The “Russian Orthodox Church of the Tsarist Empire” is part of a constellation of groups with some ten thousand followers.
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Dissident Orthodox Bishop Arrested for Trying to Hold Memorial Service for Navalny
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Why the New French Law on “Cults” is Wrong
The French National Assembly has re-introduced in the amended law on “cults” the strange crime of “psychological subjection” the Senate had eliminated.
Murder of Sindh Activist Hidayatullah Lohar in Pakistan Calls for International Reaction
A political assassination came in an unbearable climate of constant persecution.
Hindus as Targets in Pakistan: A Report
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Italy Gives € 500,000 for the Restoration of Odessa’s Orthodox Cathedral Shelled by Russia
The church, heavily damaged by Russian shelling on July 23, 2023, is one of the beneficiaries of the projects of the Italian presidency of G7.
Costa Rica, Supreme Court Recognizes Hebrew Roots Devotees’ Right Not to Work on Saturday
The court stated that the freedom of religion of a police officer engaged in the protection of victims and witnesses should prevail on the needs of his admittedly delicate job.
The Satanic Temple and Abortion: Did Idaho’s Attorney General “Defeat Satan”?
He claimed so in a sensational press release. He did win a case, but things were a little bit more complicated.
Canada’s Shin Mei: No Tax Exemption for Shinto Place of Worship
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