and the Mission of the Church of Scientology
Greek Orthodox Church Celebrates its Centennial in the Blue Ridge Mountains
U.S. State Department’s Annual Report on International Religious Freedom:
Distrust Takes A Sabbatical: The Partnership of the Pastor and the Rabbi
Pope Francis Urges ‘Cursillos’ of Christianity to Expand Community Ties, Evangelize
Frank R. Wolf: Religious Freedom Hero
In Memoriam: Rosemary Ruether, Revolutionary Feminist Theologian
Christian Activist Appointed to U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
Frank R. Wolf International Religious Freedom Act
Dozens of Parishioners Killed in Spiraling Religious Violence in Nigeria
Astounding Scientific Breakthrough: Friendship and Cooperation Are Better Than Hate and Terror
“David” Aims to Provide “Faith Content Done Right”
‘Blessing of the Elders’ a Celebration of the Vital Role of the Black Church in American History
Catholic Priests Denounce Police Mistreatment of Nicaragua Parishes
Muslim Cabinet Ministers in Australia Hope For ‘New Era’ of Inclusivity
When We Refuse to Throw Away the Key
A County in Xinjiang Province Suffers the World’s Highest Incarceration Rate
Angels at the Window
Celebrating the Diverse Cultures and Faiths of Los Angeles
A Place to Call Home
Celebrating the Anniversary of the Freewinds
Glossary to Help Improve Jewish-Christian Relations in Scotland
Return of Precious Stone: Reparation to the Kaw Nation
Michigan City Settles With Muslim Woman Forced to Remove Hijab
How a Catholic Congregation in Nazi-Occupied Rome Saved Jews and Dissidents
Nonprofit Seeks to Save Historic Catholic Monastery From Closing
Hong Kong Cardinal and Critic Accused of Violating National Security
Giving It up for Inner Peace
Religious Leaders Share Common Values and a Spirit of Cooperation
Building Bridges one Note at a Time
Dying for Peace
An Un-Convent-ional Call to Order: The Nuns of TikTok
A Haven for Early Christians Discovered
Shad—Rapping into Tao
Pastor Sees the Hand of God in Finding a Kidney Donor
Pope Canonizes 10 New Saints
China’s Crackdown on Online Religions Heightens Fears of Digital Persecution
Church of England Plans to Boost Clergy in Britain’s Rural Churches
A Journey Back to Jewish life in Cincinnati
Church of Scientology Nashville President Elected to Head the Religion Communicators Council
Hollywood Film Pays Tribute to Catholic Faith
Embracing the World of Religion for Peace
Bishop Vashti McKenzie Appointed to Lead National Council of Churches
No. Girls Allowed
U.S. Panel Warns of Severe Violations of Religious Freedom in Annual Report
Prison Chaplain Awarded For Her Positivity and Care
British Charity Helps 64 Churches Remain Open Through Grants for Urgent Repairs
Celebrating the Anniversary of Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health
Protecting International Human Rights through Sanctions
An English Orphan Will Long Be Remembered Because of the Letter he Wrote in 1897
Church of England Leads by Example in Helping Address Britain’s Homeless Crisis
Tennessee Mosques Helped Afghan Refugees Observe First Ramadan in America
Tamils Celebrate New Year in Hope of Good Fortune and Prosperity
Ukraine War Tests Grief-Stricken Military Chaplain’s Faith
Bishops Warn of Humanitarian Crisis in Sri Lanka
Wishing Our Muslim Friends a Blessed Eid al-Fitr Holiday Celebration
C’mon, Get Happy!
Baptist Hospital Encourages Black Men and Women to Become Medical Doctors
The Magnificent Latter-day Saints Washington, D.C. Temple: A Sight to Behold
Colorado Faiths Come Together to Promote Religious Freedom and Partnership
Russell M. Nelson: Now the Oldest President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
How The Oldest Congregation in America Celebrated Easter 2022
University in India Publishes Pioneering Multilingual Dictionary of Buddhist Terms
A Catholic Sister Who Takes the Lead in Faith, Sports and Charity
Earth Day Symposium to Discuss Ancient Indian Approaches to Spirituality and Climate Change
Israel President Herzog Seeks to Forge Partnerships Among the Children of Abrahams
Germany and “Cults”: the Federal Administrative Court Confirms “Sect Filters” Are Illegal
A Rare Concurrence: Easter, Passover and Ramadan Take Place at the Same Time This Year
Catholic Priests Abducted in Continuing Acts of Violence Against Nigerian Christians
The True Meaning of Passover
Museum of Religious Life and Art Saved From Closure
Muslim Coalition Pledges to Promote Moderate Islam and Address Humanitarian Challenges
How Life in England in the Middle Ages Revolved Around the Church—Particularly at Easter
Are Women the Future of the World’s Largest Religion?
A DHS Guide to Safe Religious Gatherings
Artist Honors New York City Religious Leaders
How Two Colonial Jewish Leaders and a President Laid a Course for Religious Freedom in America
Study Seeks to Better Understand Workplace Discrimination
Muslims Celebrate Ramadan, Islam’s Holiest Month
Ryan Turell Aims to Be the First Orthodox Jew to Play in the NBA
Religion May Be Good for Your Health, Study Shows
Presbyterian Church Donates Funds to Build Affordable Homes in Charlotte, North Carolina
Human Rights Abuse Against the Baha'is is Driven Directly by State Authorities, UN Report States
In Memoriam: Israel Mourns Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, Revered Talmudic Scholar
In Memoriam: Madeleine Albright, the Secretary of State Who Gave Religion a Voice in Foreign Policy
Study Finds Evidence of Anti-Muslim Discrimination in French Higher Education
Sister Raffaella Petrini, the Face of Women’s Empowerment in the Catholic Church
U.S. Secretary of State Calls Myanmar’s Repression of the Rohingya a ‘Genocide’
In the Great Northwest, Buddhism Nourishes a Barber’s Soul
Islamophobia is Rampant in British Media Report Claims
Russian Orthodox Nun Denounces the Ukraine War
How William Barber Fights Poverty, Systemic Racism and Injustice
‘Becoming Muslim’ Podcast Spotlights the Joys and Challenges of Converting to Islam
Global Faith Forum Forges Interreligious Understanding
In Memoriam: Paul Farmer, Global Public Health Visionary
Ohio Law Affirms the Rights of Muslim Women to Compete in Hijabs
Rabbi Saperstein: ‘We Must Be the Shapers of a Better More Hopeful Future’
Zelensky Inspires the Pride and Support of the Jewish Community
New Denomination of United Methodist Church Announces a May 1 Launch
How I Feel About the Founder of My Religion: L. Ron Hubbard
Diverse Houses of Worship Help Keep the Faith in Appalachia
Hundreds of Millions to Celebrate ‘Nowruz’ on the First Day of Spring
L. Ron Hubbard: A Life Well Lived
Pope Francis Calls For Greater Appreciation of the Elderly
Most Generation Z Youth Are Religious But Cope With Stress in Unconventional Ways, Survey Reveals
At 90, Andrew Young Continues to View Life Through the Lens of a Pastor
The ‘Sisterhood of Salaam and Shalom’ Builds Bridges Through Friendship
Religious Freedom Legislation Wins Preliminary Approval in Missouri
Hindus Celebrate ‘Great Night of Shiva’ in Nepal
Memoir Presents a Humorous Glimpse into Life as an American Muslim Post 911
Pope Urges the OSCE to Focus on Religious Freedom
The Last Remaining Sikhs in Afghanistan Face a Grim Future
Intensely Religious Teens do Better at School and College, Study Finds
Pope Francis Offers to Help Mediate a Halt to Russia’s War on Ukraine
How Two Preachers Came to Found the African Methodist Episcopal Church
Remembering Freedom Fighter Harriet Tubman, ‘Moses’ of Her People
Religious Leaders Condemn the Russian Invasion of Ukraine and Pray for Peace
Pagan Belief Has Become the Fastest-Growing Faith in Iceland Today
Gathering of Orthodox Youth to Foster Unity and Common Purpose
Afghanistan Tops Watchdog List of World’s Most Dangerous Countries for Christians
Newly Ordained Rabbi is in the Vanguard of Women in Leadership in the UK Orthodox Community
U.S. Ban of Imports From Xinjiang Province Seeks to Pressure China to End Abuse of Religious Minorities
Eritrean Orthodox Patriarch, Imprisoned for his Faith, Dies at 94
Report Finds Religious Illiteracy a Key Factor in Anti-Christian Hate Crimes in Europe
How Faith Groups Are Demanding Action on Climate Change
Carpenter Who Survived 27 Hours at Sea Says His Faith in God Sustained Him
International Day of Human Fraternity Promotes Cultural and Religious Tolerance
Supporting Human Fraternity and Religious Freedom Throughout the Year
Interfaith Complex in the Persian Gulf Promises to be a Symbol of Religious Freedom and Tolerance
U.S. and Allied Diplomats Boycott Beijing Winter Olympics in Protest of China’s Human Rights Violations
Religious Confession vs. The Protection of the Vulnerable Discussed in a New Book
In Argentina, Religion is Proving a Positive Force in Criminal Reform
Indigenous Groups Work to Protect and Preserve Their Sacred Sites
In Memoriam: Thich Nhat Hanh, Zen Monk and Father of Engaged Buddhism
Egypt Releases Prominent Coptic Christian Champion of Religious Freedom and Human Rights
In Memoriam: George O. Wood, Whose Leadership Transformed the Assemblies of God
Interfaith Leaders Helped Resolve the Hostage Crisis at Texas Synagogue
Integrity, Courage and Passion Inform Dr. King’s Letter, Written in a Lonely Jail Cell in Birmingham
Commemorating National Religious Freedom Day and the Pioneering 1786 Freedom of Worship Law
Rashad Hussain: New U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom
In Memoriam: Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Sikh Environmental Group Uses the Power of Religion to Tackle Climate Change Challenges
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland Announces Initiative to Protect Indigenous Sacred Sites
Salvation Army Offers ‘Nap Pads’ in Effort to Save the Lives of Homeless People
Vintage Auto Shop Restores Buddha Statue—Workers Hope They Attracted Good Karma
‘Muslim Artist Database’ Aspires to Change How Muslims are Portrayed in Films
Campaign in Support of a Pastor Jailed in Cuba for his Peaceful Protest
Senate Considers Appointing First Muslim Ambassador for International Religious Freedom
Muslim Americans Donate More to Charity Than the General Population, Study Finds
‘God’s way’ of Farming Revolutionizes Agriculture in Zimbabwe
New Salvation Army Report on Modern Day Slavery: The Problem is Still With Us
Religion Adds $1.2 Trillion Annually to the U.S. Economy
In Memoriam—Albert Raboteau, African-American Religious Historian
Sailors Call on U.S. Navy to Honor Their Religious Commitment
Jewish Teen’s Gesture of Help Creates a Profound Impression on an Imam
Religious and Human Rights Groups Advocate for 2,763 Missing Yazidi Women and Children
Hydropower Project Threatens the Religious Heritage of Tibet, Protesters Claim
Was The Biblical Story of Sodom and Gomorrah Inspired by a Cosmic Event on Earth?
Father Boyle Shares His Whole Language of Kinship, Compassion and Tenderness
Blessing Video Inspires an International Prayer for Peace
European Court of Human Rights Affirms Freedom of Religion or Belief of Russian Scientologist
The Auschwitz Report: A Film About Two Heroic Survivors of the Holocaust
Pope Francis Prepares to Revamp Policymaking in Catholic Church
Soldier Turned Missionary Medic is on a Mission to Heal
Christian Leaders Urge the World to ‘Listen to The Cry of the Earth’
Europe’s Special Envoy for Religious Freedom Has a Vital, Challenging Job
The Muslim Experience in the Shadow of 9/11
Pope Francis Urges Hungary to ‘Extend its Arms Toward Everyone’
Christians in Afghanistan Face Grim Future under Taliban Rule, Watchdog Warns
‘Christ the Protector’—Statue of Jesus is a Symbol of ‘Divine Protection and Blessings’
14-Year-Old High School Freshman Prepares for Life as a Tibetan Buddhist Lama
Christian Couple, Held on Death Row in Pakistan for Blasphemy, Now Free
The Actor Who Portrays Jesus in ‘The Chosen’ is Aware of the Honor and Responsibility He Now Bears
Remembering the Man Who Helped Restore the Sight of Thousands of Tibetans
Latter-day Saints Step Up Efforts to Provide Refugee Relief
President Biden Choses Holocaust Expert for Special Envoy to Combat Anti-Semitism
Bavarian Administrative Court Rules a “Sect Filter” is Illegal
Remembering Anne Frank, 77 Years After Her Voice Was Stifled
Interfaith Caucus Launched in Canada to Further Religion’s Role in Governance
American Family’s ‘Freedom Trek’ in the Rockies Rallies Support for the Uyghurs in China
Pope Celebrates Catholic Church’s First World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Anglican Church’s Apology for the Expulsion of the Jews From Medieval England
Christian Organizations Fear for the Safety of Jailed Cuban Pastors
Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu Share the Secret of Finding ‘Happiness in Troubled Times’
Priest on a Mission to Change Perception of Deafness
COVID-19 Risks Prompt Saudi Arabia to Restrict Hajj for a Second Year
Bipartisan Support Confirms America’s Commitment to Religious Freedom
Six More Members of Iran’s Minority Bahá’í Faith Sentenced to Prison
Sikh Humanitarian Groups Come to the Aid of COVID-19 Victims in India
Muslims ‘Missing and Maligned’ in Popular Western Films, Study Finds
First Muslim U.S. Federal Judge Makes History
Scientology Volunteer Ministers Honored with a Mass at the Iglesia Santa Maria in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico
Buddhist Monastery in New York to Protect Dalai Lama’s Legacy, Promote World Peace
Baptist Minister and Champion of Religious Freedom Rev. Suzan Johnson Cook Lives a Life of Faith
Greater Protection for Religious Freedom in Nigeria: A Matter of Life or Death
Summit Announced to Forward Religious Freedom Across the World
U.S. Catholic Bishops Set June 22-29 as Religious Freedom Week
New York Jewish Charity Helps Fight Food Insecurity in the Muslim Community Over Ramadan
German Court Rules in Favor of Scientologist Dismissed From Job Because of His Faith
Church of Scientology Pastor Reflects on the Role of the Religion Communicator in Today’s World
Irish Religious Leaders Urge British, EU Politicians to Find Solutions to Recent Street Violence
Muslims Celebrate a Much More Normal Ramadan Compared to 2020
Archbishop of Canterbury Praises Prince Philip’s ‘Remarkable Willingness’ to Take Life as it Came
Israeli Families Once Again Celebrate Passover Together
Working Together, Religions Can Generate the Calm and Peace That We Need in the World Today
Celebrating the Birthday of Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard
Saving Oak Flat is a Holy War Says Apache Leader
A Safe Celebration of the Holiday of Purim With All the Trappings
Black History Month, the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and His Message for Our Times
Discourse Over Discord: What Does Interfaith Harmony Sound Like?
UK Scientologists Interfaith Outreach Helps Sustain Houses of Worship of Diverse Faiths Throughout the Pandemic
UN Adopts Resolution to Safeguard Religious Sites, Promote Culture of Peace and Tolerance
Christian Support Group Reveals Underground Network for Believers Fleeing North Korea
UN Launches International Day of Human Fraternity to Promote Dialogue, Understanding and Respect of Diverse Cultures, Religions and Beliefs
On the Anniversary of Congress Passing the 13th Amendment, Celebrating the Role of the Society of Friends in the Fight Against Slavery in America
Remembering Rosa Parks, Civil Rights Icon Whose Faith Inspired Her Resistance
New U.S. Secretary of State Concurs with Predecessor’s Condemnation of ‘Genocide’ in China
Holocaust Survivors Awarded Germany’s Highest Civilian Honor
International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Holocaust Survivor Eva Schloss Continues to Draw Attention to Nazi Persecution
Global Persecution of Christians Continues, Worsened by the Pandemic
World Religion Day: Never More Important
French Anti-Extremism Legislation Threatens Religious Liberty According to Scholars
In Memoriam: Andrea Han Jingtao, Underground Catholic Bishop in China
Muslim and Jewish Leaders Protest EU Court Decision Banning Kosher and Halal Ritual Slaughter
12-Year-Old Christian Girl Freed After Forced to Convert to Islam and Wed Her Abductor
2020 Ends on High Note for Arkansas Neighborhood Where the Holidays Were Marred by Racism
Do University Cuts to Religious Studies Programs Threaten Social Cohesion in Our Multireligious World?
Reparation Initiatives Gather Momentum in U.S. Churches
Chicago’s Episcopal Diocese Elects First Black Female Bishop
Hanukkah Candles Burn Bright Despite the Pandemic
Government Restrictions on Religion Reach Record High Worldwide
Pope Francis Expands Non-European Representation in College of Cardinals
Religious Freedom Awards Recognize Diversity of Faith and Tolerance
Georgetown University’s Berkley Center Addresses the Role of Religion in Global Affairs
On Thanksgiving Weekend, Remembering That One’s Own Freedom Does Not Supersede the Rights of “The Other”
International Jewish Educational Organization Launches Interfaith Dialogue Program
Ahmadis, Persecuted for a Century, Respond Compassionately Despite Intolerance Amid COVID-19 Fury
The Flag Land Base, Then and Now
In Memoriam: Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
Sikh Rapper, Refusing to be Silenced, Shoots to the Top of Australia’s Hip Hop Scene
In Memoriam: Bishop Harry Jackson Jr. Senior Pastor of Hope Christian Church
Southeast Asia Freedom of Religion or Belief Conference Resumes Fall Webinars
Bahá’ís Have Been Ordered to Report to Prison Solely for Practicing Their Religion
Elite Marathoner’s Shabbat Observance Challenges Tokyo Olympics Schedule
Commemorating International Religious Freedom Day and the 22nd Anniversary of the International Religious Freedom Act
Thoughts on International Religious Freedom Day From the Church of Scientology Nashville
Report on ‘Nigeria’s Silent Slaughter’ Warns of Christian Genocide, National Collapse
Scientology Prayer for Total Freedom Shared in Online Interreligious Prayer Meeting in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
House Passes Bill to Block Goods Made by Muslim Detainees in China
Human Rights Council Hears Request to Investigate Germany for Violations of Religious Freedom
The State of Native American Religious Freedom on Native American Day
Jews Everywhere Welcome the New Year in the Year of the Coronavirus
Survey Looks Into Interfaith Dialogue Among College Students
A New Normal in the Middle East?
Religious Persecution Continues Unabated, Leaders Warn on International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
Indiana University’s Chin Languages Research Project Provides Vital Information on the Pandemic to Burmese Christian Refugees
Black Churches in Minneapolis Share Lessons With White Faith Leaders
Mosque and Temple Under a Single Roof Underscore Religious Harmony Among Indian Troops
“We Can Lift This World While Quarantined” — Scientology and the 2020 Pandemic
Sudan Outlaws Public Flogging and Torture and the Draconian Punishment of Apostates
Religious Freedom & Business Film Competition Honors Women Filmmakers
Islamic Leader Calls For an ‘End to Acts of Terror’ in Nigeria
USCIRF Releases Groundbreaking Report on Religious Freedom in Russia
Report: America is Closing its Doors on Persecuted Christians and Other Global Refugees
European Religious Envoy Position to be Reinstated in the Wake of Demands From Faith Leaders, Politicians and Civil Society
Dalai Lama’s Debut Music Album Mixes Mantras, Chants and Buddhist Teachings
Devotees in India Reignite Their Religious Faith Despite COVID-19 Restrictions
Academics From the Religion and Public Life Program at Rice University Offer Advice on Achieving Racial Justice
Iran Arrests Eight More Converts to Christianity in its Latest Act of Religious Persecution
Baptist Group Champions Religious Liberty Through Activism, Education and Training
Muslim Civil Liberties Group Advocates for Jewish Prisoner Denied Kosher Diet
Pastor Spreads Cheer During Pandemic Lockdown in Kenya by Bringing the “Balcony Church” to Nairobi Children
Asian Bishops Concerned Over the Impact of China’s New National Security Law on Religious Freedom
Does Turkey’s New System for Changing Religious Affiliation Online Presage a More Tolerant Religious Atmosphere?
U.S. Watchdog Proposes ‘Binding Agreement’ With Pakistan to Combat Blasphemy Laws and Persecution of Minority Ahmadiyya Muslims
Vatican Calls for Curbs on Religious Intolerance and Discrimination
Geneticist Winner of Templeton Prize Unites Faith and Science
Survey Finds Faith Strengthened by the COVID-19 Pandemic
First Observant Sikh Woman to Graduate From West Point
Persecution of Baháʼís in Iran Continues Unchecked
Bitter Winter: A Voice for China’s Oppressed
Pope Calls For a More Habitable and Humane Society on World Environment Day
Christians Denied Food Aid During COVID-19 Pandemic
Uyghur Activist Appointed as Commissioner to U.S. Religion Watchdog
Religious Leaders Urge Peaceful Protests, Not Violence
Watchdog Group Reports Worldwide on Persecution of Christians
National Day of Mourning and Lament to Honor Coronavirus Victims
Sikh Doctors Shave Beards to Serve Patients in Pandemic
U.S. Watchdog Condemns Eritrea for Religious Freedom Violations
Burma’s Human Rights Record Tied to Lack of Religious Freedom: USCIRF
USCIRF Urges Sanctions Against Chinese Officials
Report Finds Religious Freedom is Under Siege Globally
Survey Shows the Pandemic Has Deepened Religious Faith for 24%
Holocaust Day Remembers 6 Million Jews Who Perished in Nazi Death Camps
Spring Harvest Festival Ushers in Sikh New Year
Pandemic Drives Earth Day Celebrations Into the Great Indoors
Coronavirus Makes it Hard on the Poor During Ramadan
COVID-19 is Changing the Way Ramadan Will Be Observed
Andrea Bocelli’s Music of Hope Inspires the World
UN Secretary-General Calls for Global Ceasefire in the Face of the COVID-19 Pandemic
A Message of Hope to Rome and the World
Why Is This Night Different From All Other Nights?
Palm Sunday Services Live-Streamed Across the Globe
Religions Share a Common Message in These Trying Times
UK Publishes Results of Religious Survey
UK Urges the UN to Protect the Freedom of Religion or Belief
A Turbaned Sikh Deputy Constable Makes History
Ideal Church of Scientology Opens in Ventura, California
Catholic Monk Held Captive by ISIS Believes in Peace
A Service at the Church of Scientology Promotes Interfaith Harmony
International Religious Freedom Alliance Launched in Washington
Nigeria President Condemns the Killing of Christian Pastor Andimi
10 Worst Countries to Live in as a Christian
British Envoy Shows ‘Respect for All Faiths’
10,000 Marchers Protest Mounting Anti-Semitic Attacks
Lecturer Sentenced to Death in Pakistan for Blasphemy
Egypt Holds Christian Coptic Activist in Pretrial Detention
Muslim Volunteers in Canada Care for the Homeless in a Bus
What Does the Future Hold for Religion?
The UN Condemns Myanmar for Human Rights Abuse
Pope Francis’ Christmas Message Focuses on Change
State Department Targets Violators of Religious Freedom
India’s New Citizenship Law Provokes Mass Protests and Violence
Thanksgiving: A Tradition as Old as America
21Wilberforce Launches Freedom Center for Global Advocacy
The Plight of Untouchable Christians in India Today
Spotlight on Religious Freedom at the UN
The Release of Asia Bibi Fosters Hope for Religious Freedom in Pakistan
The Anniversary of the First Amendment
Religious Freedom Awards Promote Tolerance and Diversity
New Institute Seeks to Protect Diversity of Religious Tradition in Iraq
On the Passing of Suleiman Bakhit—a Modern-Day Superhero
Interfaith Forum Promotes Understanding and Peace
Scientology Foundation is Granted UN Special Consultative Status
New Recognition Advances the Humanitarian Aims of the Church of Scientology
What is a Scientology Sunday Service?
International Religious Freedom Roundtable: A Vital Movement in the World Today
Religious Freedom: The Focus in Washington
The Bektashi: Fostering Harmony among Religions
Faith and Freedom: The Heritage of America
Moot Court in Israel Brings Justice to the Mastermind of the Holocaust
Sikh Airman Wins Right to Serve in Turban
The Right to Religious Freedom is Nonnegotiable
Day to Commemorate Victims of Violence Based on Religion
“Bigotry is the Result of Ignorance”
The Role of the Religion Communicator in the World Today
The Plight of the Uyghur People in the Holy Month of Ramadan
World Press Freedom Day and the First Amendment
Blessed are the Peacemakers in a Time of Injustice and Violence
German Scientologist’s Day in Court Ends in Victory
Candidates Urged to Support Religious Freedom and Inclusion
Religious Freedom Conference at the UN Explores Solutions
Is Religious Illiteracy at the Root of Anti-Semitism in France?
Leaders Urged to Take Action to Protect Religious Liberty
Faith and Freedom Summit II April 2 at the European Parliament
Multifaith Coalition Demands an End to Media-Incited Acts of Violence
Propaganda: Its Role in Creating the Holocaust And Its Implications Today
Asia Bibi—Not Guilty But Not Yet Free
Muslims and Jews Challenge New Law in Belgium
Gandhi’s Religious Pluralism and What it Did for India
New Cathedral Dedicated on the Eve of Coptic Orthodox Christmas
Anti-Conversion Laws a Concern of the USCIRF
In Iraq, Christmas Became a National Holiday This Year
Interfaith Group Advises Madrid Police on Diversity
All Faiths Network
Antiquated Regulation Faces Challenges in the 116th U.S. Congress
A Series of Week-Long Courses Explore Religious Freedom Issues
Reflections on the Parliament of the World’s Religions
25th Annual International Law and Religion Symposium
For The New York Times, the Truth About Religion is Hard
Buddhists Crown Pagoda in Akron, Ohio
Pastor Brunson Safely Home in America After Two Years of Prison in Turkey
New Life for Ancient Zoroastrian Religion
Policeman Helps Muslim and Hindu Villagers Reconcile
Religious Young Adults Less Likely to Engage in Drugs and Risky Behavior
All-Faiths Network: The Religious Precedents of Human Rights
Creation of the Universe Celebrated
Faith Leaders Sign Declaration of Religious Freedom
China Escalates the Pressure on Tibetan Buddhists
USCIRF Calls for the Release of Pastor Nadarkhani
Sleeping Giant: Awakening the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The Film Diversity: A Mosaic of Canada’s Many Faiths
CESNUR Paper Sheds Light on the Anti-Religious Movement
White House Increases the Pressure on Turkey Over Pastor Brunson’s Release
Suriname is a Haven for Religious Diversity
Affordable Housing: a Priority for D.C. Faith Community
New Task Force to Protect Religious Liberty
Comments on the First Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom
Extremist Groups are Campaigning in Pakistan Election
The Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom Begins Tuesday
Pew Study: Black Millennials Are the Most Religious
Scientology Naming Ceremony
British Students Make a Case for Studying Religion in School
UK Appoints a Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief for the First Time
Are Children in India More Tolerant Than Their Parents?
The Fourth of July and Religious Freedom
Presentation at the Faith and Freedom Summit
U.S. Envoy in Nigeria to Enhance Religious Freedom in the Country
U.S. Urges Russia to Release Religious and Political Prisoners
Conversation on Criminal Justice Reform With Sen. Grassley
Pew Study on Being Christian in Western Europe
Key Points of the 2018 International Religious Freedom Reports
Harmony and Respect Marked This Year’s Vesak in Jakarta
Breaking Bread With a Muslim Family During Ramadan
Faith and Freedom Summit
Scientology Religion Featured in Latest CESNUR Journal
Collegian’s Hijab Ignites Political Firestorm in France
Crimes Against Humanity in Central African Republic
Pompeo Pledges to Make Religious Freedom a Priority
Ambassador Sam Brownback Interviewed on the Fate of Pastor Brunson
New French Terrorism Laws May Undermine Rights and Freedoms
Speaker of the House Makes Appointment to the USCIRF
Opinion Piece Outlines the Influence of the Islamic State in Indonesia
American Hindus Demand Dvorkin End His Threats
Ramadan: The Most Holy Month for 1.6 Billion People Worldwide
Video Adds Dimension to the Pew Study on Restrictions on Religion
What Can Interreligious Dialogue Do For Peace?
The Charter of Religious Rights and Freedoms
The Role of Religious Freedom in Building Safe, Happy and Successful Societies
Scientology Religion is Ranked Among the Best Religious Blogs
A Prayer for Total Freedom on National Day of Prayer
20% of Baby Boomers Have Become More Religious After 65
In Memoriam: Dr. James Cone, Father of Black Liberation Theology
Interview with Germany’s New Anti-Semitism Commissioner
UAE Donates $50 Million to Rebuild Mosul
A Week of Religious Pluralism in the Oklahoma Senate
India’s Indigenous Faiths Rally to Demand Their Rights
Extremists Spread Hate and Violence Through Social Media
Germans Rally in Solidarity With the Nation’s Jews
USCIRF Reports Decline of Religious Freedom in 2017
90 Percent of Americans Believe in a Higher Power
New Book on Anatheism Presented to Religious Leaders and Scholars
New Course on Religion in a Pluralistic Society
Iran Divided Over the Right of Non-Muslims to Hold Office
Religious Diversity Featured at New Zealand Parliament
FECRIS and the Erosion of Religious Neutrality in the French State
What the Faith Community Can Do About Online Hate Speech
The Role of FECRIS in Russia’s Anti-Hindu Activities
Indian Faith Leaders Condemn Use of Religion to Disrupt Social Harmony
UN Special Rapporteur to Review State of Religious Freedom in Tunisia
UN Urges Iraq to Support Diversity and Religious Minorities
Religion Communicators Shape History
Celebrating 20 Years of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998
Conference on Religious Freedom at the UN Human Rights Council
Council of Europe’s New Education and Religious Diversity Website
Church Bells Ring this Easter in Iraq
3,000 Muslim and Jewish Voices Raised in Peace
New Survey Finds 53 Percent of California Muslim Students Bullied
American Pastor, Jailed in Turkey, Now to Stand Trial
Incriminating German Government Files Exposed in New Book
Countering Anti-Semitism by Confronting the Past
Study Suggests College Limits Student Exposure to Religions
U.S. Catholics Concerned About Persecution of Christians and Other Social Problems
Interfaith Conference Endorses Declaration of Religious Tolerance
Divinity School Scholars Study for Religious Freedom in Africa
Baha’i Leader Believes People Can Live Together in Peace
Religious Freedom Defender Jailed in Cuba
Church of Scientology Opens Two New Ideal Churches
Congress Initiative to “Adopt” Prisoners of Conscience
In Memoriam, Rev. Billy Graham (1918-2018)
On Uniting Religions to Protect the Rights of All Faiths
Newsweek: Alexander Dvorkin Accused of Harassing Hindu Guru
World Hijab Day Promotes Tolerance and Diversity
Kazakhstan: A Bleak Year for Religious Freedom
Australian “Red Mass” to Protect Religious Freedom
Religious Freedom: Scientology Recognized in Three New Nations
Baha’i Refugees Find Religious Freedom in Arizona
Brownback is the New Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom
Catholic Scholar Interviewed About the Scientology Religion
Award-Winning Author and Holocaust Survivor Dies
Convention on Law and Freedom of Belief in Florence January 18 and 19
Richard Stearns to Retire from World Vision
Christian Women Suffer Discrimination for Faith and for Sex
After Nine Years in a Pakistan Prison for Blasphemy, Free at Last
Intra-Muslim Conflict and Anti-Muslim Sentiment
Killing in the Name of Religion Condemned by Nigeria President Buhari
New Violence Kills Coptic Christians in Egypt
BBC to Broaden its Religious Coverage
The Legacy of Thomas S. Monson: Caring for his Fellow Man
Myanmar Blocks UN Investigation of Rohingya Crisis
Scientologists March in Hungary for the Religious Freedom of All
New Survey Shows Canada Suffers from Religious Intolerance
Russian Persecution of the Crimea’s Tartars Intensifies
Launching a Year-Long Campaign Leading Up to the 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Blasphemy Laws and Their Threat to Religious Freedom
Catholic Cardinal’s Groundbreaking Visit to Saudi Arabia
New Violence Against Bangladeshi Hindus May Have Political Motive
Tillerson Urges Myanmar to Investigate Rohingya Attacks
“Red Wednesday” Colors The World in Recognition of Religious Martyrs
USCIRF Explains Why it Urges the State Department to Include Russia and Pakistan on the Countries of Particular Concern List
An Important Step Forward for Religious Freedom in Indonesia
Understanding Hungary’s Repressive Religion Law
France and Poland at Loggerheads Over Statue of Pope John Paul
Rev. Eric Roux: Europe’s Religious Freedom Fighter
For Scientology, History Repeats Itself Again in Hungary
Anglican Christian Clerics Attend Second International Conference on Religious Tolerance in the Middle East
Rohingya Crisis in Myanmar Draws Top U.S. State Department Officials
The World Celebrates 500th Anniversary of the Reformation
Fariba Kamalabadi is the Second of the Imprisoned Baha’i Seven To Be Freed In Iran
Government and Religious Heads Meet in Historic European Conference
Next Ambassador for International Religious Freedom Needs Only Senate Approval
CESNUR Calls Attention to the Plight of Refugees Fleeing Religious Persecution
Lord Ahmad Sharpens Goals on International Religious Freedom Day
UN Special Rapporteur on Religious Rights Briefs General Assembly on Global Religious Intolerance
Saudi Crown Prince Vows to Return the Country to Moderate Islam
Commemorating International Religious Freedom Day and the 19th Anniversary of the International Religious Freedom Act
As the Baha’i Celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the Faith, Baha’i Leader Mahvash Sabet is Free, Released Last Month From Iranian Prison
Scientologists protest violation of their right to religious freedom in Hungary
Blasphemy Laws: Religious Suppression and Political Authoritarianism
USCIRF Vice Chairwoman Testifies Before the House That Religious Freedom Violations Have Security Implications for the United States
The Truth About Islam, and Why What Book You Worship with Doesn’t Matter to Me
Panel on the Scientology Religion Held at the Inaugural Conference of the European Academy of Religions
Scientology Presentation to Working Session 9 at the OSCE – ODIHR Human Dimension Implementation Meeting of 2017
Scientology Presentation to Working Session 6 at the OSCE – ODIHR Human Dimension Implementation Meeting of 2017
State Department to Close Office of Religion and Global Affairs
China Enacts New Regulations That Restrict Faiths Practiced Outside Organizations Not Approved by the State
Scientology Volunteers Help with Hurricane Harvey
Scientology on Newseum’s “5 Minutes of Religious Freedom”
Attacks Against Christians in India on the Rise
New Smithsonian Exhibit Documents Religious Diversity in Early America
Syriac Christian Properties Expropriated by Turkish Government
European Court of Human Rights Complaint on the Right to Share One’s Beliefs
ICCPR Concluding Observations of Second Periodic Review of Liechtenstein Regarding Religious Freedom
Russian Punk Rocker Fyodor Chistyakov Defects to U.S.
FECRIS Vice President Justifies Russian Repression of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Daily Caller Exposes French Campaign Behind Russia’s Ban of Jehovah’s Witnesses
President Trump Nominates Kansas Governor Sam Brownback for Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom (IRF)
Trump’s New Religious Freedom Chief Has His Work Cut Out For Him
The State of Religious Tolerance in Kazakhstan: Fact vs. Fiction
U.S. State Department Tells Russia to Cease Persecution of Jehovah’s Witnesses
LDS Video and Website Promote Freedom of Religion for All
Coalition of American Black Churches Sends Warning to Qatar
Survey Finds Religious Tolerance a Core Value of Canadian Adults
Human Rights Without Frontiers Censures Russian Ban of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Congress to Consider New Legislation to Assist Tibetan Refugees
The 4th of July, JFK and Religious Freedom
Religion News Service Crowdfunding Its Series on Religious Hatred in the U.S.
U.S. Catholic Bishops Issue Call to Action as Fortnight for Religious Freedom Concludes
Vietnam’s Catholic Bishops Criticize Law on Belief and Religion
Supreme Court Backs Church Appeal to Receive Government Funds for Secular Purpose
Russia Flouts International Law in Threat to Draft Crimean Jehovah’s Witness into Army
When Belief Is A Crime
Kazakh Sunni Muslim Given 5-Year Sentence for Talking About Islam
Controversial Kuwaiti Music Video Urges Peace, Not Terrorism
Russia: Fines, Vandalism Follow Jehovah’s Witness Liquidation
Alexander Dvorkin Comes Under Attack for Targeting Hindu Beliefs
Pew Research Center Reports Russian Attitudes Toward Religion
As Ramadan Begins, India Prime Minister Urges Tolerance and Diversity
USCIRF Chair Testifies at “Freedom of Belief: Countering Religious Violence” Hearing
U.S. Rep Frank Wolf (Ret.) Urges Church Leaders to Speak Up on International Religious Persecution
Manchester Whitsun Walk Commemorates Victims of Terrorist Attack
U.N. Special Rapporteur on Religion Lauds Albania’s Interfaith Tolerance
‘For the Good of the Nation and the State’ Former Jakarta Governor Withdraws Appeal
Forced Evictions of Tibetan Buddhist Sichuan Enclave
Pakistani Media Urged to Foster and Uphold Religious Tolerance
“Grave Concerns” about Russia’s Repressive Policies Prompts Action
U.S. Religious Freedom Policy Recommendations Presented to National Security Council
Forum to Focus on Religious Freedom Report and Prisoners of Conscience
Violent Anti-Semitic Crime Down, Hate Speech and Harassment Up, Study Shows
Former Jakarta Governor Jailed for ‘Blasphemy’ in Alleged Quran Insult
Religious Freedom and Free Speech Get High Marks by Millennials, New Survey Finds
USCIRF Urges Designation of Russia as Country of Particular Concern
Senate Judiciary Committee Hears Testimony on Need to Stem Rising Anti-Religious Hate Crimes
Pope Francis Takes Message of Peace to the Muslim World
Parliamentary Assembly of Council of Europe Protects Family Rights of Minority Religions
Tibetan Buddhists Mark 28th Birthday of Abducted Panchen Lama
Making a Case for Urgency in Naming U.S. Religious Freedom Ambassador
Armenians Demand Turkey Admits Genocide in Killing of 1.5 Million Armenians from 1915-23
UN Committee on NGOs Overruled Amid Charges of ‘Repeated Discrimination’ Against Applicants with Human Rights Focus
New York Times Reports on Russia’s Supreme Court Ban of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Notre Dame, Baylor Host Religious Freedom Conference at National Press Club
Sikhs of New York Hold 5th Annual “Turban Day” in Times Square
CIS Foreign Ministers Council Condemns Religious Intolerance in Member States
Armenian Genocide Subject of Major Motion Picture with All Proceeds to Nonprofits
Political Party Leader Urges Pluralistic Ethos for Religious Tolerance in India
National Sikh Campaign to Raise Awareness, Counter Hate
Pew Research study finds escalating global restriction on religion
Johnnie Moore Receives Medal of Valor from Simon Wiesenthal Center
Kazakh Jehovah’s Witness trial draws fire from world’s human rights community
Religious Tolerance Improved in Canada but Still Needs Work, Study Shows
Religion Communicators Explore Communication Channels
Myanmar’s First Cardinal Strives for Peace and Religious Freedom
New Religion Communicators Council President Champions Interfaith Relations
Michigan Muslims win zoning battle to build mosque
First Report to Human Rights Council by U.N. Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief
Policy Brief Urges Attention to International Religious Freedom in U.S. Foreign Policy
UN Special Rapporteur for Cultural Rights: ’Global Avalanche of Hate’ Requires Human Rights Approach
Milan Conference Explores Religious Freedom in Italy Since World War II
House Judiciary Committee Hears State of Religious Liberty in America
President Speaks Out Against Anti-Semitic Attacks
Genocide Declaration a Major Accomplishment, Says Outgoing Ambassador for Religious Freedom
Short List for Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom
Violations of Rights of Religious Minorities in India, Report Says
Pope to Media: End Constant Focus on “Bad News,” Concentrate on Solutions
Appoint Religious Freedom Ambassador in First 100 Days, Letter Urges President
Open Doors USA World Watch List shows record high persecution of Christians
Editorial Urges U.S. to Take ‘Firm and Resolute Stand’ for International Religious Liberty
Faculty of Comparative Study of Religions Releases Book on Scientology
South African Minister of Police Says Faith Does Not Justify Human Rights Violations
Ambassador Brings Live Religious Freedom Discussion to Facebook
Celebrating Milestones in Human Progress on January 15 and 16
Everyday Religious Questions: Religion scholar and columnist finds surprising similarities in world religions
U.S. Army Sikhs May Now Serve God and Country Under New Military Policy
Repressive Anti-religion Laws go into Effect in Kazakhstan
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Appoints New Executive Director
Prince Charles Urges Religious Freedom and Respect Amid Diversity
U.S. Congressman Ben Gilman’s Human Rights Legacy
The Right of Parents to Raise their Children in Accordance with their Religion and Religious Beliefs
Analysis of Frank R. Wolf International Religious Freedom Act Signed Into Law December 15, 2016
President Obama Signs International Religious Freedom Act Amendment Today
New Scientology religion blog wins Feedspot “Top 50” Award
First European Anatheism Conference—The Rediscovery of the Divine
Stand Up For Religious Freedom and Human Rights on Human Rights Day
Religious Freedom Bill Poised for Senate Approval
Religious Freedom Symposium at Georgetown University
International Religious Freedom Roundtable: A Vital Nexus for Faith and Government Leaders
New Religion Law in Vietnam Contravenes Fundamental Right to Freedom of Religion
FBI Reports Sharp Increase in Hate Crimes Against Muslims in America
Interview with Ambassador David N. Saperstein
Religious Freedom a Vital Factor in Economic Growth, Studies Show
Leader Receives Church of Scientology National Affairs Office Humanitarian Award
New Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief Takes Office
Second Letter Demanding Release of Asia Babi Sent to Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States
Outgoing UN Special Rapporteur Calls for State Vigilance Against Religious Persecution
EU Special Envoy on Religious Freedom in the Middle East
OSCE/ODIHR Guidelines on Registration and Recognition of Religious Communities
International Religious Freedom Day
The Sikh Project
Biblical Scholar Views the Role of the Scientology Religion in Bridging Differences in the Middle East
Freedom of Religion and Belief: Problems and Perspectives
All of Us Can Serve the World
Church of Scientology Opens National Affairs Office in Ireland
International Religious Freedom Roundtable Urges Passage of Pending Religious Freedom Resolution
Special UN Rapporteur for Freedom of Religion or Belief Calls for End to Harassment of Members of the Bahá’í Faith
Interim Report of the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief
OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting 2016
The Church of Scientology International Speaks Out at Annual OSCE Human Dimension Meeting
Hungary: Two Years After Ruling by ECtHR Church Law Remains Unaltered
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