On International Religious Freedom Day, Knox Thames calls for renewed commitment to advancing religious freedom globally, particularly in light of the upcoming presidential election. In an opinion piece titled “Recommitting to International Religious Freedom,” Knox Thames emphasizes the urgent need for the United States to take decisive action to protect the rights of those persecuted […]
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Washington, D.C. – USAID Administrator Samantha Power marked International Religious Freedom Day by highlighting the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right. In her statement, she emphasized the global challenges faced by individuals who are persecuted or discriminated against due to their religious beliefs. Power underscored the connection between religious freedom and democratic […]
Washington, D.C. – In a statement released on October 27th, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to international religious freedom. The statement marked the 26th anniversary of the International Religious Freedom Act. Blinken emphasized the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right, highlighting the U.S. government’s efforts to […]
October 27 Marks International Religious Freedom Day, Celebrating Fundamental Rights Worldwide October 27 is observed as International Religious Freedom Day, honoring the essential role of religious liberty as a foundational human right. This day highlights the reality that countless people around the world, especially those under Marxist and authoritarian regimes, are still unable to fully […]
October 23, 2024 – In a landmark address to the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS), religious freedom advocate Knox Thames discussed pressing issues regarding religious freedom in the Americas. Speaking during a special session focused on the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) study, Thames provided practical recommendations to advance protections […]
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, […]
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 […]
Some myths about religious freedom are accepted as truth and used to put down people of faith and religious organizations. When people say things like, “Religious freedom is just an excuse for discrimination,” Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) wants you to be equipped to respond and set the record straight. Religious freedom is a fundamental, inalienable […]
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 […]