French Law on Separatism: “Yes, But” Says Constitutional Council
French Law on Separatism: the Constitutional Council declares one provision unconstitutional, asks to apply others with moderation.
From the World
The Anti-Cult Ideology and FECRIS: Dangers for Religious Freedom. A White Paper
Six scholars look at the European Federation of Centres of Research and Information on Cults and Sects, and conclude it is dangerous for religious liberty.
U.S.: Performing Abortion, Gender Transitions Not Mandatory for Christian Doctors
A Texas federal district court permanently enjoined enforcing anti-discrimination provisions to compel health care providers to act against their conscience.
Pakistan: Charges Against 8-Year-Old Dropped, Problems Remain
After international protests, Prime Minister intervenes and prosecution is stopped. But the boy is still at risk of private vendetta, and unjust laws remain.
Why an 8-Year-Old Can Be Tried for Blasphemy in Pakistan
Few realize that in the Pakistani Penal Code the minimum age for criminal responsibility in 7. A Hindu boy may face death penalty.
International Religious Freedom Summit’s Aftermath: Battle Over Ukraine
Metropolitan Hilarion of the Russian Orthodox Church and Archbishop Elpidophoros of the Ecumenical Patriarchate continue to present opposite views.
Jehovah’s Witnesses in the French MIVILUDES Report: Five Mistakes
Not surprisingly, the methodology of the MIVILUDES leads to systematic mistakes. Here exposed five mistakes regarding Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Missouri: Bologna Sandwiches Not Protected by Religious Liberty
New Life Evangelical Center loses cases where it challenged the prohibition to distribute the popular baloney sandwich to the homeless without a food permit.
The New MIVILUDES Report: Bad Methodology, Unreliable Results
Privileging the saisines (i.e., reports by those who write to denounce a “cultic deviance”) may only lead to biased conclusions.