Current Events
UN Human Rights Council approves proposal for limits on religious speech
Last week 23 of the 47-member United Nations Human Rights Council approved a resolution urging member states to provide “protection against…
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Chinese Authorities Block Easter Service in Beijing (CNN)
EXCERPT: The site of a planned outdoor Easter service at one of China’s largest independent “house” churches was…
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Vacation Ready: The Best Summer Dresses to Pack for Your Getaway
Planning your summer getaway is always exciting, but figuring out what to pack can be a bit overwhelming–especially…
History
Tonga – Mandatory Sunday Rest Laws and the International Date Line
How Seventh-day Adventists thrive amongst the most restrictive Sunday laws in the world.
In the News
‘Aye, those be slighting words against the Lord:’ Ireland’s blasphemy law (National Post)
EXCERPT: On the first day of 2010 (note: not 1310), Ireland’s new blasphemy law came into effect, making…
Current Events
BILL TRACKER: Congress Votes to Reauthorize US Commission on International Religious Freedom
H.R. 2867: United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2011 is now on…
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Religious Freedom Problems Growing in Indonesia (UPI)
Although the Constitution of Indonesia provides for the freedom of religion and belief since 2000, these freedoms have…
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Methodists and Wahhabis (Middle East Online)
Saudi Arabia and the United States are the Odd Couple of the twenty-first century. One a monarchy, the…
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Tension over Religious Sites Leaves Dozens Hurt in Jerusalem Clashes
EXCERPT from BBC News (link below): Palestinians and Israeli police have clashed near the Jerusalem compound housing the…
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London Telegraph Describes G20 Plan For Bank Of The World, Global Currency
EXCERPT: A single clause in Point 19 of the communiqué issued by the G20 leaders amounts to revolution…