Church and State
Emotion, misunderstanding mark religion-in-school cases (The Tennessean)
Most people have a mistaken understanding of what the First Amendment means, says Charles Haynes, a senior scholar…
Current Events
3 states still ban religious clothing for teachers (Associated Press)
EXCERPT: PORTLAND, Ore. – A law backed by the Ku Klux Klan nearly a century ago to keep…
Current Events
Senator – Conservative and Christian broadcasters could still be threatened by proposed broadcast regulations (KIITV)
In a floor speech, Oklahoma Senator James Inhofe noted that while the Senate voted last week against reinstatement…
Current Events
Religious Persecution on the Horn of Africa (American Spectator)
Somalia continues to implode, as Islamists gain increasing control over what remains of the impoverished, conflict-ridden nation. But…
Featured Video
Pope Benedict XVI on Religious Freedom (CNA)
A short Catholic News Agency overview of international religious persecution and the importance of preserving religious freedom.
Featured Video
Chris Seiple: Religious Freedom: The Ultimate Counterterrorism Weapon?
While the U.S. can summon hard power with relative ease, employing soft power is more difficult. Indeed, smart…
Civil Rights
Obama makes plans to remove ‘conscience clause’ for health-care workers
The Catholic Culture blog has posted a link to a set of articles about Obama's plans to rescind…
In the News
Pope urges religious reconciliation (Al Jazeera)
Excerpt: Pope Benedict XVI has called on followers of the three major monotheistic religions to put their differences…
In the News
Around the globe, religious freedom under assault (Read it News)
EXCERPT: At a time when religious persecution is at the heart of the world’s most violent conflicts, religious…
In the News
TURKMENISTAN: Old “offences” still used to punish current religious activity (Forum 18)
EXCERPT: By Felix Corley, Forum 18 News Service Former prisoner of conscience Shageldy Atakov, is the latest victim…