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religious freedom

January 19, 2020

ACLU comments on proposed Trump administration regulations on religious freedom

Religious freedom is a fundamental right, but it does not confer a license to discriminate, says the American Civil Liberties Union.
January 2, 2020

Jail sentence for pastor in China 'makes mockery of religious freedoms'

Recent regulations and amendments have tightened the Chinese government’s grip on religious practice.
April 20, 2018

Indian journalist charged over allegedly blasphemous cartoon

A journalist in India has been charged with blasphemy and is receiving death threats after drawing a cartoon of two Hindu gods.
March 2, 2018

Colombian president says churches can play key role in peace process

Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos has said that churches can play a fundamental role in building peace in Colombia.
December 20, 2016

'Walking Together' project explores pilgrimage traditions

As part of an ongoing, multiyear project called 'Walking Together', an international and interreligious group met in Nicosia, Cyprus, from 6-8 December 2016 to explore different facets of the theme 'Pilgrimage of Justice and Peace', which undergirds the World Council of Church’s programmatic focus.
September 24, 2016

Expert focus on religious freedom, literacy and diplomacy

Advancement of religious literacy and religious literacy in international diplomacy is increasingly needed, an expert panel on religious freedom and international diplomacy declared this week.
January 23, 2015

A tug-of-war between our religions and our freedoms?

Religious fidelity and free speech can learn the art of coexistence despite the acerbic challenges that have flowed from the terrible Paris shootings and the arguments about Charlie Hebdo magazine, says Ekklesia associate and Middle East analyst Dr Harry Hagopian. The much harder – and harsher – question is whether we as followers of a religion or as advocates of free speech can coexist too?
October 15, 2014

Reflecting on 'A Manifesto for Secularism'

A Manifesto for Secularism was recently launched at a conference in London. While the aim, to counter the religious right, is positive, I have reservations about some aspects.
July 23, 2014

WCC expresses concern over exodus of Christian community from Mosul

The General Secrestary of the World Council of Churches has expressed deep concern over the exodus of the Christian community from the Iraqi city of Mosul following threats from ISIS.
April 25, 2014

Modi followers condemn principal for questioning Gujarat development model

Supporters of far-right candidate Narendra Modi have condemned a college principal for speaking up for justice and the environment during India’s parliamentary election. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) complained to the Electoral Commission about Frazer Mascarenhas, principal of St Xavier’s College and a Jesuit priest.