The judges found in favor of the Bulgarian Orthodox Old Calendar Church. But both the government and the opposition said they would not accept the decision.
From the World
A Sad Christmas and New Year for Christians in Burma: The Army Attacks Again
The Burma army has burned down churches, schools, and even Buddhist monasteries in its effort to eradicate anti-government resistance.
Pakistan, Court Rules Ahmadis Cannot Inherit Property from Their Muslim Parents
The decision by the Lahore High Court can also affect other religious minorities.
What Will Happen to Minorities in Syria? A Christian Point of View
A report from the Middle Eastern country sheds light on a desperate situation and some modest signs of hope.
An Outsider Artist, the Bible, and the Aliens: Prophet Royal Robertson
The work of the Louisiana outsider painter owes much to his schizophrenia but is also uniquely related to popular millennialism and UFO lore.
The Moorish Science Temple of America-1928 and Its Good Work in American Jails: An Appeal
Scholars and human right activists ask that the movement (not to be confused with others with similar names accused of violence) may continue its activities in U.S. correctional facilities.
Czech Republic in the Footsteps of Russia? Jehovah’s Witnesses Threatened with Liquidation
The Ministry of Culture is about to start proceedings whose consequences would be draconian.
A Cry for Human Rights Rises from Hiroshima—and It Begins With Religious Liberty
The city knows that peace should constantly be advocated for. So does freedom of religion or belief, in Japan and all over the world.
The Global Religious Liberty Community Gathers to Denounce Religious Liberty Crisis in Japan
As the year comes to an end, leaders from the academic, human rights, and religious activism’s world come together to express concern for what is happening in the Asian country.
Made in Japan: No FoRB for the Family Federation. 4. Weaponizing Non-Existing Crimes
Defending the rights of Japanese citizens is a duty of Japan’s democratic government. It is not happening in the case of the Family Federation and other religious minorities.