religious freedom
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GwenAnti-Zionism Recognized as a Protected Belief in Legal Ruling
The recent ruling by the Employment Appeal Tribunal in the case of University of Bristol versus Dr David Miller has marked a significant shift in the legal landscape...
Vietnam pastor sentenced to more than 7 years in prison for alleged national unity policy violations
Pastor Y Nuen Ayun, an Ede Protestant leader from Vietnam’s Central Highlands, was sentenced to seven years and six months in prison on August 5, 2025, for alleged...
Archdiocese of Bombay Warns Anti-conversion Law Could Target Christian Ministry
The Archdiocese of Bombay has voiced deep concern over a new anti-conversion law in Maharashtra, fearing it could penalize the work of the Catholic Church and other Christian...
Houston Baptist Church Lawsuit Dismissed Over Governance Changes
A Houston megachurch, Second Baptist Houston, has drawn significant attention due to member concerns regarding the alteration of its bylaws. These changes effectively transferred governance authority from the...
Israel’s Declaration of Independence Emphasized Inclusion, Opposed the Nation-State Law
Israel’s founders, as articulated in its Declaration of Independence, envisioned a state built on principles of inclusion and equality. The document promised a country for the benefit of...
Dr. Yousef Khoury to speak at ‘Bearing Witness’ tour in Parramatta
Palestinian Christians in Australia are promoting a national speaking tour titled “Bearing Witness: Palestinian Christian Voices,” featuring Dr. Yousef Khoury. Organised by the Palestinian Christians in Australia group,...
Church Leadership’s Role in Governance Sparks Debate
Nelson Chamisa, leader of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), has called for the church to govern all human affairs, responding to criticism that his party failed to...
Pastor Arrested for Alleged Conversion Activities in Madhya Pradesh State
Pastor Uttam Barela was arrested in Madhya Pradesh on April 11 over allegations of converting tribal people to Christianity through “faith healing” during a prayer gathering. The complaint,...
Ex-Mormon Bishop Arrested on Charges of Sexually Abusing His Daughter
In 1999, John Goodrich, an Idaho dentist and Mormon bishop, allegedly sexually abused his teenage daughter Chelsea during a school field trip to the East Coast, where they...
