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From the World
Muslims, Christians Critic of the French Law on “Separatism”
Some amendments passed by the Senate raise serious religious liberty issues. France’s Christian leaders officially join Muslims in criticizing the draft law.
Religious Liberty and US Foreign Policy: No Longer the Guiding Principle?
Freedom of religion has been recently placed by the U.S. at the top place in a hierarchy of human rights. This will change, announced Secretary Blinken.
Pakistan: 100-year-old Hindu Temple Attacked in Rawalpindi
Religious extremists and the “encroachment mafia” likely cooperated in the attack in Purana Qila.
French Anti-Cultism Exported to Switzerland
Some politicians and media insisted that “cultic deviances” increased during the COVID-19 crisis. Their claims were met with healthy Swiss skepticism.
French Law on “Separatism”: Amendment Battles in the Senate
Positive and negative changes have been introduced, and some passed, at the Commission on Laws stage. The text will go to the Senate’s floor on March 30.
Why the Anti-Mormon Donation Lawsuit Endangers Religious Liberty—of All
Ex-Mormon billionaire James Huntsman sues the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He wants back what he donated in 24 years.
Pakistan: Khatam-e-Nabuwat Demolishes Ahmadi Mosque with Police Help
The journalist who reported on it is now himself at risk of being arrested.
Secret Document Reveals How Baháʼís Are Persecuted in Iran
Baháʼís should be harassed in schools and bazaars, excluded from universities, and regarded as “enemies.”
UK: Genocide Amendment Defeated 318–300 in the House of Commons
As a “compensation,” Chinese officials responsible for atrocities in Xinjiang were sanctioned by the House of Commons.