Proposals that a “license” will be needed to preach are reminiscent of the dark era of dictator Jammeh.
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Controversy About Cleric Highlights Child Sexual Abuse in Pakistani Madrassas
The case of Maulana Abubakar Muavia confirms that new laws and Supreme Court directions did not solve what remains a tragic problem in Pakistan.
Russia, Anti-Cultist Scares Children with a New Bogeyman, Massimo Introvigne
Archpriest Alexander Novopashin uses an old picture, whose meaning he does not understand, to present the editor of “Bitter Winter” as a demon-in-chief.
Ukraine: Italian Money for Odesa’s Cathedral Heavily Damaged by Russian Shelling Urgently Needed
Promised Western assistance for religious places of worship damaged by Russia’s war should not be delayed by bureaucracy. Ukraine needs it now.
Another Human Rights Problem in Kazakhstan: Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse in Kazakhstan must stop, demands a new generation of students, dismayed by entrenched attitudes in their culture.
Will Estonia Really Declare the Moscow Patriarchate a “Terrorist Organization”?
Earlier statements by Interior Minister Läänemets were somewhat mitigated after his meeting with President Karis. Exaggerations never help, but Patriarch Kirill poses real problems.
Brazilian Supreme Court Allows Religious Dress in Official Document Photos
A nun was refused a driver license since she insisted to use her picture in religious dress.
Süleymancılar: Turkish Sufi Organization Ridiculously Accused in Russia to “Work for the German Intelligence”
The trial against those arrested in June 2023 has now started in St Petersburg, with new and more bizarre charges.
Blasphemy Laws in Pakistan: A Legacy of Tragedy and Controversy
Pakistan must strive towards a system that upholds the fundamental rights and dignity of all individuals, regardless of their beliefs or backgrounds.
Russia: Now They Came for Ak-Jaŋ. The Destruction of a New-Old Religious Movement
An offshoot of Altai’s “Burkhanist” religion (although not using this name), the Karakol Initiative Group, part of the “White Faith” movement, is heavily persecuted.