Attacks against Western ships in the Red Sea have alerted many to the danger of Yemen’s Houthis. They have also created dramatic human rights problems.
The Forgotten Victims of Houthi Terrorism: The Baháʼí
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Brazil: Pop Singer Anitta Becomes Target of Intolerance After Candomblé Video
What is in fact a pro-religious-liberty song triggered hate reactions by enemies of Brazilian African religions.
PierLuigi Zoccatelli (1965–2024): In Memoriam
The Italian scholar “was” CESNUR. He was also a brilliant academic and an exceptional and compassionate human being.
When the “I Ching” Goes to the Movies: Federico Fellini and the Chinese Book of Changes—Part II
Having learned from psychoanalyst Ernst Bernhard about the text, Fellini used it for divination in a very personal way.
When the “I Ching” Goes to the Movies: Federico Fellini and the Chinese Book of Changes—Part I
From 1961 until his death in 1993, for the great filmmaker the ancient text from China was a constant companion and source of inspiration.
France: Should Muslim Soccer Players Who Refused to Wear an Anti-Homophobia Badge Be Sanctioned?
As it happened in 2022 and 2023, those who invoked “respect for their beliefs” are stigmatized and threatened. But the case is less simple than it may seem.
USCIRF Condemns Religious Freedom Violations in Eritrea
While some of those incarcerated because of their faith were released in 2023, many others remain in jail.
Oak Flat Apache Sacred Site Case Goes to the U.S. Supreme Court
The full Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals refused to rehear the case. Only the Washington Justices can now save the site from destruction.
Dr. Hong in Italy: An Award and Many New Friends
Tai Ji Men’s Shifu received at the Turin Book Fair the Global Peace Award and met Pope Francis and leading political personalities.
In Search of Sacred Music: Benedict XVI and Liszt
The German Pope was also a competent music critic. One of his favorite composers was Franz Liszt.