In a provocative new book, Mirjam van Schaik argues that the real problem today is not “defaming religion” but “defaming freedom of religion or belief”.
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“The Serpent’s Tale”: Kuṇḍalinī Without a Leash
Sravana Borkataky-Varma and Anya Foxen refuse to tell us what Kuṇḍalinī “really” is. And yet we may end up knowing more about Kuṇḍalinī than we ever dared to ask.
Enemies, Schisms, and Resilience: A Centennial Reflection on La Luz del Mundo’s Opposition
Who is afraid of the church founded in 1926? Religious competitors, apostate and schismatic ex-members, and those who fear its social influence.
From Thunderclaps to Temples: The Origins of La Luz del Mundo
The church will celebrate its centenary in 2026. Its origins explain its success.
Jehovah’s Witnesses and State Subsidies in Sweden. 4. Institutionalized Discrimination
By singling out one specific religious organization, Sweden has violated European and international human rights law.
Jehovah’s Witnesses and State Subsidies in Sweden. 3. The October Blow
By the decision of October 24, 2025, discrimination against the Jehovah’s Witnesses was officially reinstated.
Jehovah’s Witnesses and State Subsidies in Sweden. 2. A Law Designed to Exclude
On June 20, 2024, a new act was passed with the explicitly stated aim of preventing the Jehovah’s Witnesses from receiving state grants.
Jehovah’s Witnesses and State Subsidies in Sweden. 1. The Historical Context
After twelve years of struggle, discrimination finally ended in 2019. However, the story did not conclude there.
Trafficking Case Against Hindu Group Dismissed: Victory for Religious Liberty
The accusations against BAPS collapsed, exposing how minority religions are too often miscast as criminal. When devotion is mistaken for coercion, freedom of religion is put at risk.
In Their Shoes: A Soleful Resistance at Kaunas’ Ninth Fort
A unique exhibition tells the story of Lithuanian anti-Soviet partisans through their boots and shoes.