The Center for the Study of Law and Religion at Emory University and Canopy Forumin collaboration with the International Institute for Religious Freedom hosted a virtual symposium, Masking Religious Freedom Violations on November 20th at 10 am to 12 pm EST. This symposium explores the complex and multifaceted nature of religious discrimination, moving beyond traditional analyses and narrow definitions to […]
Month: January 2025
Oswiecim, Poland, January 28, 2025:In a resolute effort to ensure the Holocaust is neither forgotten nor denied, the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany launched a powerful digital campaign titled “I Survived Auschwitz: Remember This.” Featuring the testimonies of 80 Auschwitz survivors, the campaign was unveiled Monday to coincide with the 80th anniversary of […]
In a marked departure from his predecessor, President Donald Trump has ushered in a new era of transparency and engagement in the White House. According to an article published in the Washington Stand by Dan Hart, within his first four days in office, Trump has granted extensive access to the press, held multiple news conferences, […]
MULTAN, Pakistan — A Pakistani court on Saturday sentenced four individuals to death for allegedly posting sacrilegious material on social media about Islamic religious figures and the Holy Quran. Judge Tariq Ayub in the city of Rawalpindi declared that blasphemy, disrespect to holy figures, and desecration of the Holy Quran were unforgivable offenses and left […]
Title: International Protocol on Documenting Violations of Religious Freedom Authors: Najib Bajali, Jeremy Barker, Tiffany Barrans, Amira Mikhail, and Naomi Prodeau About: Crafted in response to requests from civil society partners who have suffered severe violations of their religious freedom, the protocol seeks to fill a gap by providing a thorough and accessible resource for human rights advocates, […]
Cambridge, MA – Harvard University has agreed to strengthen its policies against antisemitism by adopting a broader definition of antisemitism as part of a settlement of two federal lawsuits. The lawsuits accused the university of failing to adequately prevent antisemitic discrimination and harassment on campus. Under the settlement, Harvard will adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance […]
After a period of uncertainty and strained relations, the Abraham Accords—Israel’s normalization agreements with several Arab nations—appear to be regaining momentum. Over the past year, Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza disrupted its diplomatic progress in the region, with several Arab states distancing themselves from Jerusalem. However, recent developments suggest that ties are being rekindled, […]
Genesis 12:7—“To your descendants, I will give this land.” The recent escalation of tensions in the Middle East serves as a stark reminder of the complex and often contentious issue of Israel and Palestine. While the international community grapples with political solutions, Christians must ground their understanding of this conflict in biblical truth. The Bible […]
In this video, Travis Weber, Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs at the Family Research Council, discusses the recent executive orders signed by President Trump. These orders aim to realign U.S. policies with conservative values, particularly in areas related to faith, foreign policy, and government spending. The discussion highlights Trump’s intent to challenge the […]
As President Donald Trump embarks on his second term, the prominent role of faith in his inauguration ceremony serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring influence of Christianity in American civic life. The prayers, the scripture readings, and the invocation of God’s guidance signal a renewed commitment to the values that have long defined […]