On July 8, the Court of Kemerovo (Russia) ruled against the Falun Gong movement in what may become a crucial case.
From the World
Kazakhstan: Activist Baibolat Kunbolat’s Wife Arrested, Beaten
After she took pictures of her husband’s arrest, which Bitter Winter published, Bakyt Zharykbassova was also detained and mistreated by the police.
Pakistan: Government Criticized for Not Supporting Hinglaj Mata Mandir
More than one million visit the Hindu shrine every year. Yet the central government “would not spend a penny” for needed work there, Senator says.
El Salvador: No Taxes on Wine Imported for Use in Catholic Masses
The Parliament voted unanimously to exempt the Catholic Church from the heavy duties imposed on the importation of alcoholics.
Amish May Refuse Septic Tanks for Religious Reasons: US Supreme Court
Freedom of religion exemption apply to a refusal to comply with state sewage laws based on a refusal of modern technology.
Court of Rome: Jehovah’s Witnesses “Ostracism” Is Not Illegal
Judges confirmed that counseling members to shun ex-members is part of both corporate religious liberty and the individual right to choose who to associate with
U.S. Supreme Court Cancels California Donor-Disclosure Rules
As the Supreme Court itself stated in its majority opinion, the decision also protects controversial religious organizations.
USA: Social Security Number Cannot Be Refused as “the Mark of the Beast”
The Supreme Court declined to review the case of an Idaho man who claimed SSN violated his religious liberty. Implications may be far-reaching.
Pakistan and China: “We Will Always Support Each Other”
In an interview with the CCP TV, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan confirms that the two countries have become “iron brothers.”
Texas: Cockfighting Ban Does Not Establish Pagan Religion, Court Says
A man convicted for training a cock for fighting claimed animal rights laws surreptitiously promote “animal worship” and paganism. Judges disagreed.