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Agnosticism
The position of ambassador for religious freedom might just find the right fit Rumors have been floating around that Kansas Governor, Sam Brownback, could very well…
Catholicism
About 70 percent of Cubans are devout Catholics. Tampa, Florida’s St. Lawrence Catholic Church has raised $95,000 in donations to construct a new church in Sandino,…
Agnosticism
Banning of Jehovah’s Witnesses catapulted Russia to the list of shame. The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) declared in its yearly report that the…
Christianity
In Response to Persecution: Under Caesar’s Sword report A worldwide research project named “Under Caesar’s Sword” has put forward its findings that Christians are being persecuted…
Christianity
Russia’s suspension of Jehovah’s Witnesses has been condemned by UN and USCIRF. On March 24, 2017, Russia’s Ministry of Justice suspended Jehovah’s Witnesses with the allegation…
Religion News
When will Trump appoint a leader for the White House faith partnership office? The White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships was founded as the…
Agnosticism
Ken Starr under consideration by Trump Administration for Office of International Religious Freedom position. The Trump administration is considering Ken Starr to head the Office of…
Agnosticism
The Frank R. Wolf International Religious Freedom Act will not only protect the rights of the religious, but of the non-religious too and prevent harassment of…
Agnosticism
Russian President Vladimir Putin Signs The Yarovaya Law, A Law That Violates Religious Freedom. On July 7, 2016, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the “Yarovaya laws,”…
Religion News
New government leaders shut down Canada’s Office of Religious Freedom and are facing backlash. Following a parliamentary ruling after a voting session on March 22, Canada's…
Issues
A scheduled visit to India by a U.S. Religious Freedom Organization was canceled after India would not grant them visas. The government of India has rebutted…
Issues
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom releases grim study on the state of religious freedom around the world. A recent report by US Commission on…