Reporting from Moscow — Russian President Dmitry Medvedev paused in the last, quiet hours of a dying year to sign into law a controversial bill that eliminates jury trials for “crimes against the state,” a move that lawyers and human rights groups fear will be the start of a dangerous exertion of Kremlin control over government critics.
New law in Russia ends jury trials for ‘crimes against state’ (LA Times) Read More »
Two new films out this month give the full Hollywood treatment to two very different military and political heroes. By Nigel Jones It is a sad reflection of the warped moral mirror of our time that it is Guevara, the
It is a sad reflection of our time that Che Guevara is seen as a hero (Telegraph) Read More »
An attendee reports on the recent symposium held in Canada from November 6-9, 2008.
“Should I Fight?” An overview of the recent symposium on conscientious objection Read More »
The band Third Day discusses the AIDS crisis in Africa and how YOU can help.
Weekend Inspiration: Third Day “This is My Offering” – World Vision Read More »
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) – An atheist soldier suing over prayers at military formations claims a larger pattern of religious discrimination exists in the military, citing attempts to convert Muslims in Iraq and Afghanistan and an evangelical bias in a suicide prevention manual.
Soldier alleges military pattern of Christian bias (AP) Read More »
The Top Ten articles posted on ReligiousLiberty.TV in 2008.
Top Ten RLTV Articles of 2008 Read More »
The Great Depression has reached Detroit. The average price of a home is now $18,513 and unemployment has reached 21%, and it’s expected to get worse. Detroit is facing a crisis of epic proportions that officially puts Detroit statistically (and real term) on par with the great depression.
In a report published Nov. 4 – just in time for the holiday season – the War College’s Strategic Studies Institute posited a number of shocks that the country should be prepared for, including unrest caused by the economy’s failure.
US Army ready if the downturn gets out of hand (NY Post) Read More »
“. . . the selection of Warren is the selection of a man in a faith tradition more in the face of what scholars call American “civic religion,” or a generic approach to a deity found in phrases such as ‘God bless America.'”
Choice of Warren for inaugural magnifies role of U.S. ‘civic religion’ (DC Examiner) Read More »
It’s the first time the archbishop has commented on how churches organized to help push through the initiative, which overturned the California Supreme Court’s decision to legalize same-sex nuptials. Mormon leaders had given a similar account of how its members, who represent about 2 percent of the California residents with a religious affiliation, came to play such a prominent role in promoting Proposition 8.
Catholic leader sought Mormon help on Prop 8 (Salt Lake Tribune) Read More »
