religious freedom
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Philip PhiChurches Sue Over Raids on Vapes, Psychedelic Mushrooms, and Cannabis in Utah Sanctuaries
In a recent legal development, the Sugarleaf Church, which oversees the Blackhouse and Salt City Sanctuary in Utah, has initiated a lawsuit following raids conducted by law enforcement...
“Missouri Senator’s Bill to Mandate Clergy Report Child Abuse Fails Amid National Debate on Mandated Reporting”
In recent legislative discussions across the United States, the question of who should be legally obligated to report suspected child abuse and neglect has become a focal point....
Federal Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Christian Ministry’s Right to Hire Employees with Same Religious Beliefs
A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of a Washington Christian ministry, allowing it to hire employees who share its religious beliefs. This decision concludes a nearly...
India Pauses Bill Threatening Christian Ministries Amidst Outcry from Leaders and Communities
In a significant development, India’s government has paused plans to introduce a contentious bill that critics argue would have severely impacted Christian ministries. The proposed changes to the...
Rising Anti-Christian Incidents in Jerusalem: Report Highlights Doubling of Attacks, Including Spitting and Assaults, Amidst Calls for Greater Recognition of Christianity in Public Spaces
In the second quarter of 2026, the Religious Freedom Data Center reported a concerning increase in anti-Christian incidents in Israel, with recorded assaults nearly doubling compared to the...
“Report: Attacks Against Christians in Israel Nearly Double, Majority in Jerusalem”
In a concerning trend, attacks against Christians in Israel and its occupied territories have nearly doubled in the first half of 2026, according to a report by the...
Israeli Envoy Highlights Pride and Challenges for Arab Christians in Israel, Calls for Equal Opportunity and Representation
In a recent discussion with The Jerusalem Post, George Deek, Israel’s ambassador to the Christian world, highlighted the unique position of Arab Christians within Israeli society. According to...
EU Calls Israel’s Barring of Patriarch from Jerusalem Church a Violation of Religious Freedom
The European Union has expressed significant concern over Israel’s decision to prevent the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre during Palm Sunday...
Wisconsin Mosque President Detained by ICE Agents; Supporters Claim Targeting Over Israel Criticism
Salah Sarsour, the president of Wisconsin’s largest mosque, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, sparking controversy and accusations of political motivation. Supporters argue that...
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