In an effort to bolster advocacy and defense of the First Amendment’s free exercise clause, groups and activists are increasingly utilizing Zoom meetings to connect and collaborate. These virtual gatherings serve as a vital platform for individuals and organizations dedicated to protecting religious freedom in the United States. The Zoom meetings provide a space for […]
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Letter to Secretary of State Highlights Declining Religious Freedom, Proposes New Strategy Annapolis, MD – Brian J. Grim, Ph.D., Founding President of the Religious Freedom & Business Foundation, has sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the State Department to adopt a new strategy to combat the global decline of religious freedom. […]
International Consortium for Law and Religion Studies (ICLARS) to Host Online Discussions on Key Issues The International Consortium for Law and Religion Studies (ICLARS) has announced its 2025 webinar program, featuring a series of online discussions exploring critical intersections of law, religion, and human dignity. The series kicks off on Friday, February 7, 2025, at […]
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 […]
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 […]
USCIRF Welcomes Secretary Rubio’s Confirmation, Calls for Religious Freedom Designations Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) welcomes the unanimous bipartisan confirmation of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who led efforts to advance religious freedom abroad in the United States Senate. Considering outgoing Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken did not make […]
Six religious leaders participated in U.S. President Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20. Unlike the 2017 ceremony, this year’s event featured an equal representation of Catholic and evangelical pastors, along with a rabbi, who offered prayers for the 47th President of the United States. Washington, D.C. – January 22, 2025 – President Donald Trump’s second […]
Washington, D.C. – In a historic inauguration address, President Donald Trump declared the beginning of a “Golden Age of America,” emphasizing a renewed commitment to national sovereignty, economic revival, and unity among Americans. Speaking inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, Trump laid out his vision for the next four years, pledging to put “America First” and […]
After a landslide election victory in 2024, President Donald J. Trump is returning to the White House to build upon his previous successes and use his mandate to reject the extremist policies of the radical left while providing tangible quality of life improvements for the American people. This includes putting a stop to endless wars, […]
Washington, D.C. – Donald Trump has officially taken the oath of office as the 47th president of the United States in a ceremony held inside the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol. The event, which is traditionally conducted on the West Lawn of the Capitol, was moved indoors due to extremely cold weather. Vice President JD […]