The Belgian court adopted an intrusive view of the powers of the state, incompatible with democracy—and with common sense.
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The Ghent Jehovah’s Witness Decision: Dangerous for All Religions
Suggesting that current members do not associate with “apostate” ex-members has been historically common in many religions.
The Ghent Jehovah’s Witnesses Decision: Dangers for Religious Liberty
Contrary to other courts in several countries, the Belgian judges dangerously intruded into the internal organization of a religious group.
Jehovah’s Witnesses Fined in Ghent for Their “Ostracism”: A Wrong Decision
Contrary to rumors spread by opponents, the Witnesses do not suggest that immediate family members shun relatives who left the faith.
Russian Repression of Religious Minorities Promoted in Paris
The notorious Alexander Dvorkin and some of his friends claimed they are those who are persecuted—by the U.S. and Bitter Winter.
Anti-Cultism in France: Old/New Risks for Religious Liberty?
The COVID pandemic, QAnon, and debates on “separatism” have revitalized the French anti-cult structure MIVILUDES. Folk statistics may lead to bad choices.
Converts to Islam Still Discriminated in Cuba
The regime likes to advertise the religious freedom enjoyed by foreign Muslim students. Cuban converts tell a different story.
The Calvary of Plorec-sur-Arguenon Will Not Be Destroyed
A court ordered its destruction in the name of French laïcité. Local authorities found a solution. An emblematic story.
Artistic Freedom, Religious Liberty, and Censorship
A book by an Italian curator raises important question on whether “offensive” art should really be excluded from museums and exhibitions.
Defending the Apache Oak Flat Site: It Is Not Over
Last month, a court decision allowed a copper mine to swallow the Arizona site. Now the Department of Agriculture has suspended the construction work.