Government Prayers Ruled Constitutional by US Supreme Court

Government Prayers Ruled Constitutional by US Supreme Court

This Monday the Supreme Court ruled that opening a city council or other public board meeting with a prayer is Constitutional. They ruled that

Saudi Arabia Defines Atheists as Terrorists

Saudi Arabia Defines Atheists as Terrorists

By Tribes of the World [CC BY-SA 2.0 ], from Flickr King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia has shocked many by announcing in a royal

Religious Freedom Victory at Council of Europe

Religious Freedom Victory at Council of Europe

On April 10, 2014, thousands of international human rights watchers breathed a deep sigh of relief when the Parliamentary of Assembly of the Council

Second World Conference on Untouchability Being Held Until Friday April 18

Second World Conference on Untouchability Being Held Until Friday April 18

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Father of the Indian Constitution, will be studied at the Second World Conference on Untouchability, being held in Kathmandu, Nepal this

Opposition to the Council of Europe’s Upcoming Vote to Establish “Sect Observatories” and “Sect Awareness Sessions” Swells

Opposition to the Council of Europe’s Upcoming Vote to Establish “Sect Observatories” and “Sect Awareness Sessions” Swells

Next week, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) will vote on a Report and Resolution that proposes to adopt the controversial

Religious Freedom Bill Passed By Mississippi Legislators

Religious Freedom Bill Passed By Mississippi Legislators

A controversial bill, that according to supporters, would support religious freedom, has been passed in Mississippi. The bill could allow Mississippi residents to sue

Human Rights in Action: Petition and Letter Circulating to Protect Freedom of Religion in Europe

Human Rights in Action: Petition and Letter Circulating to Protect Freedom of Religion in Europe

This afternoon I came across a petition online that I could not help but sign—and I strongly urge you to do the same. Sometimes

Hobby Lobby Arguments Against Birth Control Coverage in Obamacare Start in Supreme Court

Hobby Lobby Arguments Against Birth Control Coverage in Obamacare Start in Supreme Court

On Tuesday, March 24, the United States Supreme Court began hearing arguments (both for and against) that relate the newly introduced Affordable Care Act and the impact that a specific regulation of the ACA has on for-profit companies and businesses. …

Freedom of Religion as a Human Right:  The Council of Europe’s Upcoming Vote on Establishing “Sect Observatories”

Freedom of Religion as a Human Right: The Council of Europe’s Upcoming Vote on Establishing “Sect Observatories”

For Americans accustomed to the (at least theoretical) separation of church and state implicit in the First Amendment of the Constitution, it may come

Religious Freedom Endangered by Rise in Blasphemy Law Use Led by Pakistan

Religious Freedom Endangered by Rise in Blasphemy Law Use Led by Pakistan

Governments around the world are increasingly invoking blasphemy laws, with Pakistan by far the country that jails the most citizens for allegedly attacking religion, a US report said Thursday. …