The use of Joseph’s silver cup story from the Bible as an example when instructing a jury was not inappropriate, an appellate court said.
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Mary Poppins: Was She a “Cult Member,” Too?
Christian critics of “cults” often argue that novels and films about Mary Poppins promote “cultic” or “occult” ideas. All is based on an old misunderstanding.
Pakistan: Ancient Buddhist Temple Discovered – and Vandalized
Italian and Pakistani archeologists made the exciting discovery. Religious prejudice explains the low vigilance against vandalism.
Argentina: New Citizens Can Refuse Swearing Oath of Allegiance for Religious Reasons
An Evangelical objected that swearing in general is forbidden by the Bible. A court authorized her to simply “promise” loyalty to the country.
Chile: Supreme Court OKs Case Against Performer Who Offended Catholics
Anastasia María Benavente offended Pope Francis, the Rosary, and Catholicism. Justices said case should proceed. Meanwhile, the offending video remains online.
USCIRF: Pakistan Exports Persecution of Ahmadis Abroad
In a new factsheet, the U.S. commission documents how the Ahmadiyya Community is also persecuted in Algeria and Malaysia.
Persecution of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia Escalates to Torture
In Irkutsk, Siberia, Jehovah’s Witnesses believers were badly beaten and threatened with rape by OMON special forces agents.
Will Bukhara Jews Continue to Exist in Bukhara?
The unique culture of Bukhara Jews is at risk of being lost forever–although it continues abroad, mostly in Israel and in New York.
FECRIS Admits: Hamburg Case Lost Against Jehovah’s Witnesses Was “A Lesson”
While in a public press release the lost case was presented as a victory, in its General Assembly the organization acknowledged things went differently.
Film on Lawyer Who Molested Refugee Clients Honored Internationally
Attorney David Bitel died five years ago. “Devil in a Lawyers Suit”, the movie that premiered on Bitter Winter, is now winning awards.