William L. Saunders from Catholic Law participated in a panel discussion on the Christian foundations of human rights and religious freedom during the Celebrating International Religious Freedom Day Dialogue at the Organization of American States (OAS). The event centered on the theme of Religious Freedom as a cornerstone of Human Rights and the Common Good. Notably, […]
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As the 2024 U.S. presidential election draws near, candidates from both the Democratic and Republican parties have outlined their positions on religious freedom, a key issue in the current political climate. The article Religious Freedom in Modern America, published by the Presidential Prayer Team, offers insight into each party’s platform on this matter. 2024 Democratic […]
An article titled Religious Freedom in Modern America published by the Presidential Prayer Team delves into the complexities and evolution of religious freedom in the United States, rooted in the First Amendment of the Constitution. This foundational principle, established in 1791, prevents Congress from enacting laws that either establish a national religion or prohibit individuals […]
Fruitful Dialogue on Freedom of Religion Under Hungarian EU Presidency The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) took part in the Article 17 TFEU conference, titled “Shared Responsibility: Cooperation Between States and Religious Communities in Europe,” held in Budapest on Friday, October 18, 2024. The event was organized under the Hungarian […]
Supreme Court Associate Justice Maria Filomena D. Singh at the 31st International Law and Religion Symposium at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, on October 7, 2024. (Courtesy of the Office of Associate Justice Maria Filomena D. Singh) Supreme Court Associate Justice Maria Filomena D. Singh shared the legal foundation for the Philippine Supreme Court’s firm stand […]
7 October 2024, Provo, Utah — Knox Thames, senior fellow at Pepperdine University and a senior visiting expert at the U.S. Institute of Peace, delivered remarks during a panel on “Understanding Religious Freedom: Why Does It Matter?” at the ICLRS 31st Annual International Law and Religion Symposium. Thames emphasized the critical role of religious freedom […]
Chris Seiple, a renowned scholar-practitioner, reflected on his LinkedIn account about the recent Berlin conference that explored the intersection of religious freedom and security. He praised the event’s innovation and inclusion of new voices, particularly from the majority world. Among the highlights, Seiple lauded Halina Kusack’s leadership on women of faith in Eurasia and expressed […]
Ramin Mammadov, Chairman of Azerbaijan’s State Committee for Work with Religious Organizations, delivered a speech at the 31st International Law and Religion Symposium in Provo, USA, according to Azernews. The event, themed “Religious Freedom as a Tool for Peacebuilding,” was co-hosted by Brigham Young University’s Center for International Law and Religion Studies and the Stirling […]
Thousands of Nigerian Christians like Rhoda, Ezekiel*, and David* suffer grievously at the hands of terrorists and other militants and biased legal systems because of their faith. Nigeria is one of the most dangerous countries in the world for Christians. Through your unwavering generosity and support, our global religious freedom team has made it their […]
“Christians are the new scapegoat in India’s political battles,” said Smita Narula, author of the report and researcher for the Asia division of Human Rights Watch. “Without immediate and decisive action by the government, communal tensions will continue to be exploited for political and economic ends.” While this quote is relevant today, sadly it was […]