Chinese City Christian Crackdown! Ban on Public Christmas Decorations

Chinese City Bans Public Christmas Decorations in Continued Crackdown on Christianity

Lanfang is not the only Chinese city to ban Christmas decorations. Santa Claus has been officially banned from entering the Chinese city of Langfang.[/tweetit]

UN Rules France’s ‘Burqa Ban’ is a Violation of Muslim Women’s Rights

UN Rules France’s ‘Burqa Ban’ is a Violation of Muslim Women’s Rights

France has 180 days to answer The United Nations Human Rights Committee has ruled that France's prohibition laws concerning the wearing of the niqab

Azusa Pacific University Reinstates Ban on Same-Sex Relationships

Azusa Pacific University Reinstates Ban on Same-Sex Relationships

The university has a strong underground LGBTQ support group. Azusa Pacific University, a prominent university among American evangelicals, has reinstated its total ban on

Ban on Women Entering Sabarimala Temple Has Been Lifted by India Supreme Court

Ban on Women Entering Sabarimala Temple Has Been Lifted

A panel of five judges struck down the age-old ban on women entering Sabarimala Temple. Women, irrespective of whether they are menstruating or not,

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What Can You Wear to the Beach if Your Religion Insists on Modesty?

Clothing creates controversy in some religions. Several religions propagate the idea of modesty in dress, especially when it comes to women. Muslims have a

Trump’s New Ban Unlocks Religious Anger and Praise

Leaders on Media Condemn and Applaud There has been a vocal response to President Trump’s Tweet that he will be banning transgender people from

Belgium’s Ban on the Burqa is Here to Stay

The judge ruled that the burqa ban does not violate private and family rights. The European Court of Human Rights upheld the ban put

Cow Ban in India Faces Backlash for Restricting Religious Freedom

Violence against cattle traders is increasing by the day; massive protests shake the country India’s ban on cow-slaughter has thrown the country into utter

Jehovah’s Witnesses Are Officially Banned in Russia

In a ruling Thursday, Russia has banned Jehovah's Witnesses. Following weeks of hearings, Russia's Supreme Court has backed the Ministry of Justice's move to

Catholics No Longer Allowed to Keep Cremated Remains in Homes

Catholics No Longer Allowed to Keep Cremated Remains in Homes

The Vatican has released a set of rules surrounding how cremated remains are to be stored. Until 1963, the Catholic Church had banned Catholics