State Department Reports on Serious Freedom Abuses Abroad (CenterForLiberty.org)

Dr. Derek Davis discusses the latest report of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) issued April 30, 2013 at CenterForLiberty.org.

EXCERPT:

Since its creation in 1998, the USCIRF has been controversial, both at home and abroad. At home, criticism typically focuses on the charge that the US should be more willing to assist CPC nations to improve their record rather than just putting them on a “blacklist” for the world to see. Abroad, nations have frequently criticized the US for its attitude of “arrogance” in thinking that it is superior to other sovereign nations and entitled to criticize them for religious freedom abuses when the US hardly has a spotless record itself. Nevertheless, after 15 years of activity, there is little doubt that the USCIRF reports have often motivated CPC nations to improve their religious freedom records. USCIRF’s work has also exposed serious religious freedom abuses that should be brought to the world’s attention.

Read the full article: http://centerforliberty.org/2013/05/06/conscience-blog/